Updating Your Bathroom for 2017 and Beyond

Anyone who wants a new bathroom has to think beyond the next few months. After spending the money on paints, fixtures, flooring and cabinets, there should be no need for changes for a few years. Functionality is always important, but you can balance this with a fashionable look. Newer, more attractive fixtures are always hitting the market. No homeowner wants to be second-guessing after seeing new products right after a remodeling project is done. In 2017 some existing bathroom trends will continue to take hold, and a few new ones will emerge.

• Combining colors and materials is a bold way to tackle one of the toughest choices for bathrooms; the design. One appealing style is a blend of modern and organic features. While wood is often not the first choice for flooring, it creates an interesting contrast with stone or metal.
• Organic flourishes. What is better than the look and feel of stone and wood? Mask the functionality of the space in a spa like setting. The natural look gives you just as many options as metals and ceramics, so you will not be struggling to find the right pieces.
• If you want a modern bathroom, new technology should be at the top of your list of considerations. Adding greater functionality is one reason for this, but this adds a bit more fun to the space as well. Think about smart mirrors, smart bathroom scales and smart lighting. Bathtubs, showers, sinks and toilets have also gone high tech. Control the temperature, shower spray and water flow, and add play music using a LCD panel.
• Darker tones. Light cool tones have long been the go-to option for bathroom décor, but you will have other choices in the coming years. Do not be afraid to experiment with darker tones. Use different hues to complement each other, and juxtapose them with lighter colors and accents.
• Play with geometry. Geometric lines add a strong design element that works with a variety of fixtures, layouts and color choices. A variety of bathroom tile collections offer dynamic geometric patterns that will shake the look of any space.

If you are planning to remodel your bathroom you have the advantage of having access to some of the hottest trends at your fingertips. Even with a small bathroom that allows only a minimalist approach you can cloak functionality in interesting styles.

Call us at 404-378-6962 if you’re in Decatur or the surrounding areas and would like to discuss bathroom remodeling with one of our designers. We will schedule an appointment at a time that’s convenient for your busy schedule. We appreciate your consideration and look forward to working with you to remodel your kitchen in 2017.