The place of utmost intimacy, self-indulgence, and purification - of both body and thoughts, the bathroom is an essential element of a home rather than simply its necessity.

It's the place where you get ready for a big date, and wash off the stress of a busy day. Thus, the bathroom ought to be clean, safe, and last but not least - trendy.

Therefore, let's dive into the 14 best bathroom design trends that will rule in 2021, and discover how you can transform your bathroom into a beautiful, functional, and cozy space.

Brass and Gold for a Vintage Touch

Your grandparents' bathroom will be a craze this year, as brass fixtures will dominate 2021, together with gold hues on mirrors, lights, and various other bathroom details. The warm tones add up to a cordial and hospitable feel of your bathroom, not to mention the classical, vintage aura your classy bathroom will exude.

Black for a Modern, Classy Look

If you want to make any room in your house more stylish, paint it black as the Stones would say. Music references to the side, black is a bold and audacious color choice that oozes luxury, extravagance, and state-of-the-art. The black bathroom trend covers different design options, from black walls, tiles, furniture, to fixtures and vanity details.

Cocooning

Cocoon room trend implies creating an oasis where you destress and unwind, with music, wine, scented candles, food, flowers, or anything that helps you loosen up. Integrating cocooning into bathroom arrangement means designing it as not a solely functional space, but rather a private spa retreat. 

A Touch of Nature

Plants are scientifically proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, and aid depression, besides improving the quality of indoor air and making us more attentive and productive. Add a flowerpot here and there in your bathroom or create a full-blown tropical oasis for a soothing, natural feel.

Try Out Daring Tile Bonding

2021 will be the year you go bold, so if you're considering renovating your bathroom, exploring different tile bonding options might be just for you. Swap your traditional running bond with a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal bond, or go unique with a weave bond style. You can try out varied bonding styles with both monochromatic and patterned tiles.

Floating Elements

From vanities to basins and consoles, installing floating elements into your bathroom will give it a one-of-a-kind, modern, avant-garde edge. Floating elements aren't only an aesthetically pleasing bathroom design trend - they also help reduce the visual weight and create an impression of a larger space.

Full-Wall Wallpaper

Patterned, floral, animal-print, mural, graphic... wallpapers are back in the game. The majority of today's wallpapers are peel and stick, so there are no gluing hardships while setting up.

Vibrant Color Combos

Contrasting the bathroom trend of blacks, grays, and metallics is the trend of combining bold, vibrant colors into your bathroom design. Some of the amazing duos for 2021 include pink and blue, pink and grey, and orange and green. Choose one color as the base, and the other as the accent color of your bathroom details.

Comfy Tubs and Showers

We've mentioned earlier the notion of cocooning, and integrating large tubs and open showers into your bathroom design is the trend that will rule among hedonists in 2021. Open showers are convenient, safe, and create a perception of a larger space. 

Wooden Elements

Wood makes its way back into the bathrooms thanks to its warm tones and vintage, classical feel. Evoking the feeling of both industrious and natural design, wood is a must for everyone who wishes their bathroom oozes luxuriance, style, and sophistication.

Industrial Style

By now, you've probably guessed that roughness is back into bathroom design trends. Industrially-styled elements and vanities give an edgy and urban look, and the fashion is great for both smaller and larger spaces.

Smart Bathrooms

Bathrooms have already seen seat warmers, automatic lid openers, adjustable air dryers, built-in deodorizers, smart showers, mini-fridges, and automatic sinks. Besides, automatized showers, a built-in Bluetooth speaker system, voice-activated features for lighting and temperature, smart mirrors are just some of the technological innovations that enter the bathroom space. 

What's the best bathroom design trend for 2021?

Of course, the answer to this question lies in your preferences, but also the very space you have. With careful planning and proper execution, any of these styles can look fabulous in your bathroom, and of course, you can always play with combining diverse trends together. 

Ultimately, a great bathroom design is one that is beautiful, calming, practical, and comfortable for you and your needs, so make sure you create a safe and cozy environment for yourself. Keeping up with the latest trends in bathroom design can only provide further aid in setting up your dream bathroom.

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