It’s estimated that the average person spends at least 60 minutes in their bathroom each day (showering, brushing teeth, fixing hair, shaving . . . and the rest of the stuff one does in the bathroom).
That’s 420 minutes a week; 21,840 minutes a year. That’s 364 hours a year, or 6 days a year, or roughly 475 days over the course of a lifetime. And that’s the minimum! Most people spend twice that amount of time. (And you might be surprised that studies show men spending more time in the bathroom than women.)
Given the amount of time we spend in the bathroom, the overall shift in recent bathroom design has been from a task-oriented focus to one of customized personal luxury. Homeowners want comfortable spaces that prioritize health, wellness, and serenity.
The past year showed a shift from tubs to showers, but personalization takes the top spot. People want the kind of shower that works best for them and their needs—whether that means rainfall shower heads, curbless showers, steam showers, dual faucets for custom temperatures, or showers with benches for extra relaxation.
Top 2023 Bathroom Trends According to Designers
When comfort and personal style are in demand, luxury is the thing to supply. We’re talking spacious tubs for two, bidet-equipped commodes, heated commodes, and chandelier lighting. Luxury, indeed. If you’re going to spend so much time in the space, make it a space worth spending time in!
According to Better Homes & Gardens, the top five bathroom remodel trends for the past year were “fabulous walk-in showers, removing oversize tubs, spa inspiration, wood vanities, and decorating with wellness and sustainability in mind.”
While many of these year-in-review trends will continue into the future, let’s see what’s forecast to be on trend for 2024.
1. Trend: Luxurious Features to Make the Space Pop
If you want luxury, builder-grade installs have to go. That means—mirrors, lighting, vanities, plumbing fixtures—gone.
- Instead, you’re going to want some (or all) of the following items:
- Custom paint or tiled walls. Choose the color(s) and texture(s) that offer the ambiance you’re looking for. Speaking of making the space pop, check out the color predictions for 2024.
- Custom vanities and countertops designed for your style and needs.
- Custom mirrors with backlighting that make you feel like a star.
- Custom lighting throughout the bathroom. The brightness and sophistication of LED lighting will give you the best visibility without sacrificing the modern aesthetic
- Custom sink and shower knobs plus drawer/cabinet pulls to tie the look together.
To get the most of your new features, you might also need electric or plumbing relocation so the layout of your bathroom space makes sense for how you use it. You want plenty of working bath-room safe outlets, which means all receptacles must have GFCI protection and be served by a 20-amp circuit.
2. Trend: Install Show-Me-Off Showers
A sleek zero entry shower lets your bathroom flow, giving it a spacious and sophisticated feel. Frameless shower doors keep your shower enclosed without encroaching on your bathroom’s precious space.
With custom niches and benches, you can give your shower built-in storage and spa-like seating. Boost the spa experience with luxury shower heads that feel like natural rainfall.
Another trend to consider—upgrade the lighting and add music in the shower!
3. Trend: Sustainability Continues Its Popularity
When you hear the word “sustainability,” don’t imagine a hose and an outdoor hut. This isn’t a bathroom built by the Swiss Family Robinson! No coconut/jungle leaf/rain drainage system here! Sustainability is a good thing for the environment, but it’s also as modern as can be.
Sustainability was on trend last year, and it remains a key buzzword in bathroom design, appearing most prominently in smart water-saving fixtures. In 2024, expect to see “options that allow you to customize water temperature, flow, and even timing—offering both luxury and eco-friendliness in one package.”
4. Trend: Integrate High Tech Into the Space
Think mood lighting, aesthetically hidden speakers for background music, smart temperature controls, and other tech-driven features like touch- activated faucets or touchless commodes.
High tech is here, and it’s here to stay. According to Builder Online, “Nearly two in five homeowners add high-tech features to their toilets, with notable increases in bidets (24%), self-cleaning elements (17%), heated seats (15%), and built-in night lights (13%).”
5. Trend: Add a Creative Touch to Every Area
Again, personalization is paramount. Each bathroom in the house can have its own style and flow. Whether your design preference is vintage, rustic, modern, or something biophilic that brings the outdoors indoors, there’s an aesthetic for everyone.
If you need help choosing materials that complement each other, as well as go with the overall look you’re trying to achieve, make a free appointment with our design specialists. We can help you mix and match quality materials to get just what you want.
Is there a bathroom remodel company near me?
We’re glad you asked. If you live in Florida, especially in Alachua County, Marion County, or surrounding areas, you should contact the experts at Straight Line Construction today.
Our goal is to help you love where you live, and since we all spend so much of our daily routine in the bathroom—why not turn blah into spa!
Straight Line is your construction concierge, making luxury bathroom remodels a breeze by guiding you through every step of the process.