Boydens - Life at Home | Winter 2022 - Issue 01

boydens.co.uk Home 41 This has led to an explosion of new trends for 2022, as people continue to find ways to make bathrooms as cosy as living rooms, as stylish as kitchens and with all the panache of a five-star hotel, according to bathroom design house, BC Designs (bcdesigns.co.uk). Think huge bathtubs, double shower heads, and large, walk-in wet room style showers, along with double vanity units featuring luxury marble, granite or quartz countertops and sunken undermount sinks. Design Director Barrie Cutchie says the marble look – without the costly price tag and onerous maintenance of the real thing – will be high on wish lists in the New Year. “Advancements in tile manufacturing has meant that large format tiles lend themselves to printing techniques that replicate the look of marble and other natural materials but at a fraction of the price.” Ceramic and porcelain are hardwearing options that lend themselves to high humidity and high traffic – ideal for the family bathroom. Coupled with the desire for luxury will be hygiene, from sensor-controlled taps, to bidet-operated toilet seats, to materials that keep viruses at bay. “One way to do this is through the use of copper. Research came to light during the pandemic which revealed that copper is somewhat of a super metal and kills common viruses (everyday colds etc) within minutes, and Covid-19 within a couple of hours. Hygiene and the trend for warm metallics go hand-in-hand into 2022.” Nature indoors The lines between interiors and exteriors will increasingly blur, as more nature than ever before comes inside through organic textures, colour palettes and plants on every available surface. If Covid has taught just one thing, it’s the importance of nature to humans’ health and wellbeing. Wood, stone, marble and textures from hemp, rattan and wicker will feature extensively in spaces like the bathroom, not only as a way of bringing the outside in, but also to soften the space, creating a warm and inviting room that has undertones of a cosy living room.

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