Repair in the bathroom is a complicated and responsible matter. The designer should foresee possible problems, take into account every detail, carefully consider the accents. To get a decent result, you need to familiarize yourself with the main trends and novelties of interior fashion.
- Features of a modern bathroom design
- Trend colors for the bathroom
- Gray
- Brown
- Gold
- The black
- Green
- Blue
- Beige
- White
- Trend color combinations
- Riot of colors
- Color harmony
- Color gradation
- Pastel shades
Features of a modern bathroom design
Fashion has always been volatile. Almost every year, designers determine trends in interior design. Previously, the bathroom only served as a room for sanitary procedures. Now the bathroom has become a place for the implementation of interesting design projects with its own furniture and decoration.
Too bright, intrusive colors, an abundance of complex decor, numerous cabinets have long gone out of fashion. The trend of recent years is ergonomics, rigor and conciseness, minimalist interior. Bathroom decor should not be boring. It is important that the interior has its own “highlight”, while being cozy, comfortable.
In the design of bathrooms 2020, the monochrome interior and sharp contrasting accents are welcome. Particular attention is paid to the texture of the materials. So, to add originality, they use 3D-shapes, unusual drawings, interesting combinations (for example, wood and marble). The focus on minimalism helps modern interiors find clarity of lines in combination with smooth, soft transitions. This year, the most fashionable design techniques are:
- combination of glossy and matte surfaces;
- airy, "sophisticated" furniture;
- geometric decor;
- tiles of a rare form;
- monolithic elements - cabinets, sinks, bathtubs.
In 2020, antitrends also appeared in interior design. So, now copper accessories are not in fashion at all, imitation of wood in wall decoration, frequent and small pattern on tiles, patchwork of an ornament, too many graphics. Such elements immediately cross out the efforts of the designer and exclude getting the bathroom of fashionable status.
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The changes in the interior fashion affected, first of all, the basic and additional shades, which are recommended for use in the design of the bathroom in the new season. The colors and combinations that can be used when designing the new fashion season are described below.
Gray
This color was incredibly popular about 40 years ago, and now again "goes onto the podium." Some believe that he is rather boring, dull, but this is not true. Modern color schemes include very deep, elegant gray, steel, silver shades. Light colors are recognized as the most fashionable, especially in tandem with white, which gives the surface a novelty and radiance.
to contents ↑Gray can serve as a basic shade in the bathroom. Against its background, blue, greenish, brown accents look great. White and color plumbing and a metal finish (especially in the techno style) are combined with gray.The color is most fully manifested in vintage design and in a number of modern interior directions.
Brown
Brown tones make any room cozy, warm, homely. Brown is included in the natural range, so it goes well with natural materials. No less well, this color is suitable for historical styles, allowing you to convey the atmosphere of antiquity, gives a touch of vintage.
When choosing a specific shade, you can consider modest midtones (dirty brown, clay, terracotta, olive brown). Also considered to be fashionable rusty color, most wood shades, the color of stone, dust, which can be successfully combined with each other. Oak color does not go out of fashion, and it may be present in the decoration of the floor, in furniture, doors, the design of mirrors or lamps. Couples or trios of light and dark wood tones, as well as stained, cognac shades, look successful. Such an interior will be luxurious and elegant, but without unnecessary pretentiousness.
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Metallic shades practically do not go out of fashion. Gold is the most popular precious metal. In the classic interior, he immediately creates the impression of prestige, the high cost of the situation. Nevertheless, sparkling gold surfaces are no longer used in abundance, because excessive pomposity is not in trend. It is better to combine brilliant details with calmer shades (white, black, blue, green) or select discreet, elegant shades of gold.
The black
Oddly enough, a monochrome interior can be black, while it does not look gloomy, frightening. This type of bathroom design was borrowed by designers from the Gothic and a number of other styles, and after refinement it began to look luxurious, elegant and prestigious.
The trend of the new season is strict black plumbing with matt surfaces. The absence of the usual gloss fascinates, attracts the eye. On sale you can even find black shower and bath cubicles made of enamel, acrylic, tinted glass and other modern materials.
Black bathroom furniture is popular - shelving, open shelves, cabinets. This color is perfectly combined with different shades of wood and marble, but it looks amazing only with sufficient lighting in the room. If you decide to design a bathroom in black, you need to exclude the presence of darkened corners, otherwise the interior will lose its “cosmic” charm.
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Green also belongs to the category of shades close to nature. This is the color of greenery, forest, which suggests thoughts of freshness, spring wind and immediately changes the mood in a positive direction. Thanks to its excellent perception, green has again entered the list of trending shades. There are an infinite number of its tones and midtones.
How can green be used in a bathroom? The simplest option is to install living plants in the room or decorate individual areas with modern artificial decor. In addition, green can become the basic shade of the walls, against which white plumbing will look fresh and luxurious. Young, active people will like the shade of May greens, self-confident will like a deep and mysterious dark green tone. Greens are beautifully combined with light patterns, large ornaments, 3D-pictures, photo wallpaper.
Blue
In the West, shades of blue are leading in popularity and frequency of use in the interiors of houses and apartments. The blue of the sea, relaxation, the expanse of heaven - this is what the blue palette is, which is the basis for all marine styles. Blue and blue tones are perfectly combined with brown, sand, terracotta shades, and such trends can be traced in the Mediterranean and Scandinavian style.
Often used are not quite the usual shades of blue. In 2020, they can be safely attributed to the trend. It is a cosmic navy blue, luxurious ultramarine, night blue, cobalt and azure blue. The new palette is quite bright and catchy, therefore it is used as an alternative to other dark tones. To ensure comfort in the bathroom, it is important to correctly combine such shades with more modest, so as not to violate the principle of harmony.
Beige
Beige almost never goes out of fashion. This shade serves as the background, the basis of the entire interior. Beige, ivory, dairy and other varieties of color include decoration of apartments, suburban housing. They fit perfectly into classics, minimalism, country, loft, vintage, modern, Scandinavian style. Beige is a completely neutral color and successfully combines with most famous tones.
White
White is the color of harmony, purity and innocence. It prevails in the interiors of bathrooms for several decades and is always ranked among the trends of new seasons. White gives a huge scope for the imagination of the designer and in popularity "jumped" even beige, black and gray. Most often it is white plumbing that is sold in stores, although in recent times there are many colored items.
So that a white bathtub, sink, toilet bowl does not look corny, it is recommended to combine them with brighter design elements, for example, with colorful furniture, a lush floor covering. Such an interior will definitely not be dull and will surely bring joyful notes to everyday life. The black and white bathroom looks quite fashionable, as well as white and beige design variations.
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When choosing a color scheme for the bathroom, it is important to indicate the basic tone. After that, you can pick up color companions, given the latest fashion trends.
Riot of colors
Psychologists advise including bright, rich colors in interior design for those who regularly experience stress and are depressed. Interesting color contrasts improve mood, make the atmosphere optimistic. Representatives of creative professions and employees of more “mundane” spheres will appreciate a similar interior.
What shades to choose for decorating the bathroom in bright colors? Different variations of green, blue, red, yellow, and orange are good. As a basis, you can even take lilac, purple, amber shades. Such tones are also suitable for furniture, plumbing: against a neutral background, they look simply amazing.
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If the bright colors seem too intrusive, you can choose a more relaxed version of the design of the bathroom. Without experience in such work, it is quite difficult to find combinations of tones of equal intensity. Using special computer programs to make it easier, as a result, the design of the bathroom will be individual. A good example of a harmonious combination of calm tones - mustard and dirty blue or gray and blue.
to contents ↑An interesting polychrome image of the bathroom can also be created by combining shades of a neighboring color circle. Blue and green colors, blue and violet, orange and yellow look beautiful together. It is not necessary to take the most saturated tones, in the palette there are many different shades of brightness.
Color gradation
In the trend of 2020 is the design of the bathroom with the predominance of one color, but in its different variations. In this case, the surfaces are graduated in tones, midtones of the same color.It is not necessary to introduce bright accents and contrasts into such an interior: it alone will be boring, deep, expressive.
An interesting technique is the decoration of the premises with different-colored materials of the same shade. For example, white tiles are combined with wall cladding in light wood, stone, which gives an amazing effect. Due to the change in textures, there is a feeling of lightening and darkening tones, even when they are close.
Pastel shades
Bathrooms in pastel shades are always in trend. The right combination of light, delicate colors makes the room airy, light and elegant. Pastel colors work ideally in small rooms where too dark areas will lead to a visual reduction in space. Popular is the tandem of gray and pink. It looks particularly advantageous when selecting large tiles. Powdery, pink or peach color goes well with wood flooring, as well as silver and white, giving the atmosphere a romanticism.
Self-designing a bathroom is not an easy task. Following the fashion trends of the new season, you can choose the most interesting design options and find the most suitable for individual wishes!
