Top 10 Trends In Bathrooms For 2022

Want to know the top bathroom trends for 2022? Houzz Contributor, Greta La Rocca, brings you the top trends from Salone del Bagno, the design focused event within the iconic trade fair in Milan, Italy, below.

Customisation, coherence, and elegance were the keywords for Salone del Bagno 2022, which took a deep dive into bathroom design (held from 7 to 12 June 2022 in Milan, Italy, concurrently with the Salone del Mobile trade fair). Houzz was on the scene, where we saw increased attention to detail in bathrooms big and small. No longer simply a functional space, the bathroom has become a place to admire, almost like a living room, and boundaries are blurring as these spaces become more elegant and comfortable.

For smaller bathrooms, we’ve seen multi-functional solutions that are as simple and pared back as they are attractive, as in the example of a towel rack that doubles as a shelf and clothes hanger. As for materials, marble and faux marble are popping up as accents on bathtubs or faucets, while pairings of timber and tiles make for unexpected finishes. Shapes are soft, embracing, inviting, especially in the case of bathtubs.

And there’s increasing attention to detail: for example, the hand-towel rack is turning into a decor piece while fluid palettes see sinks and toilets in the same tones as vanities. Along with that comes plenty of opportunity for mixing and matching with bold and personalised contrasts. Fixtures and furnishings also pick up the colour and pattern of wallpapers for a coherent look.

1. The Bathroom Is The New Living Room

No longer a merely functional space, the bathroom has become an increasingly important and elegant space where attention to detail is key. Fitted out with fireplaces and cosy, inviting armchairs, bathrooms cross boundaries to transform into even more comfortable settings for self care.

This part of the home is now characterised by coherence, personalisation and attention to detail.

2. Wallpaper That Wows

Wallpaper adds a new layer to bathrooms as style and attention to detail become more of a factor. Various exhibitors showcased highly coherent designs with wallpaper patterns reappearing on other bathroom features for a highly refined result. A solid wallpaper colour picked up by the sink and toilet makes a strong chromatic statement.

3. Matchy Matchy…

We saw coordinating colours in several bathrooms, from the largest and most stylish to the smallest of spaces, where colour has a strong impact. From the softest, most delicate tones to the loudest statements, exhibits often featured colour spread across the sink, toilet and bidet.

There are, of course, those who prefer a classic white sink, but might still choose to match the vanity top to the toilet – there are unlimited options for personalisation.

…Or Contrasting

In addition coordinating colours, we saw juxtapositions of bold tones that give spaces a strong personality.

4. Inviting Bathtubs

Tubs with soft, round and inviting silhouettes are currently ‘in’. When space allows, freestanding models are the clear choice to create a spa-like environment at home. For those who love relaxing in the tub, designs with higher rims offer better back support. For smaller bathrooms, there is a wide variety of personalisation options: one idea we saw was a semi-circular tub and side-to-wall baths that make it possible to play around with geometry even in tight spaces.

5. Pared-Back, High-Tech Showers

A selection of dark shower fixtures radiate elegant style. If this season’s tubs are soft and round, showers adhere to a cleaner, more pared-back aesthetic. Also on display were taps that not only regulate water temperature, but also help reduce water consumption.

Simplicity was also on display in ceiling-mounted showerheads with no visible screws, for a super-clean look. The at-home spa look comes through here too, with walk-in showers featuring thin and pared-back glass walls, invisible support systems and curbless floors. Integrated lights are another popular touch: the style pictured here, for example, is available with two different light sources.

6. Marble & Faux Marble Accents

Accents in marble or marble-look porcelain tiles add a rich dose of style. We saw marble and faux marble accents used on the bottom rim of bathtubs to create a sort of pedestal, or as a vanity top to contrast wooden drawers. Marble or stone inserts can also be used to make even the most classic bathroom tapware more sophisticated.

7. Wooden Details

Timber finishes are popping up in a variety of new styles and combinations, from stone tops paired with milled walnut cabinetry to wood inlay or new materials.

8. A towel Rack To Admire

As the bathroom becomes more prominent, whatever its size, every detail becomes important. Even the towel rack can be a beautiful feature.

9. Faucets As Small Sculptures

Taps are another detail that can be customised to underscore the overall effect. Why not go bold with dark finishes or complete the look with stone or marble accents?

10. Integrated Light

Lighting, too, can lend a touch of sophistication. From mirrors with integrated LEDs to sinks with lights incorporated in the base for an even more spectacular effect, there are plenty of ideas that would work with spaces big or small.

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