Time for an interiors upgrade? 8 of the biggest bathroom trends you need to know

It’s the smallest room in the house and one of the most important. Because the bathroom is more than just where you wash, it’s your sanctuary too.

Whether you use it as somewhere to energise yourself for the day ahead, or to pamper yourself and unwind at night, there’s no place quite like it.

So it’s important to keep this often-overlooked space feeling special and revamp it regularly to really get the most out of it.

Creating your dream bathroom is easy at B&Q 

Not only will it make you feel great, a refurb will add real value to your home too. And B&Q has everything you need to make it sparkle once more, whatever your style, whatever your space.

And it’s not just baths and showers. From paint and tiles, to lighting and flooring, and the latest tech and trends, B&Q have got you covered.

With free design and planning services, four years’ interest free credit available and a two-year workmanship guarantee*, you can be assured of style, not stress.

So if you’re thinking about upgrading, here are the latest bathroom trends you need to know:

A Japandi Jack Up

Be inspired by a mix of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics

The perfect fusion of Japanese functionality with Swedish simplicity, Japandi uses clean lines, natural materials, such as stone and wood, with light and dark accents to produce a sleek, contemporary look. Think B&Q’s new Kentia Ribbed Walnut effect furniture, paired with a countertop basin and tall basin mixer tap.

Awash With Colour

Be bold in your bathroom with a combination of pink and blue

Keep the white suite but think classy, muted colours for furniture and storage like B&Q’s Ashford Matt Dusty Pink cabinets or their new Matt Blue handleless fitted furniture range. Team with beautiful brassware and accessories and paint walls in a matching matt shade for pure 2024 indulgence.

Spathrooms

Create your very own spa-like sanctuary

Yes, you read that right: spathrooms. That’s a spa bathroom where you can pamper yourself in your own home. Think neutral tones and square vanity units with under-basin shelving to store fluffy towels and you’re on your way. 

Go hi-tech for that luxury touch – the Sensio Mistral Frameless Curved Illuminated bathroom mirror features diffused colour temperature changing LEDs, providing the perfect light temperature selection – transitioning between warm white and cool white.

B&Q’s Grohe Sensia Arena smart toilet features a night light inside the bowl and a warm air dryer controlled by an app for chilly nights while Sensio’s Avalon LED mirror and Ainsley LED mirror cabinet will let you stream music, audio books or the radio into your bathroom.

Keep It Country

An update on country classic

Flamboyant wallpaper is your friend with this trend – colourful florals, beautiful birds and exotic animals all work well. To really make it sing, team with the GoodHome Perma range of furniture with its classic, traditional styling that never goes out of fashion. Add some greenery, panelling and vintage flooring for this warm look. And for a touch of luxury – what about a roll-top bath?

Back To Black

Embrace urban cool with a black and charcoal grey bathroom

This year bathroom design is being turned on its head with dark suites and accessories being all the rage. Go bold with your choice from B&Q’s sleek and stylish offerings which could include a black Cavally loo and Huron bath, which looks stunning with brass accessories. Or opt for a shower mixer in black such as the Mira Atom or screens trimmed in the colour in their GoodHome Ahti and Ezili ranges for a lighter look. Just don’t be afraid – grey walls with black showerheads and radiators ooze class.

Max Out!

Go all out with your cloakroom 

If you’re updating a cloakroom, why not go all out? Clashing prints, vibrant colours, decadent wallpapers, antique mirrors, framed paintings, mismatched floor tiles and simply tons of shelving dazzles the eye and gladdens the heart every time you see it. There are no rules – more is more and you simply can’t go wrong.

Walk This Way

Pictured is a walk-in shower; one of many clever ways you can make your bathroom look bigger

Forget shower-baths, because wet rooms and walk-in showers are now where it’s at – and the continuous flooring makes even the tiniest bathroom look bigger. Whatever you choose, you’ll find extended ranges across top brands and an extended range of shower enclosures and trays with new colours, designs and sizes available online and in-store.

A New Dimension

Flat tiles? How very 2023! From now on, think 3D. From those that use optical illusions to look like they jut out, to those that actually do, 3D tiles bring a whole new decorative dimension to bathrooms. Think fluted walls, ridged patterns and stone-like walls and you’ve got the idea. Perfect to add interest to small spaces.

Make a splash (with colour)

Colourful bathroom walls are where it’s at in interiors

It’s not just bathroom furniture that’s creating colourful waves this year, it’s the walls too. 2024 sees the return of soft, warm blues, indigos and greys along with pistachio and mint greens. 

Bolder choices include warm terracottas, pinks and teals which can be used in small doses while metallics like gold, brass and copper add a dramatic touch.

Find all these and more at B&Q where their experts can match an incredible 2.2 million shades to make sure you get the exact one that’s right for you. Either browse the hundreds of hues displayed in store or take in your own sample so they can scan it and colour match it for you.

Their Valspar range is mould and mildew resistant, difficult to stain and easy to clean – simply wipe it down and you’re good to go.

To see the full B&Q bathroom range, visit in store or go to DIY.com

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