Imagine rustic hardwood in the shower — now it’s easy with these incredible tiles that look and feel just like reclaimed lumber.
T hroughout our lifetime we spend an average of one-and-a-half years in the bathroom. It’s where we start and end our day and this humble space is our escape from the world. Over 90 per cent of new homes over 1000 sq. ft. have a master bath or ensuite included in the floorplan - what was once considered a luxury is now a necessity. So, what’s available in the market to create the perfect ensuite?
Tubs
Tubs are popular again — either as a stand-alone or combined with a shower. Soaker tubs, vintage claw-foot and wooden Japanese tubs are the big trends you’ll see in design. Following the mid-century modern design trend you’ll see lots of tubs with clean, straight lines combined with sleek fixtures.
showers
The quick morning shower is giving way to the luxurious steam shower or multiple rain-heads. Glass doors create the open-air feeling. The rain head shower system has also evolved - water jets are now set off-centre to optimize the massaging jets of the water. “Aqua-massage systems are now available from PierDeco, they can be easily installed in your existing shower to create a luxurious shower experience without the huge renovations as they simply connect to existing plumbing lines”, says Blake Collicutt of Metro Bath and Lighting.
FIXTURES
The jewels of your bathroom design, fixtures are available in a multitude of options and designs. The traditional polished chrome is still the most popular choice but gold, brushed nickel and even rose-gold can create impact in your personal design.
Tiles
For a truly custom look consider a vintage or antique piece as your vanity.
Tiles and shower surrounds make up an important focal point in your bathroom design. The choices for tiles are almost limitless, everything from your typical white subway tiles to the look and feel of rustic wood boards.
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