Bringing wood into the bathroom "2011 sees the 'natural or organic' feel still prevalent in our bathroom choices. Wooden bath tubs and sinks will fill spaces usually reserved for porcelain. New to the family of the popular 'wood look' tiles are 'log cut' tiles for the log cabin feel. " Sizeland Evans Interior Design "Simple pure design forms will allow rich wood grains and natural stone to take centre stage, " Amy Kent and Ryan Martin Utility chic "The idea of 'utility-chic, ' mixing wood and stainless steel, exposed light bulbs or using art that references old signage or subway stops will continue in bathrooms and kitchens alike. " Lisa Canning The luxury-spa effect is still going strong "The bathroom is turning into a 'get away' space – while still at home. More square footage will be given to this room, with larger two-person showers and rainshower heads added separately from the tub. We are also adding large windows to the exterior and fireplaces. " Céline Pitre, Céline Interiors, Vancouver "[Display] art in the bath, to add to the experience of the room. " Amy Kent and Ryan Martin "I think blue will be a big colour in homes in general in 2011, and it's a great colour to make a bathroom feel relaxing. " Lisa Canning "Oil rubbed bronze fittings add subtle warmth and interest. " Amy Kent and Ryan Martin Sinks and tubs will get curvy "Sinks and tubs will have more sensual shapes – no straight lines here! And free-standing bathtubs are here to stay. " Céline Pitre "2011 will show us softer shapes for bathrooms – rounder, less rectilinear (hard edges) sinks, toilets, tubs, and faucets. " Sizeland Evans Interior Design The trends that will get your bathroom noticed "[We'll see] heavily textured rooms with 3D wall tiles. " Céline Pitre "Natural stone patterns laser printed onto porcelain tiles. The benefits are they are scratch resistant, no sealant is required (therefore eco-friendlier), durable, cost effective and suitable for use in wet areas, specifically showers. " Sizeland Evans Interior Design "Waterproof wood coverings – natural and ecological, this product can be used for both floor and wall coverings. Great for nature inspired bathrooms. " Sizeland Evans Interior Design "Introduce accessories in a natural material, such as a sculptural wood waste basket. " Amy Kent and Ryan Martin "Touchless (hands-free) faucets and toilets are growing in popularity. Hygiene still has its place in the bathroom! " Sizeland Evans Interior Design Source: styleathome.com
