Bathrooms are no more just a mix of sanitary fittings put together, instead, they have become spaces that foster a sense of well-being. However, the idea of wellness is individualistic and needs to be personalized for different people. A bath space for wellness can be achieved through many or all aspects of experiential design, creating spaces of luxury and comfort . With an encouraging consumer demand, bathrooms in hotels, restaurants, conference rooms and similar venues are now equipped with ultra-modern fittings based on the needs and aspirations of the user.
Older and more Conventional bathrooms included white walls, neutral tiles and subdued fittings, where nothing particularly stood out or engaged the user’s attention. But now, there is a tendency to incorporate aesthetically interesting elements that contain eclectic colours and transformative designs. Various new trends are coming into the ever changing world of bathroom design, mainly for hospitality projects, and here are a few of our top picks:
- Minimalism
Minimalism is the design ideology of rigorously decluttering excessive objects and the activities surrounding them to minimize chaos and maintain focus. There are various ways to create an effortless, pristine space through tactful interventions in design. For example, bathroom furniture design, like drawers, cabinets, and shelves, should be simple, with sleek surfaces and minimal lines, where handles and openers are hidden. Another way to opt for minimal sanitary fittings like- rimless WCs or washbasins, touchless faucets, and shower panels with touch control. In a design palette which follows the minimalist aesthetic, these look sleek, solid and purposeful.
- Smart & Integrated fittings
A new, incredible innovation in bathware technology is integrating different modes of therapy in the fittings. Some advanced fittings like steam cabins, rain-sky showers and massage bathtubs come with in-built aromatherapy and colour therapy technologies. These fittings also come with music speakers and Bluetooth connectivity, where one can listen to music while indulging in a refreshing bath.
Some of the smartest innovations in bathroom technology have blended the features of a spa into a personal bathroom. For example, many intelligent shower systems also blend in shower sauna and steam functions, making your bathroom a one-stop destination for all your wellness needs.
- Multiple Ambience Setting
As an extension to the materialistic interiors, deep colours like red, blue, green can even be experienced through the dynamic water of the shower or the bathtub, which can aid in alleviating stress and high blood pressure, and promote feelings of calmness. With their revolutionary designs, fittings can now elevate the simple act of bathing into a personal indulgence. One can even say these fittings promote a deep relationship with one’s spiritual, emotional and physical health.
- Contactless Bath Fittings
Contactless bathroom technology has created the next generation of faucets, soap dispensers, toilet flushes, and hand dryers. By using motion sensors, they limit contact and thus also the spread of germs, between users in the bathroom, but also is a lot more efficient at preventing wastage of resources. Given the present global focus on hygiene, contactless technology should be a staple necessity in public spaces, in the near future.
- Centrally Controlled Bathrooms & Smart Cutoff Systems
You’ve almost certainly seen home automation, where all your appliances can be controlled through a central panel or voice command. In the past few years, this smart technology has also extended to bathroom systems, providing a central control point for various luxury bathroom systems. This includes multi-outlet shower systems and modes, lighting control, temperature control, and even integrated entertainment systems.
Therefore, intelligent bathroom solutions, in addition to creating better experiences, also help in effective resource management. Smart shower and faucet cutoff systems are growing popular in the hospitality industry for hotels, for conserving water and saving money for businesses.
