The Kitchen and Bathroom can be expensive rooms to renovate, but they can also be the perfect rooms to flex your creativity. There are ways to refresh the spaces without entire remodels.
With 2023 now begun, we have some on-trend tips to inspire your next kitchen, utility, bathroom, downstairs toilet or powder room.
While some designers suggest sticking with lighter, neutral tones filled with wood and natural materials, others go for the opposite in all-out 'dopamine' styling where anything goes, including bold-painted revamped furniture. Both contrasting styles connect with a societal shift in challenging economic times, with natural materials and recycled furniture connecting to a drive for a more eco-conscious and sustainable approach to life.
Trend 1 - Neutral
Neutral doesn't have to be brilliant white. The layering of warm, neutral tones of beige, taupe, and plaster pinks with mixed textures and woods brings warmth and balance to a space.
Trend 2 - Dopamine
A trend that has already been prevalent in fashion for the past year, dopamine styling merges into interiors with bold and playful tiles and wallpaper designs, layered patterns, and boldly painted cabinets with contrasting fixtures and fittings.
Trend 3 - Lighting
Whatever your palette, lighting is a crucial accessory to zone areas, bring warmth to a room or highlight work spaces. With technologies advancing, this is becoming a more accessible (and cheaper) interior update than adding hard-wired lighting to solid plastered walls.
Trend 4 - Slats and panelling
Whether its tall Japanese meets Scandinavian-inspired panelling or ornate Victorian detailing, slat walls and panelling will continue to be popular throughout interiors. Not only are they an update anyone can do, but they're a great way to disguise imperfections without a full replaster and a beautiful backdrop for sinks and free-standing bath taps.
Trend 5 - Shelving
A budget-friendly update that can be functional to provide additional storage or to add personality to a space (or both). Matching the shelves to your interior helps to blur lines and creates a seamless look which aids the sense of space, bringing a feeling of luxury to an interior.
A new bathroom vanity or painted cabinets paired with warm metal faucets and fresh paint or wallpaper can transform a space on a budget with minimal DIY effort.
Did you know? Many of our taps come with an easy-fix feature, making a DIY process even more accessible (however, if you're unsure when reading the instructions, contact a professional).
Many of these trends create a centre-piece out of a sink or vanity, and an ergonomically designed tap is the perfect addition. With a choice of timeless designs or bold statement features, we have something for every space, and with our high-quality parts and manufacturing, you can trust it's a fixture that will stand the test of time.
