Last month, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) published their Top 10 Bath Trends for 2017. Conducted online in August/September 2016, the NKBA surveyed 562 of its members from across North America. Here's a look at the major trends that came out the survey.1. As with kitchens, contemporary and transitional designs have overtaken traditional styles for the first time.
Shaker is gaining momentum, with mid-century modern emerging. Many survey respondents described clients' tastes as modern, clean and sleek. |
| White bath design by Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre |
2. Whites, off-whites and greys continue to be the most popular colour schemes.
Blue is also trending upward, with younger design professionals choosing violet and purple colour schemes. Stainless steel is niche and emerging.3. Storage solutions such as linen cabinets and wood vanities are most common.
Floating vanites and open shelving continue to be a popular and growing choice. The use of toilet topper cabinets is declining with requests for specialized storage options (custom medicine cabinets, drawers for hair dryers/curling irons, tilt-out hampers) on the rise.4. Ceramic tile is the most popular floor option for the bath.
High-quality vinyl appears to be on the rise, with wood-look porcelain gaining ground.5. Undermount sinks are in the most demand.
Use of vessel and pedestal sinks continue to wane, with trough sinks growing in numbers.6. Freestanding tubs are on the rise.
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| Essencia Design from BainUltra |
"An increase in soaker tub requests is a direct reflection of the lifestyle changes we have seen over the last two decades," says Monarch designer Chantal Miller. "People are spending more and more time commuting, longer hours at work, shuttling kids to activities, and less social down-time outside of the home as a result.
"The idea that your bathroom becomes your private oasis and escape from the chaos is a trend that will only continue to rise. Homes have now become a space for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation. Bathrooms are becoming less utilitarian and more about sustaining both your mental and physical health. The popularity of soaker and hydrotherapy tubs is a direct reflection of the trend toward the focus on personal wellness."
7. White fixtures are trending higher while bone-bisque units are declining.
Chrome and polished nickel continue to be the most popular faucet finishes, with gold and brushed brass emerging.
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| Self-cleaning toilet from American Standard |
