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Self-care was the phrase of the moment in the late 2010s, and continues to be crucially important phrase in the development of positive attitudes to stress and mental health. Self-care is, in its own way, radical – and has become a key priority in a number of walks of life, not in the least with regard to the way we design our homes.
The bathroom is one of the more personal spaces in a home; we categorically take care of ourselves in them. So why should they not benefit from an overhaul that centres your wellness? First, we’ll examine some burgeoning trends in interior bathroom design, then touch on the ways you can make your bathroom the self-care paradise you deserve.
New Trends in Bathroom Design
Japandi
Now, Japandi is not strictly a ‘new’ trend, but it is one that is seeing a real resurgence in popularity lately. The term is a portmanteau of Japan and Scandinavian, describing a design philosophy that folds Scandinavian ‘hygge’ sensibilities into the Japanese notion of ‘wabi-sabi’ – or imperfection as a facet of beauty. In practice, this means raw textiles and clear-finished woods matched with bamboo and fresh plant-life, in a calm and relaxing style that basks in natural wood colours and diffuse light.
Tiny Living
Tiny homes have taken the UK by storm, whether in the form of van conversions or cute mini-homes built from shipping containers and flat-pack units. The smart minimal design philosophy of these spaces has passed over into conventional homes, with homeowners attempting to fold some clever tiny-home design into their own spaces in their own way.
Through this, the simple and even rote act of installing an electric shower over one’s bathtub has become a popular move amongst households. Likewise, fold-up storage and upcycled wood boxes have become bathroom mainstays, reflecting the sustainability of smaller homes.
Colour Drenching
Bathrooms have been off- or glacial-white for practically generations by now, and the bathroom colour revolution is now well at hand. This comes in the form of colour-drenching, or the liberal and maximalist application of vibrant colours to bathing spaces in loud tiles and louder paint.
Making Your Bathroom a Self-Care Haven
Mess is the first thing you need to sort out – and all the better if you are gutting your bathroom in order to redecorate! This is a great opportunity to get rid of old and mouldering toiletries, to create space for yourself. Next, you might consider one of the above trends as a starting point for your renovations. Whatever you choose, remember that bathroom mirrors serve more than a practical function; they also bring light in, and can help bring a sense of ‘air’ to your bathroom.
A small but essential change is the rejuvenation of your bathroom items, particularly things like towels and shower curtains. A new set of towels is pure luxury, and the perfect welcome gift to your new purpose-designed space. All you need is now a few tealights to set the mood, and an inaugural pampering session to enjoy your space to the fullest!