RANGE REVIEW: DECORATING & BATHROOMS


E homeowners Brits


very New Year dawns


the


opportunity for a refresh, especially when


it comes


to the home. For that don’t fancy


renovating the whole house, but are still after a change, it may be worth finally getting around to the bathroom. Not only


is the bathroom a


functional room used day-in day- out by all members of the household, but it’s also the place where you can relax and rest after a long day. Quite simply, a refreshed bathroom can make a big difference to your home and your mood. So, to give you some interior inspiration for this possible project, Drench.co.uk have monitored their own searches and sales data observing for rises, in order to unveil their top bathroom trend predictions for 2021. In addition, they also surveyed about the bathroom


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improvements that they plan on tackling in 2021 - revealing where the nation’s bathroom are.


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Luxurious marble features are having a moment Dominic Lees-Bell, interior design specialist at Drench.co.uk states: “After spending so much time inside this year, it’s no wonder Brits want to make their home a haven. So, we do expect in 2021 Brits will be making their home luxurious as possible, with marble in the bathroom being the perfect antidote. You could go


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super sleek with marble and opt for a monochrome look. Or why not try making a statement with gold details


that perfectly harmonise with neutral marble?”


Brits are bringing the outdoors in to relax more Whilst 2020 was largely spent indoors for many Brits, it appears that Brits have missed the outdoors so hope to bring it into their home designs.


What’s more, natural


features are perfect for enhancing a person’s wellbeing and creating a spa-like feel in the bathroom. If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the importance of self-care and rest


Eco-friendly toilets are making a splash for interior enthusiasts As consumers, we’re beginning to see the benefits (and necessities) of making more eco-friendly choices, and this


comes to designing our dream bathroom. In fact, sales for rimless toilets and flush plates are soaring, increasing by 189% in 2020. Not only do these types of toilets look more chic but they use significantly less water than traditional toilets.


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shouldn’t stop when it


Black features aren’t taking a back seat anytime soon Despite black features being a trend that emerged a few years ago, it seems that they’re here to stay in 2021, with sales for black accessories and fixtures witnessing a 123% growth in sales for Drench in 2021. Dominic Lees-Bell states: “We [love] black fixtures against one of the top bathroom colours for 2021 - pink. But, even if you don’t want to be as daring with such a romantic colour, black really does work well with most colours, and can give that instant flair to your interiors.”


Bathrooms are going glam with brass bathroom features Not only does


brass add immediate warmth to the an


bathrooms, but it’s the perfect complement to both


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bathroom trend (marble) and sixth (industrial). Sales for brushed brass showers have increased by 160% in 2020. What’s more, searches for brass radiators have increased by a staggering 1,100% proving that even your home’s heating can be hot on trend.


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Industrial design is on the increase Dominic Lees-Bell states: “We expect to see concrete to be a huge trend that fits right into the industrial aesthetic. Industrial taps are an excellent way to get an instantly cool look. They are right on trend too, with a massive 400% increase in searches on our site. Or you could team concrete vanity units against a backdrop of a crisp white wall.”


Additional findings Drench.co.uk also surveyed Brits to reveal renovations they plan on tackling in their bathroom in 2021. Their findings have revealed that the most popular goal Brits have in mind is to ‘make it more modern’, with 47% of Brits stating this. Comparatively, just 19% of Brits hope to improve the functionality of their bathroom – proving that modernity is more important than functionality. Almost a quarter (24%) of Brits plan on upgrading their bath and/or shower in 2021. Blue is set to become the most popular colour for the bathroom in 2021 after gaining a 95% increase in searches on Drench. co.uk’s site in 2021.


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