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Bringing Japandi style to
the spathroom for 2025 "The spa bathroom, or 'spathroom', aesthetic became a leading design choice in 2024, and has only continued to grow in popularity. As we look ahead for 2025, the spathroom takes on a more minimalist approach, inspired by pared-back Japanese design that prioritises Wabi-sabi and Japandi interiors are known for their ‘less is more’ approach, so it’s important to prioritise bathroom surfaces that create a minimalist yet characterful backdrop. This design ethos is also known for its use of organic finishes, variety of texture, and natural colour palette, in order to embrace imperfections and bring personality to otherwise pared-back spaces. To create authentic Japandi spaces with character, embrace natural stone surfaces like Cosentino's Dekton Pietra Edition, which is inspired by natural stones like limestone, marble and Roman Travertine to bring authentic texture, subtle imperfections and earthy tones to a space."
Comment by Katie Parry-Stone, Retail Manager, Cosentino UK
Sirius note new generation of technology-focused consumers
Steve Jones, Managing Director at Sirius Buying Group says, “With so many opportunities for enhanced functionality and customisation coming through in the kitchen and utility space, retailers in 2025 need to balance the needs of today’s replacement market, as well as tapping into a rising generation of technology-focused consumers. Two key trends to lean into are the rise of smart technology in the home and the need to cater for increasingly time-poor consumers who crave a custom experience.” Market research indicates that the affluent, but time-poor consumer appreciates the value of on-point information and high-touch customer service so they can confirm their product choices in store before purchasing. This suggests that the most successful retailers in 2025 will be harnessing the power of digital with a user-friendly, professional website complete with online shoppability, superior telephone sales support and an outstanding customer service ethos in-person.
Statement hardware sets the tone in today’s bathroom
Clive Griffiths, Manager at Grange Design explains, “Statement hardware continues to set the tone in today’s most popular design schemes, with
bathrooms said to be the most commonly renovated interior space in 2024
according to the latest Houzz & Home Study. Considered the most frequently used room in the home which we start and finish the day in, the bathroom has become somewhat of a personal retreat and design style is now the motivating factor behind product selection, material choice, and overall aesthetics.
Comment by Clive Griffiths, Manager, Grange Design
Comment by Steve Jones, Managing Director, Sirius
Working in partnership with all styles of sanitaryware, the most popular taps right now are precision engineered with a host of original design features across the neck, spout and handles for a truly custom look. Finish is also a key component with Chrome remaining the most sought-after finish in the classic and industrial bathroom space, and Matt Black holding steady in more contemporary schemes able to coordinate with modern light fittings, statement mirrors, and designer storage.”
4 BKU MARCH 2025
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