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Natural bathroom trend influences design this AW25
Considered the most influential design style right now, the natural trend is the preferred choice in today’s bathroom, with the best products focusing on organic forms and textures, soothing colours, and a rich mix of natural materials.
The wash zone is all about creating a productive basin area. Look out for circular basins and organic shaped brassware with rounded edges and curved spouts in contemporary finishes, and you’ll be able to introduce natural shapes and forms across key elements in the bathroom, which reflect the beauty of nature.
In terms of the bathing area, the latest naturalistic style trends are leaning into opulent soaking tubs, which feature modern bath filler taps with integrated handshowers for the
ultimate in self-care
luxury. With an emphasis on clean lines and sleek finishes, the very best- dressed
bathtubs are favouring
floor-standing taps when the bath is
Comment by Clive Griffiths, Manager, Grange Design
positioned in the middle of the room, and wall or deck mounted taps when trying to create an extra sense of space.
Retain your independence and join a buying group
As the latest report from OBR reveals that GDP growth is
forecast to reach 2.0% in 2026, empowering independent business owners is now more important than ever. And, as expectations around service, product knowledge and delivery continue to evolve, the market needs to be able to cater to an
increasingly diverse UK population with confidence and a true point of difference. Staying open to new ways of
generating business and exploring new possibilities will therefore keep your business agile and on
Comment by Steve Jones, Managing Director, Sirius
point and joining a buying group is a great solution. Actively supporting your independent business by pooling purchasing power, you will gain access to the best terms from group suppliers; in addition to volume discounts and additional services.
From strengthening relationships with market leading brands and service providers to providing access to new brands and products, partnering with a reputable buying group will help independent retailers like you, to build profits and ultimately stay independent moving forwards.
The importance of renders The level of detail that can now be achieved with renders is incredible, allowing clients to quickly
and easily see how different products, finishes and layouts will look in their space. This is more important than ever as the interior trend for personalisation shows no sign of slowing down. With version 8.7 of Cyncly’s Virtual Worlds design software, bathroom designs can be rendered with lifelike clarity in even less time, giving clients a true-to-life impression of how their finished space will look thanks to the new Cycles photorealistic rendering engine. This time-saving enhancement produces more realistic lighting, shadows, reflections and material effects automatically rather than manually.
It’s these little details that can make a big difference to consumers who are purchasing big-ticket items such as kitchens or bathrooms and can really help to speed up the buying process. With Cycles, we’re making everyday design work quicker and more intuitive, giving designers the tools to produce incredibly life-like renderings that will ultimately help to get clients to buy in more quickly.
Comments by Lauren Pell, Product Manager, Virtual Worlds
BKU SEPTEMBER 2025
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