9 Bathroom Trends for 2022

February 4, 2022 by Suzanne Lasky Leave a Comment

Below is a guest posting on the design and material trends to look out for in 2022 and beyond. Some of the concepts may seem a bit ‘out there’ conceptually such as a sink less or mirror less bathroom space. Read on to learn more!

The trends in bathroom design for 2022 reflect the trends in the rest of the world, including eco-friendly design, minimalist design, and more. And while some of these trends might sound like they don’t make sense at first, they’ll start making sense when you get to know them better. Here are some of the bathroom trends for 2022 to watch for.

9 Bathroom Trends For 2022 To Watch For

The bathroom is one of the most essential rooms in a home. It’s a place where you can relax and unwind after a long day, and it’s also a place where you can get ready to go out and have some fun. That’s why it’s important to keep up with the latest trends in bathroom design.

In this blog post, we will look at nine of the most popular trends for bathrooms in 2022. So whether you’re remodeling your bathroom or just looking for some inspiration, be sure to read on!

There are many reasons people should hop on the bathroom trends for 2022. It’s not just about decorating your bathroom and making it look nice. The right bathroom design can impact your health and wellness, as well as that of your family members and guests who use your restroom.

There are also environmental benefits to consider when deciding how to make slight changes to improve your toilet, shower, and sink space.

Freestanding Tubs

Freestanding tubs have become popular in the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. They’re a great way to add a focal point, luxury, and relaxation to your bathroom, and they also make a statement.

If you’re looking for a unique and eye-catching addition to your bathroom, then a freestanding tub is the way to go.

Eco-friendly Bathroom Design

There are a lot of eco-friendly bathroom design concept trends that have been steadily picking up momentum over the past year. One popular trend is going back to nature by incorporating plants into your design. From bathroom tiles to wallpaper to living plants, these are some of the biggest trends that will be impacting the way we use our bathrooms for years to come.

Another trend is designing your bathroom with sustainability in mind. Many people are using sustainable, eco-friendly materials like bamboo or cork flooring and paint with low VOCs. These create an overall feel of cleanliness and help save on energy costs.

Using Plants in Your Bathroom

The latest trend in bathrooms is incorporating plants into your design. The idea of nature and sustainability coming together to make the most beautiful and peaceful space is what many designers strive for. The natural environment can create a soothing space that gives you peace and tranquility, which we see happening in this bathroom.

Figurines, flowers, and plants are all ways to incorporate the natural beauty of the outdoors into your design. You can use different kinds of plants, such as succulents, ferns, or mosses. You won’t need to worry about over

watering these plants because they need little care and will add to the serene feeling of your bathroom. This bathroom has a variety of plants in different containers around the room, and it looks like there’s even some moss on the walls.

One of the biggest trends in interior design today is going back to nature with natural materials like plants, wood tones, and stone. In 2022, don’t be surprised if you see some plants inside your bathroom, some stone counters, and maybe even a little bit of wood mixed into the walls or furniture around the room.

The Future of Sustainability

Many trends are starting to change over to more eco-friendly designs. As we mentioned, one of the most recent trends is incorporating plants. For example, in one bathroom, a woman has created a green wall that stretches from the floor to the ceiling.

Incorporating plants into your design can help with humidity, cleanliness, and even improve energy levels in the space. Plants also can filter out toxins from the air in your bathroom, which is an excellent benefit in smaller areas with few windows or no windows at all.

A growing trend is sustainability. Consumers want to be able to use their bathrooms without being wasteful, which means they will be looking for environmentally friendly products made from recycled materials when it comes time to remodel their bathrooms.

In 2022, you’ll see both consumers and designers looking for sustainable designs that focus on reducing waste as well as the quantity of material used when designing a bathroom space.

The minimalist wet room trend has been popular in recent years with clean lines, but it’s starting to take off. This is because people and interior designers are looking for more privacy in their bathrooms without sacrificing the beauty of the space. With this new trend, there are fewer distractions and more simplicity.

Wallpaper In the Bathroom

Wallpaper in the bathroom has been another big trend for quite a while. It’s not just for walls anymore. There are many different styles of wallpaper designed to be utilized for the walls, floors, ceilings, and even your toilet seat.

Mirror-less Bathrooms

Mirror less bathrooms are a trend that is starting to take hold. The idea behind mirror less bathrooms is that you can use technology to monitor what’s going on with your body rather than using a mirror, especially in a powder room.

The toilet company Toto has been using this design for years, and now it’s becoming more popular in the United States. One of the most significant benefits of mirror less bathrooms is that they require less maintenance because mirrors don’t get dirty or smudged over time.

Sinkless Bathrooms

A sinkless bathroom may not be for everyone. These bathrooms do not have a standard built-in version and instead have a countertop with a container where you can wash your hands. You will need to dry your hands with a paper towel before leaving the bathroom.

Sinkless bathrooms are typically found more in commercial settings like hotels and restaurants because they often do not need sanitizing, but rather cleaning with soap and water.

It’s important to note that this trend isn’t limited solely to sinkless bathrooms. It is also used throughout the bathroom design, from shower curtains to sinks themselves. With more and more people becoming environmentally conscious, more industries are opting for sustainable designs that don’t rely on water as much as traditional ones do.

Showerless Bathrooms

One of the newest trends is the idea of having a showerless bathroom. The showerless bathroom is all about using your sink for washing up and then using the toilet to do your business.

With this trend, you’re saving water but also saving floor space instead of having a walk-in shower. This bathroom design, together with a sink spinner is perfect for families that want to save on space or want to be more sustainable.

Bathroom Windows

In recent years, there’s been a trend where more homeowners are putting windows into their bathrooms because it brings in natural light and makes a space seem bigger than it is. Because of how popular they’ve been lately, expect to see a lot more homes incorporating windows into their bathrooms in 2022.

The Future of Toilets

The future of toilets will be a lot different than what we have now. One of the biggest changes will be with the functionality. Soon, our toilets will have a more futuristic design and use some technology to make things easier for us.

A new toilet design includes:

An automatic toilet seat (so you don’t have to touch it!)
A reading light
Speakers for music or podcasts

It’s these small changes that can make your bathroom experience much better!

The Future of Bathrooms

Bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in your house. It is the place where you get ready for your day, take a break from work, and relax at the end of the night. When it comes to bathrooms, many outdated designs need to be updated.

One of the most popular bathroom trends is natural, sustainable, and eco-friendly ideas. Many new designs, such as patterned tiles and biophilic design, incorporate natural textures and images into their bathroom design and wallpaper. One example is wallpaper with aquatic images like fish or waterfalls that will refresh your mind while you use the bathroom.

Another trend is using more natural materials such as bamboo tiles instead of ceramic tiles, which can be harmful to the environment when they aren’t appropriately recycled after they’ve been used.

Using Sustainable Products In the Bathroom

Nowadays, people also care about how their everyday products impact them, which extends to their bathroom. Bamboo toilet paper rolls and bamboo toothbrushes are trending right now because they do not contain nasty chemicals like bleach or chlorine that can be harmful to your health.

There are also many new ways to change the light bulbs in your bathroom, such as using LED lights which will save on energy costs over time.

These trends show how we will be changing our bathrooms over time and innovations we need to keep up with to make sure our homes run smoothly for years to come!

Conclusion

Bathrooms are places of retreat, and it’s important to be mindful of the design of the space where you will be spending some of your most private moments.

Moving to Phoenix? 3 Tips

August 22, 2019 by Suzanne Lasky Leave a Comment

Below is a guest post on the subject of how to successfully navigate a move to Phoenix, AZ. S Interior Design has added some personal commentary (shown in bold font).

3 Essential Interior Design Tips to Take with You to Phoenix

If you’re planning on moving to Phoenix, you’ve got a lot of different things to consider before the big day. Not only do you need to find a home that suits your needs in terms of location and budget, but you also need to think about how you can make a property in a brand-new space feel like home, with interior design strategies that match your personality.

Ultimately, the way that you decorate your home in Phoenix could be the factor that makes or breaks how quickly you settle into your new life. After all, moving to a new home in a new city is a big change, and it can be difficult to adjust. The things you’ve become accustomed to in your old city, are a little bit different out here in the desert.

For example if you’ve come from the east coast, then you’re probably used to a lot more rain and thought that taking care of your lawn was never a big deal, but in Phoenix if you want to keep your lawn looking great, you’re going to need to learn a whole new set of tricks, or get some help from a Lawncare specialist

You may want to consider a landscape plan that includes mostly native plants that are more likely to thrive in the dry hot climate and eliminate or minimize grass areas.

If you’re a sun worshiper then the 300 days of sunshine each year will keep you more than happy!

And when you’ve found your dream house in Phoenix and are ready to turn into a home, the good news is that these three essential interior design tips could make it easier for you and your family to find the peace you need after a complicated cross-city move.

One of the most common challenges when moving to Phoenix from the East coast or the Mid-West is scale and proportion of furnishings. Often the architecture in Scottsdale/Phoenix will include very high ceilings that can make your existing furniture feel too small and out of scale.

1. Stay True to your Style

When you’re moving to a new city, it’s easy to let the inspiration around you take over and make all of your decisions about your new space for you. While there’s nothing wrong with taking some insight from the homes around you and the other properties that you viewed in the space if you feel like making a change to your typical interior décor choices, it’s worth staying true to your personal preferences as much as possible.

By keeping some crucial pieces of your personal style in your home, you can ensure that you’re less likely to feel too overwhelmed by the change of moving to a new city. Whether it’s a specific colour scheme for your bedroom or a couple of art pieces that you take with you wherever you go, find your signature style pieces.

2. Start Small

Moving to a new city already means that you’ve made a pretty big decision recently. With that in mind, you don’t necessarily need to make all of your interior design choices at once. Instead, start by focusing on one space at a time. Decide on the room in your property that you most want to work on. For instance, would you feel more comfortable if you had a serene bedroom to come home to every night or a relaxing living room?

Once you’ve chosen the space that matters most to you right now, work on that. Remember that you can always add more pieces later on if you need to.

3. Leave Clutter and Chaos Behind

Finally, while there’s nothing wrong with bringing items from your old home with you to your new property in Phoenix (particularly those signature pieces mentioned above), leave the clutter behind. While you’re packing up your home, be extra brutal in getting rid of anything that you no longer want or need. The more you leave behind, the more of a clean slate you’ll have to work with when designing your new property.

If there are any specific pieces that you want to make a feature of your new design strategy, you can always mention them to your interior designer, and see if they can come up with any unique ideas for how to transform your new space.

Home Remodels Gone Wrong and Lessons Learned

March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Lasky Leave a Comment

Guest Post for S Interior Design
By: Paige A. Mitchell

There’s nothing worse than a botched DIY home remodel. But what if you were able to know what not to do before you dove into a home remodel on your own? Here are some prime examples of mistakes to avoid during a home remodel, in hopes that you will be wiser before jumping into the deep end.

Not Planning Ahead

Jumping into a home remodel without a distinct plan in mind is a recipe for disaster. For all intents and purposes, there is no such thing as “over planning” for a home remodel. Make sure you know exactly what you want to remodel and you know why you want to remodel it. Then, make sure you have planned everything as completely as possible, from the budget to the materials to the daily schedule. Leave no stone unturned.

Trying To Stay With The Trends

Everyone gets a little excited when they want to dive into a DIY remodel and the first place they turn to for inspiration is Pinterest. The problem? Going crazy with what the current home trend is, only to have that trend expire after a month and you be left with a less than desirable kitchen filled with Spanish influence. Be sure to pick a look for your home remodel that fits your personal interest and is also timeless. That way, you won’t feel that remodel itch a month after you complete your project.

Running Out Of Budget On The First Day

In the same vein as making sure you plan your home remodel ahead, make sure you completely map out your home renovation budget before diving in. That means making sure you have a realistic budget in mind with real-time numbers for all your materials and labor planned out. Just because you are performing a DIY home remodel does not mean you shouldn’t take labor into account. Even if you are able to perform the entire remodel on your own, which is hardly ever the case, you have to take into account time lost while doing that work.

Did you use paid time off at your work to perform the home remodel? Are you missing out on projects that could have earned you money? Your own time will play a factor in your budget. Along with that, make sure you know exactly how much supplies you need and how much it will all cost you. There is nothing worse than stopping at your home improvement shop only to get to the register and not have enough money for your supplies.

Measuring Once, Cutting A Hundred Times

Measure your work, then measure it again, then measure it again! The last thing you want is to measure your flooring or wood for your patio, get ready to lay it all out, then realize you mis measured and have to cut everything all over again. What could be worse than that? Ruining your materials because you cut too much and have to start from scratch. Check, double check, and triple check that all your measurements are correct so that you only have to cut once.

Going Cheap And Suffering

You’re already saving money by performing your home improvement project on your own. Make sure that when you do spend your money, you are purchasing items that are so cheap that they will fall apart in less than a year. If you are trying to DIY a home appliance, considering instead saving money on a home warranty and have the experts come in to make repairs. The last thing you want is a puddle in the bathroom because you thought you could fix the sink. Make sure you are being frugal in the right places and splurging when you need to same. Same with buying the right materials, know your limits. If you are even slightly unsure about performing a task, hire a contractor.

Are You A Interior Design Guru?

August 19, 2015 by Suzanne Lasky Leave a Comment

Take this fun quiz to test your interior design knowledge! (This post was originally provided by Chais Lund)

Ideas To Design a Symmetrical Kitchen

May 26, 2015 by Suzanne Lasky Leave a Comment

We are hard wired to appreciate a symmetrical balanced design style, or one that is asymmetrical. S Interior Design strives to understand which direction their clients lean prior to our development of their design plan. This post deals specifically with symmetrical design ideas for kitchen design.

A formal definition of symmetry: having sides or halves that are the same : having or showing symmetry
You describe something as asymmetric when it lacks the mirror-image quality of symmetry.

Below is a guest post specifically on achieving symmetrical design in a kitchen.

How to Achieve Symmetry in Kitchen Design

Symmetry creates visual balance, which brings with it a sense of order and peace. Striving for symmetry in your kitchen design can make your kitchen a more relaxing and enjoyable space to work in. This is especially important, considering the kitchen is often the most used room in the house. The following design ideas can help you bring much-needed symmetry to your own kitchen’s design.

Look to the Light

Lighting is one of the first places where asymmetrical choices can affect the mood. Begin first by balancing the overhead fixtures. Replace a single off-center fixture with two evenly spaced fixtures, or use a larger center fixture. This will add balance to the room.

H/T thekitchn.com

If your kitchen has a large window at one end, hang a mirror at the other end or use mirrored tiles for a back splash opposite the window. This will help balance the light from the window.

Rooms with additional lighting, such as task or under cabinet lights, also benefit from symmetry. Make sure these lights are used evenly throughout the room, or that the fixtures are hidden away when the lights aren’t in use.

Shelving and Storage

Your storage solutions are another simple way to add symmetry to the kitchen. If you have exposed shelves or storage, opt for two of each. For example, frame in each end of your pantry with exposed shelves. If you run shelves above the sink, use an even number. The goal is to keep everything balanced.

Seating Strategies

A large kitchen island doubles as an in-kitchen eating area, homework station, or just a place to relax. This means you need seating in your kitchen.

The amount of seating depends on the size of your island. Generally, you can easily fit up to three stools along one side of an island. One stool will look unbalanced, while two or three provide more symmetry. Make sure the stools all have the same color and design so they can carry the symmetrical look to completion.

Cabinet Balancing

Cabinets are a more costly change, but they will provide the most bang for your decorating dollar. Make sure the cabinets you choose are all the same height. You can select cabinets of different widths, but balance them on either side of a focal point. Generally, the focal point is the sink or oven range.

H/T modernir.blogspot.com

Opting for cabinets in a single color can provide a cleaner, more symmetrical look. Also, make sure that the knob or handle design is the same throughout the entire kitchen. For example, avoid opting for handles on drawers and knobs on cabinets; instead, use the same on both the drawers and the cabinet doors.

Finish With the Accessories

Accessories are the final key to symmetrical design. Whether it’s balancing any artwork on the walls, or centering a hanging pot rack perfectly over the center island, balance is necessary. Don’t overlook your counter tops when arranging items. For example, balance a pretty soap dispenser on one side of the sink with a lovely glass vase with a single flower on the other side.