12 bathroom trends 2014

Bathrooms are changing; luxury, indulgence and being environmentally friendly are the key features that are changing the way we spend our time in what was once the smallest room in the home.

Freshome

Light airy showers and wet rooms are replacing small cramped cubicles.

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Soaking baths are replacing noisy jacuzzi styles, with the emphasis is being placed on quiet relaxation.

Lushome

Natural materials, including sustainable wood, copper and marble are becoming evident in all sizes of bathrooms.

Birdsall Bath Design

Having a beautiful view to gaze at while soaking is becoming a 'must have' feature in luxury bathrooms.

DSI

Entertainment systems and flat screen televisions are included in many contemporary bathrooms.

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A little privacy and walling off the toilet remains on trend this year.

Jerseymore

Unobtrusive or no storage shows that you've adopted the key features of this year's trends.

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Duel basins are becoming increasingly common in luxury bathrooms.

Houzz

Luxury tiling, particularly in dark colours and natural materials such as slate and stone, are replacing the more traditional glazed tiles.

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Bold colours, black and slate greys are bang on-trend this year.

Maddyruns

Green products, such living walls and digital showers, are highlighting people's positive attitude to reduce their carbon footprint.

Ambient

Underfloor heating is becoming the norm in luxury bathrooms.