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New year, new bathroom? From dusky pink to ocean blue, we're loving these vibrant hues.
Colour is essential in shaping our experience and enjoyment of a space, and when it comes to the bathroom, we're getting more expressive with rich and playful tones to create a look that is far removed from cold and sterile.
For 2024 we're seeing a shift from minimalist white bathrooms towards more saturated hues: whether a subtle hint of green or warming notes of pink, we're investing more in creating welcoming, personal spaces.
'Bright and bold colours are the choice for those wanting to express their personality through playful or dramatic elements. Warmer earthy tones, or colours found in nature, will be popular for creating a relaxing environment to soothe away the stresses of life,' says Karen Barcoo, brand manager at luxury bathroom brand 34 St John.
'Colour can be incorporated through tiles, brassware, sanitaryware or bathroom furniture. Furniture and tiles, in particular, allow for a wide range of colour options and textures for added depth and interest.'
In fact, 34 St John captures the trend perfectly with its colourful bathroom furniture range, which comes in a selection of 21 unique shades. What’s more, you can even choose to colour match your bathroom furniture with Farrow & Ball for a truly bespoke look.
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We're seeing more bathrooms with pink accents this year – especially muted shades like this dusky pink.
'Soft pinks and blush shades will continue to be popular in 2024, offering a hint of colour and warmth to more neutral colour schemes,' says Karen.
Dubbed the colourful grey, cashmere has warm, reddish undertones to bring a cosy ambience to your bathroom.
'Cashmere is the perfect choice for more neutral colour schemes,' says Karen. 'Paying homage to the earthy trend, it's a sophisticated option that will work well in any bathroom.'
We can expect to see muted greens, such as this pistachio green, entering bathrooms this year. Synonymous with nature, green is a calming colour that can help a bathroom space feel fresh and uplifting.
This cherry pink hue is a bold extension of the earthy tones we're seeing in bathrooms this year. Add this punchy shade to create a rich, more dramatic space.
Perhaps more of an obvious choice, we're expecting blue to remain a key colour for bathrooms in 2024. This gorgeous deep ocean blue shade in particular is synonymous with water and serenity, making it ideal for rooms inspired by nature.
This soft violet colour is a subtle choice and will complement more neutral colour schemes without being overpowering – ideal for creating a light and peaceful space.
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