It is easy to get caught up with bathroom remodeling trends. This is especially true when the photos of these trendy elements are so beautiful in magazines. It's important to remember, however, that not everyone uses the bathroom in glossy magazine photos the same way that you use it every day. The rooms are professionally lit and beautifully decorated before the magazine photos are taken. Magazine bathrooms don't have to be practical. They just need to look great for a few hours.
However, your needs may be different. Your bathroom remodel should look great, but it must also be functional for everyone in your family. While many remodeling trends look great in magazines, they might not work for you or your family in real life. Here are five bathroom trends you should avoid if practicality is important.
Trendy Sinks and Vanities
1. Vessel sinks are a focal element that can be stunning in the right setting, such as a large bathroom or hotel toilet. They can prove to be too difficult for some home bathrooms. They can splash patrons with their higher than usual faucets and taller than expected bowl sides. No one likes to come out of a bathroom looking splattered. Small children may find it difficult to reach a vessel sink. If the bathroom sink is raised higher than the average, it can be easy for small children to reach the bowls and possibly crack the basins. To make sure you have the right vessel sink for your family, it's worth checking out a few examples.
2. Pedestal sinks are essentially a sink that isn't fitted with a vanity. These sinks are made from porcelain or ceramic and consist of the matching stand and the basin. Although pedestal sinks make great focal points in bathrooms, they don't provide much storage space. A pedestal sink might not be the best choice if your powder room is small. You will need to create a storage space for toilet paper or other essentials. You and your guests could feel dissatisfied in a small bathroom if this is done.
3. Floating vanities (or wall-mounted vanities) are raised off the ground and attached to the wall. These vanities are often sleek and modern in design, which can be great for contemporary bathrooms.
Depending on your family's age, floating vanities can either be a blessing or a curse. A wall-mounted vanity is a great option for small children who splash water all over the bathroom floor. If your loved ones are older and more likely to lose their belongings, they can roll under a wall-mounted vanity.
Plus, floating vanities don't often provide as much storage space as traditional vanities. Look for matching wall-mounted storage units if you choose a floating vanity. If you're considering replacing a traditional vanity with a wall-mounted one, be sure to consider the footprint of the old vanity. This floor space will be exposed, and you will need flooring.
Dreary colors
4. Gray walls and gray floors with white trim: This combination is very polarizing. People either love or hate it. Gray on gray is a popular choice for living rooms and family spaces, but it can make smaller rooms feel cold and dreary if they have no windows or are located in rooms with only one north-facing window. You want warmth and comfort on a winter morning. This gray-on-gray combination is a favorite of mine. You might consider using it in a larger space with more windows than your bathroom.
Extra-large Showers and Bathtubs
5. Over-sized tubs: Some people don't like to take bubble baths. As home prices rise, people often look at how much space an oversized bathtub or shower takes up in their homes and think about what they could do with it, such as installing a washer and dryer stackable. If you are looking to move in the future, a large tub might not be an attractive selling point.
Be sure to consider practicality when you are collecting photos for your bathroom remodeling inspiration board. TAPRON is a website that will help you understand how a sink, bathtub, and vanity might fit together in your daily life. This could save you time and money in the long-term.
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