5 Bathroom Trends To Avoid For A Timeless Look

What seems attractive today can look gaudy tomorrow. Picking the wrong trend might not be so bad when buying something trivial like an outfit, but making the same mistake with your bathroom remodel can turn into a wasted investment. We’ve seen the same trends fail year after year which is why we’re making it our duty to keep you from making choices you’ll regret!

Trust Revive Design and Renovation Brandon to transform your bathroom into a timeless oasis while avoiding these bathroom trends that were doomed from the start:

1. Incorporating Oversized “Hollywood” Light Bulbs

Everyone wants to feel like a superstar when getting ready for the day or a night out on the town. You’re the main character of your life, so you should be pampered in the most glamorous way possible. This is why people go with those giant “Hollywood” lights around their mirrors to mimic the vanities that you see in movies featuring on-stage celebrities.

What’s wrong with going big? Think about it realistically. The “dressing room” theme for bathrooms tends to come and go, and you never know when it’ll be back in style. While not trending, “Hollywood” bulbs can look and feel obnoxious. That’s because these oversized lighting fixtures aren’t able to distribute light properly, making it more of a decoration than a viable light source.

2. Embracing Plain White Minimalism

It’s never a bad idea to go with a clean and spacious look, but there are better ways to do it than making your bathroom look like it belongs in a hospital. Believe it or not, all-white spaces are a rolling trend despite claims of the theme being timeless. We often forget that minimalism isn’t always in, but showing off your personality is.

For a bathroom that you will love for years into the future, it should have all of the design elements that reflect your personality. You can create a clean and open space that falls in line with minimalism while including pops of color in the tile or fixtures. No one will blame you for including a vibrant plant into the mix, either.

3. Picking Out Busy Patterns and Bold Colors

While we always encourage color to break away from all-white bathrooms, there’s a balance between what’s timeless and what will assault the eyes. Leaning too far into color with bright, eye-straining hues or comically busy patterns can put your bathroom’s theme in the discard pile before you even have a chance to use it.

Some elements that you should avoid include:

Excessively bright wallpaper
Complex tile patterns
Multi-colored mosaic strips
Colorful stained glass

4. Getting Weird With Glass

Since we already touched on glass, this is another asset that homeowners like to get carried away with. Plain glass will always be timeless, so it’s best not to fight it. By that, we mean avoiding complicated glass appointments like frosted glass shower doors, glass block windows, glass tile walls, and so on. Using glass for anything other than its intended purpose can get tiring really fast, especially when you realize how much upkeep it takes to maintain a pristine look.

5. Going the Wrong Way With “Natural”

Incorporating natural elements into bathrooms is timeless, but there’s a wrong way to do it. Pebble floors in the shower can feel incredibly uncomfortable on the feet, and artificial wood patterns on tile can easily lose their luster. Real waterproof wood does a better job of giving you the experience you desire, and there are better stone floor options for showers that are even more authentic.

What’s a Good Bathroom Trend?

Anything that prioritizes function over style like low-maintenance luxurious wetrooms can transform your bathroom into a space that you’ll love even as trends pass by.

Trust In Revive Design and Renovation For Bathroom Trends That Work

For more insider advice for bathroom remodels, reach out to Revive Design and Renovation Brandon today! Get started on your new timeless bathroom with a consultation appointment.