Trends in bathroom design have begun to reflect our speculations that lighter tones, deep stains, and transitional styles would become the highly favored by homeowners. There are several reasons why this has happend. For one, it’s a shift from previous trends and it creates a breath of fresh air while allowing designers to hold on to certain aspects that are enamored. With the blending of global cultures, eclectic designs have crossed national boundaries. Neutral tones and transitional styles help facilitate this trend, creating spaces filled with many teasers instead of a single dominating focal point!
An elegant counter top with glass shower doors. (via: Davi Alexandre)
“In my travels around the world to research design trends, I continue to see a move toward simple and subtle designs in cabinetry as homeowners decide to stay put in their homes longer, rather than sell. With that, variations of greys, blues, browns, and off-whites create a subtle beauty while providing the design flexibility that homeowner’s desire for the long term. Along with that flexibility, there’s a shift toward rooms designed in more thoughtful and purposeful ways, pairing great style with smart function.”
-Andy Wells via Huffington Post
Developing fashions have demonstrated a growing popularity of neutrals that produce warming finishes. The most prevalent are white, beige, and gray in ranking order. Grey in particular has seen a shift in popularity as designers and homeowners alike have begun mixing pale blues, earthy tones, and neutrals. And that’s not all, shifts in the architectural design have witnessed inspirational changes as well!
Rich Bathroom vanity with a neutral top. (via: Ardyiii)
“Some of the most popular looks right now are transitional and modern, and can be found in everyday cabinetry and room designs for every homeowner’s budget. The idea is to create spaces that blend different styles together. To get this look, use deep rich gray or brown cabinetry in one room and medium-to-lighter version of it in an adjacent room to create a smooth room-to-room transition.”
-Excerpt via Huffington Post
Transitional and modern styles have been the implemented very often as the smooth edges combine with functional designs to craft a sleek and contemporary theme that flows through the entire house. Many have realized that transitional styles are much easier to blend with eclectic styles. This flexibility has made them increasingly popular in bathrooms and kitchen design. Using these techniques, designers are able to create irreplaceable and oddly relevant spaces that evoke many emotions while maintaining a well-rooted theme.
The Helena Single Vanity features beveled faces with a soft cream finish. See more here!
Take a moment to browse our gallery of Transitional Bathroom Vanities. Here at Tradewinds Imports, we pride ourselves on keeping our customers up to date with the latest styles and trends in bathroom fashion!
About this Post
Cheryl Khan is an interior designer and freelancer who appreciates the distinctive spaces that eclectic styles are able to fashion. She believes that transitional styles are an up and coming trend that will stick around much longer than others because of its added versatility!
