Form & Function

This year’s hottest bathroom trends are all about dramatic textures and unique atmospheres

- Michele Koh Morollo

1. COLOUR PALETTE: DARK AND MOODY

“Darker colours can create a sense of grandeur in the bathroom,” says Sandra Brand, marketing manager of Hansgrohe Singapore. “It may be unnerving to begin such a dramatic transformation, so start with small steps by using wallpapers or countertops in a dark colour.”

Don’t be afraid to include wallpaper in the bathroom; it can be treated with a water-resistant layer to withstand splashes and humidity. “You can select a dark finish for the toilet seat and lid so that it blends in with the wallpaper,” recommends Hannah Cecil Gurney, director of De Gournay.

2. SHAPE: RECTILINEAR FORMS