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Carpet, Tile & Floor Covering
2012-08-01 15:43:28
Latest trends in bathroom cabinetry
Q- I am contemplating updating my bathrooms. Can you tell me about some of the latest trends in cabinetry? What about other bathroom essential like medicine cabinets, towel racks and etc.?
A- You are in luck! Today more than ever, consumers have a wide selection of choices in bathroom cabinetry and accessories. No matter what look you want to achieve, you will find the design elements that will make that happen.
One of the hottest trends in bathroom design is cabinetry that looks like furniture. Within this trend, there are many design variations, such as modern, classic, country, and vintage. The cabinetry typically resembles a dresser with four legs, drawers on the upper part and an open shelf on the bottom. The shelf at the bottom is perfect for displaying other design elements.
Another popular trend in cabinetry is incorporating open shelving. This is most popular in spa-inspired bathrooms where candles, lush towels, bottles of lotions, and candles become part of the design aesthetic.
Smooth surface cabinetry is also popular today. Consumers are favoring less ornate cabinetry as a base of design, and then changing out other elements to give a fresh look.
Consumers are also favoring function as well as beauty. Cabinetry that incorporates features like pull out organizers and built in electrical outlets are increasingly in demand. This follows the trend of bathrooms also serving as second laundry centers with cabinetry accommodating built in washer and dryers as well as places to tuck away hampers and supplies.
Since design features lean strongly toward ultra functional, you will see accessories that also follow suit. For example, one of the most popular accessories for the bathroom/laundry center is medicine cabinets with sleek built-in television screens.
Really, what is hot is making the space totally yours and incorporating everything that reflects your own sense of style.
Wishing you a great project!
