Looking to bring that sparkle back to your bathroom? In our latest “Bathroom Trends” article, we show you how to work wonders with new metallic finishes.
Chrome has long been the metallic finish of choice, not just in bathrooms but right around the home. However, as I revealed in my big bathroom trends article, there is a move away from this traditional look. If you’re looking to refresh and revitalise your bathroom, maybe it’s time to tap into a brave new world of new metallics?
In this blog post, I’ll show you a whole variety of ways to make your bathroom gleam using on-trend metallic finishes, from gold to antique bronze.
Going for gold
With the Tokyo Olympics finally going ahead this year (we think!), it’s no surprise that gold metallic finishes feature high up on the leaderboard when it comes to on-trend metallic finishes.
For a long time, gold-coloured taps and bath feet proved exceedingly popular, but seemed to fall out of favour in the latter part of the last century. However, with modern manufacturing techniques allowing for longer-lasting finishes, gold is back atop the winner’s podium.
Of course, the easiest and most straightforward way to “go for gold” in your bathroom, is to simply swap out chrome taps for gold metallic counterparts. If you’re sprucing up a wall mounted basin, why not complement with a gold bottle trap and waste too?
Left: It may be one of the smallest rooms in the home but these gold metallic finishes by Victoria Plum customer @fix_no_166 on Instagram are big on style. Right: The Spencer gold basin mixer tap from Mode Bathrooms comes in a high rise version, suitable for countertop basins, too
However, if you want to go that extra step and create a truly luxurious look, why not opt for wall mounted taps?
Left: We love these gold metallic accents created by Victoria Plum customer @farren_by_sophie on Instagram. Right: No, you're not seeing double! Create a "his 'n' hers" countertop basin installation with Spencer round wall mounted gold basin mixer taps from Mode Bathrooms
Aside from turning a few heads with your basin taps, there are other ways to carry on the gold metallic theme in your bathroom. Here are just a couple of additional ideas.
Left: Add some antique gold accessories, like this gorgeous towel rail from the Accents 1805 antique gold accessory range. Right: Bring your day to a glittering end with the Spencer gold freestanding bath filler from Mode Bathrooms
Brush up with bronze
Far from languishing in third place, bronze is proving a real winner with homeowners up and down the country when it comes to adding metallic elements to their bathrooms. Its popularity is all down to its versatility, complementing both traditional and contemporary interior styles alike.
Left: These antique bronze feet are a real treat! We adore the Dalston province blue back to wall freestanding bath from The Bath Co. Right: Bronze taps and accessories have certainly added something extra to this stunning bathroom by Victoria Plum customer @laurenlewis_____ on Instagram
Why not tick another bathroom trend box by creating a Tropical look with carefully selected plants?
Antique bronze looks particularly stunning when used to create a modern vintage theme (featuring an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary items), carried on through roll top bath feet (above) and taps (below).
Left: Victoria Plum customer @mummydoesdiy on Instagram uses bronze sparingly in this stunning bathroom. Right: Perfectly at home in a modern or traditional setting: the Dalston antique bronze basin mixer tap from The Bath Co.
Back to black
If you’ve already read my recent trends article, you’ll know that black bathroom accents are proving exceptionally popular with homeowners and interior designers across the length and breadth of the UK.
Black-framed shower enclosures and screens are an obvious way to introduce a touch of black magic to your interiors, however taps, showers and plumbing accessories like bottle traps and wastes can all be used to accessorise.
Left: We love how Victoria Plum customer @thereality_of_renovating on Instagram has picked out black metal with the tap and heated towel rail. Right: Matching black taps, showers & accessories from the Mode Bathrooms Spencer range
With dark, mysterious and theatrical settings being yet another big bathroom trend, you really can use as much or little black metal as you like, from subtle accessories to full showering spaces.
Left: I can't get enough of these vintage-inspired accessories from the Accents 1805 black accessory range. Right: Black metal is a big theme in this bold bathroom design by Victoria Plum customer @hkcinteriors_ on Instagram
Whilst black is a totally on-trend finish, it certainly doesn't have the glisten and glimmer of other metallics. If it's opulence you're after, why not consider rose gold?
Refresh with rose gold
Rose gold is another intriguing metallic finish and one that has become even more popular in recent years. Picking up the baton from where copper left off, rose gold is sumptuous in style—the perfect choice for luxurious bathrooms.
Discover a wide variety of rose gold taps and accessories from the Mode Bathrooms Spencer collection
These are just a selection of what we're calling the "new metallics". When styling your new bathroom, keep an eye out for other items, like mirrors or picture frames, with matching metallic borders. Even your choice of tile trim or light switch pull cord handle could potentially enhance the overall look and feel of your bathroom.
Like the look?
Is this a trend you could get onboard with? If not, keep an eye out for my series of "Bathroom Trends" articles, where I focus in on the next big things in bathroom design, like block bold colours and black accents. You're bound to find the perfect inspiration for your renovation project.
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