As an example of well-being, the bathroom can be seen as a living space in its own right and offers even more comfort. But it is also gearing up with energy savings, with less energy-consuming equipment, for better control of our consumption without saying goodbye to pleasure.
What's new in the bathroom in 2023? A temple of well-being at home, this room has been transformed into a real cocoon in recent years. Seen as a living space in its own right, but also as a refuge where you can take a break, the bathroom must be as practical and functional as it is welcoming and pleasant to live in. The French have largely reappropriated this place recently, and the pandemic has undoubtedly been an accelerator: not always well furnished, it has therefore been renovated from floor to ceiling, even reinvented. More comfortable, and optimized to the nearest centimeter, the bathroom also reflects a real.
ecological awareness.
Faced with the climate emergency and the need to conserve resources, but also with the issue of energy costs, the bathroom has become the preferred place to save money. This is an issue that manufacturers have taken up, giving rise to numerous innovations in recent years that make it possible to hunt down waste but also to better control consumption. What was a trend yesterday is now a matter of course, even an imperative. In 2023, many bathroom specialists are therefore offering equipment that consumes less energy, particularly in terms of water (the bathroom accounts for more than two-thirds of a household's water use), but also more environmentally friendly materials, recycled or from eco-responsible sectors.
As if to illustrate this need to return to the roots, raw and natural materials are also widely present. Wood, for example, is a must-have and can be used everywhere, from furniture to countertops, floors, and wall coverings. The colours are also inspired by nature, with soft tones, although black is also clearly a strong trend this year. Technology has also become widely used in the bathroom, with connected appliances, which offer tailor-made comfort and allow you to keep a watchful eye on your consumption.
Layout, colours, materials, equipment... Let's take a closer look at the trends and new products spotted in the bathroom this year!
Raw, natural materials in the bathroom.
Dedicated to the toilet, the bathroom is also a place where you can relax and recharge your batteries. The piece therefore translates this need for serenity, even a return to the roots, with raw and natural materials. Wood, authentic and warm, is omnipresent and reigns supreme in the room, from the furniture to the countertop, but also from floor to ceiling. Stone, ceramics, and marble are also popular. The bathroom even becomes a room where green plants now have their rightful place, bringing an extra breath of fresh air into our interior.
Soft colours inspired by nature.
This is another great bathroom classic: black and white remains a safe bet for a flawless décor. We find it again this year, available in all styles, in a retro spirit, or on the contrary very contemporary. And for those who aren't afraid of the dark, good news: it's one of the big trends of the year. Chic and elegant, black dresses the bathroom from floor to ceiling, including ceramics and taps, even daring to (almost) total look.
Space-saving layouts.
Because the room is often small, it relies on furniture with millimeter dimensions. Largely reinvested in recent months, space optimization is becoming the priority. The bathroom here focuses on comfort with more functional layouts, but also practical solutions to save space. Bathroom specialists have therefore focused on compact, even multifunctional elements that offer smaller depth formats (30 or 40 cm) or make the most of what we lack in width.
Upholstery full of character.
Always a must-have in the bathroom, tiles remain the number 1 covering in this bathroom. Skilfully updated, it follows trends and offers a wide choice of colours, textures, and finishes. It also has the particularity of being able to imitate all materials and is a real decorative asset. But wall panels (Kinedo, Décofast, etc.) are also on the rise. Easy to install, and perfectly waterproof, they offer an interesting alternative to tiles, especially in renovation, and allow you to create all kinds of décor.
A more economical bathroom.
It's time to hunt down waste and save money even in the bathroom. This trend, which has been underway in recent years, is now imperative for manufacturers, who all or almost all offer equipment that consumes less energy, particularly in terms of water. There are all kinds of solutions to reduce consumption and save this precious resource: taps with controlled flow rates (Hansgrohe, Axor, etc.), more economical toilets (Villeroy & Boch, Geberit, Roca, etc.), or innovations that allow you to recycle shower water (Grohe). But if sobriety is the keyword here, there is no question of ignoring pleasure. The spray pattern of the shower heads is also inspired by nature, reproducing the softness of tropical rain, for example.
A greener bathroom.
In the same spirit, the bathroom is increasingly focusing on taking care of its environmental impact. Many brands are trying to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more virtuous manufacturing methods. Many offer recycled materials (washbasins, shower trays, furniture, etc.) to preserve natural resources but also to recycle waste, products that are less polluting for the planet, but also for us (VOC-free for example for a healthier interior), etc.
Connected bathroom equipment.
They are now well-installed in the bathroom and are intended to make our daily lives easier. On the agenda: more comfort, but also simplified monitoring of consumption to save energy. As a result, towel radiators are becoming more and more 'smart'. Programmable and remotely controllable, they are also capable of analyzing our habits and managing their mode of operation on their own. Speakers, USB sockets, weather station (at Atlantic, Thermor, Sauter for example)... They are also enriched with additional equipment to adapt to our new lifestyles. The same goes for mirrors. They don't just reflect our reflection back to us anymore. They can adapt the brightness, are equipped with an anti-fog system, connected speakers, a weather station, etc., and obey the finger and the eye.
Fittings are more elegant than ever.
Taps have earned their letters of nobility. Thanks to an ever more meticulous design, and technologies that allow it to reduce water consumption, it has become an element of choice in the bathroom. While black, which has been very popular in recent years, is still a must-have, the trend is brass. Brighter, it brings an extra touch of chic and elegance to the room, and is available in different finishes, more or less matte.