Bathrooms of the Future

BATHRO OMS OF THE FUTUR E Have you ever wondered what your bathroom might look like in ten, twenty or even thirty years time? Well, thanks to Utopia you don't have to - we've researched the designs, innovations and trends that could be commonplace in the bathroom of the future... CURRENT TRENDS STYLING COMFORT Sleek minimalism is still an strong favourite, Underfloor heating is becoming evermore popular, heated towel rails are also featuring though there is an increasing demand for more traditional pieces such as our Haddon range. more and more in the British bathroom. TILING FURNITURE Muted earthy and natural tones with matt finishes or high-gloss monochrome tiles are a strong favourite in 2013. Avoid overuse of bright/primary colours! Modular wall-mounted washbasins and units can free up floorspace and really open up a small bathroom. LIGHTING SHOWERING Natural daylight is the obvious choice in any room - but not always possible. Utopia offer dozens of stylish lighting options including mirrors with integrated lighting. Walk-in waterfall showers and wetroom-style wall mounted spray nozzles are increasingly popular choices in British homes. NEW ME ETS OLD ECO BATHROOMS The future is out there and it's green! Re-living the past can be a good thing, but try to follow some basic rules when designing your bathroom... SAVING WATER GOOD BAD RETRO RETRO Toilets of the future will function with less water - current dual flush toilets can already use up to 50% less water per flush. Elsewhere in the bathroom water will be cleaned and re-used after every process Neat traditional tiling Brightly-coloured or garish tiling, colourful SOLAR P OWER such as our Victorian- style Haddon tile. mosaic tiling is a big no. Solar panels could provide power for low-energy LED lighting with water being gradually heated during the day using solar collectors on the roof. RECYCLED MATERIALS Gold brassware is sure to add a dated focal point into your bathroom. Add a touch of class with understated chrome The use of reclaimed and recycled materials will increase, as well as brassware. the amount of waste products that are re-used in other manufacturing processes. BAMBOO Antique freestanding A shower curtain is baths are very popular, Bamboo will become popular as a sure to spoil your new bathroom, they look cheap and harbour beautiful reproductions replacement to traditional wood. are also available, It grows rapidly and is relatively cheap. bacteria. WHEN LUXURY MEETS TECHNOLOGY SHOWERING The Mountainous Brook Illuminated shower heads Water flows from the ergonomically Water flows from the ergonomically designed shower head to the basin and WC to create this futuristic all-in-one bathroom concept. designed shower head to the basin and WC to create this futuristic all- in-one bathroom concept. Intelligent showers The Vertebrae Showers that can regulate their own Space saving solutions have always water flow to reduce water waste, been a big news in British bathroom design - maybe this vertically stacked bathroom is a step too far? play music and provide that perfect wakeup experience! BATHING Illuminated baths Spa Cocoon For the perfect relaxation experience these baths These incredible futuristic pods are available now and offer bubble baths, steam treatments and an infrared sauna. come with integrated colour-changing LEDS. BRASSWARE AND TAPS Touch screen taps Contemporary taps An easily adjustable waterproof Clean lines and smart chrome will always feature in future bathrooms. The Utopia range of brassware is designed to be totally future-proof! touch-screen allows for perfectly customisable flow and temperature control. TOILETS Re-useable water Energy conversion Connecting a basin waste to the Bill Gates recently invested in a toilet that can directly toilet is a concept being explored as a way of reusing 'grey' water convert waste into energy. to flush rather than clean water. BATHROOM FURNITURE Minimalistic storage Storage solutions for the bathroom are already pretty smart - compact on the outside but offering tons of space on the inside, like the Utopia Halo range. Clever mirrors Mirrors of the future will tell you the time, the weather, let you see your Twitter feed and even catch up with your favourite TV shows! Current-day versions are available with integrated LED lighting and motion-sensor controls. Utopia Bathroom group is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of complete bathroom solutions to over 600 retailers in the UK and Ireland. utopia. naturally www.utopiagroup.com