T&K Contractors has been remodeling bathrooms in the Freehold, NJ area for years. And while we’ve done many bathroom remodels, there are always fresh ideas thanks to the latest products and materials that give us new ways to create bathrooms that are wonderfully functional and beautiful. Whether you’re dreaming of a spa-like retreat or a fun, kid-friendly bathroom, today’s new remodeling trends offer inspiration. The National Kitchen and Bath Association has a great website tracking the latest bathroom remodeling trends. Here are some of our favorites:
A more organic feel
Angular features are typical in bathrooms, but today there’s a growing trend toward softer shapes. Whether your own tastes are for traditional or contemporary décor, you’ll find that bathroom designers are including many more organic elements such as rounded counters, mirrors with softened edges, gently curved lighting fixtures, and architectural details such as arches. These organic touches not only soften the flow of the room, they help balance the feel of angular elements, including Japanese touches which are becoming increasingly popular in bathroom design.
Stand-out details
Many homeowners engage in bathroom remodeling to create a truly personalized retreat. That’s why more bathrooms are including artwork, antiques, furniture and finishes that were once reserved for the more public spaces of the home. For instance, your bathroom can be designed around the colors, texture and mood of a favorite painting. Also important are stand-out details such as pairing an irregularly textured pebbled wall with a marbled surface of glass tile. Even portions of wall can be treated as artwork by framing them with molding and adding dramatic color.
Floating fixtures
New product designs make it possible for bathroom fixtures to be placed almost anywhere. For example, toilets can be mounted on a wall rather than anchored to the floor and bathroom vanities can literally float anywhere in the room. This means your bathroom remodeling project can be truly design driven, with space expertly planned to give even a smaller bathroom a luxuriously open, spacious feel.
Larger showers
Many homeowners are trading in their bathtubs for an extra large shower equipped with multiple shower heads, steam, built-in seats and other spa-like amenities. Frameless glass showers are a great way to enjoy an extra large shower while extending the bathroom's expansive appearance.
If you’re thinking about bathroom remodeling, we’d be happy to help. Our gallery of bathroom remodeling photos is great for gathering ideas. Then, give us a call and let’s explore ways to turn that “inspiration” into your own dream bathroom.
Put More “Aaaah” in the Spa
Bathroom remodeling gives homeowners the opportunity to enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating powers of a spa right at home. The shower is one of the most important elements in creating your spa experience. From steam showers to multiple showerheads mounted on the ceiling to create the feeling of gentle rain, you have so many new options! One very interesting product is KOHLER’s BodySpa.
This innovative shower incorporates features we love in bath tubs — the beautiful waterfall and hydro-massage from whirlpool jets. But it sets these features vertically in a shower-like enclosure. Plus, unlike whirlpools that can take time to fill, the BodySpa offers an instant massage by using air to propel the water.
BodySpa systems include an integral heater that helps maintain the original water temperature during the entire hydro-massage experience. Seats, jets, headrests, footrests and lumbar supports are all ergonomically designed and an electronic touch pad lets you adjust water flow intensity and direction for just the right degree of massage action. The BodySpa system is fully customizable and can be configured for an alcove or corner shower.
The BodySpa system is just one of many, many product options for creating a true spa experience right at home. T&K Contractors would be happy to show you many other ideas, too.
Photos courtesy Kohler, Inc.
Thank you for the referrals and repeat business!
We’d like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Bushover for referring their friends to us to help them with their remodeling project. We’d also like to thank Dr. & Mrs. Schwitz, a previous T&K Contractors client, for asking us to do additional projects (a kitchen addition and a front façade) for them.
