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High-tech is the bathroom trend


This is what the current bathroom trends look like:


Woman in a wheelchair rolls through a wide, threshold-free doorway with glass elements in a light-coloured interior; wooden floor, shelf with plant and framed pictures in the background.

Trend 1: Accessibility

An obvious trend due to demographic change. Barrier-free bathrooms offer flexibility and freedom for everyone. People with physical disabilities and senior citizens can use the bathroom in the same way as people without disabilities. Level-access showers, wide door thresholds and height-adjustable washbasins are also very popular with young people, as these components ensure comfort and freedom of movement.


Trend 2: Freestanding bathtubs

Freestanding bathtubs are visually eye-catching. They are the central element in the room and invite you to take a bath straight away. And they are also practical: they are accessible from all sides and offer optimum room for manoeuvre - for example, if you want to bathe children or pets.

Free-standing white bathtub in front of a dark blue, textured wall with chrome stand mixer tap; light grey towel over the edge of the bathtub. On the left, window, radiator and large pot with tall green leaves; on the right, wooden ladder as towel rail and small wooden stool with two white ceramic bowls; light-coloured herringbone wooden floor.

Trend 3: Improved hygiene standards in bathrooms

What has long been standard in Asia is a new trend here: shower toilets. Shower toilets are a combination of toilet and bidet. In combination with touchless taps and toilets without a flush rim, this high-tech toilet ensures the highest possible level of hygiene and comfort.


Trend 4: Energy efficiency and SmartHome

It's not just smart doors that can be easily opened via app! Various functions in the bathroom can also be controlled via the app, such as heating, ventilation, roller shutters, water-saving taps and toilets.

Two hands hold a smartphone in landscape format; one finger taps on a smart home app with the text "REMOTE HOME CONTROL". In the background, a bright bathroom with free-standing bathtub, low stool with folded towels, pendant light, large window with blinds, plant and tall wall mirror.

Trend 5: Still popular: dark or black furnishings

Dark furnishings and fittings create a high-quality and elegant look. Black bathroom ceramics, dark fittings or bathroom furniture - for example in combination with golden accents - look particularly luxurious in the bathroom.


Trend 6: LEDs are all the rage

LED lighting brings special lighting moods into the room and can be used for different lighting concepts, creating a personally preferred atmosphere through light.


Trend 7: Courage to use colour

White or black tiles are too boring? How about a bit of colour? Colourful tiles put you in a good mood in the bathroom - even early in the morning!

Modern bathroom: white bathtub with chrome fitting and wooden brush, light green wall with black frame; dark washbasin with countertop basin and plant; mirror reflects turquoise mosaic shower with glass enclosure.

Trend 8: Cool and practical - wash-resistant wallpaper

Special wash-resistant wallpapers can be used instead of tiles. Modern wallpapers are water-repellent thanks to their hygroscopic properties and can even be used in the shower.


The best bathroom

Individuality and flexibility play a major role in bathroom design. These days, rooms need to fulfil a wide variety of wishes, needs and spatial situations. In addition to facilities and equipment, smart devices are playing an increasingly important role. Technology is a means of printing modernity, and the best bathroom is always the one that is designed according to the personal preferences of its users. A personalised consultation is always worthwhile when planning.

This should also include information about special wet room doors. After all, bathrooms are subject to high temperatures and enormous air moisture every day. GARANT offers a wide range of different variants and designs. All wet and water-resistant doors are of tested quality, which considers swelling and deformation of the door leaf, corrosion of the fittings and surface damage.


Person in bathrobe with turban opens white door; bright bathroom with wall radiator and towels, free washbasin, stool with hairdryer, glass shower wall and chequered bath mat

Further links:

  1. https://www.duschmeister.de/magazin/unsere-badezimmertrends-2020/
  2. https://www.design-bad.com/badezimmer-trend-2020/