Futuristic Surge

Modernization has taken over all aspects of our lives so why should bathrooms be left behind and with the uber utilitarian and modern industrial style bathrooms you can indulge your senses in an unconventional style. This style is majorly inspired by warehouses and factories where functionality is the key element but with an amalgamation with luxury, beauty and finesse, it is being given a contemporary connotation. This style is heavily influenced by the vintage and retro look with incorporation of urbanized look. You can be purely original and take inspiration from this style by mixing it up with your preferences so that you have an exclusive bathroom. These are a few insights you should incorporate while curating your bathroom.

Naked Beauty

Firstly, you need to envision the theme of the bathroom, if it’s strictly industrial or a soft industrial theme with some features. Then select the fundamental features which sets the industrial style bathrooms apart is the rawness, rusticness and minimalism of the space. This rawness is achieved with the exposing pipes, naked bulbs, revealing bricks and wooden accents. These elements give a subtle retro and vintage feel but still does not lose the contemporary appeal. You can include a shower which flows from exposed plumbing with no shower curtains for that authentic look. Also, mirrors without any frame or borders along with hanging bulbs look great.

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Wooden Wonder

Wood is a versatile material which accentuates the overall charm to the industrial bathroom trend. You can use in the flooring with different wooden accents which match the decor. Also, different accessories made out of wood, including crates, boxes and baskets which store bathroom are an excellent option as well. You can be even more innovative and creative by adding a wooden bathtub which will add an aesthetic quality to the bathroom. Wood gives a rustic and vintage touch for that warm and comfortable feeling. Another way to include wood is by installing a sliding door which looks both sleek and urban.

Metallic Charm

Another material which is used in abundance is the metallic finishing used in plumbing, polishing and even bathtubs. The addition of metallic hues in black, gold, silver, rose gold, copper and so on can give a stylish and elegant vibe to space. The most trending colour is black as it gives definition and character to the bathroom. Metal pipe hangers are a great and chic way to hang your bathrobes and towels stylishly. You can also add metal legs to your bathtub, vanity and stool for an antique effect. There are many ironmongery designs like handles, levers and wheels, found in warehouses and factories are trending the most. “Unlike contemporary bathroom trends, the industrial design comprises of exposing pipes and fixings that are an indispensable way of generating a reliable industrial appeal with weathered, metallic tones that add some much-needed hue to an otherwise monochrome interior space.” says Hemil Parikh, Founder & Designer, Elysium Abodes

New meets Old

You can create the best of both worlds by combining the vintage and rustic designs with urbanistic and futuristic styles. To give it an urban feel include concrete in the vanity, bathtub or more. To make it vintage, add metallic or chrome finishes. You can build a bathroom which has black, grey or white monotones which are quite contemporary or have a burst of colour according to your own individuality and personality. As Hemil says, “Delicate porcelain tiles, beautiful marble slab countertops and brushed chrome tubs are some of the materials and styles utilized in the soft industrial style. Another aspect that distinguishes this exclusive style from others is the open concept design that features walk-in showers that help in creating a greater feeling of space and accessibility while lending a rustic feel to a contemporary futuristic bathroom space.”

Tile It Up

If you don’t want too many wooden fixtures in your bathroom, another method is to use small tiles in white or black or a mixture of both. A minimalistic all-white ensemble brightens up the area and the usage of copper accessories adds extra glamour to the look. The tiles reflect light making the space lit up and the added natural light from the large windows is a plus.

Pop of colour

If you feel that your bathroom can seem a bit dull due to the lenient usage of materials such as concrete, wood and metal whose colour palette is that of greys and browns, you can simply amp up your bathroom by incorporating a fun and quirky element with a pop of colour that enhances the texture and form of the bathroom. You can go for reds, yellows, oranges, pinks which establish a sense of warmth and life to the whole space by adding them to the vanity, stool, tiles and more. To make the bathroom more lively you can use natural elements like plants and exposed wood. As Hemil concludes, that raw red brick interiors reproduces the factory appeal while ensuring a warm environment.