Acrylics have been a popular choice for bathroom fittings and fixtures for several years now. They offer a versatile and cost-effective alternative to traditional materials like porcelain, ceramic, or stone. In recent years, the UK bathroom industry has seen several trends emerge in the use of acrylics, with innovative designs and colours making their way into the market. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the latest trends in bathroom design and what options acrylics could offer you to help you get your dream bathroom!
- Matte Finishes
One of the latest and most popular trends in bathroom acrylics is the use of matte finishes. Matte finishes offer a more understated and elegant look compared to glossy or high-shine finishes. They also have the advantage of being less likely to show fingerprints or watermarks, making them easier to maintain, which is particularly useful in households with children. Many manufacturers are now offering matte finishes in a range of colours, from soft neutrals to bold and vibrant hues that can match your colour scheme perfectly.
- Textured Surfaces
Textured surfaces are also becoming increasingly popular in bathroom design. These surfaces add depth and interest to the bathroom and can help create a more tactile and inviting space. Textured acrylics can be used for a variety of bathroom fittings, including shower trays, bath panels, and sink units. They can be made to look like natural materials such as wood, stone, or concrete, or they can be designed with unique patterns or designs. With design trends such as cottage-core being hugely popular in 2023, you can get trending looks for less by using textured acrylics as an alternative to more expensive materials.
- Coloured Acrylics
Gone are the days of plain white bathroom fittings – coloured acrylics are now a big trend in the UK. Bold, bright colours like yellow, pink, and blue are being used to add a pop of colour to bathrooms and allow you more creativity with your bathroom design. Even if you aren’t keen on brighter or bolder colours or patterns, muted colours like grey and navy are widely available in acrylic and can be used to create a sophisticated and understated look. One of the huge benefits of coloured acrylics is that they can be used for a range of bathroom fittings, including shower trays, bathtubs, and sink units, rather than simply tiles, which means you can fully personalise your bathroom, to exactly how you like it!
- Customised Designs
Here at Plumbcraft, we offer design and installation of bathroom suites, which means we are seeing a huge rise in the popularity of customised acrylic designs. Manufacturers are now able to create bespoke designs for a range of bathroom fittings, including shower trays, bath panels, and sink units, which is allowing our customers to have more of an input into the design phase of their new or renovated bathroom and to create a truly unique and personalised bathroom space that reflects their style and taste.
- Sustainable Materials
Finally, sustainability is a growing trend in UK industries, and acrylics are no exception. With many manufacturers now using recycled materials in their acrylic products, reducing waste and minimising the environmental impact of bathroom fittings to help offset their carbon footprint, you have a wider choice of more eco-friendly acrylic styles.
Additionally, some manufacturers are developing new technologies to make acrylics even more environmentally-friendly, such as using natural dyes and reducing the amount of water used in the manufacturing process.
So, if you’re looking for a material that would work for your chosen design, bathroom acrylics are a versatile and cost-effective option for creating stylish and functional bathroom spaces. By staying up to date with these trends, homeowners can create a bathroom that is both stylish and eco-friendly.
If you are looking at renovating or replacing your existing bathroom but have no idea where to start, either from a design or installation perspective, then why not speak to us here at Plumbcraft?
We have years of experience in bathroom and wetroom installations and can advise you on what will work best for your property and create a fully bespoke project, all managed by us! We also have you covered when it comes to budget, with no deposit finance available and 0% interest free credit.
You can check out our website for more details, book a free no obligation quotation by speaking to one of our specialists on 01609 775233 or come and see us at our fantastic showroom in Northallerton! You can find us at Plumbcraft, Unit 4 Finkills Way, Northallerton, DL7 8UQ.