We have great news for those of us who prefer showering over bathing – this year, interior experts predict, everything preferring a quicker shower than a long, hot shower.
While the choice will always be subjective, experts shared that when it comes to 2023 bathroom trends, they’ve noticed a major shift towards the shower rather than the bath compared to a few years ago.
In fact, the downpour trend is seen in the Pinterest Predicts report (80% of its predictions over the past few years have come true). ‘No tub, no problem,’ the report explains. Gen X and the boomers [instead] He’s looking for shower bombs and in-home spa baths in 2023.’ So why are we all turning away from our tubs and into our showers this year?
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Why is there a trend of taking a shower instead of a bath in 2023?
Pinterest found that there was a huge year-over-year increase in searches related to showers on their website, with searches for “Shower routine aesthetics” increasing by 460% and the term “Awesome shower cabins” increasing by 395%. increased by 90% compared to last year and searches for ‘shower bombs’ increased by 90% compared to the previous year.
Warren Kinloch, bathroom expert Bathroom Agreement (opens in new tab)“We’ve already seen a surge in demand for shower packs and accessories on our website, and using Pinterest Predicts, we can see a similar overall increase in searches for shower-related terms across the platform.” Trends on Google.’
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For Warren, attention is both practical and permissive.
While people avoid bathing to avoid wasting water and increasing their heating bill, consumers are shifting their spa-like routine from the bath to the shower. “To solidify this trend for 2023, the hashtag #showerroutine recently reached 1.8 billion views on TikTok, indicating that showers are definitely the new bathrooms this year.”
Given the cost of showering compared to the bathroom (the latter is significantly more expensive), it’s not surprising that many of us turn to the shower to meet our personal care needs and save amid increased energy. costs.
Polly Shearer, a bathroom specialist at Drench (opens in new tab)he even explained: “A 10-minute shower saves you about 100 liters of water, while the average bath uses 160-230 liters to fill a tub.”
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Not only that, Polly also shared that in terms of design, showers can easily look stylish and sophisticated as many of us try to upgrade our home decor.
“As we enter 2023, minimalist spa-themed bathrooms are becoming more and more popular, and walk-in shower and wet room designs are a common theme for clients using our 3D design service,” he said. “Bathrooms are arguably more family-friendly, but opting for a shower adds more elegance and luxury to your bathroom, especially if you’re planning modern bathroom ideas.”
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A shower also has practical benefits over a bath when it comes to planning a bathroom – including that many UK bathrooms have more room for a well-designed shower than a bathroom.
Paul Bailey, Leader of Product Management, LIXIL EMENA, said: “The increasing design trends for space saving and minimalism mean that concealed shower designs are becoming increasingly popular, especially in the UK, where we are no strangers to small or awkward bathrooms.” GROHE England (opens in new tab) tell us.
And showers in general are not only getting more popular; but so is the idea of an open or glass shower door.
In fact, Pinterest reported that the term “doorless shower ideas” rose 110% year-over-year in searches, and Victoria Plum (opens in new tab) He announced that they predicted that ‘seamless’ shower curtains will be a big trend in 2023.
“Online searches for ‘glass shower curtain’ have increased by a whopping 87,900 percent over the past 12 months, indicating that shoppers have a seamless and fresh look on their minds for the year ahead,” they explain.
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Likewise, Paul explained that we are so keen on showers that our designs are now moving towards wet rooms that were so popular decades ago.
Wet rooms are also becoming an increasingly popular choice as homeowners become more confident in their design choices and consider the future when designing a bathroom.
‘Sleek minimalist lines, a desirable open space and a shower room with large overhead showers offer both accessible functions for all family members.’
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