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4. INDIVIDUALIZED, INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
"Color Me Red" which earned Jennifer Hale of Interiors for Modern
Living in Palo Alto, California the second-place Secondary Bath category
award, is stunning both aesthetically and functionally. While at first
glance it's the bold and vibrant red of the space that stands out, this bath
is also practical, with its lighted mirror that provides illumination for the
face and adds ambient light, as well as a curbless shower and handheld
showerhead that make bathing accessible to all ages. Customized tech
features like smart toilets, showers and mirrors, living-in-place solutions,
and personalized vanities with built-in tech are increasingly popular
according to NKBA | KBIS's 2024 Bath Trends Report.
Photography by R. Brad Knipstein Photography
5. CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MAXIMIZING SPACE
Removing the tub and replacing it with the shower in this "Sea-Ing
Silver" bath by third-place Secondary Bath category winner Heather
Radliff of Christopher's Kitchen and Bath in Englewood, Colorado is a
move that illustrates a trend identified in the report: using innovative
strategies to expand the bath space. Removing the tub to increase
shower size, taking down walls to connect to a dressing area/closet, and
setting up the toilet in a separate area are space-saving strategies
gaining popularity with homeowners.
Photography by Morris Photography
6. SEAMLESS FLOORING FOR MINIMAL MAINTENANCE
One of the most important features of the bath is which tile to use, and
in this "Small But Mighty" design by Best Overall Bath winner and first-
place Secondary Bath category winner Jaque Bethke of JAQUE in
Scottsdale, Arizona, the large-format tiles decorating the floor and walls
serve two functions: they make cleaning easier and add texture to the
space. In NKBA | KBIS's 2024 Bath Trends report, designers reported
that patterned and textured tiles, combined with few or no grout lines
reduce upkeep while complementing the minimalist design trend.
Photography by Provisuals Media
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