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7. TUBS AND VANITIES AS FOCAL POINTS
"Forever Home" Primary Bath, the design for which Designer Trish
Knight and Co-Designer Nicole Varga of Night Varga Interiors were
awarded first place in the Primary Bath category, showcases this large
freestanding black tub. Tubs and vanities were reported as the top
focal points in the bath according to the report, with soaking and
freestanding baths followed closely by vanities with marble surfaces
and useful integrated solutions such as individual storage units and
power outlets.
Photography by Janis Nicolay Photography
8. LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE SPACE
With soft lighting that creates a warm, inviting glow, and faceted
statement pendant lighting that provides gentle illumination to the face,
this design, "Green with Envy," which won Jennifer Hale third place in the
Powder Room category, demonstrates the importance of lighting solutions
in the bath. According to the report, windows, doors, and skylights will be
in demand, allowing more natural light to fill the space. As for light fixtures,
the new standard will be 100-percent LED lighting, and popular solutions
will include decorative, statement, and task lighting.
Photography by Eric Zepeda Studio
9. UNDER-MOUNT AND INTEGRATED SINKS
"Pretty Plum-ing," designed by second-place Powder Room
category winner Gina D'Amore Bauerle of D'Amore Interiors in Denver,
Colorado, balances exuberant color and textures with a touch of
smooth, elegant white – including the white concrete vanity top that
features an under-mount sink. The installation of this sink is part of a
trend from NKBA | KBIS's 2024 Bath Trends report, with many clients
wanting under-mount and integrated sinks in their bath spaces, since
they are easy to clean and seamless. The majority of sinks will be white
in color and made from porcelain/cast iron, vitreous china, or a solid or
composite surface.
Photography by Eric Lucero Photography
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