Popular Bathroom Remodel Trends for 2008

Bathrooms are a necessary function of every day life, however, they are usually the most tight and cramped rooms of our house. The goal-setting trends of 2008 is to create a bathroom oasis. When you walk into your bathroom, you want to feel like you are walking into a high-end, luxurious spa. Organic colors and textures as well as natural stone and wood are among the most popular trends. Remodeling your bathroom allows you create a relaxed atmosphere that connects you to nature.

As I discussed in my article, Popular Kitchen Remodel Trends for 2008, you will most likely want to hire contractors unless you are knowledgeable in this area of construction and prepared for the challenge. And once again, in my previous article, I mentioned setting a budget and planning out what you want and what you can afford to do before jumping into a major remodel.

For a bathroom remodel I would suggest visiting a local spa to get the look and feel of what you can bring into your home. Clipping pictures from a bathroom or spa magazine can give you more ideas, as well as an inspiration piece.

Now that we have some of the basics down, lets talk about trends. I know that sometimes the word "trend" can be scary because trends can become outdated. However, the trends that have developed over the past few years are tasteful as well as timeless.

Asian influences have become popular in creating a Zen atmosphere in bathrooms. HGTV explains the two most important functions of a Zen bathroom, balance and simplicity. To create a balance, you want to use just a few contrasting natural materials. The goal is to feel connected with nature. Consider using natural wood, stone and metal in your design to give your bathroom a sense of harmony. Bamboo is extremely popular and gives a sense of serenity when used in bathrooms for shelving and storage cabinets. (Source: HGTV Bath Design)

Rain shower heads are possibly the fastest growing trend in bathrooms today. Rain shower heads give you the assumption that you actually showering in the rain. Not only are they soothing and relaxing but they connect you with a naturalistic concept.