1. SCHLÜTER TRIM
While a raw edge on a bathroom tile isn't often considered a "finished" look, too harsh a line can also provide a problem. ‘A finishing edge for tiles needs to stop,' says states Los-Angeles based Brooke Spreckman, founder and principal designer of Design Hutch. 'A Schlüter tile trim makes your bathroom look like a doctor's office.' This style of trim, which tends to be a metal or plastic edging to a tile, can be quite harsh and jarring for the eye as it abruptly breaks up the space instead of boasting a continuous, coherent design.
2. EXPOSED BULBS
There’s no denying that exposed bulb lighting has been popular amongst those that are inspired by modern industrial design. However, they may no longer be the best lighting decision for your upcoming bathroom renovations.
3. FAUX BRASS FINISHES
Brass is a bathroom trend that has been awarded timeless status. However, faux brushed brass is not a favourite among experts. ‘I tend to stay away from the use of any faux brushed finished brass, most fixtures made of aluminum with a brass finish, that are trying to emulate brass typically look yellow and have a fake shiny gold look’, says Brooke. ‘It immediately makes the hardware or fixture and overall space look cheap’.
4. FREESTANDING BATHTUBS
There was a time when any luxury bathroom worth it's salt had a freestanding bath at the heart of it, but in recent years, bathroom trends have tended to swing back towards built-in bathtubs. 'We usually prefer a built-in bath,' says Carlos Naude, founder of Working Holiday Studio. 'We think is more comfortable and we like the tile the ‘hero’ of each one of our bathroom projects.'
5. ARTIFICIAL PLANTS
Plants arguably add the finishing touch to a room and tie an entire scheme together. Using them as part of a bathroom design makes sense for most interior styles and trends. Nevertheless the incorporation of artificial plants is now seen as outdated, according to experts.