By Matt Todd
Ah, the British bathroom – once a humble space for a quick scrub, and the occasional existential crisis during a morning shave. But, times have changed, my friends! We’re in the golden age of the fancy bog, where even your toilet roll holder might have a degree in interior design. So, brace yourself – here are the top five bathroom trends taking the UK by storm (yes, even in Yorkshire)…
1. The Smart Toilet (or as I call it, the Throne of Intelligence)
Gone are the days when a toilet simply flushed – that’s peasant-level plumbing. The 2025 bathroom features the Smart Toilet, complete with heated seats, automatic lids, and even a Bluetooth speaker; that’s right – your loo can now play Sweet Caroline while you, ahem, go about your business. One model even analyses your “output” for health diagnostics. Imagine that: a toilet that knows more about you than your GP!
2. Statement Bathtubs – Because Apparently, We’re All Roman Emperors Now
Bathtubs are no longer just porcelain puddles – they’re sculptures. Freestanding tubs shaped like eggs, slippers, or even pebbles (for those who enjoy bathing in something that looks like a boulder). Bonus points if it’s matte black, because nothing says “taste” like a tub that looks like Batman’s soap dish. And don’t forget the brass taps, darling. Chrome is for amateurs.
3. Mood Lighting That Would Make a Spa Jealous
It used to be: “Turn the light on. Have a wash. Leave.” Now? You need an app just to adjust the lighting for a shower. Enter mood lighting: LEDs around mirrors, under cabinets, even in the shower head. You can now recreate Ibiza in your ensuite, complete with purple neon while you brush your teeth like a glowstick-wielding DJ. Nothing gets plaque off quite like soft disco lighting, apparently.
4. Eco-Friendly Everything (Because Even Your Shower is Judging You)
You can’t just splash about in 2025 without guilt. No sir. Bathrooms are going green – and not just because of the mould behind the sink. We’re talking low-flow showers, water-saving toilets, and bamboo toilet brushes. It’s all very virtuous. Your sink probably emits smugness. Some people even install grey water systems, so their used bathwater goes into flushing the loo. Multi-tasking hygiene and heroism – take that, Greta!
5. The Rise of the Toilet Nook (Yes, That’s a Thing Now)
You know what’s hot in bathroom design? Separation. The loo gets its own private cubby – sometimes even with a sliding door, a tiny sink, and a reading light. It’s basically a water closet within a water closet. I saw one that had a bookshelf and a plant – A PLANT! What kind of toilet needs décor? I barely need a light switch, let alone a bonsai tree to judge me during my business…
So there you have it – the cutting-edge of British bathroom brilliance. If your lavatory doesn’t look like a spaceship crossed with a spa retreat, are you even living?
Next time you pop in for a number two, give a nod to the LED strip lighting and say: “Cor, what a time to be alive.”
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