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floating shelving and bespoke cabinetry a   to calm the mind.  Whether bathing or
           key look this season.              having a shower before bed, flick on a
             Perhaps  the biggest bathroom trend   small accent light that emits a soft, mellow
           one can expect to see in 2022 is an   glow in the bedroom.  A compact pink
           emphasis on serene, smooth surfaces and   peach Himalayan salt wall plug will help
           understated, organic materials.  Think   cleanse the air in the bedroom.
           large slabs of monochromatic stone, matte   A beautiful candle is a true luxury.  In a
           black fixtures and light oak wood surfaces   bathroom setting it not only offers a scent
           that are naturally elegant. Achieve a subtle   that makes one feel good, but it creates that
           statement with the trend for marble in the   ever soothing candle lit ambiance at night.
           bathroom with white and grey shades to                         dw
           create more luxurious schemes.
             Create a feeling of opulence with door
           hardware  and electrical  accessories that
           contrast against the marble tones, or opt for
           a coordinated look with cabinet hardware
           that matches with the marble veining.
             According to top interior designers,
           modern blue, light green and warmer neutral
           bathroom colour schemes are popular in
           2022. These are a continuation of 2021's best
           bathroom colour trends in many ways.  In a
           similar fashion, shades like taupe, all-white
           bathrooms and warm natural undertones are
           also trending this year.
             Zen is becoming more popular in
           interior design recently, which is about
           expressing a sense of harmony and
           balance.  Zen style and bathroom design
           can make a perfect match, since the
           bathtub bathroom is the most relaxing
           spot in the home.
           Create warm, relaxing lighting.
             Warm lighting, particularly in the
           evening, promotes relaxation and helps



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