The bathroom as an essential space of privacy

Researcher on global trends in design and innovation

Adapted in English by Roca

The bathroom is increasingly seen as the hub of well-being, design and innovation. It incorporates technology, materials, surfaces, services and functions that transform the quality of our daily lives.

As people’s lives change, so do their immediate and intimate environments and the design of their interiors.

The bathroom is a space that has a significant impact on our daily lives, both a technically and sensorially. It is particularly important for relaxation, which is linked to mental and physical health.

Today’s bathroom reflects the evolution of humanity and new habits, lifestyles and ways of living influence our emotions.

1. The Sensory Bathroom
2. The Playful Bathroom
3. The Natural Bathroom
4. The Universal Bathroom
5. The Tropical Bathroom

5 types of Bathrooms

New sensory trends

The senses are present in all the surfaces we touch, in the sound of the water we hear, and in the textures, reflections and transparencies we observe. A well-designed bathroom can improve our well-being and make us feel better. 

Nature-inspired materials, such as Roca’s Ona collection, and the architectural shapes and earthy surfaces of Tura activate our senses. The Raina bathtub promotes relaxation and wellbeing. The Cratos shower tray and Ariane bathtub have a rough finish, while the Pyros shower tray has a soft sandy texture. These materials offer a complete tactile experience.

Technological and ecological features

New bathroom devices allow for better control of water usages, creating unique experiences and sensations. The focus is on optimising resources, particularly water, and creating immersive atmospheres using essences, harmonious colours and ambient lighting.

On the one hand, the bathroom is the centre of personal reflection; on the other, it must be functional and organised, with drawers and compartments that promote internal balance.

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Reflecting this trend are the faucets in the Nu collection, which showcase surprising colours and innovative shapes, and combine ingenuity, sustainability and creativity. The bathroom furniture in the Optica and Tura collections also follow this trend with their atypical colours and innovative storage solutions. In Tura, the use of unusual tactile materials creates unexpected sensations in the bathroom.

Interior gardens and handcrafted materials.

The use of natural materials allows us to connect with nature, including the impact of rocks and ceramic surfaces, and the tactile experience of being in touch with the earth.

These natural elements evoke thoughts of human origins and ancestral connections to spaces, much like the way craftsmanship and ceramics do.

Bathroom gardens or a bathroom with a garden. Organic vegetation in the vicinity. Bathrooms are the main centre of the home or office where all activity stops, and where you can find a moment of peace.

The Ona and Tura collections sum up these principles with designs rooted in nature and landscape. Shapes and materials are inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle and its intimate relationship with the outdoors. The furniture and accessories are made from 100% natural ceramic materials, fabrics, felts, cork and responsibly sourced wood, creating a strong link with the handcrafted items.

The Ohtake collection’s countertop washbasins and the Luna Frame mirror (available in March 2024) bring organic shapes to the bathroom, connecting us to the earth. The Gap and Tenet furniture, as well as Savana countertops feature cosy wood in walnut and Nordic ash finishes.

Ensuring comfort and safety in spaces is becoming increasingly important for everyone, not just in public areas, but also in our homes. At some point in our lives, we may all experience some limitations.

Therefore, spaces need to be adapted to different moments in people’s lives and different abilities.

The 2024 guidelines define new and accessible dimensions for the design or every bathroom element, with the guiding principles of comfort, safety and beauty.

Non-slip surfaces, contrasting colours, varying heights, integrated intelligent technology, and dimmed lighting.

In line with this trend, the Access collection ensures that the bathroom remains a place of comfort and confidence for people with reduced mobility. Adapted shower enclosures to facilitate assistance, raised toilets, adapted washbasins, grab bars, shower chairs and other products combined with a sophisticated design help create spaces that are within everyone’s reach.

In 2024, warmth and comfort go hand in hand. It is no surprise then that the Pantone colour of the year, PEACH FUZZ 13-1023, is a soft and velvety tone.

Designing a warm bathroom means creating a welcoming space where textures, colours and elements contribute to a sense of well-being and serenity.

Colour is one of the main design themes in these welcoming and evocative bathrooms, with earthy and fruity tones such as peach, plum or mango being the main trend.

Tura’s light terracotta furniture and cork, wood and fabric accessories, create welcoming spaces. The elegant and minimalist design of the Hotels collection conveys a sense of serenity, while the variety of finishes of the Cala faucets creates a harmonious contrast with the fruity colours of this tropical trend.