Blending the warmth and simplicity of Scandinavian design with the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi minimalism, Japandi style is centred around an appreciation of natural textures and materials, comfort, craftsmanship and balance. Neutral colour palettes, clean lines, uncluttered spaces, and a sense of purpose and order are also key characteristics.

Offering a warmer, earthier take on minimalism, Japandi is now regarded as one of the most influential styles of the decade, favoured by architects, interior designers and homeowners across the world.

To bring the Japandi aesthetic into your bathroom, start with a calming palette of oatmeal, taupe and stone, then introduce richer accents to add warmth and visual interest. 

Natural, tactile materials are central to the look, with pared-back wood, neutral stone, cotton, linen and rattan creating a sense of warmth and connection to nature. In the bathroom, incorporate these through slatted wood wall panels, an oak vanity unit and a stone basin complemented by clean, uncluttered silhouettes. 

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Embracing earthy green spaces

For green bathroom ideas, biophilic design brings elements such as natural light, greenery and organic materials together to create interiors that feel balanced and easy to live in. It focuses on balance, merging simplicity and clean lines with warmth, textures and imperfections of nature.

Spaces that incorporate nature reduce stress and support overall well-being, making this interior style suited to all types of settings, from family bathrooms to world-class spas, which explains its growing appeal. Indoor plants play an essential role in biophilic design, proven to boost mood and enhance the aesthetic of your space with different shades and textures.

Add a bold touch of green by incorporating green tiles or Jade Green marble to enhance tranquillity and a strong connection with nature.

Sophisticated dark aesthetics

For a more dramatic sense of luxury, embrace rich, darker tones such as a black bathroom to create a moody and atmospheric space. Moving away from the clinical feel of an all-white bathroom, dark interiors can feel intimate, sophisticated and cocooning. 

For grey bathroom ideas, style deep-toned stones such as Emperador marble or Nero Marquina marble to create a striking base, showcasing distinctive veining that adds depth and character. Pair dark stone with matte black bathroom accessories to enhance the dramatic aesthetic, and finish with a statement pendant light.

Soft and warming pink tones

As interior trends move away from white schemes, colour has become a key element in creating unique and inviting bathrooms that showcase character. Warmer plaster-like shades such as terracotta, blush and dusty pink bring a softer, more inviting feel to contemporary bathrooms. These understated tones can add warmth and personality without compromising a sense of luxury. 

In pink bathrooms, pair muted pinks with natural stone, warm timber and brushed brass or bronze finishes. Our blush concrete basins add a subtle hint of colour, while Pink Onyx marble creates a striking focal point with its beautiful organic veining. For more inspiration, explore the rise of coloured bathrooms.