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Japandi is best described as a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design. Think natural materials, a muted colour palette and minimalism, all rolled into one. In fact, at Origins Living, Japandi is one of our favourite styles. After all, this notion will evoke a sense of calm and serenity in every bathing haven. So, it made perfect sense to create a luxury Japandi-style bathroom in our virtual showroom. This is where we could feature essential design elements, in particular our own statement pieces. Our co-director Sofia is going to talk you through the thought process when it came to this innovative design:

Choosing Japandi

Luxury bathroom design is all about creating individual bathing spaces, which reflect calm, soothing vibes. And, as

I recently put lifestyle blogger Sarah at Style & Décor in touch with a very good friend of mine, Marc, at Idol Hair recently. I have been a loyal customer for 27 years now and he is not only one of my best friends, but he’s my confidante and dedicated hairstylist. Sarah caught up with him between haircuts to discuss his take on commercial interior design in 2021 in the heart of a pandemic. In fact, Marc got the chance to reveal how he has interpreted this in the new re-design of his salon, Idol Hair, in the heart of the East End. So, just in case you missed it, you can read his interview with Sarah here:-  

Marc Luickx, the owner of newly revamped Idol Hair

Why

“Colours, like features, follow the changes of the emotions” Pablo Picasso

It seems colourful bathrooms are making a comeback. This is because the bathroom is now much more just a place to simply wash and go. So, it stands to reason that we are investing more thought into the aesthetics of this space. And this is where colour plays such an important role.

Interesting

“Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." Anon

 I am a huge fan of luxury statement mirrors. They are a fast, effective way to transform any room – but they really make a difference in the bathroom. It's easy to make the mistake of choosing your mirror last, almost as an afterthought. However, ideally they should feature in the room plan right from the start, in order to complement and enhance the colour scheme and design. Of course, it’s never too late to make changes – but this is not a job that should be rushed. There are lots of different elements to consider when choosing the right luxury bathroom mirrors for a home. So, do take plenty of time to think hard about size, shape, colour, location, material and style.

March 8^th is International Women’s Day – an event that is very close to my heart. It is a day that’s dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Importantly, this day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. I have long been a champion of supporting women to enable each and every one to fulfil their potential, wherever it may lie. I think it’s vital to celebrate our achievements, whenever and wherever they happen. In the luxury bathrooms industry so much progress has been made already, which of course is hugely encouraging. But there is still so much more to do.

There is no shortage of super-talented female designers, or retail business owners. However,

There's no doubt in my mind that biophilic design is going to be one of the biggest bathroom trends in 2021 and beyond. However, it’s not a new concept. The term biophilia (from the Greek biofilia) first came to prominence in the 1970s. It generated even greater awareness in the 1980s, thanks to renowned biologist Edward Wilson’s work, Biophilia. In simple terms, biophilic design aims to incorporate nature within interiors. It also strives to increase our connectivity with the natural environment. I like to think of it as design which makes you feel good. And in these turbulent times, that’s definitely something we should all be exploring!

I got together with UK blogger Sarah at Style & Décor recently to join her in a Q&A on her blog. She wanted to know which key bathroom décor ideas to expect this year and so much more. Just in case you missed it, you can see my interview with Sarah here:-

Sarah Worswick, founder of Style & Décor blog

Which key bathroom décor ideas can we expect this year?

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The minimalism mantra is over – at least for bathroom storage ideas – and I couldn’t be happier. No longer must you advise clients to hide everything away, hiding all traces of personality and pizzazz. In the past, luxury bathrooms have been synonymous with the bare and unembellished. So there has been no place (literally or figuratively) for beautiful display items. However, times are changing, and the opportunity to display stylish possessions in the bathroom is an exciting game-changer for interiors. Time then to embrace and experiment with the wide variety of open bathroom storage options available. Think play and display, as opposed to cover and conceal.

There's no doubt that every bathroom deserves a little luxury. And this has become a key trend in residential and commercial design. However, luxury bathrooms have taken on a whole new element. These days, they are embracing this notion with the concept of industrial design. Taking inspiration from warehouses and factories, this may seem a world away from the opulence and grandeur you would expect from a luxury bathroom. However, the two are blending together so well, they're offering a multitude of possibilities for bathroom and interior designers. Read on to discover how you can achieve this look in the modern bathroom:

Industrial design

This style, of course, is not new. As its name suggests, this emerged when former industrial buildings were converted to domestic housing, and owners chose to highlight – not hide – certain original

More than just a trade show, MAISON&OBJET is the international authority for home decor, interior design, architecture and lifestyle culture and trends.

Now, you maybe wondering why a bathroom company visited an interiors show with just a minuscule selection of bathroom related products and is writing a review on it.

At Origins Living, we do things differently. We get inspiration from outside our industry. We are influenced by fashion, art and interior direction. Ideas we see now, will be reflected in our bathroomwares product development over the next couple of years.

“WHAT TRENDS IN FASHION AND INTERIORS USUALLY FLOWS INTO THE BATHROOM IN SOME SHAPE OR FORM.”

So last Friday, we covered 3 halls of the most amazing interiors

From New York's and London's September Fashion Weeks

to a bathroom interior near you – get prepared for the colours we predict will flow from the catwalks to the bathroom in 2020.

The Pantone Colour Institute for trend forecasting and colour consultancy’s reported on the top 12 colours we can expect to see from fashion designers’ Spring/Summer 2020 collections.

Here are the two sets of colours, I believe will work harmoniously in the wonderful world of bathrooms, one set from New York and the other set from London.

New York Colours

Here at Origins Living we’re always gazing into the future, looking into our crystal ball to predict what will be trending in bathroom interiors for the next 12/24 months.

Fashion and interior shows have been going wild for white. Scroll on Instagram and pin on Pinterest where you won’t escape images featuring white outfits and home decor. And, what’s big in clothing and homewares doesn’t take long to flow into bathrooms.

So, we can see… white taps, accessories and framed mirrors… making a big splash in 2020 and beyond.

Responding to our prediction for the demand in white fittings, we’re introducing a matt white finish to our best-selling City and Docklands mirrors and ever-popular Tecno Project range.

Available soon.