Bathroom Wall Panels Trends to watch out for in 2024

Statement colours are set to join warm neutrals, cool tones and natural finishes such are woods and marbles in comprising the most popular bathroom trends requested by installers and their customers in 2024 while the rise in Scandinavian slat wall panels and tile effect panels are also set to dominate the style trends for 2024.

While a new year is expected to bring a variety of new trends to bathroom designs, true bathroom staples like marble finishes are expected to remain in demand. Viewed as the perfect natural base, marble pairs with a plethora of colour palettes, particularly when used across bathroom walls and floors.

Nature wall and slat wall panels

The Scandi or Scandinavian look is very much on trend. Up until recently slat wall or acoustic panels have not been suitable for bathrooms due to there wood battens and foam acoustic backing. This year has seen the release of a wide range of waterproof slatwall panels suitable for bathrooms and wet areas. The range includes both a traditional 3D design and flat touch panels. Adding the Scandinavian look to any bathroom

Cool Tones

Cool tones are similarly anticipated to remain in style throughout 2024. Bathroom wall panel finishes like Slate, Serpentine Stone and Swedish Cedar are great options for those looking to offer a cool, calm and collected design.

Marbles

Due to its typical association with a hefty price tag, in addition to the challenges of maintaining the finish, homeowners often rule out marble as a viable option for their design. However, marble-finish bathroom panels can offer this type of luxurious look for those working to a budget. As they are easy to cut, size and install, bathroom wall panels are an obvious choice for 2024 designs.

Warm Neutrals

Owing to their ability to create a multi-dimensional design inspired by the natural world, warm neutrals are set for popularity in the coming year. Accompanied by earthy hues, which can provide a neutral base to be built upon, both create an inviting bathroom space that moves away from traditional white, minimalist designs.

Bold & Bright

Households wanting to create a vibrant bathroom design are expected to opt for bold and bright colours and patterns, in addition to panels that mimic the effect of tiles, such as Abruzzo and Maltese. With the colder months going nowhere, bright hues like Aqua and Mist are perfect to combat dark and dreary days.

Tile Effect Panels

Households wanting the look of tiles, but hate the cleaning of grout will be delighted to see the wide range of Tile effect panels introduced to the market this year. These new ranges of waterproof tile effect panels include ranges of metro, herringbone and large format tile effects.

While tiles may be a popular choice for bathroom walls, more and more of us are looking for alternative materials which are both easier to install and easier to clean and maintain and with bathroom wall panels growing in popularity and proving to be a number one choice, they’re definitely an option worth considering for your customers bathroom projects! 

Bathroom wall panels cater to those looking to achieve a daring design without long-term commitment. With that being said, it’s important to opt for panels that will stand the test of time.