Home Trends Winter 2016 | Page 78

insider secrets bathroom trends CLEAN AND CLEAR Streamlined, minimalist designs with minimal hardware and unobstructed views allow small bathrooms to remain bright and airy. KINETIK Shower Door, Fleurco, www.fleurco.com A LITTLE FREEDOM Freestanding tubs, like the new VOCE tub from Fleurco, continue to be popular in bathroom design. It offers a smaller footprint, allowing this freestanding tub to be installed in a small bathroom. VOCE Tub, Fleurco, www.fleurco.com EASY DOES IT Ease of installation is a major consideration when building or renovating. New technologies like the new Valve 46 system from Riobel, are making that a reality. The Valve 46 system allows two shower heads to be installed on one valve for a sleek design without making multiple holes in your expensive tile! Valve 46, Riobel, www.Riobel.ca 78 TWO- FOR-ONE Multi-functional fixtures allow for better use of space. For example, a shower head that offers built-in LED lighting provides the function of a shower head, the safety of in-shower lighting, and the ability to change the mood of the room simply by changing the colour of the LED lighting. Built-in Shower Head, Riobel, www.Riobel.ca (Available February 2016) STORE IT RIGHT With space at a premium, pieces that offer unexpected storage opportunities are a must for today’s modern bathrooms. CORTEROS Shower Base, Fleurco, www.fleurco.com more expert advice at @ Get www.CanadianHomeTrends.com