Are you in the process of renovating your bathroom or are you still in the planning stages? Either way, you may want to see what’s predicted as the hottest product trends for the bathroom before you go shopping.

The bathroom has dramatically changed over the past couple of decades and will continue to evolve, as the informed consumer demands more. This translates into more conveniences, more selection, more options, more customization and more bathrooms. The bathroom of tomorrow is taking on a life of its own and will look very different than it does today. Here are some of the reasons why.

The space dedicated for the bathroom in the future will increase, not only in size but in number as well. Converting unused living areas into additional bathroom space will continue as a renovation trend. New homes will average 3-4 bathrooms and for added privacy, more ensuites will be designed into luxury house plans.

The bathroom will incorporate more lifestyle features, according to a recent survey released, which polled industry leaders from the manufacturing, retail, product and interior design sectors. They seem to agree that the changes coming will be swift and far-reaching. Most cite advances in technology for the explosion in the high-tech, automated home and the bathroom will be affected.

Agree or not, here are what the experts say will be found in the Year 2020 bathroom.

There are many items on the list that are not traditionally part of the bathroom, such as phone, exercise and audio/visual equipment. Nevertheless, what we are seeing is a shift in perception involving this “undervalued” space and the bathroom’s new prominence in the home.

In short, the bathroom of the future will increasingly offer a personally customized home retreat. So indulge yourself and enjoy!

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