Thinking of giving your bathroom a makeover? Check out these home design trends seen at the ISH Frankfurt 2023 fair in Germany, which lean towards minimalist styles and a strong emphasis on eco consciousness
The bathrooms today are more than just a functional space—these can serve as havens of calm when designed well. And one of the biggest international fairs to check out for bathroom inspiration is ISH Frankfurt in Germany, which ran from 13 to 17 March this year.
Focusing on the responsible management of water and energy, the theme this year seeks out solutions for a sustainable future through new products and technologies that can help architects, designers and homeowners create cleaner, more durable, efficient, and eco-friendly bathrooms. Here are four top bathroom trends spotted at the fair; save these ideas for your next renovation.
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1. Eco-friendly materials
Finnish brand Woodio created the world’s first bio-material toilet made of wood. Winner of the Design Plus Award 2023, Woodio’s Block toilet is the world’s first toilet seat made of 100 per cent waterproof solid wood composite. The impact-resistant and patented Woodio material is highly durable with surfaces equipped with a dirt-repellant coating for easy cleaning.
“Woodio offers an ecological alternative to ceramic bathroom products. Based on an innovative wood composite material that we developed in 2017, we make design items such as washbasins, toilets, bathtubs, and wall panels which have 99 percent reduced carbon footprint when compared to ceramic products,” says Petro Lahtinen, founder and CEO of Woodio.
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