When it comes to furniture and luxury, it is difficult to immediately think about bathroom furniture.This is mainly due to the fact that this environment is recognized as a purely practical destination, to be implemented even at the expense of the aesthetic aspect.In reality, attention is growing for the choices of furniture and design inside the bathroom, in relation to the desire to create an environment that is coherent with the rest of the house;consequently, it is not surprising how luxurious homes can also show off bathrooms with rich and refined furnishings.It should also be considered how the recent pandemic, which has forced millions of people to spend much more time at home, has also changed the relationship with domestic environments.From this comes the desire to reorganize spaces, increase comfort and - why not?- give something to luxury, even in the bathroom.In this article, we will look at the six leading trends for 2021.The architecturaldigest.com portal has consulted some experts in the sector in the field of furnishing and design trends relating to luxury bathrooms.In 2021, as Patti Carpenter explains, “the combinations of materials add visual stimulation to the space.Large patterns on wallpaper, with natural, floral or wildlife themes add a sense of escape from reality ”, especially when coupled with a colored floor and metal inserts.For decorations, the expert also suggests large wall lamps and candlesticks, combined with glass globes and tubular lights.The same principle also applies to natural materials, such as marble, quartz and limestone which, according to interior designer Donna Mondi "are more popular than ever".Suzanne Tucker of Tucker & Marks, on the other hand, also indicates the Medici breccia, travertine and onyx among the most popular materials of 2021.Colors and materials contribute significantly to the visual impact of the bathroom but luxury also involves discreetly hiding potentially unsightly aspects, such as waste bins, laundry baskets, washing machine or dryer (if placed in the anteroom or in a 'laundry' area in the bathroom itself).Since, as the interior designer Doniphan Moore explains "refined luxury, that is, what cannot be seen, is becoming more and more popular", in environments with refined furnishings it is possible to 'hide' large appliances using a washing machine cover, such as those present in the catalog of specialized e-commerce.Doniphan Moore also explains how among the hottest trends for deluxe bathroom furnishings, there is a growing appreciation for quality accessories.In particular, the matt black and the glossy gold inserts, to combine with the so-called bathroom “jewelry”, ie knobs and handles, are very popular.Compared to what happened in past years, spas seem to have lost part of their appeal;on the other hand, an opposite trend is emerging: adding details to the bathroom at home to make it more like a sauna or a spa."We are registering several requests for the creation of an oasis of peace within the home, a place to relax" underlines Suzanne Tucker, adding that many customers request steam showers, saunas (normal or infrared) and deeper tubs. more welcome option than those with whirlpool, in search of what Tucker calls "the 'oooh' factor".The bathroom is also on the way to becoming a smart environment, thanks to the integration of various technologies, applied to sanitary fixtures (automatic toilet seats and bidets, preheated seats) but also to lighting devices, to be controlled remotely or with a voice command.This prerogative allows you to 'customize' the light emissions by choosing, where possible, between different options.Another important trend is that which seeks to connect interiors and exteriors, through large windows or skylights, to “bring the outside inside”, as Patti Carpenter explains.A witness to this trend is also Donna Mondi who, in a recent project, has created a bathroom with shower and sink that share a glass wall that insists on a Zen garden.Written by David Di CastroThe summer is upon us and we must prepare ourselves.No, don't worry, let's not just talk about the dreaded costume fitting!We are talking about a personal "flourishing" that must certainly pass from a variation in our lifestyle, starting from nutrition to fitness, but above all we are referring to the mentality that must become more… sprightly.© Lusso Style - Plurisettimanale - Newspaper registered at the Court of Rome with aut.N. 6 of 15/1/2013 - DC NETWORK by David Di Castro Editore - VAT number: 13348641005