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The bath is a room that has garnered a great deal of attention from weary homeowners, who are craving an at-home oasis that rivals the finest spas. Similar colors, materials and finishes are being favored by people who are looking to remodel the bath, so that a favorite respite can be recreated at home.

Personalization, too, is key to the changes being seen in the bath. Having spent so much time at home, residents are craving spaces that reflect their own personal style. Thankfully, bath faucet manufacturers are answering the call for personalization in the bath.

Among the hottest trends in bath faucets right now are:

• While geometric shapes are still popular, they often sport softer, more sleek and smooth lines, with curves all the rage.

• With a nod toward wellness, hands-free and motion sensor faucets have made it into the bathroom, keeping germs at bay.

• Warm tones, especially muted golds, are in high demand.

• Options abound with regard to faucet handles and spout styles, allowing homeowners to customize their choices.

• Coordinating and matching finishes and styles has returned, and not just in the bath but throughout the home.

• Matte finishes, especially matte black, are in high demand right now, with black sometimes outselling the ever-popular chrome staple.

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Today’s kitchen sinks come in a range of colorful options to make a statement or enhance the overall design. They also function as the workhorses of the space, often accommodating a range of accessories to make food prep and entertaining a breeze.

Current sink designs deliver a range of looks, from sleek stainless undermounts to adorned and curved apron fronts. Metallic finishes are also statement makers, whether fused onto acrylic designs or handcrafted from copper and brass.

Some of the key trends in kitchen sinks:

• Workstations continue to gain momentum, with the latest styles including cutting boards that fit neatly in the sink to create additional countertop space when needed.

• Shades of black as well as white are rivaling stainless steel for position, in both matte and glossy finishes.

• Bolder colors such as navy blue, red, green and yellow are also gaining ground, providing a pop of color to white and gray design schemes.

• Accessories are becoming important add ons, going beyond the colander and cutting board to include strainers, drying racks and a host of other options.

• The range of sizes and configurations continues to expand, with compact sizes being designed for small kitchens and as secondary sinks, and extra-large and deep sinks providing ease of use for cleaning large pots and prep work.

• Metals besides stainless steel, such as brass and copper, are delivering distinctive looks, with hammered and living finishes – as well as rich and sparkling tones – making bold statements.

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During the first decade-plus of this century, many homeowners looking to create that retreat-like atmosphere in their baths were removing standard and jetted tubs and converting that space into massive showers with multiple body sprays and steam functions. However, recent years have seen a reversal of sorts, with many homeowners longing for a good, hot soak to melt their troubles away.

This renewed interest in the tub as a luxurious amenity has led to the resurgence of these fixtures in the master bath especially, but today’s tubs bear only a mild resemblance to their utilitarian predecessors. The current crop of soaking tubs are made of metals, acrylics and solid surface materials, meaning their designs can make them a distinctive, bold focal point of any room.

Among the key trends in soaking tubs right now are:

• Solid surface and acrylic materials used to make some soaking tubs can be molded into almost any shape, allowing for distinctive and custom designs to fit any space.

• Current materials – such as solid surface, metal and concrete mixtures – hold heat longer, resulting in a longer-lasting hot soak.

• Adding pops of color now extends to the tub, with a range of styles and materials delivering a two-tone look with white interior and richly-colored exterior.

• Many soaking tubs are being fashioned with an extended ledge for additional storage or deck-mount faucets.

• Metal soaking tubs are garnering a lot of interest with a special focus on copper, which can be sealed to maintain its look or patina over time.

• Some soakers are available with a flat back, allowing them to be placed against a wall, making them ideal for installation in alcoves where standard tubs once stood.

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With the focus on wellness, especially after such a stressful and unpredictable year, manufacturers have answered the call for shower products that deliver a multi-sensory experience. Even the water delivery systems are being reinvented, with air-infused droplets that offer everything from rainsoft mists to muscle-massaging pulses.

KBDN looks at some of the latest shower trends:

• Chromatherapy has been elevated with the advances in LED lighting, with shower systems now delivering multiple light colors to invigorate or calm the senses.

• Aromatherapy has returned in a significant way, with scent infusion possible via the showerhead, enveloping the user in fragrant warmth.

• The importance of music and sound has been heightened in the shower, with speaker systems being integrated within the showerhead.

• Digital controls and smart systems provide hands-free operation and customized experiences for multiple users.

• Showerheads have the ability to go from soft spray to full stream with the push of a button.

• Hand showers, body sprays and other water accessories heighten the multi-sensory shower experience.

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