Traditional will be the most popular design style in bathrooms in 2010. Contemporary designs will be a distant second, followed by the Shaker style on the third spot. Whites and off-whites will be the most common colors used in bathrooms, followed by Brown, Beige and bone hues as the popular colors.
Ceramic and porcelain tile will be the dominant flooring materials in bathrooms this year, while natural stone will continue to prove popular as well. Though increasingly popular in kitchens, hardwood flooring will not become common in bathrooms in 2010. For vanity tops, granite will remain king, with quartz and marble also proving popular options.
The most common color for fixtures will be white. Bisque and off-white will be the only other fixture colors at all common in new or remodeled bathroom. For sinks, simple undermount models will be most popular, followed by integrated sink tops, drop-in sinks, vessel sinks, and pedestal sinks.
Faucet finishes in the bathroom are similar to those used in current kitchen designs, with brushed nickel leading in 2010. Polished chrome and satin nickel will also be incorporated into many bathrooms. These faucet finishes will be followed by bronze and stainless steel.
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