Commercial washroom design trends for 2025.
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As the new year commences, we are excited to delve into the new and emerging design trends that will shape 2025 commercial washrooms. From innovative design concepts and colour palettes to trending eco conscious materials We hope the insights below will provide you with some design inspiration for your current and upcoming commercial washroom projects.
The evolving landscape of technology is enabling industries, including commercial washrooms, to integrate smart features into product design. These innovations enhance the customer experience and improve hygiene in public spaces through touchless technology.
Our innovative Mirror Box Units conveniently conceal integrated and motion-activated washroom accessories to provide a sleek design, as well as creating a contactless vanity solution. This eliminates the need for users to touch dispensers, where germs could potentially harbour significantly reducing the risk of dirt transmission. The detection technology is also featured in motion-activated LED lighting illuminating the units. This energy saving solution, with a 50,000-hour lifespan, ensures the lights are used only when needed.
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Floating vanities have long been a staple thanks to their minimalist design and luxurious aesthetic. By creating the illusion of more open space with free floor space underneath, they make commercial washrooms feel larger and more spacious. The sleek and stylish appearance of the vanities adds a timeless touch to any washroom space, especially where extra storage space could be utilised.
Our Solid Surface Washtroughs, along with our extensive range of Granite, Quartz and Solid Surface vanity unit options, offer endless opportunities to deliver a wall-mounted vanity solution to suit a variety of washroom briefs.
Explore the endless vanity unit design possibilities.
Commercial washrooms with functional storage enhance both operational efficiency and user experience by maximising space. They ensure all necessary facilities are provided without overcrowding shared areas.
Prioritising the functionality, security and aesthetic of commercial storage solutions, our Commercial Lockers offer ultimate flexibility with customisable width sizes to safely store personal belongings. Storing items in one convenient system can maintain an organised environment, whilst saving on available floor space which can be especially important in high-traffic commercial settings.
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Highly durable and resistant to wear and tear, natural stone is an ideal choice for heavily used commercial washrooms. The growing popularity of granite, slate, and marble vanity tops reflects their ability to combine elegance with practicality. Once sealed, natural stone requires minimal maintenance to retain its polished, sophisticated appearance, elevating the overall aesthetic of the washroom.
Our extensive range of Solid Surface finishes blend minerals and acrylic polymer to deliver a stone-like appearance with exceptional colour consistency and durability. This non porous material is completely impact and shock-resistant for functionality as well as style.
With 22 on-trend finishes available, our collection provides complete design flexibility for washroom basins. From intricate granite and slate to luxurious marble, these finishes are perfect for enhancing any washroom project brief.
Take a look at our Solid Surface finishes
Natural wood materials are becoming integral to commercial washroom design to demonstrate commitment to sustainability. Natural wood grains create a spa-like, relaxed aesthetic by fostering a connection with nature and thanks to its durability, natural wood can withstand high usage, minimising the need for frequent replacements.
Venesta’s collection of ethically sourced real wood veneer delivers a long-lasting washroom material solution that is recyclable, as well as long-lasting. The raw material is maximised using thinner slices of wood applied to the core board, making it less likely to bend or bow compared to solid wood alternatives.
Find out more about real wood veneer
At Venesta we are proud to run a fuel-efficient distribution network, saving on energy, water, and raw materials to achieve zero percent board waste to landfill. In addition, our products are thoughtfully designed with sustainability and eco-friendly practices in place.
From cubicle materials, all the way through to accessories and fittings, we have designed increasingly durable products to prevent the reinstallation of new materials, reducing waste. Hardwearing Solid Grade Laminate can be specified across our products in both wet and dry washroom environments without deterioration. Additionally, our black, brass and bronze effect cubicle fittings which have a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating which does not involve the use of harmful chemicals and produces minimal waste, giving designers an eco-friendly choice to enhance washroom spaces.
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Washroom colour not only plays a role in the overall aesthetics of a washroom but can also promote inclusivity and even positively influence user well-being. It is key to understand at the specification stage the building's design and its intended use to reveal a colour palette to suit complements the commercial washroom spaces.
Earthy tones have been a trending colour scheme for many years, with architects embracing fresh greens, watery blues and earthy tones that create depth and warmth in a space. Expect to see colour combinations that combine rich tones with soft hues to brighten a space.
Embrace the beauty of natural stone with our latest Solid Surface finishes that offer distinct and tonal shades inspired by a range of natural materials, delivering the same striking and beautiful detail with all the added benefits of Solid Surface.
Designers have begun to incorporate mixed metal finishes into their designs and move away from the traditional chromed brass finish that has been a standard for many years. This shift allows for more versatile designs that better complement the decor and style of contemporary commercial washrooms.
The variety of finishes makes specifying new brassware a key consideration when designing commercial washrooms, allowing architects to highlight hardware as a focal point or have them complement a bold colour palette. Our latest black brass and bronze effect fittings provide the perfect solution, carefully handpicked based on timeless trends to make a statement in any commercial washroom environment.
Find out more on our black, brass and bronze effect fittings
Unapologetically bold and vibrant maximalist colour palettes incorporate a wide range of colours, including contrasting rich tones and often dark and moody colours to create a unique design admired by washroom users.
Some of the most marketing popular colours our in-house team have been seeing requested by Architects and end users include Teal, Indigo, Noir and Black Ash. Over the next year, we are excited to showcase some exciting, completed projects with you in the case studies area of our website for inspiration. Watch this space…
Our dedicated Specification Managers have a deep understanding of commercial washroom design trends and can provide useful suggestions for your project and budget requirements. For advice and guidance on specifying a solution for your commercial washroom project our knowledgeable team is here to help.
In the meantime, you can visit our Technical Library to access brochures, CAD blocks, datasheets and more to help you plan your project.
Get in touch with a member of the team to discuss your ongoing or future washroom projects by calling 01474 353333, emailing marketing@venesta.co.uk to by completing this form.
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