Meeting 2023’s bathroom trends with Gareth Ashton taps

1. Curves and straight edges

Through 2021 and 2022, curves became the aesthetic of choice for many Australian bathrooms. However, in 2023, this is set to change. But rather than stepping all the way back to a pure Scandi approach, where straight edges are favoured over everything else, the emphasis in 2023 is for a mixture of the two. Straight edges and curves side by side.

And what could exemplify this concept better than the Gareth Ashton Madison Avenue Wall Basin | Bath Set? This unit seamlessly combines aesthetics and functionality with its rounded handle and ramrod straight faucet, perfectly striking the balance between the two typically opposing styles and meeting the demands of this 2023 bathroom design trend.

2. Sustainable style

Quite rightly, an emphasis on sustainability is everywhere in our lives these days, and our bathrooms are no exception. So, this year, one of the major trends in bathroom design is towards decorations and features that have the planet’s best interests at heart.

When buying taps in Australia, one of the most important sustainability considerations is the unit’s Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) rating. This metric gives you an idea of how efficient a tap’s flow rate is, ensuring you don’t waste water when your tap is on. Not only is this good for the environment, it will also help you save on your water bill!

The advice from Smarter Homes is to look for models with three or more stars, so a product like the Gareth Ashton Park Avenue High Basin Mixer, with its six star WELS rating is double this minimum desired efficiency, helping you meet your sustainability goals in style. 

3. Wall mounted taps and fixtures

Another Australian bathroom trend in 2023 is around lifting your tapware and fixtures off countertops and onto walls. 

There are a number of benefits in this approach, including decluttering your bathroom units, which not only provides more space, but can also make a small bathroom feel bigger. In addition, wall mounted taps and fixtures can be easier to clean, meaning that this choice has practical as well as aesthetic benefits.
If you decide this is the way forward, the Gareth Ashton range provides a number of options for wall mounted taps for both bathroom basins and baths themselves. Available in a range of finishes, these products will give you countless options when it comes to realising your vision for your bathroom renovation.