Bathrooms as oases of wellbeing

Private bathrooms

For most respondents to the ‘Baseline Study Bathroom 2024’ conducted by the German Sanitary Industry Association (VDS), what matters most is that their bathroom be easy to clean (95 percent) and that they can use it without difficulty throughout their lives (90 percent). At the same time, a clear majority (83 percent) also want to feel well and relaxed in their bathroom.

The subjects that most concern private customers when it comes to the bathroom are modern design, hard-wearing and high-quality materials and individuality that combines function and luxury. Multi-generational bathrooms and accessibility ensure that private individuals can care for themselves in their own home independently and well into old age. Enriched with smart technologies, such as control systems for heating, ventilation, lighting and water consumption, bathrooms are not only being customised to suit the needs of individual users in front of the walls but behind them, too. Today’s bathrooms are oases of well-being within each individual’s own four walls.

SPAs, Pools & Wellness

Freestanding elements such as washbasins or bathtubs catch the eye; organically shaped countertop washbasins combine design and functionality; natural materials such as wood and natural stone are durable and timeless and are not only used in private bathrooms but also transform spas, pools and wellness facilities into oases of relaxation that invite users to take time out from their daily routine. In addition to relaxation, the focus is on a luxurious experience that also has a beneficial effect on health.

(Semi-) public and industrial bathrooms

Bathrooms are not just a feature of our private homes. We also encounter them in public, semi-public and industrial premises, where they provide a basic service for the population. In (semi-)public and industrial environments, the design and planning focus is on durability, hygiene and minimal maintenance. Due to their frequent use, bathrooms in (semi-)public places are often subject to heavy wear and tear. For this reason, increasing use is being made of durable materials, such as stainless steel and special ceramic mixtures, which are easy to clean and repel dirt.

Touch-free taps, sanitiser dispensers, touch-free hand dryers and soap dispensers reduce the risk of transmitting germs, viruses and other pathogens. Flow restrictors on taps also prevent unnecessary water wastage.

Care-sector bathrooms

Accessibility requirements are moving more and more into the forefront of public awareness and play a central role in care-sector bathrooms and sanitary facilities, especially in nursing and health-care facilities. With handrails, support rails, stand-up aids, floor-level showers and roll-under tables, bathroom design can give patients back their autonomy and self-determination at the same time as relieving the burden on staff.

Bathroom installations

Bathroom installation and modernisation requires precise planning and the integration of modern technologies to save energy, time and costs. Prefabricated installation systems and smart technologies simplify the work while simultaneously ensuring sustainability and quality.

The world's leading trade fair for the sector showcases solutions for modern bathrooms that meet requirements in terms of design, innovation and sustainability. At ISH, decision-makers from the public, semi-public and commercial sectors, including operators of care homes, swimming pools and wellness facilities, draw inspiration from the latest trends and developments.