Forecasting 2026 with Sylan: The colours defining luxury washroom design.
Featuring Sylan, Parkside Architectural Tiles, Surface Matter, Crown Paints, Crosswater, CDUK
Looking ahead to 2026, Sylan’s 2025 sample data reveals clear direction in the world of luxury washroom design.
The most requested finishes showcase organic tranquillity with a growing confidence in bright, stand out colours, setting the tone for the next generation of premium washrooms.
Laminates: A Natural Direction for a Timeless Finish
Woodgrain laminates remain at the heart of modern commercial washroom design. Natural Maple and Summer Oak emerge as the most popular choices, due to their light, organic tones. Darker woodgrains such as Cocoa Bean, Woodland, and American Walnut add depth to interior schemes. All capturing the desire for simplicity and connection to nature.
Colour-infused laminates point toward a bolder design direction. Coastal Green offers a gentle hue that complements lighter palettes, while Spruce, a deeper forest green, introduces a sense of grounding, ideal for washrooms designed to evoke calm and connection to the outdoors.
Sylan’s laminate finishes are ideal for specifying in toilet cubicles, under-vanity panels, and IPS panelling, providing a durable, high-quality surface that delivers the rich yet understated luxury aesthetic for which Sylan is renowned.
Featuring Sylan, Forbo Flooring Systems, Sixteen3, Waxman Tiles, Surface Matter, Crosswater, Crown Paints
Premium Solid Surface Finishes: Subtle Luxury in Stone and Terrazzo
Within Sylan’s Premium Solid Surface range, Siena stands out with its alabaster marble aesthetic, perfectly embodying modern luxury — clean, elegant, and timeless.
Alpina, a pure white marble, and Sabia, a sandy terrazzo, demonstrate that designers continue to favour refined, natural-inspired surfaces that balance simplicity with sophistication. These finishes provide subtle pattern and depth, complementing woodgrains and colour accents across the wider Sylan washroom collection.
Sylan’s Premium Solid Surface range can be specified for vanity tops and bespoke washtroughs, delivering hygienic, low-maintenance, and visually seamless solutions.
Solid Surface Statements: Colour with Confidence
Sylan’s Standard Solid Surface selections reveal a move toward more expressive, design-led finishes for vanity units and washtroughs.
Sand Storm, a bright yellow tone, and Tropical, a lively lime green, are among the top choices. These finishes provide a refreshing pop of colour in handwash areas, allowing for bold, expressive washroom features that truly become design showstoppers.
At the other end of the spectrum, Abyss — a deep black surface with white flecking — continues to gain popularity for its bold, architectural character, creating contrast and drama in otherwise neutral washroom spaces.
Featuring Sylan, Parkside Architectural Tiles, Surface Matter, Crown Paints, Crosswater, Agua Fabrics, Solidwool
Looking Ahead: Warmth, Texture, and Natural Expression
The data from 2025 clearly indicates that 2026 luxury washroom design will celebrate tone, texture, and natural harmony. Designers are embracing palettes that combine warm woodgrains, expressive solid surfaces, and earth-inspired greens and neutrals, alongside a growing confidence in bright, stand-out washroom colours.
This evolution aligns perfectly with Sylan’s commitment to craftsmanship, material excellence, and considered design, continuing to redefine standards for premium commercial washrooms. Because, as always, for Sylan, the detail makes the difference.
Discover these colours and more luxury washroom finishes at Sylan’s POD at Material Source Manchester, where it is a Partner.
