Men are from Mars and women just want a freestanding bath!
As part of our look into the bathroom habits of us British we have decided to shake it up a bit and ask men and women about what their dream bathrooms would look like. Based on our findings we’ve put together some concept images of the most popular bathroom features for each gender and the differences are striking.
The bathroom is often regarded as a place to unwind and relax, but it seems that men and women’s views differ quite a bit. Men preferred to have a bathroom filled with the latest technology and gadgets, whereas women preferred a modern and classic style.
During our research we polled 2,874 men and women and asked them if they preferred a modern or classic style bathroom. 57% of males said that they preferred a modern bathroom compared to just 28% that liked a classic style; the other 15% said that they liked a mix of classic and modern design.
In contrast, 74% of women said that their dream bathroom would mix both classic and modern styles, 14% said that they liked a modern bathroom and 12% wanted a purely classic design.
Participants were then asked what features their dream bathroom would have from an extensive list; the most popular answers were used in our concept images and were as follows:
Men
- Multimedia TV – 71%
- All-in-one urinal and toilet – 66%
- Floor sunken bath – 49%
- Neon lighting – 31%
- Glass/smoked glass walls – 28%
Women
- Freestanding bath – 71%
- Walk-in shower – 61%
- Floor to ceiling windows – 42%
- Feature bathroom cabinets – 42%
- Spotlight and feature mirror – 33%
As you can see from our concept images there is a big difference in what men and women want when it comes to their dram bathroom. Our director, Peter Gregg commented on the research and said:
“We know that on most things, men and women have a completely different view, and a bathroom is no different. Here at ukBathrooms, we strive to understand our customers and the bathroom needs of the nation. This research allows us to not only understand the fundamental differences in men and women when it comes to their bathroom, but also gives us scope to adjust our products and services to meet these needs.”