With a little planning, you can get much more than “functional” out of your bathroom. You can integrate it into your home and decor and enhance your home value. These are the 12 fundamental points that you can consider.
- Use striking materials and preferably with more vivid colors. This will not only give a clean, hygienic feel and appearance, but will also give a feeling of space and welcome.
- Look for new and trendy ideas and don’t just replace. New advances in technology have provided the industry with a host of products that were never imagined a couple of decades ago.
- Try thinking about new trends in bathroom functionality, like having two sinks or showers so residents can share time in the room.
- You can mix and match colors as long as they are suitable and you can match furniture and towels etc. Such a design allows for quick changes to the theme without the need for a general change.
- When it comes to that overall feeling in relation to wearers, you can go for a stylish design in neutral colors if you want a masculine feel and try greys, taupes, beiges. For a more ordinary “his and hers” bathroom, add more pops of color to cater to the feminine aspects.
- For a neutral spot use whiter bathrooms that never go out of style. Try the new off-white and cream shades to create a clean and relaxing environment that goes with everything and is a sure bet if you plan to sell.
- Making the best use of space and organization gives the room a symmetrical appearance and a feeling of space and lightness. Put in some cabinets for towels and bedding if space allows, but be careful with colors and patterns.
- There is a lot to look for when it comes to lighting, but the main thing about lighting is that it adds depth and dimension to corners and can make a small bathroom seem so much bigger. You can play around with the lighting to create the kind of mood and atmosphere you dream of.
- Mix up the lighting with wall-mounted mirrors that can add depth and dimension. However, be careful that the mirrors need a lot of attention in cleaning and demisting. Natural light from windows is just as important as replacing old drafty windows with larger light inviting modern ones that are also energy efficient and allow for that feeling of expanded space. The artificial and candlelit light and feel provide that look you can dream of and only think exists in the movies.
- Not just modern which is cool, you can go for classic and retro styles if it goes with the overall design and feel of the house, but be ready for adventures and learn about its history.
- If your bathroom size allows it and you have that budget and desire, you can include many options such as a jacuzzi, spa, soaking tub or shower, dressing/washroom area, or an attached sauna.
- There are functional points to keep in mind when it comes to designing for people with special needs and different ages that you probably need advice on.
Whatever your priorities, needs and aspirations, you can never end when it comes to deciding the design of the main component of your bathroom, for example, the bathroom, due to the great variety of it. The internet is vast and inventive and I personally take most of my aspiration from what is available there.
