Do You Want to have a Designer Bathroom? Here?s How to Do It Right
We all recognise a designer bathroom when we see it ? there's something about the materials, the space, the colours, the flow and blending of the shapes and the amenities that make us wish we had one just like it. We know that it's luxurious and beautiful, but we often don't understand the individual elements and how they blend together ? designing one for ourselves often seems impossible.
Luckily, it isn't impossible ? as a matter of fact, most anyone with a sense of style can accomplish the same feat, and usually for a lot less money. It's a matter of keeping some elementary principles in mind whilst doing the necessary research. Do you want to have a designer bathroom? Here's how to do it right.
The double basin
The double-basin bathroom vanity has enjoyed a large gain in popularity simply because it is both practical and aesthetically very pleasing. Mum and dad can each have their respective place, whilst the twin basins speak of style and luxury.
Curbless showers
Chances are that, whilst designing your bathroom or refurbishing an old one, you?ll want to replace that old shower with a new one. Why not opt for a curbless shower cubicle? Aside from a spacious feel, the curbless shower ? with its linear approach ? fits into most bathrooms easily, and it adds a touch of contemporary style.
The freestanding bath
Few attributes in the bathroom can match the luxury and splendor radiated by freestanding baths. It's incredibly simple and yet incredibly elegant. The bather is not only at or near the centre of the room (and enjoys a 360o view), he or she has the luxury of soaking in a feature that'seems timeless in its sophistication. A true pleasure, one no one'should pass up.
Elegant furniture
Bathroom furniture and vanities should not just serve as a practical feature to store items away; they can be decorative pieces of art in their own right that give the bathroom its own unique character.
Colours and lighting
A lot can be said about colours ? from rugs to tiles, from hand-painted wallpaper to slabs of granite. Most important is that they form a whole, that they are part of a theme that offers the blending and contrast of hues. And don't forget the proper lighting; dim switches, sconces, and pendant lights work wonders.
One other thing should be mentioned: for a contemporary design, it's recommended that you install floating vanities; they are wall-mounted units that can dramatically change the visual appeal of the entire space, making it appear both larger and brighter. You'really don't need to be a professional designer to have the bathroom you've always wanted; all you need is some guidance and inspiration. Happy designing!