Would You Like to have a Perfectly Functional yet Luxurious Bathroom? Aspects to Keep in Mind

Traditionally, bathrooms were considered a room where you took care of your private business ? and the main design centred around privacy and functionality. Times have changed a little; in our hectic lives, the bathroom has become a place where you get ready for the day ahead, and the room where you'relax and recover once the day is almost done. It's still private and functional, but the comfort level has dramatically increased. We demand a certain amount of luxury, after all. To accomplish this, there are several aspects you should always keep in mind. Here is a short list.

Setting the tone

You?ll want to think about the theme of your bathroom before anything else; you?ll want to decide on whether your bathroom should be cool, warm, bright and fun, sleek, classical, ultra-modern, or laid-back. This will help determine the colour scheme, the fixtures you want to install, the choice between tiles or paint, and many other things.

Choose your tiles

Bathrooms are usually laid with tiles for the floor and walls ? it's classic, and there is, of course, a good practical reason for that. A bathroom tends to get wet a lot. However, be careful with the kind of tiles that you choose. For floors, choose rugged and not smooth tiles, to avoid slipping. For walls, you may want to have sleek and smooth tiles. Mosaic tiles could look great, but for a clean look large tiles are preferable. Don?t just stick with white or cream; beige and chocolate could work great, too.

Fittings that work

Of course they have to work in a utilitarian sense ? but they also have to work with the design. For showers and baths, classic stainless steel is timeless, but you could make it more classical- and stylish-looking by opting for gold-coloured or brass fittings. If you'really want your fittings to stand out, you can choose darker colours if your walls and floor are light coloured, or vice versa.

Accessories for comfort

Experiment with lighting ? a subdued yellow light works great when taking a bath. Get a vapour-resistant mirror. Put a plant near the toilet. Don?t be afraid to liven it up!

Granted, designing a bathroom is not the easiest thing in the world ? it is arguably one of the most used places in the house, and like a kitchen, requires constant upkeep and a keen eye on practicality and comfort. On the other hand, it needn?t be a chore; designing your bathroom can be a great deal of fun. It's all about harmony in design and a keen eye for detail ? with a bit of good common sense and innovative ideas, of course. Have fun!