The need for wellness-inspired spaces has all but intensified over the past few years, as home owners have spent many a day cooped up inside, seeking ways to calm their bodies and minds.
Which makes this bathroom design trend a most welcome one, driven by the need to imbue such an essential part of the home with an aesthetic appeal that goes beyond its obvious functions. Where setting foot inside your bathroom encourages a spot of stillness, no matter how long or short.
We’ve rounded up some key design tips and ideas to help you achieve the look and feel of a bathroom befitting your favourite spa retreat.
Set the mood
For some, soft and soothing colours are the trick to inspire calmness – for others, bright tones might be just what help recharge and rejuvenate. Reflect on relaxing spaces you’ve visited that brought out such feelings and identify what aspects you’d like to see in your own home.
Natural materials
Turn to materials that create connections with nature, including stone, marble and wood – such as a double-sink travertine vanity top, densely veined marble floors or clad walls, or a raw wood storage unit that ushers an earthy feel into the space.
A wet room
If the space allows, consider a designated area of the room dedicated to a large shower with a rainfall showerhead, a freestanding bath, or both. Use floor-to-ceiling glass partitions to add to the seamless and elegant appearance of this ‘room within a room’.
Modern lighting
Add decorative lighting to the space, above the vanity or showering zone, that is soft and easy on the eyes. With minimal effort, pendant lights in a contemporary design, beyond ordinary ceiling lights or mirror lights, can transform a space, both in mood and style.
Statement hardware
Gold, brushed steel, matte black or brass all offer eye-catching alternatives for taps, showers or trims around glass shower doors. Fixtures tend to last a while, so going the extra mile for that spa-like feel will be well worth it.
Storage
Even the most stunning-looking space couldn’t help you unwind if its cluttered and crowded. No matter the size of your bathroom, get the maximum amount of storage possible while respecting the design and aesthetic of the room – put all bits and pieces out of sight, leaving just the essentials within reach.
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