Designer advice: Effortless ways to add a touch of luxury to your bathroom
Think of your bathroom as your sanctuary. This is a place where you will be spending time by yourself; be it your morning routine, an evening bath, or your skincare ritual. So, you want to make it a place you want to be and are excited to get back to.
Creating this sort of haven can be easy to accomplish without having to do too much work. So, if you’re thinking of re-designing your bathroom, then our Senior Designer Jo, from Ripples London, has a few tips and tricks to consider when making those important design decisions.
Defining luxury can be subjective. However, from a designer’s point of view, if I were to create a room that subtly displays elements of luxury, then I would focus on specific areas.
Lighting
Feature lighting would be my first go-to. This could be simple underlighting or recess lighting up to pendant lights. Choosing great lighting gives a simple bathroom a much more luxurious feel, especially if you can opt for stunning wall lights, or multiple layers of light which can add additional intrigue.
Brassware
Special finish brassware really can give an exceptional touch. This style of brassware is generally more expensive than standard chrome, however, if you can find options which are within your budget, these items will elevate a bathroom. I would always encourage you to speak to a designer about special finish brassware as it is important to go for higher quality as it’s handled every day and you’ll quickly tell if it’s not up to scratch.
Tiles
A standout tile will always elevate a bathroom. Whether it is the pattern, shape, or material, choosing a tile that compliments the room will add a touch of luxury.
Simplicity can often work best when it comes to using tiles to provide a luxury feel. I would suggest choosing one style of tile and using it only in essential areas. For example, behind the basin and within the shower area, really works well and allows you to use most of your budget on components that are of better quality.
Heating
Underfloor heating would be my big go-to. Providing an extra level of warmth to a bathroom can give a level of comfort to the room. Even if it is limited to the shower area, it is a real indulgence for the feet.
There are many ways you can subtly add luxury to your bathroom. Strategic and calming lighting will set the overall tone of your room, whereas special finish brassware will add stand-out features whilst being incredibly long-lasting. Tiles will draw attention to specific areas of the room and can allow you to show off your personality in small bursts and underfloor heating could be the cherry on top of a beautifully designed room.
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