Our bathrooms are the first place we visit in the morning as soon as we wake up and the last place we go to at night before sleeping. It’s where we energise ourselves for the tiring day ahead and decompress once ready to go to bed. Yet these are the spaces we spend fewer thoughts planning, and it feels like it needs to be put in the right place with the rest of the home.
Good lighting, wall and floor textures and colour are the key points to consider when planning a bathroom layout. Your style could range from modern, sleek, luxe or minimal. We have ideas for all your taste curated below.
Design ideas for bathroom
Bathrooms with minimalist designs
Those bitten by the minimalism bug also want their interest to reflect on their bathroom. The walls should have a light tone. Beige, off-white, and soft peach as wall paint works well with the theme. Lighter tones also make a tiny bathroom look airy.
The decor needs to do the talking with unadorned walls. Black basins or black accents along the bath installation will look great in contrast to the white walls. Add textured cabinets for storage since minimal bathrooms require no cluttering.
Brass fixtures and door handles can add a pop of gold with beige walls.
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Industrial-looking bathrooms
In the 1950s, vacant industrial buildings were converted into domestic houses to accommodate people. Today these industrial-looking homes are called ‘Lofts’. And if you want an industrial-inspired-looking bathroom to match your loft, strip away that plaster to make the hidden bricks visible for the industrial brick wall feel. It might sound like a bold decision, we know! But once your brick walls are exposed, it’ll create that perfect industrial atmosphere. Old homes were run-down, which means exposed wires and light bulbs that are hanging from the ceiling. Opt for lighting fixtures that hang low. Sleek pendant lights will do the trick.
Play with materials, and use glass, metal and wooden fixtures to decorate your bathroom. Worn-out textures work well with the raw materials. Use black door frames and cabinets to bind it all together. Brass and gold taps add a metallic feel to your industrial-inspired bathroom.
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Charismatic décor ideas for the glamourous ones
For a lifestyle full of glam, it’s only fair for you to have a bathroom that reflects that same glamour. Make changes by letting go of old tiled floors and replacing them with polished marble ones. If you want your bath to have a central point, go for freestanding bathtubs with gold brass legs and water fixtures.
Bubble baths never sounded more tempting. A glam room is only complete with a big, bold mirror. Wooden or metal detailing along its edges will make a perfect statement mirror for anyone who sees their reflection. Mirrors also make up for the lack of windows and proper natural lighting.
Play with dramatic light fixtures with old yellow light bulbs to match the gold bathtub. Play with the accessories using brass/gold towel racks and cabinet handles. Walls with dramatic pink or accents of other shades of red or gold will turn your bathroom into a star.
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Muted pastel theme for the ones who like zest
If loud colours are not your thing, go for diluted colour palettes. Pastel colours also work well in a tiny bathroom space. You can play with colourful walls since the colours will make the room look manageable. Soft pink, lavender, mint green, and teal are hot faves. Pastel decors also help bind any furniture look- modern, sleek or retro.
Walls that are pastel tiled make up for an excellent base for any fixture. Once you decide on the tiles, the next step is determining the kind of fixtures you want. Dark-coloured accessories give it a sub-urban look. Black racks for towels, tap handles and nozzles will be an excellent choice for the theme.
Use reliable gold/brass sprinkler heads, door handles etc., for a rustic approach. Match your pastel walls by filling your bathroom with the same shade of toiletries, photo frames, or candles.
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Monochromatic theme for the classic touch
Colour trends come and go, and seasons change, but the combination of black and white will always be evergreen. If you are a fan of classics, why not add that same old charm to your bathrooms too?
Various tricks can bring upon monochromatic themes- use the colourway in furniture, floor tiles or fixtures.
Start with a white base, and choose white tiles and walls. Have fun with the patterns; go for geometric, herringbone, grid or Versailles. White tiles with black accents or vice-versa will set the space’s vibe. Use chrome fixtures and hangers. If you install a tub, you can paint the bottom black. Use contrasting black and white accessories to complete the look.
Add a touch of your free-spiritedness to your bathroom
If you fit into the category of people who live life loud and are eccentric- we have pointers to make your bathrooms more fun.
There is no rule when it comes to accessorising your fun-themed bathroom. Think of quirky wallpaper prints and vibrant colours for your walls. Or opt for a white background and fill it with the many colourful items you wish- jazz your basins by adding printed cabinets below. Printed curtains also become a fun cover for the space below the bathroom sink. Use potted plants such as aloe vera, peace lilies and snake plants for a dash of green.
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Rustic Charm
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Modern Minimalism
FAQs
What rules to follow when planning a bathroom layout?
Every fixture, like the toilet, tub, and shower heads, must have a space of a minimum of 30 inches in front of it.
What should one choose first when decorating their bathrooms?
The integral part of a bathroom view is the wall our eyes fall on upon entering. Install your accessorised vanity or bathtub instead of a toilet in front of the entrance. Build the rest around that arrangement.