Tired of your bathroom décor – or is your bathroom looking tired? Get inspiration for an upgrade with this guide on how to give your bathroom a luxury lift. You’ll be pleased to know that it doesn’t have to cost the earth!
Use lighting to create ambience
Lighting has the power to transform not only the look but also the atmosphere of a room. Therefore, a layered lighting scheme should be the first step you take when elevating your bathroom design.
Introducing soft lighting in your bathroom will create a chilled-out ambience. This can be achieved by installing dimmable overhead lighting and positioning candles in key spots. You could also experiment with coloured lights that can help to boost your mood, a great way to elevate your daily shower experience.
Remember to keep your bathroom lighting versatile – bright lights are also necessary, typically around the mirror for good visibility.
Feature opulent materials
If you have the budget, featuring opulent materials is a sure-fire way to give your bathroom a luxury lift. Marble is the obvious choice, but if this is out of your price range then patterned porcelain is a cost-effective alternative. You could also look into granite and quartzite that can be stippled to look like marble – these natural materials have an attractive shine and work well on countertops.
Although the higher-price natural materials are susceptible to scratches and staining, they are more hardwearing than ceramic.
Incorporate a statement piece
Statement pieces are a key part of creating impactful interiors and should be incorporated into your bathroom design to take it to the next level.
This might involve featuring a free-standing bathtub in a corner or the centre of the room, or perhaps replacing an outdated shower cubicle with a quality power shower or elegant modern wet room. A more simple way to make a statement is to hang up a bold piece of art or a large mirror on the wall.
Elevate your colour scheme
If you want your bathroom to look luxurious, be careful with your approach to colour. An elevated colour scheme uses sophisticated shades that are reasonably muted, and a limited number of colours to create the palette. Terracotta works well to warm the room, either in the tiles or on the walls, while a cooler shade such as teal will invoke a sense of calm and freshness.
You could choose to remove colour altogether and go for a monochrome approach. Sticking to black and white, especially in a smaller space which naturally features many different materials, does wonders to emphasise the details of your design.
Pay attention to the details
In general, you should pay attention to the details in order to give your bathroom a luxury lift.
For example, upgrade your towels to a luxury material such as Egyptian cotton, and treat yourself to some fancy soaps, bath salts, and scented candles. Where possible, hide away your everyday products which are often contained in unattractive plastic bottles. If you do not have space for drawers, try adding a pretty and subtle rattan basket below your shelves or wash basin.
Plants are also a great way to bring life to any part of the home but be sure to choose the best house plants for the bathroom as this area is often darker and more humid than the rest of your property.
