Anyone can decorate a bathroom. Coming up with a design that will blow everyone away, all while being functional, now that is a challenge.
Each room of your house will have something, in particular, it needs when designing it, and the bathroom is no exception. Keeping the functionality of it is essential, or you’ll frustrate yourself every time you go in it.
If you’re ready to redesign your bathroom and create something amazing, we have six of the best design tips to help you out.
Plan With Efficiency in Mind
When designing the bathroom, you should plan with efficiency in mind, and then the style. You’ll have pipes to deal with that you’ll likely want to cover. Remember, hiding the pipes will probably take away storage space.
An efficient plan also means the feel of the layout. You want things to be convenient in the bathroom. If you have to squeeze by the sink to reach the toilet, you’ll feel cramped.
Focus on the Shower Shelving
Every shower needs shelving, otherwise, where do you put all of your soap and shampoo? You could go the easy route and buy a pre-made shelve that sits in the corner or hangs from the showerhead. However, if you want to really add a creative design to the room, build something into the wall. You can turn the shelf into a featured aspect of the bathroom by tiling it a different colour.
Use the Countertop Material in Other Places
Countertops don’t have to be just for countertops. The material you use can work in many other aspects of the bathroom (be cautious if you’re using wood though). You can add the countertop material to the edging of the shower, on the top of a sitting spot inside the shower, or a shelf around the bathroom. Granite and marble countertops are excellent for this.
Build Storage Above the Countertop
Most shelving in the bathroom comes in the form of drawers and cupboards under the sink. It’s nice to have additional storage more at eye-level, but without using a tacky medicine cabinet. Instead, build a cupboard above the countertop like you would with a kitchen. If you have a double sink vanity, you could use the cabinet as a separator to give a more private space.
Have a Floating Vanity
If you’re going for a modern style, try floating the vanity. It offers a unique look, all while still being practical. Plus, floating the vanity gives the illusion that the bathroom is bigger than what it truly is. It also offers more storage space for small items under the cupboard.
Keep it Bright
You want the bathroom to look and feel bright, especially if it’s a smaller room. Lighting is essential to see what you’re doing. Whether it’s in the shower or getting ready at the vanity, having too soft lighting makes things challenging, and can be dangerous. Experiment with the style of lights, from ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted, to even floor lamps. Use some as accent lights and some as ambient lighting.
