By: Lavanya ChopraWhat about a visit to a spa leaves us feeling so collected and grounded? The key is ambience! We associate a feeling of well-being with relaxation, unwinding, and rejuvenation. If your bathroom is craving a facelift, explore giving it a spa-style makeover with a few quick tweaks and additions that could transform your space into a private oasis!
Read on to find ideas appropriate for your bathroom’s renewal and focus on celebrating a feeling of escapism and limitless comfort with our curation of expert bathroom interior design tips.
1. Declutter First
A cluttered, dingy, and chaotically-organised bathroom isn’t anyone’s dream escape! Begin with a thorough and efficient decluttering of your space, sorting through and discarding expired supplies and cosmetics because all they are doing is taking up precious real estate.
Pay targeted attention to countertops, under-counter cabinets, drawers, and open shelves while decluttering. The more open and free counter space you have, the lighter and more spacious your area will feel in its experience. Stow away miscellaneous items (preferably in opaque storage) to keep the bathroom’s look as seamless as possible.
2. Colour as a Vital Tool
The concept of tranquillity and peace is best translated through the adept use of colour in a spa-inspired bathroom. Avoid the usage of high-contrast and bright hues in your space to create that calming sanctuary.
Instead, explore the palette of warm and bright neutrals with soft hints of colour for interest. Colours like white (in its cool and warm varieties), warm teal, light blues, and sunny yellows are popular to brighten up your space. Of course, your selection of colour could be moulded based on the availability of natural/mechanical light within the bathroom.
3. Solving Storage
The proverb ‘out of sight, out of mind’ comes in handy when designing a zen, spa-like bathroom! While renovating or sprucing up your bathroom, prioritise abundant storage amenities in the design scheme.
Create heavy-duty and deep drawers under basin counters to quickly access frequently needed cosmetics and bath supplies. Introduce roomy baskets in wicker, seagrass, or cane to categorise items and place them on open shelves for quick and efficient usage.
One can also consider consoles or credenzas with multiple drawers or cabinets to store additional bath linen, supplies, and cosmetics that are within reach yet completely hidden from sight.
4. Details and Materials
It’s usually one’s attention to small details that can go the longest way when achieving that spa-worthy look!
Start with adding a few real/faux plants to nooks in the bathroom if you enjoy a dose of greenery in your space. These could be in vases on countertops, pendant planters, or potted and placed in a nook.
Add large, reflective mirrors to your bathroom’s visual volume. Couple this with chrome, brushed brass, or black metal fixtures to define the style of your space. Stick to one finish across the bathroom for a harmonious look and feel.
A cosy, textured rug in a humidity-friendly material could be a significant element to add to the luxe factor in your bathroom, allowing one to avoid stepping onto chilly, cold floors.
5. Have a Seat
For that added comfort and pause, consider introducing a built-in bench in a shower cubicle in a dominant material (like natural stone, marble, or tile-clad bench) for those contemplative, soothing showers.
Alternatively, one could add a piece of loose furniture like an ottoman, a bench, or an accent chair near the shower or bathtub zone, creating an opportunity for the end-user to relax and perch in the comfort of the space a bit longer. These can be upholstered in indoor-outdoor grade, high-performance, and moisture-repelling fabrics to make their upkeep minimal.
Your Spa-Worthy Bathroom Awaits
Your bathroom is a space that sees you begin and end a long day! Its ambience and experience should make you feel recharged and rested, and the right design ideas go a long way in fuelling that vision.
Do you want to breathe new life into your intimate spaces and wonder how to get started? Then, touch base with our team of design experts at Hipcouch to book your exclusive, free consultation service, or contact us to get creating right away!