From the elegant claw footed tubs to the minimalistic sleek wetrooms of modern times, bathroom designs have changed a lot over the years. While obviously the main function of the bathroom hasn’t changed, our approach to cleanliness and how we view the bathroom area has changed a lot. As with every other room in the house, we have adapted it to suit our need, adding specific design flairs, styles and appliances that are designed to make our lives easier. Having a well thought out and stylish bathroom helps to impress your friends and neighbours, gives you the impression that your life is in working order and may even improve the value of your property if done right.
So what can be done to increase the style and class of your bathroom design? Do you have furnishings and fittings that are looking a little worse for wear and need neatening up? Sometimes making small changes can have a big effect on how your bathroom looks and feels, especially if that bathroom has a nice view to go with it. Read on for five small changes you can make to your bathroom that will instantly help add style and flair.
1. Wall Mirror
Adding a large mirror to your bathroom helps to open up the room and give it a more spacious feel. Larger mirrors work better as they take up space while also giving the illusion of creating more space. Smaller mirrors can be used together to create a nice patterning effect, but can make a bathroom in itself appear smaller. If you have a small bathroom and want your guests to feel comfortable, installing a large wall mirror will help achieve your desired effect. You can have it freestanding or in a stylish frame, the choice is yours.
2. Soap Holder or Liquid Soap Dispenser
There is nothing wrong with a nicely scented bar of soap on the side. However if it is not placed back in exactly the same spot, you can leave some unsightly stains on the bathroom side. Invest in a cute little soap holder that helps to prevent those marks from occurring. If you’re a fan of liquid soap, instead of just using the soap straight from the bottle purchase a dispenser that fits in with the general tone of your bathroom. That way you can mix and match little furnishings to keep with the style of your bathroom, instead of having a hodgepodge array of products that stand out like a sore thumb.
3. Match Your Towels with the Décor
Carrying on from the soap dispenser; if your bathroom has a certain theme or a specific colour design, make sure that the towels you buy match that specific design. This may be as little tougher if you have children who are fond of superhero towels, but it can really help to bring a room together. Think about what colours work well together and invest in some good fluffy towels. Spending a little extra on those high-quality towels makes all the difference when you hop out of the shower into a cold bathroom.
4. Cubby Hole Storage Options
For smaller bathrooms, you have to get smart when looking at storage solutions. Medicine cabinets are essential for any home, particularly for those with small children, but when you are looking at shower gel, toothpaste, towels and other toiletries, an open plan cubby hole system could be just the thing. If it is in within easy reach and well organised it is perfect for any guests that might be staying over as well!
5. Glass Shower/Bath Divider
If you have a shower/bath combination present in your bathroom, you may be stuck with a dated shower curtain as the divider. Not only can this be a potential hotspot for germs and mould spores, it also works to make your whole bathroom appear smaller by dividing up the space. Using a glass divider or a frosted glass divider instead will help create a more open plan bathroom that appears larger. It is all about perception!
Whether your bathroom is small and minimalistic or open plan, elegant and extravagant, sometimes even the smallest changes can make a big difference. Small changes such as altering the colour scheme of your bathroom can have a great effect on the look of your bathroom and its place in your home as a whole. First class bathrooms will also help to sell a property, which is worth bearing in mind if you ever plan to move on.
