We spend over 180 hours in our bathrooms every year. It’s no wonder that so many people are determined to create a space that is not only functional, but beautiful as well. With the sleek and sophisticated lines, earthy colour palettes, and spacious layouts, modern designs allow for a tranquil balance of creativity and simplicity.
Here are 6 design tips for your next washroom project:
1. Pick Plumbing And Heating With Purpose And Poise
When deciding on bathroom appliances and plumbing, we do well to pick pieces that are equally interesting and functional.
A rain shower head is both beautiful and effective through its even water pressure distribution and wider coverage of spray, centralised in any walk-in shower.
Trade Radiators offers an impressive selection of designer towel radiators that efficiently heat your bathroom and warm your towels to a cosy temperature, making them dry and ready for their next use. The chic designs, like the Reina Slimline vertical radiator, perfectly fit into any small washroom space.
2. Consider A Functional Layout That Suits Your Lifestlye
No matter what design principles you follow, your space needs to be functional. Aesthetics cannot override practicality when considering how the layout of your bathroom will look.
Take the time to consider your patterns, routines, and preferences in order to fully enjoy the space you’re creating.
Do you shower first thing in the morning before work? Would you like the toilet further away from the door for discretion and privacy? Is there existing plumbing that you would like to keep in order to save time and stretch your budget?
Silly as it may seem, these questions are important to consider when deciding where your bathroom appliances will sit.
3. Mix and Match Materials and Textures
Some of the most beautiful modern designs include a variety of textures and mediums. If a space is only using stone installations and tiles, or only stainless steel accessories and plumbing appliances, it can very quickly make a space feel cold and sterile. Modern bathroom designs should enable a homeowner to feel invited into their space.
Below are some examples of unique material combinations to keep your room looking fresh and tranquil:
Wood and Ceramic Walls and Flooring
Gold Fixtures, Lines, and Accents Between Concrete Bases
Marble, Porcelain, and Stone Tiles and Appliances
4. Use Clean Lines For Accessories And Fixtures
It’s important to be creative and utilise your freedom of expression when spending significant time (and money) in a space that’s yours. Still, we need some structure in order to execute a project with the overall aesthetic we are aiming to achieve.
Clean, simple shapes and sharp lines naturally occurring in the material we use are an integral principle of Modernism design.
Try thinking back to the functional aspects of your plan for your bathroom’s layout. Do the lines and textures flow easily from one space to another? Are you planning to sit tiles, mirrors, and fixtures in a way that allows these lines to show clearly? Is there an open area and minimal clutter in your floor plan?
Take time to consider how your bathroom would embody these concepts or discuss them with your designer.
5. Get Playful With Your Lighting
Modern lighting doesn’t have to include only straight lines, however. Clean lines can be expressed in gentle curves and rounded edges of light fixtures. Simple spherical ceiling lights or cylindrical sconce lights break up the rigid edges that can consume a modern bathroom. Consider combining accessories for minimal clutter and a soft glow by including a backlit round mirror above your sink.
6. Don’t Be Afraid Of Adding A Personal Touch To The Space
Although considering these principles are very important, it’s equally important not to let ourselves get too caught up with the rules of a design theme.
Freely use two or three pieces of art, greenery, or functional accents to make the space feel less like a generic hotel bathroom and more like an elegant space that is part of your home. Some modern decor ideas include a favourite plant, bold coloured cupboard doors, or quirky towel rods.
No matter the size of your project or stage of your renovation, you can use some of these tips to make the modern bathroom of your dreams a reality.
