Bathrooms aren’t just utilitarian spaces anymore: They’re becoming personalized, spa-like retreats. If you’re ready to hit refresh on your bathroom, these eight ideas will inspire you to turn this everyday space into a calming sanctuary.
Accent Walls
Homeowners and designers are increasingly using accent walls to amp up interest in the bathroom. These can be used to liven up a neutral palette or help draw focus to a show-stopping feature, such as a soaking tub or custom vanity.If you decide to add an accent wall to your bathroom, carefully choose which wall to showcase. Look to the features around or on the wall to help you decide. If you’re still not sure which wall is best, select the one that’s most visible from the doorway.
Whether you prefer a minimalist Scandinavian look, a rustic farmhouse vibe, or a traditional feel, natural tones and textures work well with a variety of design styles. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock
Freestanding Vanities
Personalization continues to be a top priority for homeowners, and freestanding vanities (with their furniture-like appeal) present a great opportunity to add a custom look. Plus, freestanding vanities generally offer the same design and storage options as built-ins, but at a less expensive price point.Updating your vanity is one of the quickest ways to change the look of your bathroom without undertaking an entire remodel. To customize your freestanding vanity even further, swap out the hardware with pulls in your favorite metallic finish, then accessorize the countertop with a pretty tray or vase.
Black Accents
Although hardware and faucet finishes are one way to try this trend, you can also go with deep-hued vanities, black accent walls, and even plumbing fixtures.Used sparingly, black accents can provide a pop of contrast in a traditional white bathroom. When applied liberally, black accents help foster a moody, glamorous vibe.
Natural Tones and Textures
As homeowners seek to create a calming space, subtle natural hues are on the rise. In addition, natural materials such as wood and marble blend beautifully with a wide range of color palettes. Whether you prefer a minimalist Scandinavian look, a rustic farmhouse vibe, or a traditional feel, natural tones and textures work well with a variety of design styles. To help modernize the space, incorporate a small dose of black to ground the look.
Updating your vanity is one of the quickest ways to change the look of your bathroom without undertaking an entire remodel. Breadmaker/Shutterstock
Double Vanities
As the average house size increases, bigger master bathrooms mean more opportunities to incorporate convenient design elements such as double vanities. Although double sinks can reduce the amount of usable counter space, many manufacturers are now addressing that issue with creative storage solutions. Vanities outfitted with power outlets, full-extension drawers, and custom holders for grooming tools can help minimize clutter and make the most of limited space. Side-by-side vanities are another stylish choice with numerous customization options.Large Showers
When space allows, homeowners are ditching the shower-bath combo and opting for a walk-in shower and equally luxurious tub. A larger shower area presents ample opportunity for introducing customization and spa-like extras. Add an element of luxury with built-in storage niches or a teak bench lined with pampering products.
Round mirrors help bring softness and visual contrast in a functional space. New Africa/Shutterstock
Round Mirrors
Thanks to tile, flooring, and woodwork, bathrooms tend to be dominated by hard lines. To break up all the sharp angles, homeowners and designers are increasingly choosing round mirrors over rectangular ones: The circular shape helps bring softness and visual contrast into the functional space.Choose a round mirror that fits your space. If you’re unsure about the size, consider selecting an oversized option so that the mirror can accommodate people of various heights.
Spa-Inspired Luxuries
Many manufacturers are introducing ways to bring home luxury experiences, at a variety of price points. Personalize your shower with a smart outlet controller that uses voice commands or an app to start the water and adjust it to your desired temperature. Or install a shower head that features massaging rollers or produces an overhead rainfall effect for a pampered feel.Better Homes and Gardens is a magazine and website devoted to ideas and improvement projects for your home and garden, plus recipes and entertaining ideas. Online at BHG.com. Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
