The style of the bathroom is one of the most visible aspects of a beautiful bathroom. Before rushing into the renovation of your bathroom you should carefully think about the style and look that you are after.
You need to consider the two distinct moods that a bathroom well have.
Speed is important in the morning because normally you will want to get clean and out the door in the fastest time possible. Having a have good shower with plenty of hot water, good ventilation so that mirrors don't fog, twin basins so that more than one person can use it at a time, good lighting and plenty of mirror space will help to ease this morning traffic jam.
The bathroom's function and mood will change in the evening. The bathroom becomes a place that we can linger, relax and unwind in, so some of the things we need to create this mood are things like low-key lighting, deep inviting baths, and a calm spa-like ambiance.
So what are some of the styles of bathroom?
Minimalist/Modern
Not everyone is a fan of minimalist living spaces, but there is something very relaxing and Zen-like about bathrooms that have reduced the elements to the bare minimum. This can be a very good approach if you have a smaller bathroom
In this style of bathroom you should keep colour to a minimum. White, neutral colours and pale greens are used because restful. A sculptural effect can be created by using simple wall mounted basins or basins mounted on plinths.
The shower should also be kept simple. A fully enclosed shower cubicle tends to divide a room, so you could consider a carefully designed wet-room which can be incorporated into the space without the need for partitions. Or a single floor to ceiling glass panel or a tiled half-height dividing wall to contain splashes, while maintaining a feeling of spaciousness
To put emphasis onto fittings and lighting tiling the walls and floors in the same colour will archive this.
Good storage is necessary to avoid clutter, because one of the reasons they call it minimalist is because of the lack of clutter
Modern Colonial
Originally a colonial bathroom was not a place to linger. They were often had an erratic supply of hot-water and no heating; it was more often about function than luxury. But today's modern colonial bathroom style has taken the best of Victorian-styling and combined it with 21st century function to create bathrooms that are both beautiful and functional.
The claw-foot bath was one of the main components of the Victorian bathroom. The gracious shape of this style of bath has made it a design icon for the modern colonial home. Re-finished and restored claw foot baths can be used, as well as authentically reproduced models. How this bath is designed makes it ideal for lingering in. To complete the look use authentic heritage style bath taps and shower-hose fittings...
An oversized brass shower head was another authentic feature which creates a great deluge of water. Colonial bathrooms had tiled walls with feature boarders, or tongue and groove paneled walls - either to dado, or full ceiling height.
Spa Resort style
People are putting a higher value on bathrooms today compared to in the past - both in terms of dollars and attitude. Some home bathrooms rival those in top spas or resort hotels.
The key feature of this style of bathroom is the deep, luxurious bath with multiple jets, have the pride of place, either being built into step-up or step-down bath surrounds
If you plan the bathroom's location well you can preserve your privacy, while allowing doors or windows to be opened onto courtyards, gardens, or views
The use of high windows or skylights can be a great way to bring shafts of natural light into the bathroom
Putting simple bowl shaped basins in your bathroom which can be either wall-hung, mounted on plinths or on top of simple cabinets will give the illusion of a 'wash-stand'
Spa resorts have open recessed shelves, built into walls which are great for holding towels, toiletries and candles and lost of other things
Have a good task lighting system around the mirror area so you have plenty of light for make-up and shaving, but have ambient lighting also so you can create a nice relaxed atmosphere for your bathroom at night.
