Five Soothing Bathroom Decor Ideas To Create a Spa-Like Bathroom at Home

To create an elegant foundation for your period bathroom, you’ll firstly need to get the colour scheme right. The Georgian paint pallette was typically pale and subtle, using muted blues, pinks and greens or simply a creamy white. As it’s a bathroom, you’ll also need to consider which wall tiles you choose; as a rule, it’s usually best to carry the colour palette through to the tiles so that the room stays looking classic throughout.

Contrast can be introduced in the form of a striking floor; choose an antique-style floor tile with either a floral-inspired print or a symmetrical geometric design to really make an impact when entering the room. For a big hit of glamour you could go for a marble floor, but bear in mind that this will cost you a little more.

In a Regency bathroom, the bath should be the stand-out feature. Invest in a roll top, claw-foot bath and if you have the space, install it in the centre of the room for a truly luxurious spa-like feel. If you’re feeling brave in your design choices, you could even opt for a vintage copper tub, but this will take a little extra maintenance and care.

In period bathrooms, choosing sinks and baths with exposed piping is also a popular choice. Depending on your colour pallette, opt for either chrome or brass piping to match the hues of your tiles and wall colours. You can also get radiators and towel rails in a similar style; your Regency bathroom can still function like a modern bathroom, even though it may look like a 19th Century time capsule.

Many homes here in the UK were built during the Victorian, Georgian or Edwardian eras, so it’s fairly likely that your home already has some charming period features. When designing your bathroom, try to highlight these features and make them a key focus of the room. For example, you could tile beneath the chair or picture rails, or paint your window shutters to match the rest of the space.

To finish off your Regency style bathroom, shop around for some unique accessories such as antique-style mirrors, portrait and landscape art and some ornate plant pots.

Contemporary

In a contemporary bathroom, the world is your oyster when it comes to colour, but for the sleekest look, it’s usually best to stick to monochromes, greys and silvers. In a modern bathroom, tiles should be large and neatly spaced- this will also give an illusion of space.

Although contemporary bathrooms should be clean and uncomplicated, you can add some interest in the form of texture. Many bathroom shops now sell whole ranges of textured tiles, which not only feels nice to touch, but can also add depth to a room.

For the ultimate modern bathroom, you could opt for a ‘wet room’ design. This is a particularly shrewd move if your bathroom isn’t very big, as it allows you to fit everything you need for your bathroom to function without installing a chunky shower unit. If you do have the space, make sure your shower unit has plenty of glass- you can even get frameless glass showers, which really add the wow factor.

When it comes to heating a contemporary bathroom, the way in which you do so should be equally as modern. This means shopping around for heated ladder towel rails and vertical radiators- not only are they space-saving, but they also look super chic too!

Whilst you don’t want to clutter up a modern bathroom, so as to maintain that stylish, minimalist look, there are a few funky accessories you can add to complete the space. For style and function, install a mirror with an integrated motion sensor light so that you can illuminate your bathroom without even having to touch a button. In fact, when it comes to decorating your modern bathroom, try to stick to the rule of combining style and function- if it doesn’t offer a practical use, don’t buy it!

Natural and organic

Obviously it depends on the exact finish you choose for your natural bathroom, but for this particular design idea, the materials you choose are absolutely crucial. Think exposed wooden floorboards, natural stone wall tiles and plenty of raw materials. The colour palette naturally needs to stay well... natural. Opt for soft, stoney greys, neutral browns and taupes, highlighting the hues and tones present in the tiles.

For a bathroom that celebrates elements of nature, you can’t just chuck in harsh, man-made fittings. However, there are some contemporary bathroom fixtures that can enhance that indoor-outdoor feeling.

For example, why not install a rainforest shower, which has an extra large head designed to make you feel like you’re showering under the stars? Or, for a more low-key finish, invest in waterfall taps which add a subtle, natural tumbling water sound to your bathroom.

The best way to make your bathroom feel like a natural space is to bring in organic accessories. This means plenty of plants, bowls of pebbles, natural wood frames for mirrors and pictures and, for a more striking look, planks of driftwood as a seat for your sink.

Luxury hotel

Have you stayed in a swanky hotel recently? Or even used the toilets of a fancy restaurant? If so, try to remember the colours and styles that were used- this will come in handy for designing your luxury hotel bathroom. Colour-wise, hotels and spas keep it relatively neutral, but use the most high-end materials to really make an impact. This means sleek marble, ceramic floors and hardwood countertops.

There’s no point investing in quality materials if your bathroom fittings aren’t going to work properly. Creating a high-end hotel bathroom is all about adding those extra fixtures that a standard bathroom at home wouldn’t have- how about a jacuzzi bath? Or maybe his and hers sinks? Essentially, you really just want to feel like you’re living in the lap of luxury.

Much like a contemporary bathroom, you don’t want to overdo it on the decor when designing a hotel bathroom. It’s all about investing in a few key pieces to really stand-out. Whether it’s an opulent chandelier, a designer mirror or a unique piece of art or sculpture, just make sure that your guests won’t forget your bathroom in a while.

Black opulence

As a top trend for 2019, designing a black, opulent bathroom is a great way to bring your home bang up to date. Whilst black may not seem like the most relaxing colour for a bathroom, it actually creates a high-drama and sultry space, perfect for escaping the trials and tribulations of everyday life.

Obviously the key colour here is going to be black and as a rule, it’s best not to add too many other bright colours. Keep things monochrome, but add contrast using natural materials- unrefined wood looks great against a charcoal tile, whilst high-shine fittings will enhance that opulent feel.

For some designers, painting your walls black and covering them up with even darker tiles may be a little over the top. If so, why not create the drama using black fixtures and fittings? You can get black baths in a whole range of styles, from old-fashioned rolltops to contemporary square baths. Equally, you could make an impact with a black sink or a statement black-framed shower.