Bathrooms don’t have to be uninspiring, small and dingy spaces to merely get our ablutions done in, and leave. For many of us, having an inviting room in which to spend half an hour or so relaxing in the tub or singing in the shower, is something we can only dream of. The reality is that we probably have a bathroom which has been designed as an afterthought, and does nothing to incite calm and relaxation. Instead its got outdated décor, not enough space and nowhere near enough storage, let alone luxury!
But, it doesn’t have to be this way! Remodeling your bathroom just might be more affordable than you think, and with these 3 luxury tips, you can get a bathroom fit enough for a 5 star hotel!
- Go marble
Real marble is expensive and hard to maintain, but its look of luxury is undeniable. To reduce the cost of real marble, why not opt for marble replica and marble look products when having your bathroom remodeled, either with marble tiles, a marble stone top, or on a smaller scale with a marble soap tray and toothbrush holders. There are many ways to incorporate the low maintenance marble effect into your bathroom, affordably.
2. Adjust your lighting
The way in which a bathroom (or any space) is illuminated, can bring about an immediate sense of luxury if done well, and correct lighting is one of the most affordable and effective ways to enhance the bathroom experience, and make it feel more luxurious.
Having one single overhead light source is a mistake many homeowners make when remodeling their bathrooms, and while you can certainly have one light source if you wish, it won’t give you the right kind of light, exactly where you need it. Downlights are a much better option for softly illuminating a room, while a spotlight placed directly over the basin for optimum vanity lighting, is a great idea.
For highlighting different areas within the bathroom, try having feature pendants and luxurious strip lighting, and talk to your chosen remodeling company about the different types of lighting, such as: task, ambient, ceiling, accent and natural.
3. Bring the outside, in
Nature often has a calming effect on us, and what better way to turn your bathroom into a greenly inviting and relaxing space, than by bringing some potted plants inside, or using natural materials like stone and wood, to recreate a truly outside space? Just be sure to choose your plants carefully, as not all will thrive in such a humid, damp environment, and talk to your bathroom designer about what materials will work best in such a space.
A luxurious bathroom doesn’t have to be something you just dream about; with a few simple tips, some imagination and a great remodeling company, you can enjoy the luxury bathroom experience you know you deserve!