Are you thinking of doing a bathroom renovation? Bathroom remodels are a big deal and it’s important to do your research before embarking on such a major home renovation work.
Below, we’ll go over a curated collection of innovative, timeless, and unexpected bathroom design ideas. From sleek minimalism to classic elegant bathroom designs to coastal chic, we’ll explore how color palettes and materials can transform your bathroom into a haven of relaxation and style.
Bathroom Design Inspiration Ideas
1. Spa-Inspired Retreat
Create a serene escape by incorporating spa-like elements:
Freestanding Bathtub: Opt for a luxurious clawfoot tub or a sleek modern design.
Natural Materials: Use stone, wood, and bamboo for a calming ambiance.
Keep the Tiles Simple: For maximum Zen effect in your bathroom, the colors should be monochromatic and avoid busy tile design.
2. Statement Tiles
Tiles can transform a bathroom:
Geometric Patterns: Hexagons, chevrons, or Moroccan-inspired tiles.
Subway Tiles: Classic and versatile, they work well in showers and as backsplashes.
3. Bold Color Choices
Don’t shy away from color:
Navy Blue: Creates a moody, sophisticated look.
Grey Bathroom Vanity Cabinets: Adds a trendy and modern touch to your bathroom.
4. Smart Storage Solutions
Maximize space and keep things organized:
Hidden Cabinets: Conceal toiletries and cleaning supplies. The bathroom vanity cabinet below is deceiving since it is actually hiding a laundry hamper.
5. Bathroom Lights
You should layer on a variety of bathroom lights to create ambiance in your bathroom.
Chandeliers: If you have a bathroom with high ceiling, a bathroom chandelier will give it a classy, elegant touch.
Sconces: Sconces by the bathroom vanity adds another layer of lighting to your bathroom.
Pot lights: Ceiling pot lights are the base of every bathroom. When you do a bathroom remodel, make sure you get ceiling pot lights installed.
6. Old World Charm Bathroom Inspiration
Combine old-world charm with modern functionality:
Clawfoot Tubs: The clawfoot tub gives this bathroom a vintage elegance.
Antique Bathtub Fixtures: Installing an old-fashioned bathtub faucet is a must to add to the vintage look. I love the shower head that looks like an old fashioned telephone. Although, we call it antique, these faucets are brand new. Big brands like Kohler and Water Works have old fashioned bathtub faucet in their catalog.
Patterned Wallpaper: The beautiful floral wallpaper in the bathroom above adds to the vintage look.
7. Open Showers
Ditch the traditional shower enclosure:
Frameless Glass Panels: Make your bathroom modern and contemporary. Open up the space with frameless glass panels. Try to make the shower big- the bigger the more luxurious it is!
Steam Shower: Install a steam shower for a luxurious an at home spa experience.
Rainfall Showerheads: Rainfall showerheads are a must if you want a luxurious bathroom look.
8. Nautical Bathroom Design Ideas
Nautical Accessories: Ship Wheels, Lifebuoys repurposed as wall art or mirror frames or Anchors. The light in the bathroom below evokes a nautical feel.
Nautical Details: The shiplap, wood against white- all the little touches adds to the nautical vibe of this bathroom and loft combination.
Nautical Artwork: Frame old nautical maps or hang beach scenes or lighthouse prints.
9. Bathroom Doors
Sliding Doors: Below the bathroom door are sliding french doors which gives it an airy and open feel.
Custom Carved Doors: Nautical inspired bathroom door
10. Vintage Bathroom Inspiration
Bathroom Vanities with Exposed Plumbing: The exposed plumbing in the vanity gives your bathroom an elegant, vintage vibe. Create an illusion of more floor space.
Vintage Bathroom Door Signs and Door knob: The bathroom below uses a vintage Men and Women door sign and old fashioned door knob to add to the vibe.
