The main amenities are very important,
but so are the accessories of a luxury bathroom. Make sure you have
enough space to fit the sink and the medicine cabinet. Do not forget
the shower curtain, the towel rail and probably a towel cupboard, you
may need extra space in the bathroom to store your hair dryer and
shavers and the like. Arranging all the amenities so that they fit
can be hard in a small space but with an experienced contractor you
will get the space you need for all the things you want.
Space:
A utilitarian room, most bathrooms are
small to allow for more room in other areas of the home. So
instantly, a larger bathroom is a luxury. Create the appearance of
more space by removing visual clutter, choosing a monochromatic color
palette, and using a few additional luxurious qualities.
Light:
Like space, light is a commodity that
can be in short supply, and its abundance in the bathroom is a
luxury. If you’re lucky enough to have large windows and no close
neighbors, consider going bare. If not, stick to sheers or window
coverings that let in the most light possible. For those with air
shaft views or no windows, consider lighting that mimics natural
sunlight.
Materials:
Luxurious bathrooms use beautiful,
natural materials on floors and walls. Granite, marble, river rock,
teak – all luxury, all from nature. Invest in quality natural
materials. Not only are they luxurious, quality lasts forever and
never goes out of style.
Texture:
Texture wants us to touch. Whether
feeling your feet go from the sleek stone floor to the plush
sheepskin rug or enveloping yourself in a warm bath surrounded by
velvet curtains, textures create intimacy.
Though easier to implement than the
proceeding qualities, it’s the hardest for upkeep. Bathrooms are
warm, wet and steamy, not the best conditions for sheepskin rugs and
velvet curtains. Consider varying texture in other ways: plush towels
and bathrobes, a teak or rock mat to contrast with stone floors.
Detail:
Fireplaces, sofas, tufted gold
bathtubs, bronze statues- all are details that personalize the space.
But detail doesn’t have to be large and over the top. Something as
simple as a tray with a candle, a book and some tea, a chandelier or
pretty decorative storage can elevate a space. Whatever your
definition of luxury, you can recreate it in the details.
Layout:
Rearrange your bathroom. By placing
your bath or shower in the center of the room, you can make this act
as your core and plan the rest of your bathroom around this. Adding a
unique and different feature to any bathroom, this is a great option
and assuming the plumbing isn’t too tricky to reconfigure, it
shouldn’t cost you too much to do.
Dramatic
Accents:
By adding spotlights in the ceiling,
this will give you a mellow and subtle light that will emphasize the
features in your room. Pepper your bath with a set of Egyptian
cotton towels and add them to the corner of your bath. Although for
decorative purposes, this adds a showroom look to your bathroom and
when accompanied with a simple trio of candles on the windowsill, you
can truly recreate the spa sensation within your luxury bathroom
without spending lakhs of rupees on slate floors and marble work
surfaces.
Opting to choose a black or white stone
tile or even varnished wood floor will give you the same effect but
at a fraction of the price. To finish, paint the walls with a light
and neutral colour as this will keep the bathroom light and not draw
any attention away from your bathroom features.
