Ideas for a modern bathroom design
Bathroom - a room whose interior should be not only convenient and practical in terms of the use of plumbing, but also aesthetic, cozy, comfortable. In the bathroom, it is necessary to create a relaxing atmosphere that helps not only to carry out water and sanitary-hygienic procedures, but also to relax after a hard day, gain strength for new achievements. Every little thing is important in the formation of such a design, not to mention the choice of the main components. This publication focuses on ideas for decorating modern bathrooms. We hope that a large selection of design projects will help you get inspired for a global renovation or a small remake of your bathroom.
Actual ideas for creating an original finish
Finishing the bathroom should perform several functions - to reliably protect surfaces from high humidity and temperature extremes, and be practical in terms of care. But not only functionality and practicality we expect from the design of the ceiling, walls and floor in a utilitarian space, the aesthetics of the decoration, the originality of the choice of color or texture solutions, the creative combination of various finishing materials are also important.
One of the most relevant ways to combine materials of different colors within the bathroom is a combination of light and dark surfaces. Contrast design always helps not only to emphasize the ideal geometry of the room, but also to bring dynamism to the interior. In addition, against a dark background of finishing, snow-white plumbing looks especially impressive. With the help of a local dark finish, you can create an accent and emphasize the originality of the forms of plumbing devices.
Another way to combine the popularity of a bathroom decoration is to combine neutral tones with bright colors, colorful drawings and patterns. It can be a combination of light ceramic tiles and bright mosaics with a metallic sheen (in gold, copper or silver). Equally popular is the combination of textured tiles that mimic masonry or a concrete wall with products that have a bright print, themed pattern, or even photo printing.
Unusual plumbing - a highlight of the interior
Obviously, most of the bathroom is occupied by plumbing devices - a bath or shower, sink, toilet. One of the simple, but at the same time effective solutions for creating an original interior is the acquisition of creative models of plumbing. Unusual shapes or colors in themselves can become a highlight of the bathroom design and do not require any accompaniments in the form of original accessories. Each popular manufacturer of sanitary ware has a line of original models of bathtubs and sinks, cantilever (hanging) toilets and bidets, spacious or compact hydroboxes. The choice of original plumbing will depend on the size of the utilitarian premises, the needs of a particular family and its financial capabilities.
Hanging models of sinks, toilets and bidets not only help to save precious useful space of small bathrooms, but also bring motives of modern style to the interior.
Accessories for plumbing in an unusual design
The sparkle of chrome plumbing accessories for the bathroom will not surprise anyone. Depending on the chosen style of designing the bathroom, you can choose antique faucets and showers (copper, brass coatings with deliberately applied patina) or ultramodern ceramic accessories in black or white.
Black faucets, shower heads and other plumbing accessories look incredibly stylish, blending in perfectly with the modern interior, high-tech and contemporary styles. The contrast of dark tones helps not only to emphasize important functional segments, but also to create contrast dynamics in the character of the interior.
Practical and aesthetic storage systems
Not one, even the most modest in size bathroom, is complete without storage systems. But the possibilities of the utilitarian space are not limited to the traditional cabinet under the sink or wall cabinet with a mirrored door above it. Depending on the size of your bathroom, you can choose the following original options for creating systems or storage surfaces.
Built-in storage systems are always aesthetic, roomy and save valuable bathroom space. It can be either cabinets with facades, or shelves with open shelves. It is only important to consider that all material should be saturated with special antiseptics against the formation and propagation of fungal bacteria
The original open shelves themselves can attract attention, not to mention their contents. The most relevant is the use of wood for the execution of small, but at the same time quite roomy shelves. Whether aged wood or intentionally untreated surface fits perfectly into the modern style of the bathroom.
No less originality can be achieved using shelves fixed to the ceiling in several tiers, consisting of metal and wooden elements. A whole composition of open shelves inevitably attracts attention.
Mobile storage systems include various baskets, trays, wicker or wooden containers that fill with bath accessories. Only one such detail is able to bring notes of warmth of home comfort to the most austere bathroom interior.
The shelves on wheels have no less mobility. Two or three tiers of shelves allow the structure to be roomy, easy to use and at the same time an aesthetic storage system.
In order to organize not just comfortable, but incredibly convenient and relaxing adoption of water procedures, it is enough to equip the utility room with a small board (the width of the bath). You can put a book on it, put candles, a small vase of flowers, an aroma lamp or a glass of juice.
Original hangers and holders
You can add originality to the interior of the bathroom with the help of minor details, for example, unusual holders for towels, bathrobes and other bath accessories.
How about using a small ladder as a hanger? The advantage of such a device in mobility is that you do not need to drill walls (together with ceramic or stone tiles) or use any other type of mount. On the rungs of the stairs you can hang not only textiles, but also fasten containers for all sorts of little things.
Lighting system for the bathroom
Lighting fixtures for the bathroom are no less important than the correct choice of plumbing and accessories for it. Even in a room of the most modest sizes, it is difficult to get by with one ceiling lamp - it must be spot lighting in several places of the ceiling or strip lighting around the perimeter. It is important to create the necessary level of illumination in the area of the mirror above the sink (or a pair of sinks) - this can be a backlight built into the mirror surface or wall lamps. In a small bathroom, the lighting system helps create a visual extension of the space.
If the ceiling height of the bathroom allows the use of hanging lights, then it makes sense to use a lighting device not only for its intended purpose, but also as a decorative element.The original model of a chandelier or a pair of pendant lights can bring creativity to the design of the bathroom and become accent elements of the interior.
Candles can hardly be attributed to the elements of the lighting system of the bathroom, but they can definitely be used as a decorative element. Not to mention the fact that it is candles that help create a special, relaxing atmosphere for leisurely bathing and other water procedures.
Decorative elements
Often the interior of the bathroom has a fairly strict appearance. In particular, this applies to small rooms, which in order to visually increase the space were finished exclusively in bright colors. In order to prevent light-tiled walls from evoking associations with a sterile operating room, small accents and eye-catching details are needed. It can be a beautiful shell, starfish, an original plant (and finding a variety that loves moisture very easily), hand-painted vessels for liquid soap, bath salts and other bath accessories.