When remodeling, it’s important to find your style and then choose fixtures and fittings that compliment it. You might think the success of a design depends only on larger items but paying attention to details can make a huge difference and take your room’s new look to the next level. Here are 10 details to focus on in your bath design.

1. Lighting

A good lighting plan incorporates task, ambient, accent, decorative and natural lighting. Instead of keeping it low-key though, invest in pendants, sconces, chandeliers and shades that express your personality.

2. Tiles

Although small, tiles are an important part of a bath design. If you choose white or neutral opt for an interesting shape or texture. Wood-effect tiles are big news in bath design, and you can take them up a level with funky colors. Try a colored accent strip or backsplash to spice up a neutral background or why not just go for it with all-over color and pattern? Or keep everything the same color but add a tile feature in a different texture or pattern for a point of visual interest. Remember to keep the tiles in proportion to your bathroom size though, with mosaic tiles in small areas or for tile features, for example.

3. Mirrors

Mirrors don’t need to just be functional. They reflect light and can be a feature in themselves. Go large or mix it up with different sizes and frames. Hang them, place them in shelves or niches, or stretch to extra wide so two people can get ready together. Your bathroom will appear brighter and enlarged.

4. Towels

Invest in high quality towels for a touch of luxury. You can also use towels to give a pop of color to your color scheme. Why not install heated towel rails for a sleek and stylish look or choose a towel bar or ring that compliments your bath design? A brass pipe version would wow in an industrial-themed bathroom.

5. Curtains

Both shower curtains and window treatments add a splash of elegance to your bath design as well as color, pattern and texture. You can contrast or blend with your color scheme, going as bright or understated as you desire.

6. Cabinetry

Custom cabinets hide away the contents of your bathroom and define the style of your bath design. You can juxtapose your vanity’s style too, for contemporary eclecticism. Take cabinetry to the next level with unique hardware, architectural overlays or a strong color, which only serve to enhance your cabinet style. Even if your vanity is a different style, try to co-ordinate hardware like drawer pulls, towel racks and faucets to pull the look together.

7. Sink

We use our sink every day, but they don’t need to be made from an everyday material. Sinks come in so many shapes and textures, from brushed copper to hand-carved stone to a glass vessel sink, and placing them with contrasting countertops and statement faucets adds the finishing touch.

8. Storage

In addition to custom cabinets, you can be smart with storage throughout the design. Built-in benches, open and niche shelving, baskets and vintage cocktail carts all provide storage in tandem with looking great.

9. Tubs and Showers

Let a tub be the focal point of your room, whether it’s sleek and white with a central faucet, or a claw footed beauty in your favorite color. Your shower can also be a centerpiece with well-planned details from shower heads to tiles. Seating and niche storage are useful for decluttering and opting for a curbless shower makes it accessible for all, in addition to opening up your bath design.

10. Walls

No matter how much wall space you have, it benefits from thought and attention. Bathroom wallpaper has never come in so many styles and if you confine it to a small area you can really experiment to pack a punch. Why not paint walls a color to make your favorite art pop? Place hanging plants and fresh flowers around the room for some life.

Adding thoughtful touches to your bath remodel takes it from humdrum to stunning. Check out our bathroom remodeling gallery for more design details and contact us today to start planning your dream bath design. We are now available for telephone or online consultations!

Bathroom Design Details that Make a Difference