Bathroom. Even its name has the word: room. But it isn’t treated this way in everyday life. This room has tile flooring, to be as sterile as possible. It is less often used than the other parts of our home, so it is a bit neglected. Although we pay attention to quality sanitary and faucets, but not to giving a mood for it like e.g. in the case of the living room. However, it is easy to reach the feeling of a real room with some simple tricks.
Put fabrics on the windows. It could be a curtain, coffee curtain, roman blind etc., depending on the capabilities. Fabrics always create the feel of coziness.
Avoid using plastic at any kind of accessories (soap dish, litter bin, toilet brush etc.). Let’s choose quality materials instead of it, e.g. glass, metal, ceramic or wood.
Place a chair in there, it could be an armchair also, depending on the size of the bathroom. It’s better if at least the seat is upholstered. This will suggest luxury. The bathrobe can be thrown on it and the towel can be made ready.
Storages should be fit to the style, not only to the function. The doors of the cabinets can be decorated with moldings. The back of the cabinet that can be seen through the glass of the doors can be also painted or wallpapered. The consumer goods used here should be removed from their shop packages and put into decorative boxes or glasses, this way they can be stored on open shelves also.
Don’t tile the walls throughout! It is completely useless beside that it is more expensive. Tile only the parts of the walls near the tub, inside the shower and the backsplash at the basin. The other parts of the walls should be only painted – this gives more freedom in using colors too. Wallpaper can be chosen also but don’t forget to mention at the shop, that it will be applied in a wet room, this way they can recommend the proper type. Many companies offer wooden or laminated floor coverings dedicated to wet rooms. This provides more warmth to the room.
It is important that the accessories shall strengthen the mood mentioned above, so we have to choose the lamps, mirrors, handles, towel racks etc. carefully. Hang pictures on the walls fitting for the style also!
In Hungary, most of the bathrooms are small, therefore only the bathtub/shower, basin and washing machine can be placed in them. Sometimes, even the toilet is not separated, what’s more, without windows. However, room-like mood can be created here also. Ask for help of an interior designer for evolving.