Bathrooms with a pleasing flair

What was once a small, boring room for daily absolutions has in today’s modern society become a comfortable refuge we don’t mind paying a visit to. The room with the ‘bath’ has become so much more than just that, and with new architectural strategies and the building industry’s latest innovations it is truly possible to make that little private niche more appealing than ever.

When space is scarce it may be a good idea to indulge in clever space savers. Picking a pedestal or console sink with vanity legs will show off more of the walls and floors. Installing cabinets and shelves high on the wall and near the ceiling will eliminate visual barriers and will allow for a beveled mirror, which will bounce off light in such a way it creates the illusion of a much larger room. The introduction of freestanding furniture has revolutionized the world of storage and energy efficient lighting is as important here as in any other area of the house.

A modern bathroom reflects a lifestyle. Unlike public baths you want your own to be elegant and comfortable. It not only should be equipped with all the bells and whistles to help you get clean, but bring tranquility with features like a Jacuzzi bubbler tub, a rejuvenating sauna or massage shower. Also consider electric sub-floor heating. Installed underneath your new tile floor, it turns cold tiles into a warm, luxurious surface offering a safe haven for relaxation.

With the help of avant-garde accessories and designer furniture the formula to an efficient bathroom is amazingly simple. Adding modern and revolutionary fixtures will increase functionality as well as enhance the appeal of any bathroom, be it an en-suite which is connected to a bedroom, or a half bathroom which has only one sink and one toilet. Give the walls some color and don’t limit the choice of flooring to vinyl or ceramic. Remove wallpaper and pick a neutral base color tile. Finish it off with a few dynamic accents or a touch of elegance and you will be pleasantly surprised on how easy an enhancing transformation can be obtained.

Sprinkle some sparkle in your powder room and don’t hesitate to give it a personal touch. Accessorize with aesthetically pleasing rugs, ornamental storage jars, dispensers, wall decorations, fragrant candles and don’t be afraid to exchange towel bars for rings or match soap dispensers and paper holders. Entertain your mood with a gorgeous flower arrangement, aromatherapy and a compact music system and before you know it you will feel as if you have your own private retreat!