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Decorating a bathroom is one of the worst nightmares of those who have just bought a house or rent. Everything seems out of place, from the wall colors to the tile shapes to the fixtures. How can we decorate our bathroom flawlessly, yet still personalize and remain as original as possible? The definitive guide you've been waiting for is finally here, with tips, images, and tons of ideas to discover!
How has the bathroom changed over the years?
A practical space that has gradually become the hub of personal care, where you can indulge in a special moment for yourself, enjoying moments of relaxation and pampering that are good for both the body and the mind.
When we furnish our home, we pay close attention to the bathroom's design. It's a place where we can spend a few minutes, or even more time, between relaxing baths and our skincare routine. The space should be practical and functional, but also very comfortable, allowing us to feel at ease and have all the amenities we need within easy reach. But how do we furnish our dream bathroom without making mistakes?
Furnishing the bathroom: where to start
First of all, we need to consider the size . We can have large or small bathrooms. The shape is also very important; if our bathroom is long, we can't fill it with too much furniture because it would look too crowded and make it difficult to move around comfortably.
We also need to establish its use , because our bathroom could be:
There are many different furnishing styles . When choosing a bathroom, we can easily ignore the rest of the house, focusing solely on the bathroom, on how we want it to be based on our preferences.
Of course, we can maintain a sense of continuity with other rooms, but with some styles, it's more complicated than you might think. For example, as refined as a classic living room may be, maintaining such a style in a space as practical as the bathroom would be difficult, causing us to tire of its opulence almost immediately. But let's see together how we can furnish the bathroom, even in a more sophisticated style.
The suitable styles for furnishing the bathroom are:
Her furnishings consist of two simple shelves, a few personal care products, a neutral-toned rug, and a very understated curtain framing a small window. The space is bright, with just a few decorations, usually a small plant, and a shower is preferred because it's more practical and easier to clean.
Contemporary style allows us to create a simple bathroom decor while also adding that unique touch we can't live without. We can choose a light wood shelf, or a more distinctive metal model, with multiple shelves to store all our beauty products. In the center of the room, if the bathroom isn't very large, we can place a round rug, and a matching mirror over the sink. A shower is a good choice over a bathtub because it takes up less space.
The colors to choose for the walls and furnishings are always neutral, although we can dare to use a bright shade if we want to create a break from the monotony of the dominant colors. Another solution is to use an object, such as a pendant lamp with a shiny black surface, to create greater contrast.
Vintage-style bathroom
If you want to give your bathroom a romantic allure without falling into the usual clichés, a vintage style is perfect. Classic style seems too heavy, but does minimalist decor make the space seem ordinary? The solution is to get a low cabinet in a retro color, perhaps petrol green, to hold everything you need, and place a gold-framed mirror on top.
We prefer light colors accompanied by some pastel shades to soften the atmosphere and make the room warm and welcoming.
The industrial style allows us to highlight the materials we use to furnish our bathroom. Exposed brick, exposed pipes, and wooden details—every detail serves a specific purpose, creating the right harmony in this space.
There's no hard and fast rule for choosing colors; the important thing is that they be natural tones, like the materials that bring the whole thing to life. Natural fiber rugs, iron shelves, and wood trim are all good choices. We might choose to install a bathtub under a large, bright window, without curtains, decorated with glossy tiles. Everything should be left as it was created, without too much embellishment.
Ethnic style bathroom
Ethnic style is a very distinctive furnishing style because it's unique and perfectly reflects the tastes of those who recreate it in their bathroom. The common elements are almost always the same, but the way they're arranged and combined varies based on individual needs. Rugs with fringes, colorful rugs in various materials, pendant lamps, ceiling lamps, and even table lamps, can be combined to hang on shelves. Plants decorate and enliven the space, also thanks to the support of vases of various sizes and colors.
We will opt for a tub, where space allows, to create a more welcoming atmosphere.
Scandinavian style bathroom
The contemporary rustic style calls for solid, sturdy wood furnishings combined with the lightness of modern objects in pop colors. For example, we could decorate a bathroom wall with pink tiles or opt for other, softer hues. Textures and materials should be as natural as possible, with jute or cotton bags ideal for keeping beauty products close at hand, stored on wooden shelves, of course.
Is a shower or a tub better? If you have a spacious bathroom, the icing on the cake for a contemporary rustic style is a comfortable and spacious tub.
Totally white bathroom
All-white is a perfect choice for a bathroom because it symbolizes purity, a clean, aseptic environment. However, over time, it can become tiresome, making it seem too static. The advice is to add disruptive elements, such as a few black details for an elegant contrast, or use wooden shelves to create a sense of intimacy.
A monochromatic choice is suitable for both a small bathroom, making it appear optically larger, and for a large bathroom.
Modern style bathroom
A modern bathroom is a space we see everywhere, being one of the most popular in every home. It's practical, allowing us to create a stylish, functional space with tech accessories. We can create a playful color scheme by choosing vibrant shades, such as a bright yellow for both the walls and the tub, and opt for various objects made of different materials to hold products and everything else our bathroom needs. Long, light curtains, ethnic rugs, and colorful accessories stored on wooden or metal shelves.
An elegant yet contemporary mix and match.
The Zen style is part of a broader category of furnishings, namely Oriental. Zen embraces natural colors, not just white, but the very shades found in nature:
Have you ever wondered how much it might cost to furnish a bathroom? It all depends on how we want to decorate it, what type of furniture we choose, and the size of the room. Furnishing a small bathroom could cost more than a large one if we choose expensive furniture and unusual coverings.
Furnishing a small bathroom
If we have a small bathroom and want to furnish it, but we have little budget available, we can:
For furniture alone, excluding bathroom fixtures, which we'll discuss in the dedicated section, prices range from a minimum of €200 to a maximum of €550.
Furnishing a large bathroom
In a larger bathroom, we can also use shelves to separate the toiletries. The essential pieces of furniture are:
Prices may vary, but we will roughly estimate the price to be around €600/€1000 maximum.
How to choose sanitary ware
The choice of bathroom fixtures is even more important than the furnishings themselves and must take into account several factors, primarily practicality and hygiene. Although sizes, shapes, and colors can vary, there are some standard measurements to consider when figuring out how and where to install them. Let's explore them together:
The distance between the toilet and the bidet must be at least 20 cm.
As for the sink, shower tray and bathtub, the usual measurements are:
One difference to make regarding sanitary ware is the type of installation. They can be:
Wall-hung sanitary ware doesn't touch the floor and is more expensive than floor-mounted ones. They're convenient for cleaning because they don't touch the floor. The drain is on the wall. They're ideal for bathrooms with the following styles:
These are the ones we normally find in all bathrooms, regardless of the style, and they are also the most economically affordable.
The most recurring color is definitely white , it is a clean, neutral shade that goes well with any combination and material, from wood to concrete.
If we want to opt for something different, we can always opt for neutral palettes , greys but also all shades of blue and pink .
The most used material is obviously ceramic but we can also find a wide use of solid surface , a material composed of natural minerals, resins and colored pigments.
Choosing the sink
Is a sink a way to personalize and define the style of a bathroom? Of course. We can choose different shapes, colors, and materials to give the space a distinctive feel. Let's see how.
