The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in any building, but especially within the home. This is where you wash your face to freshen up in the morning and prepare for bed after a long day at work. With this in mind, your bathroom design should be both beautiful and practical in equal measure, incorporating stylish features which also serve a purpose to you and your family.
Whether you’re hoping to revamp your entire bathroom or simply breathe new life into your existing design, there are plenty of great features to consider. Below, we’ve listed some of our top tips for creating the bathroom of your dreams.
Research bathroom design styles
For many people, browsing through different bathroom designs can be very inspiring. If you aren’t sure which interior design style suits you best, take some time to research the different options and see which you prefer.
There are plenty of popular styles to consider, from Scandinavian-style bathrooms to ultra-contemporary, so have a browse online for inspiration. You may want to design your bathroom according to one particular style or mix and match – the choice is yours!
Figure out your budget before you begin
The first thing you should do before starting work on your bathroom is to decide on your budget. Your budget will need to take into account the cost of the furnishings you plan to decorate with, in addition to the installation and refurbishment costs.
Setting a budget before you begin the renovations will help you choose features and furnishings without spending more than you were planning to. Nobody wants to start a project only to realise they can’t afford to finish it, so make sure you figure out a budget beforehand.
Make a statement with limestone flooring
Flooring is something that often gets forgotten about during bathroom renovations, however, this is one of the most important things to consider. Updating your bathroom’s flooring can help you inject style and elegance into the room instantly, and with so many different styles to choose from, this is an area which offers lots of design flexibility.
When it comes to updating your bathroom flooring, there are lots of factors to consider. Perhaps most importantly, you need to make sure the flooring style is very durable. It’s going to get exposed to water on a day-to-day basis, so it must be able to stand up against the elements.
One highly popular style for traditional bathrooms is limestone flooring. Beautiful, durable and easy to maintain, limestone flooring is a top choice for bathroom renovations. It’s also available in many different designs, from flagstones to paving stones, giving you lots of flexibility with the overall style of your bathroom.
Invest in additional storage
Your bathroom should be a place of calm and serenity, so clear the clutter by investing in additional storage. This could be as simple as arranging stylish baskets around the room for storing folded towels or investing in built-in cabinets.
Cabinets can be used to keep your bathing products tucked away, giving your bathroom a minimalist and much tidier look. Brightly-packaged products can distract from the overall design of your bathroom, so tidy these away with anything else that may tarnish your interior design.
Update your bathroom countertops
The right bathroom countertops will command attention as soon as you walk through the door. If you’re hoping to breathe new life into your bathroom, this is certainly not something to ignore. After all, your bathroom’s vanity unit is typically where you’ll spend the most time washing your face, brushing your teeth and so on.
There are lots of different countertops to choose between, but for a truly standout look, we would recommend a limestone option. Limestone countertops are luxurious and sophisticated and can be installed in a variety of colours and finishes to suit all types of bathroom.
Whatever your preferred look, natural stone can be crafted to transform your bathroom’s countertops. Complement your beautiful countertops with gorgeous leafy plants or a statement mirror for an elegant look.
Give the walls a lick of paint
This is a quick and easy way to update your bathroom instantly. If the paint in your bathroom is beginning to peel or flake, spending time re-painting your walls and ceiling is a great way to give the room a freshen up.
The colour you choose will depend on your preferred look, but many people tend to opt for pale hues. White, cream, pale blue and soft grey are all popular colours for bathrooms, as they can help to create a sense of calm and serenity.
Install atmospheric lighting
Another great way to breathe new life into your bathroom is to install atmospheric lighting. In fact, you may even want to install several types of lighting. Your bathroom has many functions, and one style of lighting may not serve every purpose.
For instance, you may use your bathroom mirror to do your make-up in the morning and will require bright lighting to show you exactly what you’re doing. However, when you’re enjoying a relaxing bath at night, you may prefer softer lighting.
Luckily, you have the option to choose your lighting style according to your preferences. You could install multiple different types or stick to one, depending on your preferred look and budget.
Hang a beautiful mirror
Hanging a beautiful mirror is a great way to update your bathroom quickly and easily. This is a simple trick used to make your bathroom feel bigger and more spacious. Mirrors reflect natural and artificial light to make even the smallest of places feel roomier and are available in all shapes, sizes and styles.
Hanging a mirror is also a very cost-effective way to update your bathroom, so if you’re hoping to switch things up without breaking the bank, consider purchasing a selection of mirrors.
Choose stylish appliances
If there’s one thing every well-designed bathroom needs, it’s a range of stylish appliances. Depending on your preferred interior design style, there are lots of beautiful bathroom appliances available. Updating your appliances is a great way to breathe new life into your bathroom space, and luckily, there are lots of ways to do so no matter what your budget allows.
For a truly elegant bathroom look, consider sophisticated appliances such as a standalone bathtub and a stone basin. Whether you have a traditional or contemporary-style bathroom, a natural stone sink can bring an effortlessly luxurious look to the space. Stone sinks also have lots of other benefits, such as the fact they’re easy to clean and are very durable.
Create a tiled wall
To create the perfect, spa-like bathroom, consider creating a tiled wall. A tiled wall can act as a gorgeous focal point in any bathroom, and with so many different colours and designs to choose from, there’s lots of design flexibility. You could tile an entire wall or the bottom half of every wall for a more uniform look.
If you’ve furnished your bathroom with beautiful stone appliances, patterned tiles can add a decorative edge. There are lots of great ways to juxtapose natural limestone with colourful tiles, such as by pairing a stone basin with a tiled splashback, so get creative!
Wrights of Campden: Natural limestone bathrooms from Moreton-in-Marsh’s leading stonemasons
Whether you’re renovating your bathroom or simply making a few stylish updates, choose Wrights of Campden for beautiful, natural stone furnishings. Based in Moreton-in-Marsh, our team of stonemasons specialise in the crafting of bespoke limestone products, including fireplaces, chimneys, doorways, floors, staircases and sinks.
Update the interior or exterior of your property with elegant furnishings from the team at Wrights of Campden, leading stonemasons serving customers throughout Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire.
For more information about our services or to find out how we could transform your bathroom design with natural limestone furnishings, get in touch with us at Wrights of Campden today.