Thinking of revamping your bathroom? The experts at Victorian Bathrooms give us their top tips for sprucing up this space.
1. Your bathroom should be a sanctuary of calm. Colours and patterns should reflect this. Keep the layout of your bathroom and the colours simple – you want this space to retain its wow factor, so select a pallette that is soothing. We love white in all its tones and textures.
2. Bathroom fixtures and fittings are costly, so make sure you select the best that your budget permits – ware that is durable, comfortable and a style that is timeless.
3. With our fast-paced lifestyles, taking a bath is often reserved for special occasions. Ensure that the shape of the bath echoes the contours of the body to ensure that your moment of relaxation is a comfortable one.
4. Should space permit, include two basins in the main en-suite – there is nothing worse than waiting in line to use the basin in the morning.
5. A thermostatic shower mixer is a luxury, ensuring that your water temperature remains constant while showering. Include a handshower – the convenience of this addition in the shower far outweighs the added cost.
6. You can never have enough mirrors. Large bevelled mirrors above the vanity, full length mirrors, extendible magnified mirrors alongside the vanity, and even a mirror in the shower for shaving all add extra sparkle and convenience.
7. Well designed lighting is essential in a bathroom – especially alongside the vanity mirrors to light up the face without shadows, making applying makeup or shaving a whole lot easier.
8. Don’t be afraid to accessorise your bathroom. Hooks for hanging towels and gowns; metal baskets on the wall to hold soap, bottles and sponges; convenient, easy to use toilet roll holders and stackers and a toilet brush is a must. A Perspex butlers tray alongside the bath adds functionality and glamour to any bathroom. Keep your laundry out of site with a good quality bin with ventilation, like the iconic Vipp laundry bins imported from Denmark.
9. There’s nothing nicer than stepping out of a bath and wrapping yourself in a warm cuddly towel. Heated towel rails not only dry and warm your towels but they also contribute towards keeping your bathroom dry and free of unpleasant, damp-loving bacteria.
10. Include exotic room fragrances in your bathroom. Scents are known to be connected to memory and instantly transport one away from everyday life. Dr. Vranjes and Geodesis room diffusers and candles can elevate the average bathroom to the level of private sanctuary.
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