Personalised Bathrooms – Creating a Designer Bathroom

Designer bathrooms bring elegance and different styles of ambiance to one of the most important rooms of every building. In the 18th Century, a bathroom was situated outside an establishment and china basins with jugs of water were used for washing indoors. During the 19th Century, indoor bathrooms became far more common place, and over time have grown in importance and effort placed in the design, structure and concepts. This room is one of the most frequently used rooms in any interior and personalised bathrooms are becoming an art of self expression.

Key themes of a designer bathroom
Comfort, resilience and purpose are important aspects to remember when creating a personalised bathroom. Comfort is key to your enjoyment of your bathroom because if the facilities are not comfortable, the luxurious touches will be defunct. Resilience is necessary as a bathroom is used multiple times a day, often by more than one person. If the fittings and parts comprising the bathroom are not durable, frequent use will begin to spoil these, also increasing expenses as the parts will need to be replaced if broken. If a designer bathroom has many features and components, these need to be functional or will be resigned to being a waste of money and space. Features which are difficult to use or not needed will merely be an annoyance whereas features which cater for the specific needs of the bathroom users will ensure a well-enjoyed, luxury bathroom.

Personalised bathroom components
A designer bathroom should always feature luxury fittings. Taps and other features are available in many different styles, ranging from elegant-classic to minimalist-contemporary. Popular styles at present use stainless steel with clean lines, inviting a relaxed and uncomplicated ambiance to bath tubs, showers, basins and toilets.

Bath tub
Baths or tubs have become a central feature of designer bathrooms. Whether large, medium or small, the variety of luxury tubs and baths is extensive. Contemporarily, the oversized variety is the most popular. With the emergence of spas around the globe, large bath tubs with features and accessories are being installed in many homes to create a spa-like element to the room. In bathrooms which are too small to house a large tub with luxury functions such as pulsating heads, jet streams and other features, smaller baths can be installed which still feature these.

Shower
Showers in luxury bathrooms have as many features as a designer bath. No longer are showers the ‘time saving option’ and simply a spray within a plastic casing or behind a plastic shower curtain. The modern shower bears features such as body sprays, waterfall-like shower heads and steam shower functions with vitamins added to the steam for detoxification. Showers are also a space saving alternative for those who want a personalised bathroom, yet are challenged for space because even a luxurious shower with many features will use far less floor space than a bath.

Wash basin
A basin has many opportunities for creating an elegant, modern and luxurious touch to any personalised bathroom. A basin can be hung from the wall but what is more popular at present is a basin mounted on a counter or freestanding. An uncluttered style with ample space surrounding the basin is a comfortable approach to a designer bathroom.

The finishing touches - accessories and lighting
A designer bathroom will not only rely on the bath tub, shower and basin for effect. Lighting, colour schemes and accessories are all important features of personalised bathrooms and luxury appeal. Lighting is a feature which can make a distinctive difference. Spotlights and dimmer switches are a useful way of ensuring a designer bathroom has a warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The spotlights provide adequate lighting for activities which need clear sight and bright light such as applying makeup, yet with a dimmer switch can be lowered if required.

Mirrors are a feature which works hand-in-hand with lighting. As well as providing the required reflection for beauty aspects, mirrors reflect natural and artificial lighting and are a necessary finishing touch to any luxury bathroom. Anti-fog mirrors are a functional addition to bathrooms, cancelling the need to practice the well known ritual of cleaning the mirror with a towel to see an adequate reflection.

The colour scheme of a bathroom lends to the overall appeal with warm, neutral tones being a firm favourite style at present. Outdoor influences are a very popular contemporary feature of bathrooms and can be incorporated in many aspects of the design. Plants and decor with outdoor features such as water fountains create a refreshing and relaxing ambiance to any bathroom. These neutral tones blend perfectly with any outdoor features and compliment the entire bathroom.

Personalised bathrooms are an important part of any home or interior. However, a well composed collection of luxury features creates a space which is not only a functional space; it is a reflection of personal choice, ambiance and pleasure. A designer bathroom is a comfortable room, offering a relaxing atmosphere and positive inspiration.

Hansgrohe South Africa is a global leader in designer bathrooms and offer luxury bathroom fittings and other accessories as designed and created by Hangrohe master craftsmanship.