Whether it’s a primary or en-suite, powder room, or regular bathroom, consult an interior designer or other professional to help guide you through the process, from creating more space to choosing materials. Opt for a clutter-free environment free of personal products, wet towels, and soiled clothing.
Features That Add Luxury
Consider adding features to what can be a very utilitarian space that emphasizes your personal style and glamour, including:
Chandeliers Wall sconces Unique lighting fixtures (think modern shapes like orbs) Seating, like a pouf, lounge chair, or vanity chair Slip-resistant rugs Mirrors: Including antique and modern fog-free styles Showers: Designed for two, with steam generators, and body sprays Toilets: Bidets, “smart”, or Japanese-style washlets, with convenient controls for washing, drying, warming the seat, disguising sounds, etc. Concealing the toilet: Popular options include creating a niche or closet/room with a separate door to take care of business in privacy Bathtubs: A freestanding tub can be the room’s focal point. Models range from sleek designs to reproduction claw-foots to wood and even cast-concrete A vanity: Either a separate built-in, or creating more counter space by eliminating double sinks High-end fixtures and hardware, like faucets and towel hooks Extras, if space allows, for luxuries like saunas, spa or whirlpool tubs, and side-by-side soaking tubs Fine art: Paintings, even sculpture Built-in, discrete storage for everything from shampoo bottles to cleaners to towels
A bathroom is the one room you start and end your day, so make it special. Ready for some fancy ideas? Enjoy 32 bathroom designs from Baroque to modern. Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge to make The Spruce a site where all feel welcome.
