The bathroom is one of the most important rooms of the home. Apart from increasing the value of your home if it is well constructed, it is the space that ensures your personal wellbeing. The bathroom is where you get ready to take on the world, so it should resemble a sanctuary and place of comfort. If you’re battling to achieve your bathroom goals, focus on the basics and these key trends:
LIGHTING
Bathrooms are about combining function and beauty, both of which can be achieved with clever lighting. It is the key design element to create a particular mood. Whether it’s through earthy, organically-shaped light fittings, feature installations, or the clever use of LED strips around the mirror, appropriate lighting is absolutely essential.
MIRRORS
When it comes to mirrors, you’ll want to go big or go home! A mirror is the perfect item to increase light and the perception of space. Make sure you place them wisely though, keeping in mind the opposite reflection – plants and prints will look much better than geysers or exposed pipes. There has been a lot of development in mirror designs so step out and be creative. Experiment with circular and freestanding mirrors instead of the traditional rectangular, wall-mounted ones.
COLOURS
It’s unlikely that you will tackle bathroom renovations often, so keep the permanent fixtures versatile with a neutral, soft colour palette. This doesn’t need to be boring though - Caesarstone quartz surfaces have the widest range of timeless colours to reflect your artistic vision. You can then be bold with your paint choices, which you can always change when you get tired of the scheme. Also, incorporating natural timber and metallic sanitary ware or styling will add warmth and contrast to the space.
ROOTS
Research shows that exposure to nature leads to increased mental health and wellbeing. With technology all around us, use this opportunity to interweave natural tones and materials into a relaxed, rustic design style. This will encourage us to really switch off and instill a sense of calm and tranquility in your home and life.
NO MESS, NO FUSS
Never underestimate the importance of easy-to-maintain surfaces and functional design. The non-porous nature of quartz surfaces is particularly fitting for wet, high-humidity areas. Unlike granite and marble surfaces, Caesarstone quartz surfaces will not tolerate bacteria growth and are therefore easy to clean and extremely hygienic.