Guest Blogger: How to Create the Perfect Bathroom Suite

Guest Blog #223,  Entry #719, October 24, 2011

All homes have bathrooms, but when it comes to interior design, they tend to get overlooked.  While it may not have the same prominence as the living room or kitchen, you still want your bathroom to look nice.

The easiest way to do this is to create a bathroom suite.

With the right design, a bathroom suite can rival anything you see in a hotel or spa.  When you go to take a bath, you will feel as if you are living in the lap of luxury.

Create your ideal master bathroom with these helpful tips

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Remove Extra Clutter

To get started with a bathroom suite, first you need to remove any extra clutter.  There are a number of storage solutions you can use to organize your bathroom space.  However, if you want to create the most attractive look, you need to get structures that have some pizzazz.   If you get really confused, consider installing more cabinetry.

As far as furniture and other adornments, this will depend on the size of your bathroom.  If your space is exceptionally large, you can decorate it with sculptures and vanity sets.  For your tubs and shower fixtures, consider getting something with curved edges.  The contrast makes your space look more elegant.  Just keep in mind you might have to do extra research to find a curved shower screen.

Flooring

With that in mind, I believe the bathrooms linear nature makes it easier to design.   I experiment with horizontal and vertical lines to create a better contrast within my space.  For the flooring, I create contrasts with Wenge runners.  This is a type of wood tiling.  For texture, I use three different materials to create contrast.  However, I never go over this number as I do not want to create a gaudy look.

Of course, if you would prefer all of your floor to be wood, that is fine too.  Just make sure you use some type of heating, as you do not want your feet to get cold.

Choose flooring, and lighting to match your lifestyle and decor

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Mirrors

Mirrors are something else you should think about when designing a bathroom suite.   Yet for myself, I prefer mirrors that are eye level.

Only use full length mirrors if you have no issues with seeing your whole body.

Lighting

Next, there is the issue of lighting.  Task lights work well, but make sure they are not near any of your mirrors.  If they are, they will create an unflattering shadow.   Vertical lights work well in preventing such problems, though they should not be your only lighting solution.  Around your bath, you should have atmospheric lights to help change the mood of your room.  When designing these lights, make sure you have at least three circuits to work with.  Two of these circuits will be for your main lighting, while the other one will be for your atmospheric lighting.  If you feel you need more circuits, you may have to hire an electrician to create them.  This will cost you some money, but unless you are an experienced electrician, you should not create circuits yourself.

Make your master bathroom a sacntuary to escape to

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Accessories

Lastly, you need to think about taps and towel racks.  To me, they are like jewelry; they give your bathroom suite those last finishing touches.   Though like anything else, they should match the overall design of your space.   For a better understanding, consider consulting with a bathroom specialist.

After you have done everything mentioned above, you can complete your design with chairs or stools.  If you are really elaborate, you can even consider putting a television in your bathroom.   But if you go this route, you would need to make sure you get a waterproof TV.  You would also need to install it in an area where there would be no worries of electrocution.

Emma writes for Liberty Bathrooms, an Online Retailer of Bathroom products, such as cloakroom suites and bathroom suites.

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