Eight mistakes to avoid when designing your bathroom

The ideal bathroom is one that fulfills its functions and does so with style. And better with a lot of style. We have already commented many times here that a good bathroom goes far beyond fulfilling its basic functions. The sensory part or what is the same, what the bathroom transmits to us is very important so that its daily use (there is no choice) is a pleasant experience.

The sensory part refers to the senses. Things like light, smell, warmth... The good news is that you can play with the design to choose what your bathroom conveys. You may like spa-like bathrooms or a bathroom that conveys cleanliness and order. You may want a Provençal style bathroom that smells like lavender or a very urban bathroom . You can even opt for a cheerful and functional bathroom that greets you every morning with a funny wink (if you don't have a budget, it's a good option).

Anything is worth it except falling into these decorative mistakes . Errors that will lead to bland, boring bathrooms without personality.

Poor and insufficient lighting in the bathroom

Bathroom lighting is an essential part of the bathroom. Bad (and insufficient) lighting can ruin a beautiful design.

Ideally, the bathroom should have natural light, although in practice this is not normal. Whether the bathroom has natural light or not, artificial lighting must be effective and include at least two scenes or areas to illuminate the bathroom.

A scene would focus on generating a uniform and general light for the entire bathroom and that can be located in the central part of the bathroom in small bathrooms and in elongated or large bathrooms it can be closer to the least illuminated area, usually the toilet and bathtub.

A second scene would affect the light in the sink . Ideally, there should be light above and on the sides of the mirror because the sink is where we wash our face, shave and put on makeup, so it is necessary for this area to be very well lit (with neutral light) and with spotlights at about 35/40 cm. away.

A third area to illuminate is the shower. The new possibilities of luminaires, such as waterproof spotlights that are protected from humidity, allow spotlights to be placed in the shower to improve the lighting in this area. You can also choose to illuminate with an LED strip that will transform the shower into an experience every day.

In any case, having several lights in the bathroom will allow you to use them according to the use you are going to make at each moment of the bathroom.

A warm bathroom mixing textures and shapes

Mixing textures and finishes is the key to ensuring that a space does not end up boring and flat. The same thing happens with shapes.

Have you thought about why round mirrors are so fashionable now? Well, since the sinks abandoned the curve - the semi-curved sink was an essential in the 90s... - and the straight lines are the protagonists in the bathroom furniture, the mirrors became round as if wanting to compensate for the hardness of the straight line.

As for materials, the wooden sink is ideal for bathrooms tiled with glossy ceramics and in microcement ones you can choose smooth or even glossy surfaces to compensate for its matte finish.

Saving where you shouldn't and not investing in what will make a difference

When we renovate a bathroom we always want the renovation to be as economical as possible. And yes, it is best to save as much as possible, but if the budget is tight we recommend reducing the cost when choosing the covering (there are very beautiful coverings at affordable prices), and stretching the budget, for example, on the shower taps.

Because getting under a big mist every morning is a good way to start the day.

Don't think vertically

A small room can cover all your needs for storing bathroom items if you think vertically .

The mirror of the sink can be a closet, the upper space of the toilet is ideal for placing shelves and of course, there must be enough hangers and towel racks to store towels, soaps, etc.

Tile every corner of the bathroom

In addition to the fact that there are more options than classic tiling if you decide on this one, keep in mind that it is not strictly necessary to cover the entire bathroom with tiles, especially on walls with high ceilings.

Reserve the tiles up to the ceiling for the wet walls and thus play with the cuts and lines generated by the tiling cuts.

In addition to saving on material, you can easily paint the non-tiled area every so often or put wallpaper on it.

Don't think about the roof design

The ceiling can be painted to become part of the bathroom design . The mistake many times is to think that since the bathroom is small we are limited in its design but precisely because of its small size it is worth considering incorporating the ceiling as a decorative element. You can paint all or just a part of the ceiling such as the shower, to zone and create different sensations in that area.

If you paint the ceiling a dark color, it will give the impression that it is lower, which creates a cozy feeling and also gives class to the bathroom.

Don't think about the plants and the smell of the bathroom

Plants can also have a space in the bathroom . A bathroom with plants seems fresher and calmer and some plants absorb excess moisture from the bathroom and purify the air.

You can also use bunches of aromatic plants to make your daily shower a wellness experience and of course, it is a good place to incorporate your favorite fragrance in the form of a candle or diffuser.

Don't think that your bathroom also deserves a special decoration

The importance of the bathroom is such that it deserves the same care as other rooms such as the living room, so why not include paintings or a small rug instead of the functional bath mat?

Taken from: https://decoracion.trendencias.com/