When was the last time your bathroom truly felt like a retreat? We all deserve a sanctuary to relax and unwind in, but we often associate luxury with expense! Luckily, making your bathroom more luxurious isn't as hard or as expensive as you might have first thought.
In this blog, we reveal simple ways to create something special in your bathroom at home, updating your décor to provide the best possible experience for family and friends.
Tip 1 - Think luxury for less
We know bathrooms and we've spent decades perfecting the bathroom experience for customers so you can create a dream space that's both functional and stylish. So when it comes to finding cost-effective solutions so you can totally revamp your bathroom décor without breaking the bank, we know the drill. Here's some of our favourite ideas.
Stylish Seating
Seating may not be top of mind when planning a bathroom, but it's a great way to add an extra design element to your space, while providing a little perch for weary legs during the bedtime routine. Imagine not having to awkwardly sit on the side of the bath while your little ones splash about? Or worse stand and watch on as they slowly get the job of brushing their teeth done? Let's face it, it's a great accessory to have! Whether you're using a stool to sit on or dressing it up as a decorative item, it's adding luxury at every turn.
What really mat-ters
Luxury is often associated with unique aesthetics and breaking away from the norm. So, why not replace your old and boring bathmats with some Persian rugs or custom linoleum patchwork mats, for example. It saves the need to replace your flooring by spicing up your old tiles with dashes of colour and character, as well as stopping the floor getting dangerously slippery when everyone’s jumping in and out of the shower.
Tip 2 - Even more custom touches
There really is no limit to how specific you can get when creating bathroom luxury for less, and even the smallest personal touch can usher heaps of fresh character into your bathroom.
If you want to give DIY a go, try hanging your bathroom mirror from some rope to help achieve that sought-after nautical bathroom décor or enlist the kids to create a colourful tile border and stick that around the edge of the mirror.
Add an interesting element with unusual storage ideas, such as custom robe hooks attached to the wall or a a vintage coat stand for a funky way to hang your towels. We love adding a ladder storage design for an instant lift. Store towels on it and add some decorative touches to create a focal point in your bathroom.
Finally, add colour and character with some very personal touches. Buy stencils that can be used on your bathroom walls or side of the bath, or try your hand at upcycling some unusual lighting ideas - just be sure you're aware of bathroom electrical zones before going ahead.
Tip 3 - Add texture
Texture is the perfect way to breathe soul and a luxurious edge into your bathroom. It adds an interesting design element and the sense of touch, creating an inviting and engaging space. Whether you opt for fluted designs, knurled brassware or patterns on accessories, adding texture brings warmth and contrast to a bathroom giving it a spa-like feel.
We love our range of fluted vanity units, knurled taps. textured basins, patterned shower panels and knurled accessories.
Tip 4 - Luxury lighting
You can’t conduct your bathroom routine if you can’t see, so lighting is key. Whether your current lighting is getting dingy and you wish to inject some clarity, or you suffer from overly strong lighting and would like a more seductive air, redoing your lighting is a swift way to totally change your bathroom’s aura.
You can solve this issue by choosing a bathroom mirror with lights. They offer levels of subtle lighting perfect for midnight trips to the loo or for shaving and applying makeup.
We could all do with a little pick-me-up in the morning. Read more about the affirmation mirror.
Tip 5 - Ornate mirrors
On the subject of mirrors, finding the right type of mirror can instantly give your space a luxurious edge. It's a great way to add light, as well as some offering other functions like Bluetooth connectivity as well! But if it's just style you're after, finding a beautifully shaped and framed mirror can make all the difference. With oval and organic shapes to choose from, as well as more geometric styles, and metallic finishes, there's choice for every bathroom.
Tip 6 - Luxury shower heads
When it comes to shower heads, you may not think there’s much choice. If it stays at the correct angle and the pressure is good then that’s all there is, right?
But actually a shower head can bring instant luxury to your bathroom. Rainfall showers and fixed shower heads in a rich brassware finish are the epitome of spa-like aesthetics, and create a shower experience like no other!
Whether you opt for brushed brass, chrome or matt black, a new shower head can take your bathroom to a whole other level!
Tip 7 - Colours and styles
Just as interior decorators and stylists provide clients with look books and style guides, we put a lot of time into organising the thousands of items available on Drench for your convenience.
Styling your accessories
Adding accessories can be a great way to up your style in a bathroom in a more affordable way. They help to create a cohesive space with accents in your chosen colour scheme for various different elements. Black bathroom accessories add a sophisticated and interesting edge to your bathroom, while brushed bronze bathroom accessories - a new trend on the block - provide a warmer and more luxurious finish. Choose your colour and spread this through overflow covers, wastes, soap dishes, tumblers, holders and hooks.
Marble marvels
Marble is synonymous with bathroom luxury - from tiles to worktops and everything between, this mesmerising material is one sure-fire way to amp up your bathroom décor.
What was once thought of as super expensive has become more mainstream with much more affordable options to help you bring this gorgeous aesthetic into your space.
Choose marble for your countertops, tiles, basins and even as a decorative shower wall. Here's some of our favourite ideas.
The Life of Luxury
As we’ve shown you there are many ways to boost your bathroom’s luxury factor. You may like to check out our Top Picks for more luxury inspiration, including: Curated Collection: Marble & Gold and How to Recreate These Beautiful Celebrity Bathrooms for Less.
