Contemporary Bathroom Design Trends
As a result of imagination and advances in technology, there are many exciting options available to homeowners for contemporary bathroom design. You can customize everything down to the last detail and add color and high-quality sound and lighting, making your bathroom as functional or luxurious as you want. Under-sink cabinets used to hide piping are no longer required due to major plumbing advances, opening up new design possibilities. Designing bathrooms as as secondary living spaces is a growing trend. Get ideas for your home in this video:
Sinks can be placed on platforms such as a rock slab or walnut panel or even on a dresser since fixtures come directly out of the wall. Consider materials like ceramic, glass or stainless steel and different colors and shapes if you want your sink to look like artwork. Place the sink on a slim dining table or on top of a console for a sleek look. Minimize countertop clutter by installing shelving underneath for towels and soap. Chrome legs add a high-tech touch.
Steam showers and whirlpool tubs are common components of contemporary bathroom design and immediately come to mind when you want to create a truly relaxing bathing experience at home, but you may want to consider other luxury options. These include faucets with infra-red sensors allowing hands-free operation, remote controls for jet pressure and bath temperature, and a shower body dryer for drying your entire body towel-free. You may want to add a mirror with touchscreen capability for Internet and TV or a toilet with a built-in bidet and heated seat.
The creation of a calming atmosphere is also a part of contemporary bathroom design. Consider features such as a chaise lounge with matching ottoman for holding coffee cups and reading material, dimmers for adjusting lighting, and a sound system to provide nature sounds or music. Express your personal style by choosing a theme such as Victorian or retro and adding the appropriate accessories or by covering the walls with bold colors, metallics or stripes.
Last but not least, contemporary bathroom design should promote safety, especially for disabled or elderly family members. By adding safety features such as non-slip surfaces, easily accessible tubs and showers, heavy-duty grab bars and faucets with scald-guard protection, your bathroom will be as safe as it is beautiful.
