11 Inviting Bathrooms That Are More Than Just Washrooms
Check out these gorgeous bathrooms with a difference, and be inspired to create a space in which you’ll want to linger
Bathrooms don’t have to be merely functional – with a few small touches, you can turn yours into a space where you can sit, relax and unwind. Check out these enticing schemes for inspiration.
Choose colour and pattern
Cosy up a small space with dark hues and bold pattern. This compact bathroom is the perfect place to relax, as the opulent metallics and moody colours provide a wonderfully restful backdrop.
Cosy up a small space with dark hues and bold pattern. This compact bathroom is the perfect place to relax, as the opulent metallics and moody colours provide a wonderfully restful backdrop.
Opt for wooden flooring
Wooden flooring is a warm alternative to tiles or vinyl in a bathroom. It instantly transforms the space from a basic washroom into somewhere that resembles a living space.
This indulgent freestanding bath looks as if it could be in a bedroom rather than the bathroom. A side table and floral wallpaper add to the illusion.
Wooden flooring is a warm alternative to tiles or vinyl in a bathroom. It instantly transforms the space from a basic washroom into somewhere that resembles a living space.
This indulgent freestanding bath looks as if it could be in a bedroom rather than the bathroom. A side table and floral wallpaper add to the illusion.
Pull up a pew
This room has been given living space status with the simple addition of an armchair. If you have space to slot a seat into your bathroom, it’s worth doing so, as it will transform the mood instantly. It’s the ideal spot to unwind and indulge in a few home beauty treatments.
This room has been given living space status with the simple addition of an armchair. If you have space to slot a seat into your bathroom, it’s worth doing so, as it will transform the mood instantly. It’s the ideal spot to unwind and indulge in a few home beauty treatments.
Repurpose furniture
This bathroom has all the elements of a vintage boudoir, with its armoire, side table and armchair. It pays to think laterally when you’re designing your space and choose alternatives to standard bathroom storage.
This antique wardrobe is the perfect place to store towels and toiletries. If your space is more compact, look out for smaller versions of old cabinets instead.
Check out these shabby chic-style bathrooms on Houzz
This bathroom has all the elements of a vintage boudoir, with its armoire, side table and armchair. It pays to think laterally when you’re designing your space and choose alternatives to standard bathroom storage.
This antique wardrobe is the perfect place to store towels and toiletries. If your space is more compact, look out for smaller versions of old cabinets instead.
Check out these shabby chic-style bathrooms on Houzz
Introduce fabric with curtains
For privacy, we often opt for frosted glass in our bathrooms, but you could go for sheer curtains instead. This sash window adds character, and the curtains make it feel like a living room or bedroom. By choosing a thin material, you can pull them closed without blocking out the light.
Discover more bathroom window solutions for both light and privacy
For privacy, we often opt for frosted glass in our bathrooms, but you could go for sheer curtains instead. This sash window adds character, and the curtains make it feel like a living room or bedroom. By choosing a thin material, you can pull them closed without blocking out the light.
Discover more bathroom window solutions for both light and privacy
Soften the space
This bathroom looks as if it’s been specifically designed for relaxing. The tactile walls melt into the wooden floor and steps to form a warm cocoon around the space, while fabric stools hold accessories for bathing. A quirky sign gives it even more character, and the wall-mounted headwear implies it’s somewhere to rest your hat.
This bathroom looks as if it’s been specifically designed for relaxing. The tactile walls melt into the wooden floor and steps to form a warm cocoon around the space, while fabric stools hold accessories for bathing. A quirky sign gives it even more character, and the wall-mounted headwear implies it’s somewhere to rest your hat.
Fill with antiques
There are no signs of the usual tiles, vanity unit or bathroom cabinet in this vintage-style space. Instead, a chandelier hangs in the centre of a room full of antique furniture, interesting accessories and a cosy rug.
There are no signs of the usual tiles, vanity unit or bathroom cabinet in this vintage-style space. Instead, a chandelier hangs in the centre of a room full of antique furniture, interesting accessories and a cosy rug.
Style with texture
In this compact bathroom, textured walls add warmth to the space. The bath takes centre stage by being placed on an angle, which makes the room feel less functional. A glass shelving unit for storing toiletries fades into the background, and allows the wall shelves to show off ornaments and plants.
In this compact bathroom, textured walls add warmth to the space. The bath takes centre stage by being placed on an angle, which makes the room feel less functional. A glass shelving unit for storing toiletries fades into the background, and allows the wall shelves to show off ornaments and plants.
Design a luxury spa
This loft space feels more like a spa than a bathroom. The look has been created by incorporating dark wood furniture and plenty of foliage. The basins are the only bathroom elements showing. Otherwise, it’s a restful space, kept clutter-free thanks to ample storage tucked behind a mirrored door.
This loft space feels more like a spa than a bathroom. The look has been created by incorporating dark wood furniture and plenty of foliage. The basins are the only bathroom elements showing. Otherwise, it’s a restful space, kept clutter-free thanks to ample storage tucked behind a mirrored door.
Recreate an opulent dressing room
Panelled walls, thick curtains and a dressing table are items you’d usually find in a bedroom. The bath and basin here look as if they’ve been dropped into an elegant dressing room, creating a space that invites bathers to linger.
What do you think of these bathrooms with a difference? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
Panelled walls, thick curtains and a dressing table are items you’d usually find in a bedroom. The bath and basin here look as if they’ve been dropped into an elegant dressing room, creating a space that invites bathers to linger.
What do you think of these bathrooms with a difference? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
In this beautiful room, the designers have incorporated warm elements to recreate a living space feel. The frosted glass walls bring the outside into the room, while still offering privacy. There’s a cosy fireplace to keep the room warm, and the wooden floor and choice of colour scheme help to make the space inviting. For ultimate indulgence, a screen is mounted above the mantelpiece.