Bathroom Renos can feel stressful! changing tiles, changing fixtures, adding new light fixtures, and plumbing. And being a working mom you would like to create an overall clean and organized vibe. The minimalist design style is on the rise and is perfect as a go-to design style with our lifestyle while bringing us peace and calm in our daily chaotic life. A sleek and simple bathroom will refresh your space, your mind, and your life. Check out these tips on how to create the minimalist bathroom of your dreams.
Minimalistic bathroom color palette
To achieve a zen-like feeling of a minimalist bathroom, choose one base hue and use different shades overall. Choose a neutral color palette for your wall and floor tiles, paint, and countertops. To create contrast add dark fixtures as accents. For example brass, black or gold fixtures.
Spa-inspired bathroom with wellness in mind
Our lives have become more stressful than ever so unwinding can soothe mental wellbeing. And since our work-lives and home-lives have become so intertwined during the Pandemic, we are seeing a stronger desire to invest in our homes so that wellness is more of a priority than ever before. Spa-inspired bathrooms can be achieved by adding a steam shower which includes Aromatherapy and music therapy to regularly reap its health-enhancing benefits for the respiratory system, skin, physical resilience, and mental well-being.
Minimalistic design elements
Design elements of a minimalist style bathroom are floating vanity, curbless shower, frameless shower, freestanding soaking tub.
Let’s look at floating vanities. They are elevated countertops that visually add space to the bathroom by giving the room an airy feel, often without sacrificing the drawers that store washcloths, toothpaste or other bathroom essentials.
Next, frameless shower panels, as the name suggests these don't have frames and therefore are less likely to form mold or corrode. Another advantage is that because it's frameless it provides a clean minimalist look.
Freestanding soaking tubs are gaining so much popularity. These tubs also come in a wide range of materials and finishes, such as wood, copper, and enamel, and can add a feeling of luxury and sophistication to the spa.
Natural elements and Biophilic design
Add wicker baskets, and natural materials like natural stone, concrete, and timber veneers into the bathroom to enhance the spa-like feel. Nature-oriented bathrooms are becoming very popular and the look is relatively easy to achieve. Add some potted plants to your bathroom to create a biophilic environment. Plants will not only add visual beauty, but they also clean the air. Some examples of houseplants are spider plants, snake plants, aloe vera, and bamboo.
The housing market is continuously on the rise and homeowners are looking for upgraded bathrooms. If you need help with picking fixtures and finishes for your bathroom, we can help through our designer for a day service. Please email us at jenny@jennychohaninteriors.com or book a complimentary discovery call to discuss your next bathroom remodeling project.
