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The secret to enjoying an early wake-up call may be simpler than you think. Imagine skipping the snooze button and stepping into a stunning, sunlit space to start the day. Whether the day begins with a long spell in a soaker tub, or a bracing shower in a sunlit marble enclosure, these bathrooms are guaranteed to start the morning off right. Click through to see 65 bathrooms from H&H that will inspire you to rise and shine.

For easing early mornings, add decorative layers. In a historic home in Charleston, South Carolina, designers Tommy Smythe and Lindsay Mens Craig chose classic finishes like marble hexagon floor tile and chrome fixtures and then introduced dressing room-style pieces like an antique vanity table and an oversized mirror.

Photographer: Patrick Biller

Source: House & Home November 2020

Designer: Tommy Smythe and Lindsay Mens Craig

Carving out your own space means you won’t bump elbows when it’s time for everyone to primp. His-and-hers vanities flank the entry to the shower area of this Toronto home, creating symmetry, separated storage and plenty of room at the sink during the morning rush. Charcoal-toned medicine cabinets above add a touch of contrast to all the light and bright finishes.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home December 2020

Designer: Alicia Sass, Harrison Fae Design

For a serene effect, use a limited material palette. In this principal bathroom in North Vancouver, designer Sophie Burke brings her signature mix of pale woods, subtle textures and cool-toned natural stone to create a calm, streamlined space. Using the same large-format marble tile on the floor and the wall behind the freestanding tub keeps lines clean and uncomplicated.

Photographer: Ema Peter

Source: House & Home December 2020

Designer: Sophie Burke

Whether newly purchased or collected over time, vintage and antique pieces can be used to make a personal style statement in a bathroom. In this elegant formal bathroom by Lindsay Mens Craig, antique glass sconces flank an oversized mirror.

Photographer: Patrick Biller

Source: House & Home March 2021

Designer: Lindsay Mens Craig

When you’re at the cottage, time seems to stand still, so why not spend the morning in this sculptural soaker tub with a good book? There’s no need for anything on the walls when you have a tranquil view of the trees rustling in the breeze.

Photographer: Donna Griffith

Source: House & Home July/August 2020

Designer: Danny Greenglass & Joe Brennan, Brennan Custom Homes

“People are looking for luxury in their ensuites,” says designer Sarah Baeumler of the Spring 2020 Princess Margaret Showhome‘s spacious and serene principal bathroom. Equipped with a two-person shower, stand-alone tub and water closet, this self-care oasis is a morning must-have.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home May 2020

Designer: Sarah Baeumler

In case you missed it, mid-century modern style isn’t going anywhere (there’s a reason it’s been around for decades!), so why not incorporate it into your bathroom? Designer Arren Williams turned this credenza into a vanity for a custom look.

Photographer: Stacey Brandford

Source: House & Home March 2020

Designer: Arren Williams; Architecture by BLDG Workshop

A skylight lets streams of natural light into this industrial-meets-modern bathroom, nestled in the forest of Bowen Island, British Columbia. The vintage runner and rustic metal-framed vanity add a storied touch to the space.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: House & Home May 2020

Designer: Peter Atkinson

The star of this nature-inspired bathroom is a wall of windows overlooking Lake Joseph in Muskoka, Ontario. Designer and homeowner Lorraine Franklin kept the palette neutral to pay homage to the exposed rock surrounding the property.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home July/August 2020

Designer: Lorraine Franklin; Architecture by Nelson Kwong & Neal Prabhu at nkArchitect

In this timeless principal bathroom, white porcelain tile is framed with black metal strips for an instant dose of drama. “It’s similar to how a fashion designer might accentuate the seams of a couture dress,” says designer Anne Hepfer. A statement pendant breaks up the black and white palette.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home September 2020

Designer: Anne Hepfer

Craving the serenity of a hotel bathroom? Look no further than this cheerful space! “It’s the perfect combination of luxurious, timeless, urban and cool,” says designer Erin Feasby of Feasby & Bleeks Design. The furniture-inspired vanity, statement shower and colorful rug make it feel extra special.

Photographer: Mark Burstyn

Source: House & Home June 2020

Designer: Cindy Bleeks & Erin Feasby, Feasby & Bleeks Design

This wet room-style bathing area is an example of minimalism at its finest. Imagine hopping in the tub as the morning light floods into the room? Sounds like heaven. Plus, the soft pink Moroccan tile doubles as a dream Instagram subject.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home January 2020

Designer: Architecture by Superkül

Something as simple as a piece of art can enliven a room with color — just look to this dramatic principal bathroom. Elegant Corian marble ties in the cool gray tones of the vanity and faucets, providing a clean slate for the artwork to sing.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home May 2020

Designer: Daniel Harland, Roundabout Studio

Just because your space is small, doesn’t mean you can’t turn it into a spa-like sanctuary. In this 1,300-square-foot home, a compact bathroom packs a punch with bold tile underfoot, gilded accessories (the towel hooks are a chic touch) and a natural wood vanity.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home September 2020

Designer: Orsi Panos

It’s almost impossible to wake up in a bad mood with this quirky bathroom! Designer Cynthia Ferguson makes a case for mixing patterns: from the graphic hand-drawn walls (and matching roman blinds) to the chevron tile in the shower, more is more!

Photographer: Donna Griffith

Source: House & Home September 2020

Designer: Cynthia Ferguson

Every room deserves to feel decorated (yes, even the bathroom), and a great way to do so is to draw inspiration from decades past. An intricate, old world-inspired chandelier, vintage rug and brass towel rack exude heritage charm.

Photographer: Johnny C. Y. Lam

Source: House & Home December 2019

A light wood vanity and striking black-framed windows keep this wet room-style space from getting too sterile. “To maximize the view of the trees, we kept the vanity and tub out in the open,” says designer Tara Finlay.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home September 2020

Designer: Nicholas Ancerl & Tara Finlay, Ancerl Studio

Soaking your stresses away with a view of the changing leaves sounds like a dream, but for homeowners Heather and John, it’s their reality. “We knew we wanted a soaking tub where you could have some quiet time,” says Heather. A jute rug and stone floors echo the property’s surroundings.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home October 2020

Designer: Allison Willson

If you need a little escape to a tropical island (no plane ticket required), create the illusion of showering outdoors with this lush banana leaf wallpaper. The clean-lined shower and black and white palette keeps the look crisp.

Photographer: Tracey Ayton

Source: House & Home September 2020

Designer: Ben Leavitt, Plaidfox Studio

The custom brass shower in this century Prince Edward County home was inspired by the Bowery Hotel in New York, for a touch of industrial grit that doesn’t compromise on comfort. An oak vanity and teal tiles lend an earthy look, while the vanity lights — installed vertically, instead of at the top of the dramatically elongated mirrors — offer an unexpected touch.

Photographer: Johnny C. Y. Lam

Source: House & Home December 2019

The trellis wallpaper in this sunny bathroom lends the impression of bathing in a garden. The marble clad-tub is undermounted for a clean look, but it’s the curved ceiling and quaint shuttered windows that really makes this fresh space sing in the morning.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home June 2019

Designer: Robyn Rider

A heritage home doesn’t mean living with a dated bathroom. In this old stone home in Westmount, Montreal, Martha Franco designed this modern bathroom around the windows. “When the owners brush their teeth, they are getting a magnificent view of the city,” says the designer. What a perfect spot to primp and get a jump on the day!

Photographer: André Rider

Source: House & Home June 2019

Designer: Martha Franco

No need for rose-colored glasses when you wake up to this blush beauty every morning. The Italian-made tub in this rustic country home came from Portugal where it had been stored outside — exposed to the elements — giving the marble its lovely patina.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home October 2019

Designer: John Baker and Juli Daoust-Baker with Christine Ho Ping Kong and Peter Tan of Studio Junction

Care for some nautical inspo to revive you in the a.m.? The bracing blue hue of the vanity in this coastal Connecticut home‘s bathroom is as refreshing as the sea air.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home May 2019

Designer: Tommy Smythe and Lindsay Mens Craig, Sarah Richardson Design

Fancy hearing the call of the loons, instead of the drone of an alarm? This Muskoka cottage bathroom tips its hat to the natural materials that surround it. The marble tile feels like a continuation of the rocky terrain outside, while a wood vanity is a natural complement to the indoor-outdoor feel.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home July 2019

Designer: Architecture by AKB Architects

This romantic bathroom will have you dreaming of booking a flight to Paris. The lucky owner, Jackie Kai Ellis, slips into this clawfoot tub for a soak in her dreamy apartment every afternoon, propping open the lace-covered windows and drinking in the charm of this fairytale city.

Photographer: Joann Pai

Source: House & Home September 2019

Designer: Jackie Kai Ellis

Do you prefer something a little more clean and spare? In this fashionable Toronto home, a well-placed soaker tub captures the lush view outside and offers a contemplative focal point. A roomy walk-in shower — clad in marble — houses a matching bench for visual flow and ample accessibility.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home December 2019

Designer: Carey Mudford and Erin Coe; Architecture by Lorne Rose Architect

In the sleek farmhouse of H&H‘s 2019 Designers Of The Year Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal, it’s all about going back to basics. Dark terrazzo tiles amp up the contrast of light and dark, while the view of the rolling fields is picture-perfect. You can’t help but start your day happy and calm in a shower like this.

Photographer: André Rider

Source: House & Home December 2019

Designer: Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal, Les Ensembliers

“Decorated minimalism” is how the designer and owner of this organized family home describes her style. We loved how Jackie Di Cara translated the spare shower partition and vanity to make the space seem artful yet efficient.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home October 2019

Designer: Jackie Di Cara

This gilded guest bath is quite small with no windows, but that doesn’t diminish its beauty. Marble wainscotting hides plumbing and creates a pretty place for bath products, while a mosaic tile floor (a mix of marble, brass and molten glass) and brass accents up the quiet glamour.

Photographer: Maxime Desbiens

Source: House & Home June 2019

Designer: Kimberly Watt, W Design

This light-filled ensuite exudes a sense of serenity with a spacious stand-alone tub, glass shower and airy color palette, while the patinated star light fixture adds unexpected edge.

Tour the Parisian-inspired space on H&H TV.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home April 2019

Designer: Erin Feasby & Cindy Bleeks, Feasby & Bleeks Design

This bathroom will strike a chord with fans of spaces with major personality. Designer Luke Havekes used a “carpet” of pattern tile to continue from the floor up onto the side of the tub in his weekend home in Knowlton, Quebec. An oversized circular mirror breaks up the lines of shiplap on the wall.

Photographer: Maxime Desbiens

Source: House & Home September 2019

Designer: Luke Havekes

It makes sense to play up a vista like this with a luxe standalone tub. The glossy floor is cozied up by a textured Moroccan rug in this sophisticated home designed by Montana Burnett.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home March 2019

Designer: Montana Burnett

Watery blue cabinetry, playful patchwork tile floors and a box panelled wall make this principal bathroom the ultimate morning retreat.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: House & Home January 2019

Designer: Cathy Radcliffe & Teigan Jorgensen

This eye-catching marble-inspired porcelain flooring commands attention in Snob founder Denise Zidel’s bathroom. She arranged the tile in a mismatched pattern for even more wow-factor.

Tour this colorful abode on H&H TV.

Photographer: Stacey Brandford

Source: House & Home February 2019

Designer: Denise Zidel

Hand-painted tiles in beautiful blue and cream tones ground the compact space, proving you can make a statement on any surface.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: House & Home March 2019

Designer: Kyla Bidgood & Kris Hageland, Bidgood + Co

“I like a long soak in the tub catching up on my favorite TV shows — it’s like a spa day every day,” says homeowner and designer Curtis Elmy of the luxurious, yet liveable space.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home March 2018

Designer: Trevor Ciona & Curtis Elmy, Atmosphere Interior Design

Who says statement art doesn’t belong in the bathroom? Massimo Vitali’s large-scale photograph taken of Scala dei Turchi was the jumping-off point for designer Julie Charbonneau’s relaxing retreat.

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home October 2018

Designer: Julie Charbonneau

This grand principal bathroom exudes opulence with a large buttery brass pendant from Aerin Lauder, glossy marble floors and a roomy built-in tub.

Photographer: Robin Stubbert

Source: House & Home July 2018

Designer: Brittaney Elgner, Olly + Em

A cheerful wash of sunshine yellow curtains inject color into this soothing space. “I love that with the drapery wide open I have a beautiful view,” says the homeowner.

Photographer: Phil Crozier

Source: House & Home February 2019

Designer: Nyla Free

Designer Allison Willson sure knows how to create drama in a principal bathroom. Slabs of Calacatta marble provide a dramatic backdrop for the elegant tub, sculptural branches and natural wood vanity.

Photographer: Stacey Brandford

Source: House & Home August 2018

Designer: Allison Willson

Global vibes abound in this understated bathroom by designers Erin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks, thanks to the earth-toned rug and woven basket hanging on the wall.

Photographer: Donna Griffith

Source: House & Home June 2018

Designer: Erin Feasby & Cindy Bleeks, Feasby & Bleeks Design

Invisible shower walls are having a moment, and this floor-to-ceiling number is no exception. Arabesque-shaped Calacatta marble tiles and a vintage Turkish kilim runner add a global vibe to this hip space.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home March 2018

Designer: Lisa Lev

“I take a bath almost every day and use it as a tool to clear my mind and find my zen,” says Olympic champion Tessa Virtue of her calming principal bathroom.

Tour Tessa’s beautiful century home on H&H TV.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home September 2018

Designer: Stephanie Sinclair

Picture lights, cedar shingles and statement marble in the shower give this arts and craft home‘s hotel-like bathroom a traditional, yet unexpected feel.

Photographer: Gary Campbell

Source: House & Home March 2018

Designer: James McIntyre and Ronald Bills, McIntyre Bills

In this Victorian heritage home‘s bathroom, tongue-and-groove walls, a wooden bench and vintage curved mirrors exude rustic elegance. Plus, the high-tech shower boasts chromotherapy lighting and built-in Bluetooth speakers.

Photographer: Robin Stubbert

Source: House & Home December 2018

Designer: Elle Patille

“We added the archway to imbue a European vibe,” says designer Alexandre Blazys of his clients’ Tuscan-inspired home in Hudson, Quebec. “The copper tub cost a fortune, but it’s an amazing showpiece.”

Photographer: André Rider

Source: House & Home October 2018

Designer: Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gérard, BlazysGérard

Breezy palm-leaf wallpaper, delicate curtains and a deep soaker tub offer a sense of escapism in this tropics-inspired country bathroom.

Photographer: Kim Jeffery

Source: House & Home July 2018

Early mornings would be a bit more manageable if they were spent soaking in this copper tub next to the detailed limestone fireplace. Plus, a Lucite chandelier hanging overhead only adds to the luxury of the space.

Photographer: Donna Griffith

Source: House & Home June 2018

Designer: Lisa Worth

For a dose of gilded glamour, envelop cabinetry inlay, sconces and a spiky fixture in a glossy brass finish. Plus, marble-like porcelain slabs on the wall are a budget-friendly way to give a luxe look for less.

Photographer: Tracey Ayton

Source: House & Home November 2018

Designer: Denisa Nica

A feature wall of hand-painted Portuguese tiles takes this bathroom by designer Alison Milne from basic to breathtaking. The off-kilter tub is an on-trend addition that adds visual interest.

Photographer: Donna Griffith

Source: House & Home June 2018

Designer: Alison Milne

Designer Mélanie Cherrier turned this bathroom into a real destination with a sculptural — and cost-effective — floor-model tub and bath fixtures. She also selected porcelain honeycomb floor tile (which mimics marble but was just $10 per square foot) to create a luxe atmosphere.

Photographer: Maxime Desbiens

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Mélanie Cherrier

“A bathroom should be a space that sings the second you see it,” says designer Sam Sacks, who gave this family space a healthy dose of life. Indian mandala-printed blinds bring in a bit of color and pattern, while plenty of white oak establishes a warm, inviting envelope.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Sam Sacks

A pale, watery color palette and frameless glass shower create an airy feeling in this narrow, but efficiently designed bathroom. A tall window is another key design element, flooding the space with light and making it feel larger than it really is.

Photographer: Michael Graydon

Source: House & Home October 2017

Designer: Genevieve Makinson

Designer and House & Home alum Cameron MacNeil juxtaposed a range of materials in this Toronto bathroom. Matte concrete floor tile, porcelain shower tile, brushed-bronze fixtures and a mirrored makeup station come together beautifully for an eclectic look.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Cameron MacNeil

A pair of handsome walnut vanities and an elegant stand-alone bathtub make an elegant impression in this principal ensuite designed by James McIntyre, while a wall of drapery-free windows has an eye-opening effect.

Photographer: Gary Campbell

Source: House & Home October 2017

Designer: James McIntyre

To achieve the classic-meets-modern look their clients were after, designers Kirsten Marshall and Danielle Pollock paired traditional Carrara marble tiles and a handsome walnut vanity with on-trend warm metal fittings and a cool linear light fixture.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home June 2017

Designer: Kirsten Marshall and Danielle Pollock

Bird-print wallpaper by Julia Rothman for Hygge & West encourages flights of fancy in this sunny kids’ bathroom by Stephanie Pellatt, Leanne Tammaro and Adolphina Karachok — and is sure to get little ones’ energy up on early school-day mornings.

Photographer: Valerie Wilcox

Source: House & Home April 2017

Designer: Stephanie Pellatt of Pivot Design, Leanne Tammaro and Adolphina Karachok of Designtheory

“Everyone thinks you need masses of marble in a bathroom, but that’s not the case,” says Brian Gluckstein. In this space, the designer laid out porcelain tile in a luxe herringbone pattern, lending a bit of sophistication to the all-white scheme.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home December 2017

Designer: Brian Gluckstein

“Exposed plumbing and shallow drawers make this custom vanity feel light and airy,” says Lynda Reeves of her recently renovated principal ensuite. Jerusalem Oro limestone floors complement the vanity’s warm tone and have a beautiful, slightly worn look.

Photographer: Alex Lukey

Source: House & Home April 2017

Designer: Lynda Reeves

In designer Sophie Burke’s main-floor bathroom, graphic Moroccan floor tiles inject energy, while walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Off-Black offer a hit of stylish drama. A skylight and plenty of white keeps the look from skewing somber.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: House & Home April 2017

Designer: Sophie Burke

Designer Cory DeFrancisco opted for warm greys and whites to give this bathroom a soothing ambience. Whitewashed shiplap is a charming addition, complementing wood-look tile that Cory notes resembles “old floorboards that have been painted with layers of porch paint.”

Photographer: Virginia Macdonald

Source: House & Home July 2017

Designer: Cory DeFrancisco

In this spacious principal ensuite, a monochromatic color palette reads at once crisp and calming. Designers Kyla Bidgood and Mary McNeill-Knowles went with a mix of penny-round and honeycomb tile for a bit of visual interest.

Photographer: Janis Nicolay

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Kyla Bidgood and Mary McNeill-Knowles

“She was very into clean and modern spaces, while he was after something earthy and natural,” designer Silvana D’Addazio says of her clients’ diverse wishes. Blending cool grey and white stone with a white oak vanity resulted in a look that’s at once fresh and warm.

Photographer: Sian Richards

Source: House & Home Kitchens and Baths Special Issue 2017

Designer: Silvana D’Addazio

In this principal bathroom, design duo Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gérard selected vintage-inspired sconces and a traditional tub to suit the home’s classic architecture. A small side table doubles as a spot for storage and display.

Photographer: Maxime Desbiens

Source: House & Home September 2017

Designer: Alexandre Blazys and Benoit Gérard

While we aren’t all lucky enough to have floor-to-ceiling windows and lofty views, we can take design cues from this ensuite’s clean, glossy aesthetic. Pale marble and porcelain are hyper-reflective, while pretty sconces cast a warm glow over the hard surfaces.

Photographer: Angus Fergusson

Source: House & Home March 2017

Designer: Design, Neil Jonsohn; decorating, Lesley Macmillan

In this principal ensuite, designer Richard Ouellette chose to have the brown-panelled bathtub surround and vanity lacquered in a shade of grey that contains just a hint of lilac for a romantic look.

Photographer: André Rider

Source: House & Home October 2017

Designer: Richard Ouellette

“Lying in the tub with the window open feels particularly luxurious when you can hear the night sounds and feel the breeze,” says architect Darcie Watson of her covetable open-plan bathroom. The doorway beyond leads to a spacious dressing room brightened by skylights.

Photographer: Naomi Finlay

Source: House & Home January 2017

Designer: Darcie Watson

Designer Nam Dang-Mitchell played with contrast to stunning effect in this bathroom, combining hexagonal-patterned marble floor tile — a nod to design icon David Hicks — and a heavily veined stone countertop with an extra-deep apron.

Photographer: Colin Way

Source: House & Home May 2017

Designer: Nam Dang-Mitchell

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Our bathrooms need to feel both nurturing and joyful, energising us in the morning and helping us decompress in the evening. As the place you start and end each day, the bathroom is at least as important as any other room in your house. Yet too often, it can feel out of step with the rest of a home, invested with less love and personality. What’s more, the demands we put upon them, including water-friendly surfaces and bright, IP-rated lighting, can translate into a cold, unflattering atmosphere. Lighting, texture and colour are the key points to consider when designing a bathroom, and don’t forget to punctuate the space with something that piques your imagination and lifts your mood.

With bathroom lighting, careful planning is key. I always suggest having more than one circuit, fitting dimmers and using warm-white bulbs throughout. It is also fun to experiment with different heights of lighting: keep spotlights to a minimum and think about adding low-level fittings that wash the floor with light. ‘Mast Lights’, by Davey Lighting from Original BTC, fitted above skirting level will cast light downwards, instantly creating atmosphere. Hastings-based homeware store Dyke & Dean offers a great range of affordable bathroom lighting.

MAY WE SUGGEST: Design ideas for bathroom sinks and vanities

It is all too easy to end up with lots of hard, shiny surfaces. To avoid this, introduce a variety of textures. You can do this with a hand-finished bathroom tile that has an uneven glaze or shape, such as Emery & Cie’s ‘Zelliges’ range. Rather than tiling the floor, consider a waterproof, woven vinyl – I love the mustard colourway by The Unnatural Floor Company. Instead of painting the walls in flat emulsion, try using matchboard panelling or a patterned bathroom wallpaper, or an uneven limewash effect, such as ‘Fresco’ finish from Pure & Original. Where possible, I try to squeeze in some aged wood for texture – a wall-hung bathroom cabinet or a stool next to the bath, or the frame of a mirror or artwork. Adding fabric is another way to introduce texture: it also affects the acoustics, softening how sound bounces round the room, which makes the space feel cosier.

Colour is a powerful tool for injecting personality, and different colour combinations will create different moods. For a bathroom that you use every day, pink is hard to beat, because it is a nurturing colour that feels cosy at night and fresh in the morning. A soft pink combined with a muted green will have a calming effect. To create a more vibrant space, consider colour combinations that have a greater degree of contrast or slightly clash: think pink and mustard, or apple green and chocolate. In my own small shower room, I have ‘Eldblomman’ wallpaper by Josef Frank from Svenskt Tenn, bright yellow tiles, a ceiling in yellow gloss, and a red and white check curtain below the sink. In any other room it would be overwhelming, but in a small space, you can be a bit braver. For heating, consider having an electric mat under the flooring. These are straightforward for a builder to install and not wildly expensive. There is something very comforting about a warm bathroom floor underfoot. Don’t be tempted by expensive towel rails – they are rarely big enough. Instead, I prefer a chunky radiator with hooks above it; it will give off more heat and your towels dry faster if they aren’t folded up. Cologne & Cotton sells excellent towels, some with interesting detailing.

Any room will be endlessly frustrating if it is not user friendly and, in the case of a bathroom, that means provision for storage. This could be a vintage wall cabinet for medicines and sun creams, a chest of drawers for clean towels, or colourful baskets for corralling bath toys – such as those from The Basket Room, a female co-operative of African weavers. Tinsmiths in Ledbury is my first port of call for quality loo-roll holders, toilet brushes, hooks and ceramic shelves.

Lastly, think about how you can make your bathroom personal to you – perhaps with art, books or a riotous mix of family photos. In my own bathroom, I have a framed poem by an anonymous 17th-century nun. It’s about the art of ageing gracefully and was given to me by my parents when they moved house, so has a double meaning for me. Find something that makes you smile and points your mind in the direction you want it to travel.

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How to choose a jacuzzi for your home: what you need to know about a hot tub in an apartment

Perhaps, having learned the nuances of using this miracle of hydraulic engineering, you will stop dreaming about it so passionately

Jacuzzi is an expensive pleasure in itself. Alas, this is not the only disadvantage of hot tubs. Before choosing a jacuzzi, take a tape measure and a calculator: we will count centimeters, rubles and compare the obvious disadvantages with the possible advantages of this plumbing fixture. We are for balanced and rational decisions.

1. Large bathrooms only
Chic corner jacuzzis are not made for typical bathrooms. Even if you manage to "push" the overall font into a small room, it will look completely out of place here and will certainly interfere with the rest of the bathroom functions. Do not forget that additional space will be required for the maintenance of hydraulic engineering. For example, you will not be able to close the font with a decorative screen and put the toilet close to it (as in the photo) - from time to time you will have to remove the screen and provide at least a relatively free “approach” to the pipes.

Owners of small bathrooms who dream of a massage during hydrotherapy should probably consider a hydromassage shower.

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2. You have to break the wall
A massive hot tub may simply not fit through standard doorways. It will be possible to bring the desired purchase into the bathroom only by dismantling part of the wall. If you have a major overhaul with redevelopment, there is no problem (although you will need to buy, bring and install a jacuzzi in advance, before full-fledged partitions are erected). In other cases, the hassle is provided.

To be fair, this applies to any large-format bath - not just a whirlpool. In addition, among the models with hydro and air massage, there are now many bathtubs of standard design and size, and they may well fit through the door.

3. And make grounding
Jacuzzi is not only a bath, but also an electrical appliance. To connect it to the power supply, you will need high-quality wiring in the bathroom (a separate line from the meter and a separate machine). In old houses, where the electricity in the bathroom is represented only by a light bulb under the ceiling, you will have to start a full-fledged overhaul with electrical wiring to connect the hot tub.

In addition, the instrument must be earthed for safety reasons. In old apartment power supply systems, this is generally not possible. Another technical nuance is the installation of an RCD (residual current device) - a device that turns off electricity in the event of a current leakage. For an electrical appliance filled with water and you, this is an absolutely necessary safety measure.

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4. Bathroom waterproofing required
Floor waterproofing is available in any standard bathroom. In a bathroom with a jacuzzi, waterproofing is needed not only on the floor and not only in order to avoid possible leaks (if you bought a normal appliance, the probability of leaking nozzles is no higher than the possibility of leakage in a washing machine). Water should not get on the walls and contact with the electrician.

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5. The hot tub will need to be protected from water…
Fragile jet nozzles won't withstand Russian tap water. Particles of dirt and rust in the main water supply can quickly disable the delicate hydromassage system. To prevent this from happening, firstly, it is necessary to install coarse and fine filters for hot and cold water.
Install a little - the filters will need to be cleaned and changed regularly.

As a bonus: a faucet, a dishwasher and a washing machine will last many times longer, and a drinking filter in such an apartment will have a little less work.

Kindred Construction Ltd.

6. … and from dirt
It is quite normal that we bathe in the bath. Dirt, hair, everything that flows into the sewer during the washing process - alas, can also clog the nozzles. Therefore, before relaxing water procedures, it is recommended to first take a shower, and only then turn on the massage mode. Ideally, do this in a separate shower cabin, or at least not turn on the massage mode at the moment when you have soaped your hair and wait the right number of minutes until the “nourishing mask” takes effect.

Gonyea Custom Homes

7. No foam!
Another disappointment: a hot tub bubble bath is an impossible dream. In no case should you turn on the hydromassage if there are any detergents in the water - the enemies of the nozzles. So foam, oils and other pleasures - separately, hydromassage - separately.

Witt Construction

8. Constant cleaning of nozzles
Surely your dreams of a relaxing bath with bubbling streams of water do not have this item: after soaking in the Jacuzzi, you get up, dry yourself, put on a soft terry bathrobe and ... wash the bath thoroughly, especially delicately cleaning nozzles. In the process of draining the water, it is necessary to turn on the system for five minutes to remove any remaining liquid. Plus, your wonderful bathtub will require professional cleaning every six months. You will need to call the master, or carry out the procedure yourself by buying a special tool.

BENDER architecture

9. Regular disinfection
Bacteria live and multiply well in the hydromassage system. So you have to think about the cleanliness of pipes and nozzles. To do this, you need to drive a special disinfectant solution through the system. Plus half an hour to clean the bathroom every time after 6-8 hydromassage sessions.

Paul Cha Architect

10. Increased electricity consumption
In the end, it's not easy to relax, realizing that during the hydromassage process this bath consumes up to 30 kWh of expensive electricity. Maybe just buy a good old cast-iron bath for a much lower price, which will provide you with much more relaxation?

By the way:
According to customer reviews and surveys, most of them, for no apparent reason, stop using the hydromassage function 4-5 months after buying a hot tub.

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