Ideas for wall above shower
What to Do With the Wall Above the Shower Surround? | Home Guides
By Carlye Jones
The blank walls above a shower surround present a decorating dilemma: should they blend in or stand out? The answer depends on the final look you want in your bathroom and whether you want to highlight the shower enclosure or the walls. You'll want to highlight the former if it has custom or decorative tile, and the latter to distract from a plain or inexpensive shower surround.
Tile It Up
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Add a few rows of decorative tile above the surround to extend it all the way to the ceiling. The tile can either match the surround to blend in and make the entire unit look larger, or it can be a decorative border that coordinates with the decor in your bathroom. Choose tiles that are water-resistant, such as stone or ceramic. Avoid clay tiles, which can absorb moisture. Seal the grout so that it is easy to clean and is not damaged by humidity and moisture.
Waterproof Art
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Any sort of artwork that won't be damaged by humidity can be hung above the shower surround to create an inviting atmosphere.
For example, hand-painted tiles can be hung individually by attaching picture hangers to the back with epoxy-based glue, or by using small plate hangers. Spray metal wall sculptures with clear polyurethane to protect against rust. Use vinyl wall-art decals to create silhouettes or spell out your favorite quote.
Touch of Paint
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Paint the wall the same color as the surround to blend the two together and make the shower enclosure look larger, or use a complementary color to highlight the shower. For example, if you used a beautiful dark stone tile in the surround, choose a light paint color that matches the veining in the stone to make the accent tile in the shower stand out. Use paint to create patterns above the surround, such as stripes or diamond shapes. You can continue the pattern all the way around the room to create a hand-painted border.
Simple Shelves
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Mount narrow ceramic or water-resistant shelves just above the surround and fill the shelves with decorations that complement your bathroom.
For example, small tropical plants, vintage bottles and jars, stone carvings and sealed metal sculptures can be used to add visual interest. Secure the objects with removable double-sided tape or art putty so that they can't accidentally be knocked down into the shower.
Raise a Panel
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Decorative panels intended for use as backsplashes on kitchen and bathroom sinks can be installed above the shower surround. Raised decorative metal panels that are designed to look like antique tin squares create a vintage look, while sleek, brushed nickel gives a modern, elegant look. Backsplash panels are even available in unusual finishes, such as automotive diamond plating or copper octagons.
References
- Carla Aston: 11 Simple Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Look Bigger
- Mark Daniels Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling: Bathroom Remodeling Design Pictures
How to Protect the Wall Above the Shower Walls | Home Guides
By SF Gate Contributor Updated March 30, 2021
Tile showers often cover the surrounding wall all the way to the ceiling if there is only a short space between the top of the showerhead and the last full row of tiles above it.
Prefabricated showers, however, have a defined top edge where they finish, with no shower wall protector above them. This leaves a gap of exposed wall from the top of the prefab edge to the ceiling. While water splash-back isn’t an issue at that height, humidity and condensation are, and you should protect the wall in some way against eventual moisture damage.
Cover Walls with Wallpaper
Vinyl wallpaper is a solid finish material you can use in areas with moisture. It would not hold up to a constant stream of water from the showerhead like tile or plastic panel walls. But it will repel condensation and keep the humidity from damaging the wall beneath it.
You can use a small-notched trowel to apply the wallpaper paste or use pre-pasted vinyl. Cut the pieces to fit, press them into place and smooth them down with a plastic wallpaper smoothing tool.
Use Moisture-Resistant Paint
You can apply moisture-resistant paint with a brush or a roller in the space above the shower panels.
Although it costs more money, Bob Vila recommends using paint that has an anti-microbial/anti-fungal additive to prevent mold in humid areas. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the number of coats you need to apply and the recommended paint drying time before using the shower.
Tile to Protect the Walls
Just as you can use tile inside the shower itself, you can finish the wall above it with ceramic tile. Using subway tile above shower inserts adds a different look than traditional tile because of its smaller size. According to HGTV, subway tiles come in different sizes, although they traditionally measure 3 inches by 6 inches.
First, cover the drywall in a layer of paint-on waterproofing that you can apply with a paintbrush. Once this dries, you can use a notched trowel and mastic adhesive to mount the tiles. You can use thin-set mortar to set the tiles, but for an out-of-the-way area such as this, you can use mastic adhesive for less mess and no mixing time.
Use spacers for grout joints. After grouting the installation, seal the joints to protect the walls fully. Also, seal the tiles if they are natural stone. Leave at least 1/8-inch joints on top of the shower panel and against the ceiling for expansion, and caulk these joints instead of grouting them.
Apply Cultured Marble
Cultured marble is a quick and easy-to-install solution. You can cut the pieces with a circular saw. Apply them in a bed of mastic adhesive or construction adhesive, just like the tiles. Use shims to hold the pieces in place while they dry. Include expansion joints at the inside corners, against the ceiling, and at the top of the shower panels, and caulk the expansion joints after the marble has dried in place.
References
- HGTV: Subway Tile Backsplashes
- Bob Vila: Solved! How to Choose the Best Paint for Bathrooms
Bathroom wall decoration: materials and 92 photo ideas for bathroom wall decoration
Thinking about bathroom decor, we often limit ourselves to buying a pretty curtain.
But in reality it is almost invisible: most of the time it hangs assembled in the corner. The first thing we pay attention to is the wall above the bathroom, especially when the “curtain” is completely pulled apart. And it depends only on us what impression this “behind the scenes” will make. The options for wall decoration in the bathroom are truly endless. When creating a memorable image of a bathroom or shower room, any materials that are sometimes not very familiar to this can be used - sheets of corrugated iron, roofing tiles, an aged mirror and even moss. Different types of wall decoration in the bathroom - in the photo below.
Get inspired by our selection of ideas! Click on the first image and open it at the maximum size. Full-screen mode with flipping images will allow you to concentrate on viewing as much as possible. Near the photos you will find a brief description of the techniques and materials used, and the green labels in the pictures contain additional information about the items used in this interior.
Atelier Olivae
1. Ducktales in bathroom wall decoration
Who doesn't love taking a bath with rubber duckies? You can perpetuate the sincere love for this fun right on the wall with the help of a mosaic panel with a giant duck. This option for finishing the bathroom will especially appeal to young children.
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
2. Grow with moss
This bathroom wall decoration is just gorgeous. Stabilized moss panels do not require natural light, watering, pest control or fertilizer. So, ideal for bathroom walls.
Jean Stephane Beauchamp Design
3. Entertaining anatomy in wall decor
Show off your sense of humor by decorating the wall behind your shower screen with a mirror and graphics from anatomical atlases.
Desatori
4.
Travel memento wall decor
The pattern on the tile does not have to be standard: large-format printing technologies allow you to transfer any print according to your sketch onto the surface of the tile.
Tiles: Marazzi; shower column: Ideal Standard; shell: Hatria; Mixer: Hansgrohe
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The sun all year round at 23 meters of the Moscow Studio apartment
KATY GALBRAITH, Mosaic Artist
5. Mosaic from battles
Do not rush to throw out a colum you can always make a mosaic with it. For example, bookshelves are for those who like to read in the bathroom.
Ekaterina Fedorova
6. Normal flight
Do-it-yourself gallery on the bathroom wall is not such a utopian idea. It can be done with a ready-made or custom-made mosaic canvas, as in this Moscow apartment.
Design: Ekaterina Fedorova
Yulia Pokrovskaya and Inna Volvak's design studio
7.
Back in USSR
Mosaics can be inspired by Deineka's works, Alexandrov's films, the monumental decor of the Moscow metro.
Design: Yulia Pokrovskaya and Inna Volvak Design Studio
Gradiz Design Studio
8. Flowers of Life panel Sicis. The image of a giant bud is composed of different pieces of a mosaic, assembled by hand and framed.
Design: Gradiz Design Studio
ATELIER FB
9. Cube
Perspective-patterned tiles, a wonderful material for decorating the bathroom, optically expand this small shower room in a Parisian apartment.
Tile: Bahya
10. Embroidery on the walls
It's hard not to start embroidering inspired by this tile imitating a cross stitch pattern.
Chris Fryman
11. My little fish
I want to clean this bathroom in my Sydney apartment — the tile-scales on the walls seem so plausible.
Esther Hershcovich
12. Letter to you
The message can be written on a chalkboard, on a piece of paper, on a mirror, and even on the wall, as in this Quebec apartment. Finishing in the bathroom allows.
Melian Randolph
13. Like in a hammam
The bathroom in this Moroccan house is reminiscent of a hammam: the bathroom and walls are fully tiled, the arch and the antique door add color.
Cassidy Hughes Interior Design
14. Patchwork
Patchwork can also be used in the bathroom - you just need to choose the right material for the walls. Combine tiles with different patterns for a patchwork effect.
Tiles: Encaustic Tiles
Rustico Tile & Stone
15. From walls to floors
Tiles, like a decorative path, can move from walls to floors.
When there are no boundaries, the space acquires additional volume.
Tile: Philadelphia
Helen scott
16. Bright Accent
Tiles with a copper or brass sheen will make even the simplest bathroom look luxurious and prevent a little understated decor.
Louise de Miranda
17. Crowded, but not offended
A small shower room can be visually expanded with a small tile pattern on the walls, as in this Amsterdam house. Here the shower is located under the stairs, but the lack of space does not bother.
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David Churchill - Architectural Photographer
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19. All-metal shell
Metallic sheen in this bathroom is not just a bold decision, but a common style concept for the entire apartment.
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Apartment with concrete decor and digital code
Modern Nest
20. Street art in the bathroom
The owners of this California house decided to pay tribute to the creativity of the artist Banksi directly on the walls by ordering prints of his work on tiles.
Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
21. The Christmas tree is born
Hog tile is a timeless classic that offers DIY options for bathroom walls. For example, it can be laid in a herringbone pattern, like parquet.
model_bananova
22. Entertaining geometry
Model_bananova's designers proved that concrete ceilings, cement tiles and strict geometry do not conflict with ideas about a woman's apartment.
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Apartment with a boudoir for a business woman
23.
Framed
And put it in a frame for emphasis.
Wiseman & Gale Interiors
24. Like a bed
The designers of this American home decided to make the bathroom feel like a bed by placing a tile headboard behind the tub.
d.mesure - Elodie Sire
25. Cover with a screen
In this Tuscan house, the wall was simply covered with a screen imitating either a door or a screen.
Oliver Burns
26. Dandelion
New forms and patterns of tiles on the wall can bring life boring bathroom. For example, in this London loft bathroom walls are decorated with hexagonal tiles reminiscent of dandelion fluff. They can be combined into various compositions.
Tiles: Dandelion by Marrakech Design
Dayna Flory Interiors
27. Pebbles on the walls
Do natural stone shower walls look expensive? But no, if we are talking about pebbles - you can collect such material on the nearest beach.
MOLINS DESIGN
28. Accent wall
You can decorate with pebbles all or one wall. So you save both time and finishing materials. For the laziest, they produce artificial pebbles on a plastic substrate, which do not have to be attached to the surface one by one.
Tyner Construction Co Inc
29. Closer to nature
Natural stone tiles plus a waterfall shower - what's not to feel like being in nature?
Shower: Hastings Ala
Richard Cole Architecture
30. Don't leave a stone on a stone foot, as in this Australian house.
31. It turned out well
Sometimes you don't need to invent anything, it is important to use the available resources. For example, the brick wall in the bathroom in this English house, converted from a warehouse, was simply partially covered with whitewash.
32. Stone Age
The designers from Rachel Horn Interiors decided to keep the stonework for this Mexican house. And to emphasize its natural beauty - with the help of wooden and gold details.
Eddie Lee Inc.
33. Window to the garden
It is foolish to hide such a view behind the bathroom wall: the wall-height garden window not only fills it with light, but also opens the garden for contemplation. For a complete idyll - a stool made from driftwood.
Thom Filicia Inc.
34. Light in the window
But even a small window can fill the bathroom with light. You can play with its shape, as in this New York house, or bring a stool from the garden to the shower.
Litvinov design
35. Aged wood look tile
In this Moscow project, the bathroom wall is covered with aged wood imitation tiles, which fits perfectly into the overall style.
Copper accessories and brickwork complete the picture.
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Bella Homes
36. Yours in the board
tiles that simulate wooden boards will not have to place horizontally: the vertical position will enhance the decorative effect.
Dyer Grimes Architecture
37. Parquet on the wall
Laying herringbone wood tiles like parquet is a bold decision. White walls and minimalist plumbing work well in contrast.
Design: Dyer Grimes Architecture; tile: Gazzini's urban
Viphouse architects
38. Bamboo walls
This country house near Moscow is decorated in a rustic style. There are a lot of simple and rough details here: plumbing and a copper-like bar, a wicker rug and a laundry basket. And the tile with imitation “under bamboo” complements the overall picture.
Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC
39. Wood look
If, due to the concentration of humidity in the bathroom, it is impossible to use wood in the decoration, then it is just right to resort to panels and tiles that imitate it, as in this New York house.
"A-Design" company
40. Will be covered in chocolate
A bathroom tile, like a chocolate tile, is not only a funny play on words, but a bold and appetizing solution.
Design: A-Design
Peter Kostelov
41. Rolled metal
This Moscow apartment is sheathed with sheets of galvanized iron, the bathroom was no exception. Large self-tapping screws and lamps designed for mines give it even more brutality.
Design: Petr Kostelov
42. Brick by brick
Zoning a bathroom can be done using a niche or brickwork, as in this house in Toronto, or using a contrasting brick wall.
Pre-coat this material with a water-repellent compound.
Nathalie Priem Photography
43. Against the wall
Be careful when exposing brick walls, this technique visually reduces the room. To smooth this out, use additional light sources and white color.
Raveninside
44. Painted Brick
Painting a brick wall surface will give it a more aesthetic appearance. At the same time, the relief and charisma of brickwork will remain.
Jane Kim Architect
45. Let's fake it
And if the brickwork is missing or impossible to reach, a false wall made of the same material as in this American loft will come to the rescue.
Cushman Design Group
46. Copper tiles
The designers of this American home immediately abandoned the use of tiles in the shower room, as they could crack when transporting the house to a new location.
So the choice fell on copper tiles for roofs.
London Basement
47. Superhero Bathing
Printing comic book characters on the walls is a great idea for a kid's bathroom. Superhero images can be used to transform bathing into an exciting experience, which can be supplemented with funny lines like “Water and soap suds, give me strength.”
48. A tree in life
If painting walls is expensive, then everyone can buy a vinyl sticker: transfer it to glass, and a bright accent wall for the shower room is ready.
Teri Fotheringham Photography
49. Large format tiles
Large format bathroom tiles can be installed without visible seams. Slabs made of natural stone, such as onyx, look especially impressive, as in this American house.
Slab: Pakistani onyx; tile: Sainte Croix limestone
Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc.
50. Vinyl wallpaper
The designers of this bathroom (Aaron Gordon Construction) abandoned the idea of using tiles and covered the wet area with custom printed vinyl wallpaper.
S O L O W I H E
51. Get out of the water
Do not refuse to use wallpaper in the bathroom due to high humidity and splashes: a bright screen will complement the picture and protect from water.
Aspire Fine Homes
52. Stained glass
A bathroom with a window can ruin privacy: Stained glass can solve the problem, as in this Houston home.
53. Greening of walls
Phytopanels for vertical gardening can consist not only of moss, but also of other plants. They prevent the formation of dust, have excellent soundproofing properties. And they offer interesting options for finishing the walls of the bathroom.
Scheer & Co.
Interior Design
54. In limbo
Well, if the experiments with vertical gardening seem too radical for you, then limit yourself to indoor plants. Choose unpretentious varieties that are not demanding on watering, lighting and loving humidity.
Christophe Perichon
55. All that glitters is not gold
The bathroom in this Prague apartment is like a jewelry box. Gold mosaic tiles with large damask patterns, matching handles, hooks and towel holder.
Mosaic: Damasco, Bisazza
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Christophe Perichon 56. “ Golden Kabanchik” pig" you can create an outstanding decor in the bathroom. For example, the golden color makes them look like gold bars, which brings a touch of luxury and humor to the room.
Kata Phusin Design
57.
Slate paint
You can also paint the walls with slate paint in the bathroom: most importantly, protect the wet area with tiles or panels, and make the slate board a little higher to protect your “chalk masterpieces”.
INKREACJE
58. Concrete Walls
Bare concrete walls have a natural, minimalist beauty that can be accentuated with copper-effect plumbing accessories, as in this Barcelona home.
Melissa Winn Interiors
59. Concrete walls and pebbles
Complementing the beauty of concrete walls with pebbles on the floor. The main thing is to deepen the pebbles well or cover them with a rug so as not to slip in the shower.
Clayton&Little Architects
60. Concrete blocks
Concrete blocks for the walls of this house (including the bathroom) in Austin were chosen for a reason: the owners wanted the material to be inexpensive and durable and reflect their love of creativity cubists.
Vera Sanchez Guasch
61. From a clean slate
The décor of this bathroom in a Barcelona house is as simple as possible - a concrete sink top, a light bulb instead of a lamp, a minimum of accessories. White walls fit perfectly into this concept.
Michele Peterson Interiors
62. Sketches from life
A framed pencil sketch can decorate not only the walls in the rooms, but also the bathroom: most importantly, protect the paper with glass, and the wooden frame with a special water-repellent composition.
Bernard Touillon Photographe
63. Picture Gallery
Nothing out of the ordinary in this French home: a flea market sink, old wood paneling in the bathroom. The walls were also decorated accordingly - with an old canvas.
SEE ALSO
House with vintage details and southern charm
Ana Donohue Interiors
Alta Mente
65.
The final stroke
The painting on the wall can become the final stroke, with the help of which all the details of the canvas (interior) - the color of the bathroom, carpet, furniture - will come together.
Poster: Contemplation by Philippe Géraud; l justra: Suspension Joséphine, Koziol
HWD GmbH
Stone Habitat
67. Glass Mosaic
Any image you like can be printed on a mosaic: image pixels are divided into mosaic squares, which are attached to paper or mesh.
Caisson Studios
68. God be with you
Designer Alex Turko makes special art panels for walls that are resistant to external negative conditions (humidity, light). They are printed on an aluminum substrate using epoxy resin.
Panel: Buddha waterproof panels, Alex Turco
Rizzoli New York
As the designers of this American house did, copper toads in which jump on the walls in the bathroom.
Sculptures: Robert Kuo
R Brant Design
70. By the Horns
Don't be afraid to go provocative, like hanging a bovine skull on your bathroom wall. Such a wall will look like a painting by Georgia O'Keeffe.
Well Done Interiors Olimpiada Arefieva
71. Bas-relief medallions
Bas-relief medallions do not fall out of the overall style of this bathroom in a Moscow apartment and look harmonious with modern finishes and sanitary ware.
Enjoy Home Studio
72. Without a hitch
Natural modern materials for wall decoration, including wood, can be used in the bathroom, despite the humidity - as a floor covering, a frame for a mirror and even as decoration on wall.
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Cindy Smetana Interiors
73.
In the shadow of branches
Beam tones, PNI as tables, wall panels made of woody branches - everything is saturated with natural, natural warmth in this bathroom in California.
Bathtub: Amalfi, Victoria & Albert
NB Design Group, Inc
74. Stick panel
You can make such compositions from branches, sticks, roots, or buy ready-made wall panels. From splashes and moisture - a special protective composition.
Meadow Mountain Homes
75. Root plasty
A whole branch, root plasty, is devoted to making branches, roots, stumps, and sculptures. So man and nature are united in a single creative impulse.
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
76. Stone Spark
A niche in the bathroom is stupid not to use: here you can place a shelf for candles and toiletries, as well as a stone sculpture on the wall, as in this house in Houston.
lpatti
77. Everything on the shelves
The walls in the bathroom can be used as a kind of pantry and store souvenirs from travels or a collection of shampoos and jars of salt on the shelves here.
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
78. Bring color to life
The easiest option is to paint the walls of the bathroom in an appetizing color. For example, in mint or pistachio, as in the photo.
Bath: Americh Emperor; plumbing: Kohler Laminar
d.mesure - Elodie Sire
79. Aged mirror
You can look for a mirror with an aged amalgam in your grandmother's chest or order it in a workshop, where it will not only be artificially aged, but also cut into tiles of the desired size.
d.mesure - Elodie Sire
80. Iron sheet
The country-style bathrooms use simple, natural materials, just like in this Italian home.
For example, wood for the door and furniture, galvanized iron for the bottom of the bath and walls.
81. Reinforced concrete
Corrugated iron sheets were used by designers from Unique home stays to decorate the walls in the bathroom. Here, a cement bath is adjacent to copper pipes and wooden walls.
Acadian Builders
82. The roof has gone
Sheets of roofing iron will not only organically fit into a rustic style bathroom, but will also please with their durability due to their resistance to external influences.
Lev Lugovskoy
83. Own in a board
The wall in this Moscow loft is made of antique boards with a special impregnation - it would be a sin not to highlight such beauty.
Bath: Castello Luxury Bath; Boards: EBONY and CO
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piano, fireplace and boxing pear in the Moscow loft
Alexander OWEN Architecture
84.
In the porthole
, this bathroom is saturated with hermings and ten flowers, tropical plants in pots and wallpaper, a porthole on the wall.
Elizabeth Arias Interiors
85. Multiply in the eyes
Play with the shapes and sizes of the mirrors on the bathroom wall: this will fill the bathroom with extra reflected light and creativity.
Fusion D
86. Mix of styles
This bathroom in a French house is a mix of square tiles, huge mirrors, Fornasetti wallpaper. The picture is completed by a cylinder lamp and a bathtub from a flea market.
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Bright house in the style of the 1950s
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, but also focuses on decor items, furniture, plumbing, curtains.
Bookshelf: Sapien by Design Within Reach
Hardwick General Contracting, Inc.
88. Ten
Tiles of the most universal square format - 10x10 in size - look the same, but the effect of it is different. For example, metallic glass tiles will add luxury to even a simple bathroom.
Mali Azima Photography
89. Cover the window
You can partially close the window, but leave light access with the help of special screens that imitate either a screen or window shutters.
Adrienne DeRosa
90. Keep the brand
The original decoration of this wall in the bathroom was the work of Ann Carrington - the image of the queen on the stamp, made from ordinary buttons pinned to black velvet. The beams reflected from the buttons fill the bathroom with extra light.
Three Legged Pig Design
91. Pull down the curtain
The shower screen itself can become a wall if you place it not in front of, but behind the bathtub or shower.
You can also hide something behind it,
for example, a window.
Curtain: Octopus, Thomas Paul
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2022-02-24T09:44:00+00:00 2022-02-24T00:52:38+00:00 10 stunning bathroom decor ideas 2022-02-24T09:44:00+00:00 In the bathroom, it is necessary to maintain maximum functionality and use most of the small space. At the same time, it is important not to forget about the interior. We offer ten useful and effective bathroom decor ideas. 10 stunning bathroom decor ideas
The bathroom needs to be kept as functional as possible and to make the most of a small space. At the same time, it is important not to forget about the interior. Here are ten useful and effective bathroom decor ideas
Our day begins and ends in the bathroom, where we spend a lot of time.
Making the bathroom not only comfortable, but also beautiful is not an easy task, although it is doable. We have collected interesting tips and solutions, from the simplest to the more complex.
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An interesting washbasin design is the most obvious way to make your bathroom interior stylish and cozy. When choosing a sink, try to move away from the template and pay attention to unusual options. It can be either round, resembling a bowl, or square, strict geometric shape.
Think about non-standard solutions in the choice of material - it does not have to be the usual ceramics, metal sinks for high-tech interiors and even crystal for art deco style are no less practical. A lot depends on the placement of the sink - it can be built into a marble countertop or, for example, placed on a wooden cabinet with drawers and niches.
With the help of mirrors, even the most modest space can shine in a new light without major repairs. We offer some simple solutions: hang two mirrors symmetrically above the sink at once, or choose two mirrors of different sizes.
By the way, this is very convenient when two people use the bathroom at the same time. Much depends on the frame - the tree will give coziness and a feeling of closeness to nature, and the mirror mosaic will look elegant and give beautiful highlights when the lamps are on.
We often pay too little attention to lighting in the bathroom. As a rule, only one boring ceiling lamp is used as a light source, or at best several standard lamps in the ceiling.
In fact, you can play with the lighting in the bathroom, just like in other rooms of the apartment or house. If space allows, you can even fit a crystal chandelier into the interior! And fans of minimalism are advised to pay attention to hanging ceiling lamps-cylinders, which are most conveniently placed next to the mirror.
Our opinion:
— Subdued light in the bathroom looks great only in the photo, but in practice it is better to make the lighting quite bright, otherwise the presence of a mirror will simply lose its meaning. But the ideal option is a dimmer switch that controls the intensity of light. So you can take a bath with minimal light, and brighten the light when you need to apply makeup in front of the mirror.
Another simple and inexpensive option is to think about the position of the towels and the design of the holders. Agree, the usual hooks are already tired. Towels can be placed on a narrow open rack that can fit into even the smallest bathroom. Or equip special hanging baskets in which you can store other necessary things.
If you want to optimize the space as much as possible, even the hooks can be made original, for example, placed on a wooden panel, reminiscent of an entrance hall.
When planning a bathroom renovation, keep in mind that tiles will form the basis for your interior.
To make the space bright and cheerful, choose the appropriate materials. Ornaments and patterns are in fashion now, as well as tiles that look like mosaics and tiles. Tiles of a small size will look great, and there is no need to be afraid of bold color schemes. Still, the bathroom is the first room in the house from which our day begins, and it simply has to cheer you up!
Our opinion:
— For some, the option of bright tiles on the walls may seem too radical. If you are afraid that the pattern will quickly get bored, focus on the floor. Here you can definitely give free rein to your imagination - the combination of plain walls and a floor with an ornament in the bathroom looks fresh.
If you decide to replace the bath with a shower, get creative. Instead of installing a standard cabin, save space by enclosing the shower with floor-to-ceiling glass, as shown in the photo. This decision will make the bathroom visually larger. Glass can also be replaced with hinged doors, and wooden beams can be laid on the floor over the tiles - it is more pleasant and warmer to stand on them.
A niche is not only a stylish element of decor, but also an opportunity to maximize the use of storage space. Make small niches in the wall and highlight them with tiles of a different color. Niches are also very functional inside the shower cabin - they can be made of the same tiles as the walls, and inside them it is convenient to store shower cosmetics. Even if the walls in your bathroom are not too wide, a niche can be made shallow, it will still become a noticeable accent in the interior.
Various flower pots can transform the look of your bathroom. One has only to add a little greenery to the interior, as it will already seem “alive” and environmentally friendly. If the bathroom has a window, you can place plants in pots, but if the room is dark (as is the case in most Russian apartments), use dried flower arrangements or even artificial options - the main thing is that they should be as natural as possible.
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