Bathroom Designing Tips

Having your own personal oasis at home is easier than you think with these basic bathroom design tips from Owen Farrugia, Sales Manager at Halmann Vella.

1. Keep it timeless: Remember that a bathroom has to stand the test of time. Incorporate current trends with a classic twist. Go for clean lines and neutral colours and materials, and add splashes of colour in a manner that is temporary and easy to change such as accessories and wall paint. Simplicity also enhances relaxation and harmony within the room. Incorporating marble and natural stone in your bathroom design is a sure way to add an air of timelessness, simplicity and authenticity to your room.
2. Maximise your budget: A low budget doesn’t have to mean going foregoing the bathroom of your dreams. Spend your money wisely and learn which features of the room deserve a bit of extra investment. Avoid going for low quality materials and fittings and splash out on the one item that will be the focal point of your room. For instance, whilst a fully fledged marble bathroom might not be within your budget, you can always opt to use marble on one wall only, whilst using lower cost ceramic tiles on the other walls. The contrast between marble and ceramic will further enhance the marble’s natural features.
3. Maximise space by adding a vanity unit: If space permits, make sure to include a vanity unit as storage is essential in the bathroom. When it comes to vanity tops, natural stone such as marble and granite are unrivalled in their beauty. Whilst granite is highly stain resistant, the same cannot be said for marble. Thus caution must be exercised. Quartz tops are also very stylish and durable option for vanity tops. You are spoiled for choice with hundreds of different colors to choose from.
4. Focus on what you love: Ultimately go for the colours and materials which you love and have dreamed about for ages. Have you always wanted an unusual colour choice in your bathroom? Go for it. The bathroom is the room in which you’ll relax after a day of work….make it worth looking forward to.