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Think outside the white box with design inspiration to create a space you’ll love.
By Sita Simons
The all-white bathroom is a distant memory as homeowners spend increasing amounts on bathroom renovations.
Even the perception of the space has changed.
Bathroom design expert Alan Nasrallah from Smarter Bathrooms (smarterbathrooms.com.au) in Melbourne says it’s all about a luxury feel and creative design.
‘Why stick with white when you can go for it and add some colour? The bathroom used to be seen as an extension of the overall house design, but these days it’s regarded as a space in which you can go bold, or experiment with texture and perspective,’ says Alan.
‘It’s a private room that should reflect exactly how you want to feel and the smaller area means you can afford to add a little luxury, either in a material or a fitting.’
Statement tiles
May Photography
A wall of statement tiles instantly updates the space and adds texture.
Choose matt over gloss for a very modern treatment.
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Wow-factor wallpaper
Nathan Lanham
While the choice of tiles grows year on year, for a really personalised statement, nothing says it quite like wallpaper.
For instant and dramatic visual appeal, a bold wallpaper choice will immediately distinguish the space.
Though common in bathrooms in Europe and the USA, Australians are only just beginning to embrace the trend.
The availability of European papers and number of local suppliers is increasing.
Prices vary widely, but a good quality paper is needed for a wet area and the paper should be kept away from direct contact with the bath or shower.
Try wallpaper on a feature wall, or above tiles. A powder room or guest bathroom is a great option.
Swimming coy carp and bright florals soften the otherwise hard angles and bring a sense of fun and femininity.
Swimming coy carp and bright florals soften the otherwise hard angles and bring a sense of fun and femininity.
Small spaces
smarterbathrooms.com.au
A smaller bathroom is no impediment to design flair, says Alan.
A classic black and white colour scheme works well to keep lines simple and creates the illusion of more space.
But don’t necessarily buy into all the old ‘rules’.
‘Traditionally, you might say very small tiles such as penny rounds or mosaics would be too much for a small bathroom because it looks more fussy.
But in this pink bathroom, for instance, tiling floor to ceiling in pastel pink penny rounds looks absolutely amazing,’ says Alan.
Keep the fittings simple and float the vanity to create more visual space, which then translates into a more expansive feeling.
If space is really tight, floating shelves and built-in recesses and niches are good ways to add utility without creating bulk.
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The all-white bathroom is a distant memory as homeowners spend increasing amounts on bathroom renovations.
Even the perception of the space has changed.
Bathroom design expert Alan Nasrallah from Smarter Bathrooms (smarterbathrooms.com.au) in Melbourne says it’s all about a luxury feel and creative design.
‘Why stick with white when you can go for it and add some colour? The bathroom used to be seen as an extension of the overall house design, but these days it’s regarded as a space in which you can go bold, or experiment with texture and perspective,’ says Alan.
‘It’s a private room that should reflect exactly how you want to feel and the smaller area means you can afford to add a little luxury, either in a material or a fitting.’
Small spaces
smarterbathrooms.com.au
Renovating wisdom has it that if you can fit in a bath, you should.
Even a very small floor plan can be cleverly adapted to accommodate a bath, and if you are thinking ahead to sell, a bath is most often on the must-have list for families.
A freestanding bath creates impact and sets the tone for the look and feel of the room.
While this can make for a dramatic space that you want to spend time in, a freestanding bath is generally more expensive, more laborious to clean and may be impractical for the elderly or young children.
Most Australian bathrooms feature a built-in bath, installed against a wall on two or three sides, with perhaps a showerhead and sheet of glass or shower curtain suspended above.
This is a practical and cost-effective choice, which also makes the most of any available space.
To create a point of difference, choose interesting tiles around the bath, making sure that the silicone sealant is expertly applied for a quality edge.
