A bathroom is a place where you get to unwind by taking hot bubble baths, soothing steamy showers. It’s arguably the best place in the house to release all the stress and strain you encounter in your daily lives. Your bathroom should be a source of inspiration and happiness. If the bathroom is kept unclean or if it is not comfortable enough to move around, then, instead of helping you get rid of stress, it makes you even more distressed. Whether it is the simple modern styling you always adored or the funky beach style you wanted in your personal space, there is a bathroom décor which particularly fits your specific needs and preferences. Read on to learn more about different types of bathroom designs and take your pick.
Most Popular Bathroom Styles
We have carefully selected a variety of bathroom styles and designs so that you can easily pick and choose the one that fits your overall house’s design. Let’s take a look at these amazing bathroom designs:
- Rustic
- Victorian
- Traditional
- Eclectic
- Farmhouse
- Contemporary
- Tropical
- Transitional
- Scandinavian
- Modern
- Beach style
Let’s discuss these different bathroom designs and select the one you like.
Rustic
Raw and organic finishes and an abundance of wooden elements is what makes a rustic bathroom style tick. You would want to place large sconces or beacon shaped lights near the vanity area. The rustic style bathroom features durable and sturdy elements with metal towel bars. This kind of bathroom is easy to maintain and requires less repair cost as all the materials used are sturdy and long-lasting.
Victorian
Stylish, luxurious with claw-foot tub baths and gold accents in all bathroom accessories. The Victorian style bathroom features jewel-embedded tiling, gold-rim accessories, pedestal sinks and standalone bathtubs. Intricate carpets, rugs and hand painted door knobs make this bathroom a sure winner among all other bathroom styles. The beauty of this bathroom design is all in the little details.
Traditional
It emphasizes comfort, practicality and functionality. The use of wood is apparent in a traditional bathroom and the use of glass, marble, tile are all integral elements. Classic colours are part of the overall design setting, reflecting style but with tradition. Curtains shield the bathroom windows, ensuring privacy while an enclosed bathtub with wooden surrounds are usually the star element of a traditional bathroom. Moreover, you will find large windows with plenty of natural light and less dependence on artificial lighting in the bathroom.
Eclectic
Unusual colour choices and a mix of everything is what defines an eclectic bathroom setting. You will find glass mosaic tiles in backsplashes, stone flooring, marble sinks, wooden cabinets and a crystal chandelier to punctuate the design setting. If you have a modern house with simple tones and less ornamentation, then you can go with an eclectic design in the bathroom to create a wow factor!
Farmhouse
Part rustic and part country, these bathroom styles have a dash of modern flair but are full of unique and intricate details. You will find plenty of wooden elements in this design with sliding doors and an open ceiling having exposed wooden beams. This style is quite trending and gaining popularity because of its unique blend of casual and formal design.
Contemporary
Simplistic, practical and functional is what defines a modern and contemporary bathroom design. A modern bathroom is clutter-free, has less ornamentation and no decorative bathroom accessories. However, there is a lot of emphasis on top-quality bathroom accessories that reflect a sense of style in the bathroom.
Tropical
Any list detailing types of bathroom designs is incomplete without mentioning topical décor. If you’re someone who loves nature and bright colours, then this is the right choice for you. And the best part is, you don’t even have to splurge in order to incorporate tropical elements in your bathroom décor. All you have to do is think creatively, create open spaces, place a rainfall shower head, add green plants or go for decorative tiles with leaf patterns, there you go—you have the perfect tropical bathroom that can make your baths more fun and relaxing!
Transitional
A transitional bathroom enjoys the best of both the worlds as in it uses the old style effectively while embracing new change in design elements. A mix and match of the traditional and contemporary styles, you will find patterned floors, dark-finished metals, glass, wood, stone and other exotic finishes. This style of bathroom aims to achieve elegance, sophistication and modernity in its core design setting.
Scandinavian
Reminiscent of contemporary style bathrooms, a Scandinavian bathroom provides a fuss-free environment, with striking white and black colours, exhibiting simplicity, elegance and functionality. There is less adornment and ornamentation, which creates a cohesive environment with simple design elements and plain colours.
Beach style
This style of bathroom uses ocean and the beach as its design inspiration. Therefore, you will find plenty of blue and turquoise hues. If you like to keep the beach style coherent in all other bathroom fixtures, then go funky with the idea and place seashell shaped sinks and ocean-themed art. You can even add star-shaped soap dishes and jute fabrics to highlight the ocean effect in the design setting.
So, have you made up your mind as to which type of bathroom design you would want to have in your bathroom? In the meantime, you should also check out our useful guides on:
- Uses of wood in the bathroom
- How to select the right tiles for your bathroom
- Common bathroom design mistakes and how to avoid them
- Bathroom remodeling ideas
- How to design senior-friendly bathrooms
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