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.Ĭolour is a powerful tool for injecting personality, and different colour combinations will create different moods. 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. 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. Rather than tiling the floor, consider a waterproof, woven vinyl – I love the mustard colourway by The Unnatural Floor Company. You can do this with a hand-finished bathroom tile that has an uneven glaze or shape, such as Emery & Cie’s ‘Zelliges’ range. To avoid this, introduce a variety of textures. It is all too easy to end up with lots of hard, shiny surfaces. MAY WE SUGGEST: Design ideas for bathroom sinks and vanities Hastings-based homeware store Dyke & Dean offers a great range of affordable bathroom lighting.
‘Mast Lights’, by Davey Lighting from Original BTC, fitted above skirting level will cast light downwards, instantly creating atmosphere. 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. I always suggest having more than one circuit, fitting dimmers and using warm-white bulbs throughout. With bathroom lighting, careful planning is key. 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. 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. Yet too often, it can feel out of step with the rest of a home, invested with less love and personality. As the place you start and end each day, the bathroom is at least as important as any other room in your house. Our bathrooms need to feel both nurturing and joyful, energising us in the morning and helping us decompress in the evening.
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