Considering that we spend an average of 416 days in the bathroom in our lifetimes, it’s only natural to want to make the space as comfortable and relaxing as possible. From a quick freshen up to a long, relaxing soak in the tub, our bathrooms need to be sanctuaries that we enjoy spending our time in and so we should seek out inspiration from reliable sources to help us get our dream spaces.
If you’ve been lucky enough to spend time in a five-star hotel, you’ll be aware of just how high-end and luxurious bathrooms can be – but how can we best replicate five-star opulence in the humble household bathroom? Below, we take a look at the top three ways in which you can incorporate a lavish sanctuary in your home.
Tap into your senses
It’s important to remember that the senses play a crucial role in our perception of luxury and what makes a five-star bathroom ‘worth it’ – hotel bathrooms are a joy for the senses, often filled with fragrant flowers, odour-eliminating air fresheners and top-of-the-range toiletries. The easiest and most obvious way to impart some instant sensory luxury into your bathroom space is by investing in the luxury toiletries that you’d typically find in a five-star hotel bathroom.
While displaying these can go a long way in adding some luxury vibes and improving the appearance of your bathroom, premium toiletries also smell fantastic and are of the finest quality, too. This is the most accessible way to inject some opulence into the space, without a costly renovation.
Upgrade your appliances
If your bathroom requires a little more than some luxurious new toiletries to give it a fresh feel, then consider upgrading or replacing your existing appliances and fixtures, which will add a premium five-star edge to your bathroom both in terms of aesthetic appearance and functionality; this is especially important if your existing appliances have become weathered or discoloured over time.
By investing in a new toilet or installing a newer shower enclosure in your bathroom (such as an offset quadrant, wet-room or side panel-style enclosure), you can instantly spruce up the space and make your bathroom visits more relaxing and enjoyable. Aside from the visual and practical benefits, upgrading your bathroom to be more modern, opulent and energy-efficient can add real value to your property if you’re considering reselling in the future.
Add finishing details
Once you’ve completed the more costly and essential elements of your bathroom renovation, it’s time to make the finishing touches. When shopping for furnishings and fittings for the space, ensure that you go with the most luxurious looking options available to you, taking extra effort to inject premium vibes everywhere from the lampshades you choose right down to your choice of bath towels and handy accessories like toothbrush holders and foaming soap dispensers.
If you haven’t already completed painting or re-tiling as part of your renovation, it’s time to get creative and inject some of your personality and style into the space. Also, consider installing extra shelving to show off your bathroom’s most luxurious features and add aesthetic value.