Large Bathroom Ideas
We’ve all dreamed of having a large bathroom that we can style to our hearts content. But sometimes it can be overwhelming deciding what is the best way to style a large bathroom. Old Fashioned Bathrooms years of experience combined amongs our experts and we’re here to help you with our top tips on styling a large bathroom.
How to make the most of a larger bathroom space
We’ve broken it down into digestible segments in case there’s one part of a large bathroom you’d like to focus on. We’ve got tips on large bathtubs, bathroom furniture, bathroom lighting, bathroom storage and bathroom walls.
Large Bathtubs
Create a focal point with a freestanding bathtub. With larger rooms, bathtubs no longer need to be tucked into a corner. You can style freestanding bathtubs centre stage and design your room around it. If you’re feeling a little adventurous you can opt for an unconventional tub shape (think completely round bathtub) in a larger bathroom.
Remember: With a larger bathroom, your bath no longer has to be tucked into the corner! Try placements in the centre of the room or at the centre of a wall.
You don’t have to combine your bath and shower either. Having a standalone bathtub and shower is a great way to utilise space in a large bathroom. Take it a step further by having your own shower section. Forget having a shower tray, try a glass panel to create a walk-in shower with the drain on the floor
Bathroom Furniture
When it comes to bathroom furniture you have a few options. Not only can you go for that dream large bathroom basin. You can now opt for double basins. Double basins are a great option for his & hers. Pairing this with a large bathroom mirror or one mirror above each basin is a great way to make a large bathroom feel personal to the individuals using it. Also, there’s always one who’s a little messier so you can have your own space.
Features: You don’t need freestanding bathroom furnitrue to be the focus of your bathroom. You can create a feature of your bathroom by incorporating some great wallpapers prints and textures as the focal point. When it comes to wallpaper, you can use dark, saturated colours which would normally make a smaller bathroom feel claustraphobic. Your options open up so much with a large bathroom interior!
Bathroom Lighting
When it comes to lighting you have a few options. If you opt for your lighting to be a focal point you can go for larger than life chandeliers to create a grand, luxurious feeling.
If that’s not to your taste, we recommend going for spotlights for a more modern aesthetic. Spotlights over basins are a great option so you don’t have to use your main lighting when using the bathroom in the middle of the night – it’s also energy saving!
Bathroom Storage
When it comes to bathroom storage, there’s no need to cram storage under your basin. With a larger bathroom you can opt for freestanding storage by itself.
Remember: bathrooms are cleaner when bottles are stored away rather than left on a bathtub. So even if you have a bathroom, make sure you still make room for storage.
Bathroom Accessories
Make the most of your space with freestanding toilet roll holders and even towel warmers for hime and her. Rather than your standard bathroom radiator, why not go for a floor mounted bathroom radiator. They ooze elegance and come in options that match both modern bathrooms and traditional bathrooms.
If you’re wanting to incorporate natural elements into your bathroom why not try large floor standing plants. With a larger bathroom you can create a spa-like feeling with big plants that thrive in moisture heavy environments. It makes a change from the usual small window plants in bathrooms!
What are the best colours for large bathrooms?
With a larger bathroom comes greater styling options when it comes to the latest trends and colours you can have. If you’re looking for something simple, bright crisp whites make for an easy way to look sophisticated and clean. Pairing well with natural woods and warm lighters for a softer look. This can work with both modern and traditional style ceramics such as basin and toilets. Brighter colours help to create a bathroom that feels grand and spacious.
Looking for a spa-like bathroom? We recommend going for earthy colours such as browns and creams, these pair well with chrome, nickel and gold brassware so you’ve got options to customise and suit your style. Large bathrooms can still feel cosy! Try deep saturated colours with warmth such as a fired earth.
Contrasting colours are a great way to style a large bathroom. Why not create a large traditional bathroom with white sanitary ware, black freestanding bathtub and a Victorian-style black and white tiled floor.
Conclusion
Styling a large bathroom can prove to be difficult, but styling with the right colours that matches your style as well as incorporating a classic freestanding bathtub (slipper baths, rolltop baths, double ended baths etc), the right bathroom furnitrue and lighting and you’ll be on your way to your dream bathroom.