Tiling
Refreshing the design of your bathroom can give your home a whole new feel and outlook. Being one of the most used rooms within any household, it is important that the bathroom remains a clean and enjoyable space to use. It is easy enough to decide you want to remodel your bathroom but can sometimes be difficult to get inspiration for your unique ideas. At Bristol Builders Network, we have gathered together some of our favourite new design ideas and features for bathrooms Bristol, which combined would create a beautiful modern space.
The most important part of choosing the type of tiling for your bathroom alongside the look, is the tiles ability to absorb water. Nonvitreous tiles absorb water and are appropriate only for accent areas, whereas vitreous tiles work well in spots prone to splashing. In addition, glazed tiles are impervious to water but unglazed are not. Aside from this, there are hundreds of different tile types and arrangements to consider using to create your unique design and match your taste. These are some of our favourties:
Ceramic and Porcelain tiles are made with a mixture of clays that are often glazed. If so, these tiles are ideal for an area of decoration around the bath, as they come in many variations of colours and patterns and are water resistant. Often, they come with high resolution glazed images onto the surface.
Natural Stone tiles are usually rough, giving your bathroom that natural, rustic look. These tiles are not particularly waterproof, meaning they would require a covering if they were in an area with a splash risk.
Marble tiles have become increasingly popular over the past few years, accompanying other marble features in some bathrooms, such as sinks. They come in a range of sizes to create a variety of patterns, whilst being sophisticated and very on trend.
Metal Tiles are sometimes used partnered with another type of tile to create an unusual design. They can be made with solid metal or resin with a metallic coating and are available in a range of finishes, such as bronze, copper and stainless steel.
Privacy Windows
Although typical windows allow light and air into a room, they do not provide the privacy needed for a bathroom. Installing blinds, shades or curtains resolves this privacy problem, whilst keeping the outlook of your bathroom stylish and attractive. Each of these come in various patterns and designs to match different bathroom themes. Window film or an exterior privacy screen can be used to provide privacy in various situations, such as renting because this film can be removed. Privacy screens are also a smart option, as they allow you to open the window to provide ventilation into the bathroom.
Mirrors
A fancy looking mirror can be an effective decorative finish to add to your bathroom, due to the illusion that the room is bigger. There are many unique designs of mirrors currently on the market, in all sizes and shapes to suite your specific taste for your bathroom. A pattern of smaller mirrors is also becoming a common option in modern bathrooms as a more decorative option.
Sink Design
Many modern sink designs look to attract attention and can be the centre piece within the whole bathroom and come made from many different materials, whilst accommodating to all the bathroom needs. A sink that is hidden within a cabinet doesn’t attract much attention, but can create a stunning colour contrast with the surface top. In contrast, a metal sink on a lighter surface top, such as white marble, will add a centre piece to your kitchen. More modern sink designs often go well with other decorations, such as a floral display or ornaments, which would also add theme and variety to your bathroom.
Independent Living Ideas
This is an area of bathrooms Bristol design which has been rapidly improving recently, with many new ideas for bathrooms being published regularly. If you or someone you live with has a restricted mobility, these ideas will help you maintain independence and the ability to carry out bathroom tasks without assistance. Simple additions, such as adding a grab rail by a bath or toilet, can improve bathroom accessibility massively. Other features that could be considered is transforming the bathroom into a wet room, with level access to the shower area to reduce the effort needed to reach the shower. Inside the shower are, a shower with an extra-long hose or a shower seat could be added. This would eliminate the need to stand whilst washing. A lower level basin, alongside a regular height basin, would be a smart feature for this type of bathroom, especially if you are a wheelchair user. This is due to a regular basin is usually positioned too high for those who need to be sitting whilst using a sink to comfortably use. By adding both heights of sink, those who do not have restricted mobility can still use a basin at ease. All adaptations for mobility can be kept stylish with the right products and design, maintaining ease when using the space, whilst still being attractive.