When it comes to designing a luxury bathroom, captivating originality is the base from which to start to make an ordinary room something to remember long after you’ve left the space.

Bathroom design is being taken to new levels of creativity and is undergoing major transformations as the bathroom becomes a feature in the home.

The bathroom has now become an extension of the main bedroom. It is the first place you visit in the morning and the last before you retire to bed at night. People are spending more and more time in the bathroom and for most of us the day doesn’t begin or end until you have taken an invigorating shower or a relaxing soak in the tub.

When designing a bathroom the first step that needs to be considered is space, light, structure and technical constraints. The next step is the form, function and all the necessary features to make the room work for its original purpose. Lastly is the design element which marries the aesthetic harmony and the practicality of the room.

Here are some practical tips from Mark Wise, owner and designer at Wise Works, to consider before embarking on your bathroom design.

Type

You must consider the type of bathroom you are working with. Is the bathroom a water closet (WC), family bathroom or an en-suite bathroom?

Style

What type of style do you prefer? Is it Classic, Modern, Contemporary, Minimalist, Maximalist, Rustic, Romantic, Avant-garde or Exotic?

Colour

The colour of your bathroom creates its mood and personality.

Open or closed

Does your bathroom merge with the dressing room and or bedroom?

Indoor or outdoor

Outdoor bathrooms with a view are increasing in popularity.

Space

What is the size of the space being used? This will affect the materials used and the layout and positioning of the bathroom accessories such as toilets, vanities etc. Is the geometric space of the bathroom vertical or horizontal?

Components

Audio and visual components are trendy features appearing in modern bathrooms.

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