5 Tips for Designing a Modern Bathing Area

If you’re contemplating spending money a bathroom remodel, you may be wondering how to get the most bang for your buck. After all, nobody wants to dump money into a design aesthetic that is going to quickly become outdated. That’s how we got stuck with olive green carpeting and gold countertops in the first place. Assuming your home has seen a few updates since the 1970s, you may be dealing with accents of mauve or forest green. We’ve rounded up some tips to help you bring your bathroom into the current decade.

Tip #1 – Stick with a Neutral Wall Color

Modern design trends heavily favor simplicity. Skip the loud floral patterned wall papers or the plaids that look like bed sheets and paint the walls with your favorite neutral instead. This means sticking to shades of white, almond, or gray. Our favorites for a modern color palette include:

• White
• Almond
• Biscuit
• Gray
• Charmeuse
• Basket Weave

Tip #2 – Skip the Hard-to-Maintain Grout with Laser Engraved Wall Patterns

Do you love the look of subway tile in the shower area? So do we—but the upkeep is for the birds. With modern bath products you can get the same great style without the traditional challenges of grout. Luxury Bath offers a selection of laser engraved wall textures with realistic looking grout. Only you and your bleach bucket will know the difference. Choose from:

• Subway
• Fairfield
• Diamond
• Marazzi
• Roman Block

Tip #3 – Match the Tub/Shower Base to the Color Scheme

Yes, neutrals are a color scheme! If you are using white or grey wall patterns, stick with a either a white or grey base to compliment the cool toned color scheme. Browns are earthy and warmer. For beige wall colors, choose biscuit, almond, or sandbar for your base.

Tip #4 – Match Fixtures to your Design Aesthetic

Modern bath fixtures like faucets, shower heads, and valves can change the entire look and feel of your bathroom. For a modern design, there are two paths. You can choose a matte black for a subtle, classy look. Or, you can choose a polished chrome for an attention-grabbing, stylish and freshly modern look.

Tip #5 – Consider Accessories Designed for Everyday Use

One of the biggest advantages to a bathroom remodel is that you can add functional accessories that fit your needs. You are beginning with a blank slate instead of working with what’s provided. For those who are aging gracefully or living with limited mobility, grab bars and bench seats add safety and accessibility without compromising style. For ladies who like their bath products or need to shave their legs, consider adding shelves or a footrest. Caddies, built-in shelving, and soap dishes can also help keep things in reach while in the shower. Consider what is missing in your existing bathroom and don’t overlook these options when choosing something new.

Final Thoughts on Designing a Modern Bathroom

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the details. In our quest for the perfect wall color, sometimes we forget that white is a color too! And that, sometimes it is simple design choices that can make the biggest impact. A modern design aesthetic relies on the simplicity of neutral color schemes, solid walls, and geometric symmetry. A light grey wall with white subway tile surround and a white base finished with matte black fixtures can make a dramatic style statement. And that still leaves room to hang a few pictures or add towels to customize the space.

Contact Luxury Bath Technologies to get started designing your dream bath. We offer a wide selection of colors and patterns to provide a custom look with an efficient, affordable installation process for your shower or bath remodel.