After a full day at work, going home for a relaxing bath or shower can do wonders for relieving tension and stress. To make the most of the quiet in your bathroom, take note of the following bathroom remodeling tips:

easy on the eyes

Your eyes are tired at the end of the road. To help soothe your senses, choose simple appliances, faucets, vanities, and flooring. You should consider cabinets in wood tones or blacks that will go very well with more natural type accents. For a more traditional look, choose solid colors and avoid flashy patterns.

keep it simple

Your life is complicated. Your bathroom doesn’t need to be. Keep your bathroom areas clean and tidy. This includes countertops, vanities, and tub and shower surrounds. For more space, add wall cabinets to store some of this clutter. You can line the shelves with baskets or bins if you don’t want fully enclosed cabinets.

paint color

The color of your walls can have the biggest effect on the overall serenity of your bathroom. Regardless of how you decorate, you should opt for a simple, understated and neutral wall colour. That said, neutral and earth tones work very well. Try to avoid giving your bathroom the sterile look that comes with white or off-white tones.

Strategic Lighting

Your lighting design must be carefully planned and carried out. Lighting is one of the most important aspects of relaxing bathroom design and should be chosen carefully. If possible, use skylights and other sources of natural light. You can also install waterproof windows that let in light and offer no visibility from the outside. When it comes to artificial light sources, choose low-light, diffused, or indirect lighting for best results.

Consider real plants

There are a variety of live plants that are perfect for your bathroom, due to their ability to thrive in low light conditions. Many ivy, African violets, bamboo, and ferns often thrive in the humid conditions present in your bathroom. Instead of adding them after you’re done, consider incorporating plants into your original design so they have a special place in your bathroom all year long.

Decor

As a general rule, your relaxing bath should use as many natural elements as possible. This means reducing the amount of artificial decorations you use. This means using a well-balanced approach to decorating, with everything from countertops to artwork working together. In most cases, less is more in these types of situations.

With a little planning and the help of your general contractor, you can turn your bathroom into a relaxing and highly functional space to get ready to start your day or to unwind after all is said and done. Relaxation is important in the high-energy, constantly moving world we live in. Take your time and create your own oasis to escape to when you need a few minutes to rest.