Kitchen & Bathroom Design Blog

This time of year brings warm weather and also means our bathrooms are in full swing. Kids running in from the pool and adults refreshing throughout the day can test the functionality of any bathroom design. Wet towels and products left out all over the countertop make your bathroom a cluttered and stressful place to be.

Why not opt for a remodel that increases functionality but also transforms your bathroom design into a luxurious retreat? Use high quality materials, calming colors and aesthetic detailing for a bathroom remodel to relax in for years to come. Here at Lang’s Kitchen & Bath, we listen to your requirements and incorporate your style into a bathroom that is high-end and highly functional. Say goodbye to clutter and hello to a calm, welcoming space with these luxury bath design ideas.

1.  Store Your Bathroom Essentials in Style.

Storage is an important element of bathroom design. How do you decide what type of storage you need and where? At the start of the planning stage, declutter your bathroom to give you an idea of what you really use. Once you see what you need to store for daily and less regular use, planning custom storage is much easier. At Lang’s we work with a selection of high-end product manufacturers to provide clever storage in sleek, luxurious finishes.

For example, the Jay Rambo Co. contemporary vanity with the Aventos Lift system provides internal storage solutions to keep everything organized and built-in outlets and charging docks that incorporate all your appliance needs in one concealed area. Or the DuraSupreme cabinet pictured below includes specialized pull outs for grooming tools. 

A separate cabinet incorporates custom inserts for jewelry storage.

Mirrors are ideal as cabinet doors too, since they are practical but also bounce light around the space and enlarge the design with a reflective quality. Handleless cabinet doors also bring a sleekness to your design. Niche storage is a staple in an organized bathroom remodel and must also be taken into consideration at the planning stage to be incorporated into walls. As with open shelving, contents in niche storage should be in attractive containers or high-end packaging and kept to a minimum to maintain a luxurious bathroom design.

2. Invest in a Sink with the Wow Factor.

Plumbing fixtures are essential to a bathroom design. They’re functional but also contribute to the overall style of your remodel. The material and shape you choose for your sink raise the bar of your design. Vessel sinks are still a luxurious, trendy choice and asymmetrical models are the latest version of this trend. For example, the Toto Kiwami asymmetrical vessel sink is an exceptionally thin design with a matte, dirt-repellent finish for style and practicality.  Double up on your sinks and vanity space for a stylish, yet sensible choice for a busy couple.

A sleek, white look works well in a spa design, but there are more varied materials coming to the front that would also work in a luxe bath remodel. Sinks in colors such as pastels are creeping in, along with gold rims and rippled edges. Warm wood, contemporary cement and luminous glass are all options that give your bathroom design that wow factor. Keeping edges curved brings softness to your overall design and prevents it from being too clinical.

3. Choose a Vanity to Compliment Your Style.

Floating vanities are the best option for a contemporary vessel sink. Their clean lines and openness also bring a calm, spa-like feel to your luxury bathroom remodel. A waterfall countertop in a high-end material such as marble or hardwood can sweep down to an identical floor for an opulent touch. Clawfoot vanities bring classic glamor to a design and can be paired with lavishly upholstered chairs or stools with internal storage, for another example of luxury with purpose. Counterbalance this vintage look with a touchscreen mirror or voice-controlled lighting and speakers for 21st century luxury. Furniture style vanities are another luxurious touch, where your vanity becomes a piece of furniture that would fit into any space in your home.

4. Pay Attention to Details.

Faucets may seem like an afterthought, but they can make or break the overall style of your bathroom design. Many come with deluxe features such as pull-down spray wands, motion sensors and hydra-powered LED lights indicating temperature. There is also an impressive array of faucet materials available in all sorts of colors like Jaclo faucets  that come in 14 vibrant colors for an extravagant pop of color in your bathroom design. Gold and brass faucets and hardware are very popular this year for a real touch of opulence. Black matte fittings have also overtaken traditional chrome finishes and look stunning against a white backdrop. Whether you go for a color, black or metallic shine, keep things sleek, matte or brushed for a modern elegance. Hardware, sconces and faucets don’t have to completely match, but they should coordinate for a pulled-together look. 

5. Upgrade to a Smart Toilet.

Technology has embedded itself in our homes and is not to be shied away from in bath design. By embracing smart features, you can upscale your bathroom to an efficient, yet relaxing space. Hi-tech toilets can include self-cleaning enhancements and carbon air extractors along with noise-concealing options. Warm water sprays and air dryers are also available, along with automatically closing seats that also warm to the desired temperature. Motion-sensor lighting, built-in speakers, and internet access are also more features available for your state-of-the-art throne.

As with vanities, wall-hung toilets are reminiscent of a spa retreat and open up the floor beneath, giving an air of calmness to your uncluttered bath remodel. Consider positioning your toilet in a separate toilet compartment if space allows or else offer extra privacy by adding a half wall that ehances both the functionality and style of your room.

6. Make Showering a Therapeutic Experience.

Invest in a high-end shower for everyday indulgence. There are so many innovations in this area that extra features are accessible for all budgets. On a practical level, thresholdless showers are accessible, but open up a bath design in a stylish way. Massage rollers, spray settings, and technology such as speakers, timers, and voice-activated controls for temperature and water volume take your shower to the next level. Rohl’s stylish thermostatic shower systems have two handles that control temperature and volume, letting you increase or decrease one without affecting the other.  As with sinks, why not install a double shower with multiple showerheads to accommodate more than one person, and you can save time with added indulgence?

7. Transform Your Bath Design with Color.

How can you achieve a luxurious feeling with color? Color sets the tone for a bathroom design but choose your shades carefully to avoid making your design too busy. What style are you aiming for with your color scheme? Is it spa-style chic with beige and brown? Or do you want to go for an opulent navy, red or purple for a rich, cocooning effect? Gray and green are still in vogue but pastels such as pink and light blue are making their mark.

White is always a classic choice for a bathroom, but can be paired with other colors, or even choose one area such as a wall or a tub for a pop of color in a monotone design. Warm up your design naturally with wood panels or natural stone slabs. Book-matched marble slabs are becoming popular in high-end bath designs. This year’s large-scale tiles are also an interesting way to play with pattern, texture and color, injecting personality and warmth while retaining a luxe feel. Wallpaper is increasingly popular too, now coming in moisture repellent materials.

 8. Use Lighting to Create Atmosphere.

The right lighting changes the whole look of your bathroom design. Large windows and skylights flood the room with natural light during the day. The next step is to install strong lighting around your mirror so you can perform tasks with ease but pay careful attention to the positioning and type of light to avoid glares and shadows at the vanity. A floating mirror with lighting behind it also makes for a luxurious touch, softly highlighting the area around the mirror. A large pendant light, or a flush-mounted but opulent chandelier, makes a statement over your tub. Why not install ambient lighting in the floor around your tub or choose to highlight certain pictures or items on shelves for a dramatic flair?

By using lighting from floor to ceiling and on walls, crucially, at different times and levels, you can create a glowing spa-style effect for every situation.

 9. Make a Tub Your Priority.

With so many high-end showers available, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the joys of a bath. Tubs are coming in smaller sizes to accommodate larger showers in any size bathroom remodel, but this is also good for the environment and your pocket as they use less hot water. Japanese soaking tubs are chic choices that fit in small spaces. Freestanding, flat bottomed tubs are simple but stunning centerpieces in a bath design.

As with sinks, asymmetrical tubs are on the rise for a luxurious twist in a stylish bathroom. You cannot fail with white but consider tubs in other colors or in materials such as wood, copper, tin or concrete. Adding massage jets, thermal controls and speakers makes your bath time extra indulgent and self-cleaning options are a truly luxurious choice. Raising your tub on a platform beside a large window with a view lets you unwind in style and is bound to be a selling point for your property.

 10. Pamper Your Feet.

Choose bathroom flooring that is durable, yet perfect for your bathroom design aesthetic. Natural stone or wood flooring warm up a minimalist look. Why not include them both or juxtapose any two materials against each other to create different zones with texture? Large scale tiles are popular this year and porcelain and ceramic are the ideal material for this. They are hard-wearing and low-maintenance and can imitate most materials for a luxe look on a budget. Underfloor heating should be considered at the design stage before any flooring is laid. This high-end touch is an essential feature in a bath remodel with luxury in mind.

Accessorize your indulgent bath design with high quality towels, candles, and real plants. Soften any cold area with rugs or drapes. Add personal decorative items but hold back on having too much to avoid creating clutter. By investing in quality materials, effective storage and minimal design features, your bathroom remodel will remain low maintenance and elegant for many years.

Contact us today at Lang’s to discuss a luxury bath design to suit your style and requirements. Our design experts have the experience to guide you through the entire process, listening to and advising you each step of the way.