Create a designer bathroom for less

You don’t have to settle for a high price tag if you want to have a bathroom that is big on luxury, sophistication, and designer style. With the right tips and tricks, you can renovate the space while still staying within your budget.

Think about space
Think about all of the amenities you would like in your bathroom and then ask yourself if you have enough space to accommodate everything. A designer bathroom should have a layout that is open and airy rather than cramped and cluttered. Look at your layout and decide what will comfortably fit where. For example, if you don’t have room for a shower, you can install one in your clawfoot tub. If you need assistance, you can consider hiring a professional designer or architect to help you with this process.

Install black faucets
You often see stainless steel fixtures in bathrooms, but black is making just as much of a splash. The dark hue is perfect for a stylish space because it makes a sleek and classy statement that doesn’t go unnoticed. Another benefit to a black finish is that it doesn’t show dirt and fingerprints as easily as other finishes might, so you won’t have to worry about tending to it frequently.

Opt for a glass vessel sink
A vessel sink can create a truly elegant focal point for your bathroom. And when combined with shiny black faucets, you’ll have a stylish and designer-inspired space in no time. Vessel sinks can help modernize your bathroom and keep it looking up-to-date.

Use words
Gregg De Meza, Jennifer Gustafson and Michelle Nelson of the design team De Meza Architecture like the idea of putting words on display in the bathroom. For instance, in order to create a 1920s-style bathroom, they spelled out the bathroom-related phrase “wash behind your years” using black-and-white tile in the shower. You can put a focus on words and letters in your own bathroom by hanging a monogram on the wall or putting a wall decal behind your vintage tub. One homeowner decided to use words to put a focus on serenity by using a wall decal that read “Relax and soak within tranquil solitude.”

Put a focus on architecture
Stylish elements like exposed wood beams, a brick wall, picture windows and vaulted ceilings are all simple materials that create a strong and stylish statement. Picture windows, for instance, help to open up the bathroom and create a light and airy environment. The windows also allow natural light to brighten the space.

Creating a designer style bathroom in your own home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little creative thinking and a bit of design knowledge, you can have a bathroom that will be the envy of all your neighbors!