Bathroom Decoration: 80 ideas to make the room elegant

Bathroom Decoration: 80 ideas to make the room elegant
Robert Rivera

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Have you ever thought about making the bathroom of your house much more elegant and cozy? If before this room was often underestimated when it came to decorating, because it is a place little frequented in the house, now they have been increasingly remembered, and gaining a look loaded with personality.

Whether the budget is high or tight, it is possible to create a charming project, either by adding a few decorative elements or by carrying out major renovations.

According to the architects Camila K. de Castro and Carolina Palazzo de Mello, from Casa das Amigas, the secret is to choose elements that add comfort and, at the same time, the identity of the residents: "For a bathroom to be more cozy, opt for cozy coatings, such as those that simulate wood, and in warmer tones.

The professionals also give tips for those who don't want to spend too much, such as "make the environment look like you by adding small details, like a vase, a candle, and even the towels can bring charm to your space.

Another detail that we must pay attention to, according to Camila and Carolina, is the lighting; "in the case of bathrooms it is recommended to use white lamps, especially in the mirrored countertop, but it is possible to use warmer lighting in yellowish tones, such as an LED strip or a spotlight to enhance a detail, for example.

But what is the most viable decoration for compact bathrooms, and for larger ones? Camila and Carolina give precious tips below:

Decorating a small bathroom

"A resource often used in small bathrooms today are the charming niches inside the box, so it is possible to support the hygiene items without compromising the space. And to create a connection between the elements, it is interesting to use the same wall covering in the niche, or the same stone as the countertop.

The professionals also mention that "light tones in the coverings and furniture help to amplify the environment, as well as the use of mirrors. Planned furniture also helps a lot to optimize small areas, since you have a better use of space, and you can use cabinets under the countertop, cabinets or niches on the top. Leave the use of striking colors for specific objects, such as asoap dish, a vase in the niche, to avoid visual pollution in the decoration", explain the professionals.

Decorating a large bathroom

"Even in large environments, you should avoid using too many objects to 'fill' the space. Here you can bet on darker shades for coatings, or even for countertops, bringing sophistication to the bathroom" reinforce the architects.

"The ideal is to create a free central area for circulation and ensure that the basic items are well distributed. To help with the decoration without overloading the environment, bet on small decorative details such as vases, organizer boxes, etc.," concludes the duo.

Bathroom Decoration with bathtub

And if you want to realize the dream of including a bathtub in your bathroom, try to invest in a piece that fits exactly to the space. They are not exclusive to large environments, and can adapt to any kind of project, as long as you hire qualified professionals to install the product. A badly installed hydromassage can bring serious infiltration problems, and whatyou want to add more comfort, not a headache, right?

If the space is small, adapt the piece to the shower stall, including the shower right above the hydro. This way you will have two proposals in a single space. For larger spaces the possibilities are countless, and it can be installed beside the stall, under the window, or in the central region, if it does not disturb circulation.

50 decorated bathrooms for inspiration

Now that you've taken note of all the tips and details, it's time to get inspired by beautiful designs to fill your head with ideas:

1. LED strips behind the mirror

There is nothing cozier than good lighting, regardless of the room, and in the bathroom this would be no exception. In this example, the yellow LED strip installed behind the mirror added a touch of elegance to the composition.

2. or inside a niche

Another widely used resource is the installation of LED lighting inside open furniture, especially niches and bookcases. Besides adding value to the material, the decoration becomes much more attractive.

3. tessellations are versatile and timeless

Regardless of the size and where they will be installed, tiles always give a more refined look to the bathroom, especially in the pit area, where they are commonly used. For this project, gray tiles were used to follow the tone on tone cartouche.

4. reference to natural resources

Materials reminiscent of wood, stone, and other elements of nature bring more warmth to the decor. Notice how the elements in this image have made the bathroom not only more sophisticated, but also with a "warm" and cozy appearance.

5. decorative objects add personality

... and also give a differentiated touch to this environment that is usually simple and without many details, isn't it? The pendant over the little plant and the picture above the toilet are these additional ones loaded with identity.

6. double sink for the couple

The dream of most couples! With the double sink, each one keeps their own space (and also redirects their mess without disturbing the other) and on top of that adds more refinement to the decoration. Impossible not to love it!

7. and a luxurious and comfortable bathtub

A large bathroom can perfectly accommodate a delightful whirlpool tub. This rectangular shaped piece was given the same covering as the sink, and installed next to the spacious shower stall, instead of including both in one space.

8. light foundation

A clean decor is not synonymous of a dull decor. Quite the opposite. With the right choice of pieces, it is possible to create a light and very charming environment, such as this bathroom that has a deck to warm up the color palette, and a touch of sophistication with the dots tiles.

9. white for small bathrooms

It's the same thing: you can never go wrong with white, especially in limited spaces. The color gives a unique feeling of amplitude and offers countless possibilities when it comes to decorating. In this example, the metro white coating and the niches next to the sink made the decor more current and in the right measure.

10. a spot of color to bring joy

In a more sober color palette, it is never too much to add a little color to bring life to the environment. Look how yellow gave a great highlight to the box, and was perfectly balanced with white and gray.

11. a real dressing room

Further proof that lighting makes all the difference in a room. In this couple's bathroom, dressing room lights installed next to the mirror will come in handy when she needs to put on makeup or he needs to shave.

12. a young and elegant bathroom

In this proposal, all the choices gave more youthfulness to the space, without losing elegance. The metro white coating with white grout kept the sobriety, but only used up to a certain height of the wall, which also received a touch of femininity with the pink paint.composition.

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13. a subtle and modern color palette

The sophisticated china broke the delicacy of the pink wall and brought more modernity to the bathroom, which also gained brilliant adornments, such as the triple pendant and the matte black faucet.

14: A luxury!

Of course, it is not necessary to invest a lot of money to coat the bathroom with real marble. Nowadays, several brands sell porcelain tiles that imitate the stone, and they are so perfect that no one can say otherwise!

15. 3D coating for the bathtub area

Ideal for all types of square meters, 3D cladding can contribute to giving the room that feeling of spaciousness. Here the hydromassage area is highlighted, and to balance such sobriety, a plant with dense foliage warms the room.

16. warming up the environment

Including wooden items or pieces that refer to this material makes the color palette warmer, with that cozy and well being feeling. See how the shelf under the sink and the detail above the shower brought this feeling. To complete the project, natural light was very well used with the installation of a skylight in the shower stall area.

17. colored lining for the box

The shower area got a much more youthful look with the colored coating on only one of the walls, a fun way to break the sobriety of the porcelain tiles imitating marble on the walls, and also on the sink.

18. a style unlike anything you have ever seen

You can also totally escape from the decorative standards by betting on a modern and somewhat detached idea. While many do a half wall, divided between conventional coating and a beautiful painting, others prefer to choose differentiated coatings, and betting on its even more differentiated installation!

19. mirrors amplify environments in any circumstance

And for small bathrooms, they are a must! Nowadays, many projects include pieces that go from the ceiling up to the height of the sink or a little higher, and the result is amazing.

20. for the adolescent brothers

For young users, there is nothing better than to bet on a striking color that is loaded with personality. In the image, several different and harmonious coverings were used, highlighting the predominant blue in the floor and in the cabinet, and balanced with the neutrality of the metro white and burnt cement.

21. a lady sink

For bathrooms that will not need a cabinet, with a toilet, social bathroom or environments that will receive an independent closet, a sink in this format like the one in the picture is a differential. The piece becomes a true monument!

22. earthy tones refer to comfort

A well-executed project not only adds more value to your home, but can also improve the mood and harmonization of the environment when the right colors are used to provide certain sensations.

23. spacious bathrooms: countless possibilities

Creating two environments for bathrooms with large dimensions adds even more value to the space. How about creating an area for bathing, and another for the bathroom and toilet? Everything is well distributed in the right dosage.

24. wood and tiles

Still highlighting the creation of two environments, this "partition" can be created with the application of different tiles and floors in each area, as in this example, where the bathroom area received the application of tiles, and the restroom gained the coziness of the wood imitation coating.

25. plants and flowers to brighten up the space

Do you want to include an extra ornament in your bathroom? Invest in beautiful plants or flowers that, above all, like humidity. In case you are not very good at taking care of them, bet on artificial models. But be careful: only one option should be used, so as not to pollute the environment too much.

26. decorative objects are always very welcome

To avoid looking like an environment without personality, include decorative objects that have the same purpose as the rest of the house. The installation of a simple shelf above the toilet with some appliances has already given another face to this example of the image.

27. using niches to your advantage

As said by the architects of Casa das Amigas, niches are true friends of small bathrooms, because they perfectly accommodate hygiene objects without taking up too much space. After all, who likes to bump their elbow on the shampoo while soaping their body?

28. white subway with dark grouting

This proposal meets a more modern and urbanized style of decoration, since the dark grout highlights the tile much more, just like the New York subway stations, as the name implies.

29. a large countertop enhances the space

The cabinet, which matches the size of the countertop, also has room to store everything from toiletries to towels.

30: Putting the finishing touches on the mirror's frame

Even for bathrooms decorated with neutrality, a mirror with a unique frame brings another face to the space. Elegance can be added in small details, without having to invest a lot.

31. burnt cement + wood

The floor and walls of this bathroom may bring different proposals, but together they complete each other. To finish, the big mirror did that magnifying trick that we like so much, and the transparent box only collaborated with the proposal.

32. all white that looks like paradise

When the right pieces are chosen, simplicity gives way to luxury and sophistication.

33. making good use of space

We have already seen how niches are true allies when it comes to optimizing space, and this applies to the outside of the box as well. Notice how the piece installed next to the sink created new and beautiful surfaces.

34. one bathroom for two

Have you ever thought of having everything in duplicity? two showers, two sinks, two closets...? a dream that can be possible, when you have space to spare. In order not to fill the room with information, white predominated in the decoration, and the bathroom was even contemplated with a delicious bathtub in the center. At least one thing must unite this couple, right?

35. shower and hydro

Bathtubs don't need to be exclusive to spacious bathrooms. They can also be perfectly adapted to the shower stall, where the shower is also installed. For this, it is necessary to hire qualified professionals to make a good installation, and avoid possible future leaks.

36. not just another gray bathroom

Once again, wood entered the project to make all the difference. What could have been just another grayish bathroom was transformed into a truly modern space, with a cozy splash of color in the sink unit.

37. planned fulfilling its role well

Planned furniture is always great for taking advantage of all possible spaces. The addition of the cabinet niches and the shelf above the cabinet were custom designed to meet the needs of the room.

38. double sink for a single bowl

If space is limited, but still holds a spacious sink, why not add two faucets? That way we have a double sink without too much squeeze.

39. stylish sink pendants

They are charming, easy to install, and add an extra "touch" to the decoration, as well as adding an extra point of light to the space.

40. a perfect whole

Have you ever noticed how the bathroom is always the most underestimated area of the house? It ends up being a standardized space, without identity, because we always pay attention to other rooms. But this is not the case in this house! The natural light was well used to warm up the room, along with the deck in the shower and the floor in the rest of the room.

41. relaxing and looking at the sky

The whirlpool tub next to the huge window in this bathroom not only contributed to the beautiful decor, but will also help the resident to relax even more by admiring the sky.

42. with a spa face

Speaking of comfort, transforming the bathroom into a real spa is not bad at all, right? The decor was kept clean, and still had a double shower, a tub-shaped bathtub, and two huge countertops with sinks.

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43. retro decoration

The ceiling-to-floor mirror greatly enhanced the space in this bathroom, and doubled the view of the pied de poule wallpaper. The classic mirror frame totally matched the vintage style created, as did the side table for the tub.

See more bathroom decoration images

We have separated more pictures for you, check them out:

44 The point of color in this clean bathroom was this magnificent cabinet

45. a respectable ofuro guaranteeing charm in the bathroom decoration

46. a dark stone in the sink to break the sobriety

47. lilac gave a touch of femininity

48. porcelain tiles all around

49. the perfect combination of yellow and black

50. vertical hydro is the solution for compact bathrooms

51. natural elements to give comfort to the space

52: You can't go wrong with large mirrors

53 The hydraulic floor gives more personality to the space

Adding color with the help of towels and decorative objects

55. pictures leave the decoration more uncluttered

56. the bathtub in the center unified what the sinks separated

57. plants that resist humidity are super welcome

58. take advantage of large square meters to build spacious pits

59. good lighting adds even more value to the environment

60. leaving a good area for circulation is fundamental

61. accessories can dictate the style of bathroom decor

62 The floating toilet is the highlight of this contemporary bathroom

63. a spacious bathroom welcomes dark, striking colors

64 The wall was well used with the installation of this charming bookcase

65. ... and by built-in cabinets around the toilet

66. the shelves adequately hold decorative objects without limiting space

67. the sink countertop received the same pattern as the coating

68. one bathroom, two styles

69. green brings more tranquility to the decoration

70. the frame of the whirlpool bath made it possible to install the piece diagonally

71 The charm of this bathroom was on account of the differentiated covering behind the toilet

72. black always makes everything more elegant

73 The diagonal box optimized the space even more

74 The natural light from the large window made the room cozier

75 - The decoration became more fun with the tiles covering the bathtub

76. one spacious box with central shower

77. cabinet and bathtub with the same material

78. orange with white makes the kids' bathroom more fun

79. niches to optimize space

80. a copper mirror frame for relaxation

81. marbled sinks will always be the highlight of the bathroom

You see how the bathroom can be another room of your house with personality and style? After decorating this room with so much love, your guests will want to spend more time in it.




Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera
Robert Rivera is a seasoned interior designer and home decor expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. Born and raised in California, he has always had a passion for design and art, which eventually led him to pursue a degree in interior design from a prestigious design school. With a keen eye for color, texture, and proportion, Robert effortlessly blends different styles and aesthetics to create unique and beautiful living spaces. He is highly knowledgeable in the latest design trends and techniques, and is constantly experimenting with new ideas and concepts to bring life to his clients' homes. As the author of a popular blog on home decor and design, Robert shares his expertise and insights with a large audience of design enthusiasts. His writing is engaging, informative, and easy to follow, making his blog an invaluable resource for anyone looking to spruce up their living space. Whether you're seeking advice on color schemes, furniture arrangement, or DIY home projects, Robert has the tips and tricks you need to create a stylish, welcoming home.