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8 Easy Ways to Make Your Bathroom More Luxe

8 Easy Ways to Make Your Bathroom More Luxe

The bathroom, whether shared by the family or an ensuite haven, is often the most overlooked room in the house, but in the midst of winter – when indulgent pampering sessions and long, luxurious baths are a top priority – it pays to make the space that much more attractive.


If you don’t have the time, budget or patience for a major overhaul, look to these eight easy ways to transform a tired room into a much more elegant space. From statement mirrors to subtle scented candles, these ideas from top interior designers are guaranteed to give you a five-star bathroom.



MAKE IT SMELL LIKE A SPA


“Imagine the best hotel room you’ve ever stayed in; what made the bathroom space so appealing? Often it’s the clean, uncluttered space and small luxurious touches. Candles are a great way to achieve this – they play to your sense of smell and immediately create a sense of atmosphere. — Jamie Horton, Managing Director at Harlequin London


“Scented candles create a serene spa-like retreat. Our favourite are the ultra-luxurious (and beautiful to look at) Cire Trudon.” — Charlotte Wood, Founder & Floral Designer at Wild Wood London


Baies Scented Candle, £20-40 | Diptyque

Gift Set of Three Scent Candles, £75 | Tom Dixon

Ernesto Leather, Tabacco & Oak Scented Candle, £62 |


MAKE A FEATURE OF PRODUCT


“Put your products in simple white or beautiful glass containers and place these on lacquer trays. It’s a straightforward change, but so effective.” — Robert Angell, Interior Designer, Robert Angell Design International


Marble Effect Bathroom Set, from £9.99 | Zara Home

White Lacquer Display Tray, £20 |

Hand Cream & Handwash Twinset, £32 |

Ressurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, £19 | Aesop

Mirrored Bathroom Set, £19.99 | Zara Home

White Pompelmo Hand & Body Wash, £18 |


ADD ART TO YOUR WALLS


“Don’t forget to accessorise – a couple of framed pictures can really lift the space, and art is a great way to tie in your design scheme.” — Alice Dunbar, Interiors Expert at Harvey Maria


Rose Gold Lips Print Canvas Wraps Femimine Decor, £11 | Ruby And B

Palm Tree Photography Print Black & White, £6.01 | Sutil Designs

Coco Chanel Gold Perfume Print French Wall Art, £11.43 |

1968 Wall Art by Andy Warhol, £150 | Oliver Bonas

Cheri Large Abstract Print, £17.17 | Parima Creative Studio

White Fine Wood Photo Frame, £35 |


WORK STATEMENT WALLPAPER


Combine pattern and colour to create a design-led look in your bathroom. Wallpaper is great for this, just be sure to choose colours that harmonise – a fun animal or abstract print, for example, works well with a simple white or cream colour palette with finishing touches that pick up one or two colours in the wallpaper.” — Alice Dunbar


Flamingos Wallpaper, £72 | Cole & Son

Downing Gate Wallpaper, £69 | Fabrics & Papers

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INVEST IN YOUR TOWELS


“An easy way to achieve a stylish look is with accessories. Get amazing towel rails and a bath stand and dress them with sumptuous Egyptian cotton towels of varying sizes but in the same shade.” — Robert Angell


“Always choose matching towels in a complementary colour. For a hotel-esque touch, monogrammed towels add instant swagger.” — Alice Dunbar


Croft Collection Jacquard Towels, from £3 | John Lewis

Super Soft Waffle Towel, from £9 | The White Company

Luxury Hotel Collection 700gsm Supima Towel Range In White, from £10.50 |


GO GREEN


“Get a big potted palm plant for the back of the bathroom; they’re all the rage at the moment.” — Ellie Jauncey, Co-Owner of The Flower Appreciation Society


“Greenery is so important. Try a terranium, or if that’s not your thing, white hydrangeas will do the trick every time by really lifting a room.” — Robert Angell


Faux Small-Leaved Stem, £10 | OKA

Large Copper and Glass Terrarium, £36 | Oliver Bonas

Linea Green Hydrangea Single Stem, £10 |


MAKE A FEATURE OF YOUR MIRROR


“Mirrors really make a difference to a bathroom because they bounce light around, making the space feel brighter and more luxurious. Installing a full-height mirror behind the bath is seriously stylish, but if you don’t have the budget, a twin mirror works just as well. The frame can be a beautiful, handcrafted statement piece or simple and elegant to look fresh and clean.” — Robert Angell


“Opt for something with really beautiful luxe detailing or ornate framework – it can bring the whole look together.” — Ben Johnson, Creative Director & Partner at 1508 London


Round Mirror, Brass, £99 | Alana

Prisma Wall Mirror, Matt Brass, £75 | Umbra

Trevarno Window Mirror, £185 |


OPT FOR CLEVER STORAGE


“Try and store everyday products in drawers out of sight to give that pure, clean look. Baskets work well for that, while a simply dressed storage ladder is bang on trend.” — Robert Angell


Apothecary Ladder Shelf, £150 | John Lewis

Set Of 3 Crochet Storage Bags, £40 | Shabby Chic

Jessie Black Narrow Leaning Bookcase, £65 | Habitat

Grey Wooden Storage Basket With Handles, from £19.99 | Zara Home

Aldsworth Shelf Ladder, £155 | Garden Trading

Tall Basket With Rounded Handles, from £19.99 |

Original article and pictures take sheerluxe.com site

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