Bathroom renovation
Ideas for your place of well-being
Key points at a glance:
- When renovating a bathroom, you can achieve a fresh new look by installing new faucets, bathroom fixtures, furniture, or finishes.
- Colors, materials, and shapes should be coordinated to create a harmonious and personalized overall look.
- For more extensive renovation work—such as work on tiles, plumbing, or electrical systems—it is advisable to seek assistance from specialized contractors.
Should I renovate or remodel my bathroom?
Renovation and remodeling are by no means the same thing. A bathroom renovation primarily involves replacing finishes, faucets, hardware, or individual bathroom fixtures. A bathroom refurbishment, on the other hand, is much more comprehensive. It addresses fundamental defects or structural damage, as well as plumbing, electrical systems, and the room layout. You can usually handle small renovation projects yourself, but if you want to refurbish the bathroom, you should call in professionals.
Planning a bathroom renovation
Before you renovate or remodel your bathroom, you should carefully consider exactly what you want to change and what you want to keep the same. Possible changes to the bathroom could include, for example, its look and style, faucets, furniture, storage space and layout, lighting, or major construction work.
Would you like to paint the bathroom, install new tiles, or completely renovate the bathroom to give it a whole new look? Answer these and other questions beforehand so you can prepare accordingly.
Style ideas for bathroom renovations
A bathroom renovation offers many opportunities to give the space a new design direction. Colors, materials, shapes, and finishes should be coordinated to create a harmonious overall look. Here are a few ideas for renovating your bathroom.
Natural and cozy
To combine a cozy atmosphere with natural elements, you can use warm colors, wood-effect finishes, and matte finishes. When paired with beige, sand, and earth tones, as well as natural materials and subtle shades of green, they create a cozy ambiance. Plants accentuate the natural style.
Modern and minimalist
A minimalist bathroom thrives on clean lines, a calm color scheme, and carefully selected details. Handle-less bathroom furniture, geometric shapes, and a few coordinated colors create a modern look. The chosen shapes and finishes should be reflected in the vanity, bathroom furniture, and faucets.
Timeless and elegant
Neutral colors and high-quality materials form the foundation for a bathroom that will remain stylish even after many years. White, gray, beige, or subtle natural tones can be combined in a variety of ways here. Delicate mixed-function faucets, understated finishes, and balanced proportions lend the room an added touch of elegance.
High-contrast and unique
There are many ways to let your personal style shine through after a bathroom renovation. Ideas for giving your renovated bathroom its own character include, for example, colored mixer faucets or striking pieces of furniture. To keep the room from looking cluttered, an accent wall, a unique piece of bathroom furniture, or a bold color is often all it takes to create a distinctive focal point.
Replacing or upgrading bathroom faucets
Faucet & vanity
A new sink faucet can transform the style of the entire sink area. Depending on the look you’re going for, you can choose from classic exposed models, elegant concealed solutions, or modern, touchless faucets. There are also various vanity styles that can create a new overall look—countertop sinks are particularly modern.
Toilet
When replacing your toilet, you can improve not only the design but also comfort and ease of cleaning. Wall-mounted models have a more contemporary look, make it easier to clean the floor, and make the room appear even more spacious. If you have a bidet in your bathroom, it’s worth considering switching to a shower toilet. It combines modern aesthetics with special hygiene and comfort features, and you’ll save even more space.
Shower
A new shower combines contemporary design with added comfort. A floor-level, walk-in shower with a transparent enclosure makes the room appear more spacious, facilitates access, and makes the bathroom more accessible. Exposed and concealed faucets, thermostats, and shower systems (such as rain showers) are also available.
Bathtub
Renovating a bathtub is usually a bit more involved, but it can fundamentally transform the look and comfort of the bathroom. In larger bathrooms, a modern freestanding bathtub adds a striking design element, while built-in bathtubs are a better choice for smaller bathrooms. In any case, the bathtub should complement the other faucets.
Possible bathroom renovation work
Sometimes replacing faucets is a quick job, but other times more extensive work is required. Depending on the condition of the bathroom, more extensive renovation work may also be necessary. This includes, for example, removing and laying tiles or properly waterproofing the shower. In older bathrooms in particular, water lines, drains, and electrical connections should also be inspected and upgraded as needed.
Another idea for a bathroom renovation involves changes to the floor plan, such as rearranging the bathroom fixtures. However, you should only undertake such measures if you know exactly what you’re doing. If in doubt, contact a specialized contractor.
Renovating a bathroom in the Duravit style
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