Cozy bathrooms
Hygge, wood and relaxation
Materials for a cozy bathroom
A key consideration when creating your own feel-good oasis is choosing the right materials. Using natural materials, in particular, will help make your bathroom feel more cozy. In contrast to a purely natural bathroom, you can use other materials in combination with natural ones to create your cozy bathroom. The following materials in particular are worth considering:
Wood
This is a truly classic material and is ideal for decorating your cozy bathroom. In particular, considering using bathroom furniture with a wood finish to bring a warm, natural touch to your bathroom. You can choose whether to go with a darker or a lighter wood finish to match the style of the rest of the room.
Natural stone
This material is primarily used as a material for sinks and shower trays. Using natural stone in your bathroom creates a calming atmosphere, while still feeling fresh and vibrant.
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Fabric
The right material also needs to be considered when picking out towels, rugs, curtains, and other accessories. Heavy fabrics and fluffy terry cloth can help create a cozy, pleasant impression and a more homey bathroom overall.
Ceramics
Bathroom ceramics don't have to seem sterile. Using innovative processes, we're able to create rounded and curved shapes that fit perfectly into a cozy bathroom design. Matte finishes, which naturally exude calm, are also a possibility.
Metal
Similar to ceramics, metal is another material that can be used to make your bathroom feel more cozy. Heavy bronze and gold tones or even matte black can add a lot to a cozy atmosphere when used correctly.
Design essentials for a cozy bathroom
The design of your cozy bathroom is always going to be a question of personal preferences to some extent. Some people prefer tidiness in the bathroom above all; others find that a little clutter feels more cozy. However, it's still possible to make a few general recommendations:
Colors
Choosing the right colors for your bathroom is an important part of creating a cozy atmosphere. This is less a question of right and wrong and more a question of how you use the colors. As a rule, your colors shouldn't be too intense as this tends to be overstimulating – consider going with richer, more sedate or matte and pale tones instead. Even a "white bathroom", which is often considered too sterile, can be made cozy with just a touch of color.
Lighting
Just as important as the right color is the right lighting. It is best to go with as many light sources as possible, preferably dimmable ones. This way, you can have the bright light you need in front of the bathroom mirror, but you can still create a dimmer, cozy atmosphere when you take a bath, for example.
Rain showers
We recommend a rain shower for an especially relaxing shower. The natural feeling of a rain shower can help you feel revitalized in the morning and relaxed in the evening.
Bathtubs
Of course, taking a long bath is also a perfect way to relax. We especially recommend considering a jetted tub for your cozy bathroom. A jetted tub is even cozier in a bathroom under a sloping ceiling.
Sitting room
Most bathrooms don't have a separate seating area, but a sitting nook can go a long way to making your cozy bathroom feel even cozier. In addition to a bench in the shower, an armchair in a corner of the bathroom, for example, can be a great addition if there is enough space. Though it may seem unorthodox at first glance, it is a perfect addition to any country-style bathroom.
Decor
There are a number of ways you can decorate your bathroom to make it feel cozy. For example, you can create an especially cozy atmosphere in the room simply by hanging the right pictures.
Plants
Houseplants will blend in perfectly with natural materials in the bathroom. The combination of liveliness and calm that plants create in the bathroom make them a perfect way to help you create that cozy feeling.
Sauna
The ultimate addition for relaxation is your own bathroom sauna. A sauna is undoubtedly on the more luxurious end of the scale, but it can require a lot less effort and space than people often assume.
Hygge for a cozy bathroom
A special way to give your bathroom a cozy design is to go with the Scandinavian "hygge" style. In contrast to some other styles, hygge is relatively simple and space-saving, which makes it an ideal solution for making a small bathroom feel cozy. But what are some key considerations for hygge in the bathroom?
Light and bright
Scandinavia often makes people think of those long, dark winter nights. That's probably why it's not surprising that hygge in the bathroom primarily relies on lighter colors. Soft white or beige tones, combined with bathroom furniture with a light wood finish, will give your bathroom that quintessential hygge feeling.
Materials
Wood is also a must in any hygge-style bathroom. Light-colored woods like pine are preferred. Rugs and towels should be extra soft and fluffy. Fluffy fabrics are an especially inviting addition to your cozy bathroom, providing that soft, cuddly feeling after a relaxing shower.
Shapes
The natural materials used in a hygge-style bathroom can be complemented particularly well by organic shapes. Curved countertop sinks and washbasins are a perfect fit here, and asymmetry, such as in the bathroom mirrors, can also work very well.
