The bathroom is a functional place where we start and end our day, but it doesn't have to look boring. If you've given other rooms in your house some glamor, or just want to go all in on a primary bath remodel, here are tips for a show-stopping design.

Luxurious Lighting

Lighting is important when creating a feel of opulence and luxury. Chandeliers instantly make any room grander, including a bathroom. Gold is the metal of choice for glamor and should be incorporated from pendants to light switches. Crystal light fittings give an old-school touch of glamor. Elaborate sconces either side of a mirror, or light bulbs all around one, bring Hollywood to a primary bath.

Fabulous Fixtures

Marble brings glamor to bath remodels, but engineered quartz is just as effective and more durable. The silver veining of a quartz backsplash or countertop subtly elevates a vanity. Sunken tubs make you feel like Cleopatra. Freestanding bathtubs, especially vintage-style models with claw feet or sleek architectural ones, give the illusion of stepping back in time. A large, frameless glass shower enclosure with a built-in seat for relaxation feels like a movie-star moment after every shower.

Set up an area where you can put on makeup or pamper yourself, spa-like, after a bath. Include a chaise lounge or cushioned bench to relax on after the shower or bath. Add a radiator-style towel warmer for warm towels at the ready. Turn the vanity cabinet into a glamorous statement with a unique furniture-style vanity. Look for vintage-style pharmacy cabinets and vanities, and embrace gold, mirrored cabinet fronts, and lacquer.

Amazing Accessories

Crystal doorknobs and gold or other bright metallic faucets, sink stoppers, and drawer pulls accent the room with panache. Mirrors are another key element of glamor. Avoid frameless or minimal designs and opt for large, intricate frames, especially gold or antique ones, to bring old-world formality. Strategically placed statement accessories like sculptures or candlesticks add drama. Invest in high-quality matching towels for the finishing touch.

Color

Dark, rich wall colors like grays or browns work well against brilliant white tubs and tile. Painting and accentuating alcoves makes a room appear bigger; don't be afraid to add furniture or shelving to them. Simple but bold patterns like stripes look magnificent in a curtain around a tub. White lace curtains romantically dress a window, as do roman blinds in neutral colors. Gray paired with ornate mirrors, gold or bronze accessories, or crystal chandeliers brings a glamorous vibe.

Talk through your glamorous bath with a designer

If you're planning a bath remodel and want to talk through how to bring real glamor into the space, we'd love to talk.

Schedule a showroom visit at our 5,000 square foot showroom in Norwell. No pressure, just a real conversation about your home.

Transitions Kitchens, Baths & Remodeling
433 Washington St, Norwell, MA
(781) 871-0881