You’ve finally saved up or that bathroom remodel of your dreams and you’ve decided that you’re going to have the bathroom that absolutely no one else in your neighborhood has even thought of. How about five tips for a bathroom no one will forget?
Cremo Marble on the Floors and Walls
Cremo marble is pure white but is shot through with veins of real gold. Have tiles of this marble placed on your walls and your floors. If you wish, cremo can also be placed on top of a vanity. Use shiny polished marble for walls and vanities, but honed marble on the floors to protect against slippage. Keep in mind that marble is softer than many other types of stone and will need to be sealed to protect against stains. Whether it’s stained or not, any acidic material that’s spilled on marble must be blotted up immediately to save the stone from etching. To clean, use warm water, some neutral detergent, and a clean cloth.
Gold-Plated Hardware
Faucets and spigots can have traditional looks or can be fashioned into a number of shapes like animals or unique geometric designs. Choose a bold shape for your hardware and then have it plated in gold. Gold doesn’t tarnish, and all you’ll need to keep it sparkling is a solution of water and vinegar and a soft white cloth.
Freestanding Mahogany Tub
A true centerpiece for your bathroom with classic charm, choosing a freestanding tub with elegant design is a great option to make your update special. A deep, freestanding tub clad in highly polished mahogany is the best thing for a long and luxurious soak. Again, indulge in gold plated hardware like a hand-held shower attachment. Other options are freestanding tubs made of steel clad in porcelain enamel or Japanese soaking tubs clad in cypress wood. Any of these freestanding styles instantly serve as a sign of your good taste and sophistication.
A Fountain
A fountain can be a tiny, soothing element in a niche in the corner of the room or it can be the bathroom’s centerpiece. The one thing you’ll need to do is find out if the fountain is in compliance with local building codes that govern plumbing in Toronto or wherever you may live. You may have to install special plumbing for an especially complicated fountain. For that, you’ll want to contact a professional like Brothers Plumbing to be sure the job is done properly.
Decorative Windows
Windows with a touch of leading or stained glass will give even a tiny bathroom a touch of elegance. A west, south, or east-facing window full of stained glass will also glow like jewels when the sun strikes it and throw chips of colored light on the floors and the walls. This is a very practical choice that can simultaneously provide you with better privacy while also allowing natural light to grace your bathroom.
It doesn’t take very much to make a bathroom that’s ordinary into one that’s spectacular. Consider these five suggestions as you determine how to make your bathroom remodel truly special.
