How to turn your bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary in a few steps – from cleverly concealed storage and smart tech to mirrors and candles
- Style up the smallest room in the house to create a home spa with a combination of tactile textures and smart technology
Hong Kong bathrooms are notoriously tiny. While you can argue that there is only so much one can do to style up the space, there is no better time than now, when we’re spending so much time at home, to rethink your bathroom.
When it comes to overall style, simple contours seem to be the rule for smaller bathrooms. Round sinks are classic, but those wanting a more modern look could opt for a rectangular one. An increasing number of city dwellers are also converting their bathtubs into shower alcoves – not just to save space but to add the option of installing luxurious features such as rain showers. Hansgrohe’s Rainfinity series offers myriad options for showers of all sizes. From shower heads to wall features, the range is coupled with smart technology to ensure that adjustments of the levels are perfect.
When it comes to colours, there is a preference for more muted tones but it doesn’t mean you cannot personalise the space. Pair neutrals with warm woods, or various shades of blue and grey.
If you’re going for a slightly more dramatic look, try incorporating a monochromatic scheme, but be sure to do it in a way that each of the different elements in a bathroom – toilet, cabinets and shelving units – aren’t fighting for attention.
Brighter colours can add dimension to bathrooms. If you feel daubing your entire bathroom in say, bright yellow, is too overwhelming, consider focusing on only one of the walls or surfaces. Plants are also a good way to bring life, both literally and metaphorically, to bathrooms. Meanwhile, candles will instantly imbue the space with a soothing atmosphere and fragrance, but make sure you don’t leave them unattended.
If you want that extra oomph, invest in an antique gold mirror or a dramatic oval looking glass, a pretty patterned rug or a wackily designed doorknob.
The important thing is to ensure that accents and textures come together as a whole. After all, the bathroom is one of the places you retire to, whether for a long soak in the tub or a refreshing facial, at the end of a long working day – so you don’t want this space to be overly stimulating.
