Find Your Style: Bathroom Designs

Find Your Style: Bathroom Designs

A bathroom remodel is a project that most homeowners can’t wait to move forward with, especially when they’ve been planning it for a long time. If you’re nearing construction on your bathroom project, you’ve probably already decided on a design. But, if you’re in the early stages of planning, you may need a little help. Here's a quick primer on five basic design styles to get you started.

1. Traditional

If you’re more French countryside than urban chic, you’ll appreciate traditional design. Comfortable, coordinated, warm and inviting, traditional design evokes the look of 18th century England or old Europe. To get this look in your bathroom, go with a clawfoot bathtub, rich wood cabinets and a natural color palette.

2. Modern

Not to be confused with contemporary design, modern design refers to a style that was popular from the 1920s through the 1950s (though most associate it with the mid-century modern aesthetic). Typically, a modern design will feature clean lines, natural materials and the moderate use of color. With expansive windows, sleek fixtures and floor-to-ceiling tile, this bathroom is a great example of the modern bathroom.

3. Contemporary

If you live by the maxim that less is more, contemporary design may be right for you. Comfortable, simple and sophisticated, contemporary design is all about clean lines and the selective use of bright, bold colors. To achieve a contemporary look, punctuate muted, natural tiles with sleek and stunning fixtures.

4. Transitional

Love contemporary design but want to create a look that’s also warm and inviting? Transitional design is the style that will give you the look you’re after. Built by combining the best of traditional and contemporary design, a transitionally designed bathroom will be relaxed, yet clean and crisp. You can achieve this look in your bathroom by combining traditional design elements such as wainscoting and tile with contemporary fixtures and cabinets.

5. Eclectic

If it's hard for you to choose just one design style, you may like eclectic design. Eclectic design allows you to combine design elements and styles from different time periods and origins to create your own look and feel. Done right, eclectic style will bring various elements together to form a seamless, harmonious design. To achieve an eclectic style, mix and match bright colors with contrasting accent pieces to reflect your personality.