Your bathroom can be more than a functional space. It can be your private sanctuary if you design it that way. The right renovations can transform this simple room into a spa-like retreat that’s only steps away from your bedroom door.
What can you do to make a more luxurious bathroom?
Heat Your Floors
No one wants to get out of a hot, steamy shower and step onto a freezing cold floor. You don’t have to shiver when you go to towel yourself off anymore. Install a radiant floor heating system beneath your bathroom floor and your feet will stay nice and warm when you step out of the shower. Radiant floor heating systems can be placed underneath various flooring materials. So, you can place it under a smooth natural stone or a beautiful ceramic tile pattern.
In addition to your heated floors, you should install a wall-mounted towel warmer in your bathroom. Set your towels onto the rack before you hop into the shower. The rack will heat up the towels so that they feel like they came straight out of the dryer by the time you need to wipe down.
These renovations will guarantee that you stay toasty in the bathroom, even on the chilliest mornings.
Bring In More Sunlight
The bathroom presents a unique problem when it comes to lighting. You may want more natural sunlight in the space, but you’re hesitant to install more windows. After all, windows will put the interior of your bathroom on display. You certainly don’t want your neighbours to see you flossing your teeth or taking a bubble bath. You want this private oasis to stay private!
If your bathroom is located on the top floor, you can install skylights into the ceiling to filter in sunlight. This solution allows you to get plenty of natural sunlight without sacrificing your privacy.
Get a Walk-In Shower
Upgrade from the tub-shower combo sitting in your bathroom. Install a modern walk-in shower. Walk-in showers are spacious, sleek and easy to move in and out of. You won’t have to struggle with a clingy shower curtain anymore. Your walk-in shower can have glass panels as splash barriers instead. If you’d like a little bit of extra privacy, get frosted glass panels. The semi-transparent surface won’t give a clear view of the inside of the shower.
A built-in shower bench is another addition that will upgrade your shower. With this feature, you can sit down comfortably to do things like shave your legs or exfoliate your feet. No more awkward yoga poses and balancing acts! You can groom yourself without worrying whether you’re going to slip and fall.
Make It Rain
Switch your old showerhead to a rainfall showerhead (sometimes called a “waterfall showerhead”). Rainfall showerheads mimic the feeling of standing in a spring shower. It’s mounted on the ceiling, allowing the water to fall down like rain droplets. The overhead position and gentle water flow make for a truly relaxing experience that you’ll be happy to repeat every morning.
Why not install two? Couples who like to shower together will appreciate having dual rainfall showerheads in their walk-in stall. This way, no one has to wait their turn to wash off and shiver in the cold. Both parties can stay warm beneath the water.
Get a Soaker Tub
Your current bathtub isn’t ideal for a long soak. It’s deep enough that you can immerse your legs, but most of your torso stays cold and out of the water. This doesn’t exactly inspire you to sit in the tub for very long.
It’s time to get a deep soaker tub. A deep soaker tub will let you sink every inch of your body under the warm water — not just your legs. With this upgrade, you’ll never want to spend just a few minutes in the bath. You’ll want to take hour-long soaks while listening to your favourite music or catching up on your latest book.
Finding Your Luxury Bathroom
These are renovations that you can make to transform your current bathroom into your private oasis. But what if you can’t manage these projects? What if you don’t have the space to install a walk-in shower and a soaker tub? What if it’s not feasible to install skylights in the ceiling? What if you can’t make your dream bathroom a reality? Well then, maybe you can find it.
When you can’t renovate your current home to match your needs, you just might be able to purchase a home that does. Contact a real estate brokerage that specializes in luxury real estate and let them know that you’d like to start the search for a new place. These specialized real estate agents will have premium access to houses and condos that are for sale — these are listings that you wouldn’t be able to find on your own. They can find you a property that matches your wish list, including a spa-like bathroom.
End Note
Don’t give up on the dream of a better bathroom. With a little bit of searching, your agent is going to find properties with this fantastic feature. Then, you’ll have a real obstacle to face: deciding which one is your favourite.
Bathrooms don’t have to be boring. They can be lavish and luxurious. With features like a rainfall showerhead, a deep soaker tub and heated floors, you’ll never even want to leave your bathroom.
