In recent days we have dedicated several specific articles to screens and auxiliary bathroom furniture. Today we will deal with bathroom decoration as a whole.
We will approach this aspect from a modern line or, also called minimalist.
Before continuing, make it clear that a refined and modern style does not imply a high budget.
There are really stylish bathroom sets and freestanding elements that are quite affordable. It is true that, perhaps, we have to look for something else, but there are. As a sample button you can find cheap bathroom furniture at todomueblesdebano.com.
bathroom lighting
The first thing to consider is the type of lighting. As in the rest of the house, we must install LED lighting elements. They are very respectful with the environment, in addition to allowing substantial savings on the electricity bill.
There are two types of light. The warm one, which is a softer light that surrounds the bathroom with more recollection.
On the contrary, cold light is a white light that gives much greater luminosity and visual amplitude to the bathroom, making it the most suitable for small toilets.
It is true that LED bulbs are more expensive than other types, but it is an investment that, over time, is more than recovered.
If you want to know all the advantages of LED lighting, be sure to see this other article advantages of LED lighting.
Bathrooms usually have two types of lighting accessories. A general one, made up of spotlights or ceiling lights integrated into the false ceiling. And another, located in the vicinity of the mirror.
The latter can be integrated into the mirror itself or, on the contrary, be independent wall lights located either above the mirror or on both sides of it.
Whatever the option chosen, the design line of the rest of the bathroom furniture must be taken into account so that it does not clash.
the bathroom mirror
The most common types of mirrors are usually framed, with storage space on the back, or frameless mirrors.
Following our minimalist line, the latter are the most demanded. And they can be found in the following formats: only the mirror, independently; with integrated appliqués on its sides or on the top; or backlit.
The latter are the most modern. As the saying goes, less is more. They have a very simple design but they are spectacular, since the light is located behind but, in certain areas, they go through the mirror itself.
This facilitates daily tasks of personal hygiene such as shaving, and makeup among others, since it illuminates the face from all angles.
As a picture is worth a thousand words, the mirror I am referring to is the one that appears in these photographs.
They can also incorporate a magnifying glass area, specifically illuminated, to facilitate tasks in which greater precision is required.
Hydromassage column or shower set?
This is one of the elements of our bathroom to which we must pay due attention. And you will wonder why? Well, not only because the shower is a cleaning task that we carry out daily, but also because not always, but on many occasions, we can turn this experience into a moment of relaxation and disconnect from the madding crowd.
Therefore, the first choice was the general design style of our bathroom. And the second question we have to ask ourselves is twofold.
In the first place if we want a bathtub or shower plate. On many occasions, due to the size of the bathroom, this question answers itself: shower tray.
If we choose, or are forced to choose, the latter, we have to ask ourselves if we will install a hydromassage column or a shower set.
To make this choice, we must know what each of these elements consists of and what their differences are. So let’s see them briefly.
hydromassage columns
These types of columns are characterized by having a fixed body that encompasses the entire set. It is anchored directly to the wall vertically.
It has an upper shower head, a manual shower, different jets or water outlets and the taps.
The variety of forms of water projection not only serves to relax the body, but also to relieve certain localized muscle ailments.
shower sets
The shower set is a system that combines the overhead shower and the teleshower. It is made up of a fixed “rain effect” shower head in the upper part, a shower handle, a vertical bar in which the height of the latter is graduated, and a tap.
This system is very light and visually hardly takes up space.
The type of faucet
Well, have you already chosen the type of shower? Well, I’m sorry, but there is one last choice: the type of tap. In the two types exposed, there are two kinds of taps. The thermostatic and single-lever. Next we will see what they consist of.
mixer taps
The single-lever system is cheaper than the thermostatic one.
It has a single key or control, with which both the flow of water and the temperature are regulated.
There are very modern and elegant designs, and also at a good price.
thermostatic taps
Thermostatic faucets and shower columns are always of higher quality and, therefore, somewhat more expensive.
They are composed of two keys. One regulates the flow of water, while the other regulates the temperature.
There are models that include a flow limiter, which allows savings in water consumption. There are also systems that allow you to set the chosen temperature, which will remain unchanged during the shower.
Suspended washbasins
Finally, we will see the suspended washbasins, since it is a very current alternative.
This system of sinks is literally hanging, by means of anchors to the wall.
Visually they are very light, since they occupy much less volume than other types of sinks.
The drain part of the faucet is visible and, for this reason, it is usually chromed.
Regarding the materials used, we can find them in natural stone, ceramics, glass, and mineral fillers, among others.
And, as far as color is concerned, the most demanded are usually white, grey, black and brown. In addition, they may or may not include a towel hanger.
Likewise, leave the door open to be able to complete the decoration of the bathroom with companion auxiliary furniture.
This line of washbasins is very modern and elegant, with a very wide economic range. So we can find them from the most exclusive, to more affordable ones.
Can you think of any other ideas to give our bathroom a minimalist and modern line?
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