The bathroom is a space in your home dedicated to hygiene, daily grooming, and well-being. It requires a number of accessories and furniture to be fully functional: bathtub, shower, sink, faucet, storage furniture... It's essential to include these items. Designing and creating a bathroom requires careful planning and effort. We have gathered everything you need to create a functional bathroom. Practical tips, ideas, photos, and inspirational videos... Designing your bathroom has never been easier.

Designing a Stylish Bathroom

Revamping your bathroom to make it functional and aesthetic is a must when redesigning your home. It requires special attention to elements such as room size, desired layout, and emphasis on ergonomics:

• Space and layout: Bathrooms can come in various shapes: rectangular, circular, L-shaped. It's crucial to choose the right fixtures to Optimise the room layout.
• Choosing elements: Bathtubs, sinks, vanities, bathroom furniture, or shower cabins, it's crucial to select items that suit your needs and preferences.
• Safety standards: Adhering to electrical standards is vital to ensure bathroom safety. For example, no electrical source should be near water sources like the bathtub, faucet, or shower base.
• Decor trends: The bathroom is a living and relaxing space, so it's important to consider its design for a soothing ambiance. Current trends are inspired by nature, focusing on earthy tones and organic materials for a fresh and serene atmosphere.

Bathtub or Shower

When renovating your bathroom, the inevitable question that will largely determine your room layout is: bathtub or shower? The choice is entirely yours. It depends on your personal preferences, available space, and budget.

The bathtub is often associated with relaxation and requires more space and water consumption than a shower.

The shower, especially the walk-in shower, is valued for its practical and aesthetic aspects. It's ideal for small bathrooms, consumes less water, and is more accessible for the elderly and individuals with reduced mobility.

For those undecided, there is a solution: a bath-shower combo. It combines the benefits of a shower with the option of enjoying warm baths.

Bathroom Storage Furniture

Bathroom furniture is central to the room. In addition to determining the overall design and atmosphere, it offers functionality: providing a surface for grooming and storage for beauty products, towels, and other bathroom items. When choosing the right furniture, consider the available space, desired decor style, and, of course, your budget. Materials (wood, metal, glass…) and finishes (lacquered, natural, varnished…) significantly influence the bathroom ambiance. Like other rooms in your home, the bathroom should be equipped with essential furniture:

• Vanity units go under the sink and are perfect for storing toiletries and towels. Some units can accommodate two sinks, ideal for shared bathrooms, offering ample space for two people to groom simultaneously.
• Bathroom cabinets, often placed in a corner, offer additional storage space without cluttering the floor.

When choosing, consider practical aspects by asking yourself some questions: Do you prefer a freestanding or wall-mounted unit? Do you want drawers, shelves, or a combination of both? This will greatly facilitate your bathroom design.

Bathroom Faucets

When designing your bathroom, it's essential to consider every detail, and faucets are one of those details not to be neglected to complete your room. In general, there are three types of faucets you can install for your water sources: the mixer, the mélangeur, and the thermostatic mixer.

• The mixer tap has two handles, one for hot water, the other for cold water. It sometimes requires a lot of adjustment to achieve the desired water temperature and flow.
• The mixer faucet has a single lever that controls both water temperature and flow.
• The thermostatic faucet is the ultimate in faucet technology. With a thermostat to set the water temperature precisely, it provides a constant temperature. Say goodbye to sudden temperature fluctuations in the shower.

Choosing a faucet is not only based on practical criteria. It's also important to consider the aesthetic aspect, as it can add elegance to your bathroom installation. Design, faucet materials… leave nothing to chance.