how to transform your bathroom into a restorative oasis
hile the kitchen is considered the heart of the home, in truth, no room works harder than the bathroom. From the juggle of a busy family home to the multifunctional needs of those who lead a full lifestyle, bathrooms have to work harder than ever before to provide everything to everybody all at once. From being an efficient space to
As an interiors stylist, I’m often asked how to make a room feel more refined and luxurious, and the answer is always the same – start by decluttering. A tidy room is the best way to ensure a tidy mind, and a cluttered bathroom is never a good place to either start or end a day.
Because of this, bathrooms can easily become more chaotic than calming, which is not conducive to feeling at ease. The good news is that you don’t need to consider a costly redesign to turn an overwhelmed bathroom into a serene environment; all you need is a few thoughtful styling tips and simple adjustments to maximise the space you already have.
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Restore a sense of calm with some simple styling tips to elevate your everyday experience
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A fundamental way to make the space feel calmer is to utilise smart shower tech that allows complete control over your daily showering experience, making it more personal. Imagine how much more impactful a simple shower would be if you could take the guesswork out by setting your preferred water flow, optimum temperature and even timing if you’re conscious of water usage or trying to encourage the kids from having endless showers and racking up the water bill.
With a smart showering system, like the Mira Platinum, you can do all of these things to tailor your routine for different times of the day and set a preset on your smartphone via the Mira app to ensure every shower is just the way you want without having to give it any further thought – one less thing to factor into your busy schedule.
Whether ‘jumping’ into an invigorating cold shower to begin the day or taking the time to enjoy a warming spa-like shower under Platinum's rainfall showerhead to decompress in the evening, smart shower tech is the future for making an everyday activity effortlessly more enjoyable by having the flexibility to adjust the settings using the app.
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Tamara Kelly, lifestyle editor
Once you've tackled the clutter, good storage is essential for maintaining a space that feels considered and organised.
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Having the ability to dim the lights after dark is a brilliant way to enhance the mood and prepare your eyes before bed to encourage a better night's sleep; it also means that if you need to use the bathroom during the night, you don't have to choose between navigating the space in the dark or startling yourself with the brightness of full lights.
Music is a powerful tool often overlooked in the bathroom, yet it is one of the easiest ways to elevate your everyday routine. Whether it's an uplifting song in the morning to set you up with the right energy, or a calming playlist to shift your mood and create harmony with your chosen shower preset to unwind and prepare for bed.
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Concealed storage is an easy way to keep the eye from wandering to the plethora of beauty products that quickly accumulate. Choosing something as simple as baskets is an easy way to add organisation that feels uniform and streamlined yet immediately accessible. Best of all, you can buy them in multiples, even different sizes, to keep everything stylish, neat and in its rightful place.
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Plants are one of the most impactful decorative touches you can add to a bathroom to help ground the space in nature and welcome a sense of calm. Not only do many plants help with humidity levels, but they also add accent colour and texture that can soften the feel of a space which is otherwise filled with hard surfaces and can feel quite cold. Breaking up the space with plants also helps with acoustics, making sounds feel gentler, which in itself is more comforting.
Changing the way you use this everyday space helps to create an environment that feels more personal and restorative.
quickly shower and spring into action in the morning to transitioning into a place to relax and reset at night, this functional room plays such an important part in our daily lives.
Balanced lighting is essential when looking to create the right ambience, seamlessly transitioning the space from day to night.