Colour: an essential decorative ally
Whatever room you want to give character to, color is your main ally. It is often enough to repaint the walls to radically change the atmosphere. And that, of course, applies to the bathroom.
The simplest and most effective way to give personality to the bathroom is simply to adopt a strong color. And that’s good: the major color trends for 2023 give pride of place to nuances of character. Of course, you can adopt the rich greens such as fir green or bottle green, which are top of the bill this season.
To think a little off the beaten path, forget the cold colors – very common in the bathroom. Prefer a powerful warm color, such as the shade of wine or plum color.
The last few years have seen a marked evolution in wallpaper. Easier to install and able to resist heat and humidity, this covering is now perfectly suited to the bathroom. From the floral motif to the neo-art deco print, it offers such a choice that it’s a safe bet that you will find an original model to give character to your bathroom.
Tiling remains a very popular covering in the bathroom, and the fact is that it is extremely practical – in particular to dress the splashback of the basin, the shower or the bathtub. However, nothing prevents you from being a little original – both in the choice of colors and in the laying of the tiles.
The fresco is also one of the classics in the bathroom. Here again, it is possible to make yourself stand out a little by adopting an unexpected decoration.
Playing with color is already a great way to give character to the bathroom. The good idea is to also have fun with materials and finishes. Creating a very cozy enveloping spirit, the base is a very good idea in the bathroom. This is also an opportunity to combine pearly tiles and velvety paint, or even wood and wallpaper.
If paint, wallpaper and tiling are classics, coatings such as waxed concrete or wood are also very useful for giving personality to the bathroom – and to top it off, they are very tendency.
Bet on the choice of equipment
The washbasin, the shower or the bathtub, the shower screen, the curtain or the faucets: so many equipment and accessories that are simply essential in the bathroom, where they assume a practical function. Since you have to reckon with them, you might as well take advantage of them to give personality to the decor.
Sleek design for a contemporary spirit or lion’s feet model for a very iconic retro look of the 50’s: the freestanding bathtub is enough to give style to the bathroom.
Do you fall for the cottagecore trend? Forget the traditional shower curtain, and instead divert a canopy to deploy a spectacular fabric model (treated for wet rooms!).
Golden brass for a glam’ atmosphere, matte black and aluminum for a neo-industrial inspiration or copper for a vintage touch: well chosen, the taps, the towel rails or the shower screen bring a maximum of character to the bathroom.
In solid natural stone, in minimalist waxed concrete, in contemporary resin… The basin comes in a dizzying variety of materials and colours. For a bathroom with character, we therefore forget the basic model in white ceramic, and we choose a piece with a strong personality.
Furniture and decor: your best assets
You have undoubtedly given the greatest care to the choice of furniture and decorative accessories for the bedroom or living room. It is they, in fact, who bring all its character to an interior. In the bathroom, it is common to think of the practical aspect, neglecting the decorative aspect. However, in this room too, furniture and accessories play a key role.
From specialized brands to the big names in IKEA-type decor, there is a wide choice of bathroom furniture on the market. However, it is not always easy to find the piece that makes it stand out in the bathroom. The good idea? Dare the diversion! Mottled linen cupboard or sideboard: anything is possible!
The wall decoration of the bathroom remains too often neglected. Still, it is worth taking care of. On the one hand, it makes the room more cozy. And on the other hand, it brings the final touch to the decor. You can of course opt for a very wise wall decoration. However, for the room to have more character, it is smarter to adopt an offbeat element – like this very contemporary poster in a vintage bathroom.