Could your wet cell do with a refresh? And would you like a spa oasis? In this hansgrohe guide to the modern bathroom, we show you how to plan and design this kind of individual space. A timelessly beautiful place in which you can immerse yourself with pleasure every day. For more relaxation, luxury, design, joy, and comfort in your home.
Skilfully-placed design elements will make your bathroom look classy and high-quality. In a discreet interior, modern taps or shower combinations give the impression of works of art. Or you can treat yourself to real luxury and pull out all the stops when designing the entire room.
Clever room-dividing ideas: Separate the shower and bath tub to ensure additional comfort and flexibility in daily use.
Does your bathroom have a theme? Great. In that case, here are some frequently asked questions which lots of builders or renovators have.
Do you need a shower AND a bath tub? Understandable. Both have their merits. But which bath tubs and showers look impressive in a modern bathroom?
There are models which can be entered from multiple sides. Sometimes a discreet glass partition provides splash protection; purists can even manage without the glass. Avantgarde version: The shower that you can walk straight into from your bed. In the open-plan shower paradise, you can add exciting highlights with modern tiles. Top tip: Walk-in showers are not only an asset in terms of their looks. Since they have no tripping hazards, they are an ideal basis for creating a future-proof, multi-generational bathroom and environments suitable for people of any age.
Whether they are discreet and natural, oriental and playful or youthful and fresh, bathroom tiles offer infinite decor and design possibilities. They are eye-catching features in the bathroom, and hopefully you will want to feast your eyes on them for a long time to come. In purely practical terms, they provide important spray and mold protection for walls and floors.
With intricate mosaic tiles made of ceramics, glass or even both, you can add beautiful accents to the shower, wash basin, bath tub or niche. Increasingly, classic tiles are giving way to marble flooring and tiles with a wooden floorboard effect. Or you can clad your walls and floors from top to bottom in large natural stone tiles. Slate, granite or sandstone are great materials for this. With their natural grains and structures, they add a genuine “hygge” feel to the bathroom. Whether you opt for porcelain stoneware or tiles in a wood finish, half-height tiling or tiles right up to the ceiling – anything goes, as long as it’s easy to clean.
Of course, you don’t have to use tiles: “Bare” walls are often found in modern bathrooms. If you like the cool, puristic look, you can opt for a trendy concrete effect in gray or natural shades.
A modern bathroom features clean lines, high-quality materials, functional elegance, and innovative water- and energy-saving faucets.
Popular design ideas include “inspired by nature” with natural materials and colors as well as “design statements“ with minimalist and functional elements and efficient faucets.
The lighting is crucial for creating atmosphere and facilitating functionality, ideally through a combination of natural light and sophisticated, energy-efficient artificial light sources.
The term “design statements” indicates the use of remarkable yet often minimalist design elements that are appealing both in terms of looks and functionality. Even modern faucets can become design statements.
Classic, neutral and natural colors, such as white, gray, beige, and earthy colors, often dominate in modern bathrooms.
The choice of high-quality materials, such as natural stone, glass, and wood, is essential for the durability and aesthetic value of a modern bathroom. They should be paired with faucets that save water and energy.
Sustainability can be achieved through the use of eco-friendly materials, locally sourced products, water- and energy-saving faucets and energy-efficient lighting.