Decorating your bathroom

Reading Time: 7 minutes | Article from 12.6.2024

The right decoration can turn a basic bathroom into a serene haven of well-being. Discover the perfect accessories and colours to complement your style here!

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The bathroom should be a soothing and relaxing place. However, space constraints often mean that practical considerations take priority in bathroom design. Our bathroom decorating tips and ideas will help you turn a simple bathroom into a heavenly home spa that you’ll never want to leave.

A bathroom with natural light comes with many advantages. The windows flood the room with light and make it feel more welcoming and spacious. If your windows are made of frosted glass, you can let the light in all day long. However, if the neighbours can see inside, blinds or curtains are the best way to ensure your privacy. Blinds are slightly easier to clean, while curtains give the bathroom a dreamier atmosphere.

Create more storage space with beautiful cabinets

In addition to a washbasin vanity unit and mirror cabinet, there are plenty of other solutions for practical and attractive storage. Shelf units, such as those in Villeroy & Boch’s Finion collection, come in different colours and allow for versatile wall mounting.

Recesses and surfaces also provide potential for storage. Use baskets and plastic, metal or wooden boxes to organise smaller bathroom items. A towel ladder on the wall is ideal for keeping your bathroom textiles tidy and can also be used to display decorative items.

Bathroom accessories for your very own home spa

There are different ways to transform your bathroom into a wellness haven. Swish decorative items, practical accessories and plants will create a serene and soothing mood. Even in a small bathroom, you can set the perfect scene for a relaxed wellness experience.

Create a refined look with stylish accessories from the Villeroy & Boch Elements - Striking collection. Complete the effect with practical storage solutions and decorative accessories. Guests will also appreciate an inviting bathroom where all the bathroom essentials, like towels and toilet paper, are clearly visible and within easy reach.

Textiles for a cosy mood in the bathroom

High-quality soft bathroom textiles will turn a bathroom into a real home spa. Always keep some cosy bathrobes in the bathroom to wrap yourself up in after a refreshing shower or relaxing bath. Villeroy & Boch’s bathrobes in Shadow Grey and Brilliant White will beautifully coordinate with any bathroom colour scheme.

Bath mats and rugs add an extra-cosy touch in the bathroom. The Carré bath mat features a delicate pattern that stands out from the floor with an eye-catching effect. The Charisma and Luxe bath mats offer understated design and feel luxuriously soft underfoot.

Villeroy & Boch bathroom textiles in a bathroom with a white bath and a wooden washstand.

A washbasin with green towels from the One collection by Villeroy & Boch and a mirror.

Colour and style effects in the bathroom

When it comes to colour in the bathroom, the choice is now pretty much endless. Pick a colour scheme that suits your personal style and create a consistent look with your decoration. This will turn your bathroom into an immersive work of art that will be a pleasure for you and your guests to relax in.

Beige Manufacture vase with fragrance sticks on a tray with towels.

Brilliant white, deep black and shades of grey

Shades of black and white combined with a spectrum of greys will create a highly contemporary look for your bathroom decor. Coordinate white bathroom ceramics with bathroom textiles, utensils and accessories, as well as the rest of your the bathroom’s decoration. Add some silver-grey bathroom accessories such as a soap dispenser, toothbrush holder and towel hooks for a modern touch in the room.

The Manufacture range is a great way to elevate your decor. The elegant vases feature a minimalist pattern and are available in black, white and grey. The range also includes coordinating scented candles and bowls.

Natural shades for a peaceful and harmonious feel

Natural shades will create a sense of warmth and tranquillity in your bathroom. Wood is a popular choice and coordinates beautifully with bathroom decorations in brown, beige and taupe. Combine wooden bathroom furniture with bamboo accessories and arrange flowers and sprigs in decorative vases. The popular vases in the Lave collection come in beige and are a lovely way to show off natural decoration.

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A nautical style for a holiday vibe

The blue-and-white patterned vases from the Lave collection are great for arranging ferns or beach grasses. Beige hurricane lamps, such as those from the Perlemor collection, offer a fresh setting for little tea lights or decorative elements like sand and shells. Add a blue-and-white shower curtain and a beige bath mat to complete the seaside look.

Continue the decorative theme on your bathroom walls: an anchor or a seaside photo will bring back happy memories of your last beach holiday. Soap dispensers and other accessories are now also available in nautical colours.

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A living room with Perlemor scented candles, Lave vases and books on a shelf.

A wooden console table with Perlemor vases and a round mirror.

Ideas for mood-setting bathroom lighting

Apart from the main light on the ceiling or wall, there are other ways you can incorporate lighting in your decoration. A well-thought-out lighting concept will emphasise the colour scheme and style of your bathroom decor. We have put together a selection of practical and elegant ideas for bathroom lighting here.

Practical lighting around the bathroom mirror

The bathroom mirror is generally positioned above the washbasin as this is where you do your grooming in the morning and evening. Good lighting is important here. The light should ideally fall on your face from the front or sides to avoid any shadow effects. The large mirrors in Villeroy & Boch’s Finion collection feature all-round LED lighting for consistent brightness. The light is infinitely dimmable and can be easily adjusted to suit the time of day or situation.

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Bathroom furniture with built-in lighting

Clever lighting concepts can also be incorporated into your bathroom furniture. Villeroy & Boch offers a number of collections that include illuminated bathroom furniture: Finion, Collaro and Legato. Combine vanity units, tall cabinets, side cabinets and shelves to set the perfect scene in your bathroom. The integrated LED lights are dimmable and can, of course, be added to a smart home system for convenient adjustment using your smartphone or a remote control. To create a cosy atmosphere in your bathroom, dim the light and use the indirect mood lighting built into the bathroom furniture rather than the main light source.

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Atmospheric candlelight with a long-life LED candle

Lighting that is harmoniously incorporated into your bathroom design will create the perfect mood and make a relaxed bath feel extra special. Place LED tea lights in hurricane lamps or arrange LED candles on the edge of the bath. Flickering candlelight rather than a bright ceiling light will transform your soothing bath into a real home spa experience. LED candles offer several advantages. They last longer than conventional candles, the fire risk is far lower, and children can bath and shower safely in a bathroom that has LED candles.

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Finion bath in a classic bathroom with blue walls and wooden floors.

White Finion vanity washbasin with base unit and lighting.

Open My View mirror cabinet by Villeroy & Boch in a simple bathroom.

For a cosy and contemporary bathroom

It’s very easy to adapt your bathroom decoration to match your personal style while adjusting to the space available. Modern, minimalist decoration will make a small bathroom look bright, welcoming and spacious. Conversely, a spacious bathroom can be enhanced by a vibrant decor with bold colours. Natural colours coordinate perfectly with decorations in cosy, rustic natural materials.

Minimalist bathroom decoration

Try not to crowd the space with too many decorative items, especially in small bathrooms. Choose storage solutions such as cabinets and shelves to organise your bathroom accessories and add a few leafy plants to bring the room to life. The more space you have, the larger the plants can be. But take care: real plants are only suitable in bathrooms with natural light! Otherwise, artificial plants are a good alternative.

When it comes to decoration, choose light, natural colours such as beige, cream or taupe. Add eye-catching effects with bathroom textiles, such as those in the elegant Carré collection, arranged on a towel ladder for an extra smart look. Avoid candles or small decorative pieces as they will very quickly make the room feel cluttered and untidy.

Wood for added visual appeal

Wooden decorations are ideal for a snug, rustic look. With some basic skills, you can even make your own wooden bathroom items. For example, a bath rack to rest a good book and your favourite drink on. Simply measure the width of your bath, saw a plank of wood to the required length and adapt it to your colour scheme. Use varnish to protect the wood against moisture. An old wooden ladder can also be upcycled and integrated into your bathroom decor. Sand it down and varnish it, then attach baskets or wider boards to the rungs using nails or screws, and use the ensemble for decorative storage.

A romantic theme for your bathroom

To create a romantic atmosphere in your bathroom, combine colours such as pink, red or turquoise. Candles, textiles and fresh flowers will add to the romantic mood. The delicate pink candles in the Essentials collection provide the perfect mood lighting. The vases and hurricane lamps from the Rose Garden Home collection are ideal for a bouquet of fresh flowers and small tea lights. They come in pink and transparent versions. As well as providing an attractive contrast to neutral bathroom furniture and classic white bathroom ceramics, a touch of turquoise in your bathroom creates a fresh feel. Pink and turquoise also go beautifully together and will turn the space into a romantic well-being retreat.

A woman pouring bubble bath into a green freestanding Antao bath.

A bathroom with green walls, wooden furniture and a white O.novo bath and washbasin.

Decorative Rose Garden plate with lit candles next to a shell and a book with a gold leaf pattern.

Make more of your bathroom

There are so many options to choose from when decorating your bathroom: use vases to display fresh or artificial flowers and candlelight for a relaxing mood for your bath. Complete the effect with soft and inviting bathroom textiles from Villeroy & Boch. Combined with a harmonious colour scheme, the room will become a standout feature in your home.

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