While many home decors are turning more simple, bathrooms are receiving the royal treatment.  Does your bathroom have elegance, softness, and sophistication?  These are keywords for bathroom decor these days.  If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom, consider adding features of comfort and elegance which in turn create a unique, rich, or spa-like sanctuary in the privacy of your own home.

     In new construction, bathrooms are getting larger and include areas such as dressing areas, walk-in closets, air-jet tubs, separate showers, gym equipment and sauna rooms.  A bathroom is becoming a destination place in search of the tranquility that a spa-like sanctuary has to offer.

     In bathroom remodeling, homeowners are removing walls or converting small bedrooms to create bathrooms with luxurious amenities such as heated towel racks, televisions, lounging chairs, and a fireplace.  Remember bathroom design is just as important as the elements that are included in your bathroom resort!

Here are a few choices in making your bathroom -- "Your" Personal Sanctuary:

1)  Cabinets

          Custom cabinetry is designed to provide convenience, accessability, and maximum storage in addition to looking like a piece of furniture.

2)  Tile

          With the wide variety of ceramic, glass or natural stone, tile is the easiest way to customize your bathroom retreat.  There are many fun and exciting accent tiles available that can bring contrast and texture to your bathroom.  Glass tile accents are very popular right now and give great shine to the bath and create a sleek sophistication.

3)  Countertops

          Granite countertops will always look rich, elegant, and beautiful!  Available in a wide variety of colors, granite is a great addition to achieve sophistication and value to your home.  **Visit our blog next month for tips on caring for your beautiful new granite countertops.

4)  Lighting

          Light fixtures are an important element to create the tranquility of a spa-like experience.  Consider adding decorative wall sconces around the sink and counter area, a sparkling chandelier, and also some recessed lights that are operated by a wall dimmer to achieve the soft light for a soaking bath.

5)  Custom Mirrors and Glass

          Remove the large wall-sized mirror over your bathroom sink and replace it with a beautiful framed mirror.  Use frameless glass surrounds and doors to accent your shower.

6)  Plumbing Fixtures

          Depending on the style of your bath, choose decorative faucets of chrome, brushed nickel, or oil rubbed bronze.  To further the spa experience, add a rainhead, a hand-held sprayer, and body sprays to your shower.

7)  Cabinet Knobs

          By adding cabinet hardware (knobs or pulls) to cabinets, it creates contrast and sheen not to mention a finishing touch to your cabinets.

8)  Accessories

          Add color and interest to your bathroom by hanging a few pieces of art and filling some glass jars with colorful bath salts Include luscious, plush towels in colors to compliment the decor and display them rolled in a basket, placed on a shelf, or hanging from decorative hooks.


     Elegance and luxury are not hard to achieve with the wide range of products that are available for today's updated bathrooms.  Visit our website  for bathroom design ideas and "before and after" pictures on our Renovations Gallery .