Are space constraints or budgetary concerns not allowing you to indulge in the bathroom of your dreams? Worry not, bathroom buffs. Discern has got you covered with our five top tips on how to create a jaw-droppingly luxe bathroom.



Colour is Key

​ Before you begin redecorating your bathroom, figure out a colour scheme that you like the most. It can be any colour – but once you choose it, make sure you stick to it and invest in items that are all in the same colour palette. Monochrome looks sophisticated; multi-colour(mostly) looks inelegant. Remember that mantra, and you won’t go wrong. Our picks for the most elegant looking bathroom shades are white (the obvious choice), steel grey, or black-and-white.

Say it with Soap

​While artisanal, hand-made soap and bath products used to once be out-of-reach items to covet, we now have access to dozens of great local brands as well as relatively inexpensive imported options. An excellently easy way to create a feeling of luxury in your bathroom is by placing unusual, high-quality soap and bath products in the space. While you’re at it, find some great-smelling potpourri which will add a pop of colour as well as subtly scent the space. Fresh scents like lemon and pine are your best bets to prevent your bathroom from smelling cloyingly sweet.



Plush & Plentiful

We all know that a simple way to make a bed feel more comfortable is by investing in higher thread count sheets. Use the same logic in your bathroom by indulging in gloriously fluffy towels. They both look and feel delightfully touchable. White towels, or a muted shade such as grey or beige, are always a good option. Another fun tip: if you have a dryer, add in a dryer sheet with your towels – they will come out scented and even fluffier, and will create a lovely bouquet in the bathroom!



Set the Mood

​There is nothing more jarring than unflattering bathroom lighting. You want to create an inviting space in which you feel like spending time, not a place you want to run away from as quickly as possible. The best option is to install lights with dimmers, so that you can turn them down or up, depending on your mood. If that isn’t an option, a clever way to control the lighting is by installing track lighting under the sink, or other counters. That way, you can turn off the overhead bathroom lights and still create a pleasant ambience.



Needless to say, a few candles also go a long way to create a relaxed vibe. Place candles in votives along a bathtub, or on a window ledge. Pillar candles can sit on the floor. With candles, more is better (and extra points for scented ones), but just ensure that they are covered, or sitting in a safe space so that they don’t fall over and burn you or anything around you!



Green Goddess

​Flowers in a bathroom are lovely, but a plant is even better, as it is sturdier and will be able to withstand heat and humidity from the shower for longer. Plants that need low light and are built for tropical climes are your best bet – aloe, bamboo or ferns are some good examples. They will look good, as well as freshening the air.

