Imagine the following: You spend the night in a luxury hotel at the weekend, and the center of your bedroom is a beautiful, free -standing bathtub. It has really become the climax of a luxurious space, but is it really a good idea in your own home?
Over the years we have seen many different bathrooms that got to the top of the trends, but free -standing designs have remained a popular and timeless choice. But is a step too far into your bedroom ideas?
We have asked interior designers to find their expert opinions on the increasing trend for bathtubs in bedrooms to find out whether this is the new way to create a luxurious design or an impractical, logistical nightmare.
Should you put a bathtub in your bedroom?
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If you convert your home, it is easy to tell you adding all dream functions, especially when it comes to the main bedroom. Maybe a bathroom is part of your evening ritual, so you want to give it a more important place, or maybe a bathroom doesn't fit your bathroom, so it's the best alternative. But recommend designers?
“When the space enables itself, I always encourage our customers to consider, to include a bathroom in the bedroom. The idea has something so relaxed. It brings a feeling of sanctuary and calm, similar to a beautifully designed hotels suite,” says interior designer Lauren Lauren Gilberhorpe.
“It feels like the ultimate luxury, especially when it is positioned near a window with a view of landscape. If privacy is needed, a simple sheer curtain works beautiful. Café style curtains are a favorite from me because they give softness without blocking too much natural light,” she adds.
And although it feels like a new way of making a bedroom luxurious, this trend for bedroom baths is not quite as new as you may think. “It can be traced back to the Middle Ages if many of the rich lords have a bathroom in their bedroom,” says Keeley Sutcliffe, design manager at BC Designs.
In the nineties, the trend was revived by boutique hotels, which in the end placed huge beds free-standing roller baths. You finally become a desirable feature; Separate bathrooms are off, hello open swimming, ”she adds.
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There is a ritual element that feels a bathtub in a bedroom so luxurious. There is a topic of relaxation and rewinding, a focus on self -care, which is why the architecture love these functions.
'It is a softness to blur the boundaries between bathing and sleeping. If the layout enables it, a bathtub in the bedroom invites you to a different type of rhythm. One that takes over productivity, ”says Britt Zuninin from Studio DB.
In our house in the hinterland, the bathtub becomes both a sculptural focus and a ritual object that deliberately faces expansive glass to bring nature into the most intimate parts of the day. It creates a direct limit between calm and restoration. The type of quiet luxury that deserves and does not feel decorative. '
But the other reason why a bathtub in a bedroom works so well is that it is always a more cozy space. It is warmer, softer and always feels more relaxed than a bathroom that is filled with harder, colder materials.
'Bedrooms are often more historical and calming than bathrooms, which is why I think that there were an increase in people who decided to include a bathroom in the bedroom. It turns the room into a Grand suite rather than just a place to sleep, ”says Lauren, who designed several bedrooms with free -standing tubs.
What functional elements do people have to take into account?
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While her thoughts could immediately go to the luxury side of a bedroom bathtub, many functional considerations have to think. For example, if you ensure that the area is waterproof to avoid disasters for sanitary disasters.
'Functionality is as important as the appearance of a room. We often create a dedicated zone for the bathroom in the room, possibly with a slight change in the floor or the floor. In a project we used wooden floors, which was practical. The rest of the room had a different finish, ”explains Lauren.
If you have your heart introduced into your bedroom for the introduction of a bathroom, it is important to do the planning correctly. There is a lot to consider from the sanitary to materials if you want this to be a usable function.
“It starts with good planning,” says Britt, who also emphasizes the need for properly thought -out ventilation, easy control and privacy. “Set sure [and] Choose durable, natural materials such as stone or sealed wood that can age beautifully. '
It is also very important to consider how and who will use the bathtub. “When it comes to family life and splashes of children, a separate bathtub in a family bathroom is most likely a must. The bedrooms usually have electrical devices, expensive objects and soft furniture that does not mix very well with bubbles or water,” adds Keeley.
How to stye a bathtub in a bedroom
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Designing and styling of a bathtub in a bedroom differs somewhat from that of a bathroom. A bedroom is a more cozy, softer room. The way you have to style your bathroom and bathing system must feel coherent and at home.
'Styling should feel gently and intended. A stool next to the bathroom can be a practical and nice addition, ideal for shampoo bottles or folded towels. A bathing tray is another useful detail, especially if built -in storage is limited. The texture is the key here. Natural materials, layered fabrics and soft lighting help to ensure that the room feels calm, warm and luxurious, ”says Lauren.
It is also worth thinking about it. In a bedroom, the lighting is softer and atmospheric than in a traditional bathroom, which contributes to creating this spa-like feeling, ”she adds.
It is also a good idea to stay away from everything that feels like Nuthatarian – instead insert soft lines, cozy materials and a scheme that helps with the other decor in your bedroom.
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“Keep it calm and elementary. In our room we combined a soft, rounded tub with a sculptural marble table and a simple container made of cut stems. A boucle chair gives warmth and texture and a neutral range of white, cream and natural stone without overwhelming it, ”says Britt.
It is the parts you add to the bathroom that are crucial so that it feels like at home in your bedroom. You want to blur the boundaries between sleeping and bathing areas. So bring in decor and fragrances that do exactly that.
“Everything should feel collected, not decorated. A well -placed towel, a book, a flower. The scene can be felt and taken into account. Give near surfaces such as a socket or a low table for candles, books or a towel. The key is to treat the bathtub as a furniture, not as fixture. Subsequent thoughts, ”explains Britt.
Essentially, you have to make sure that the room around your tub functionally holds as good as water, but is located in your bedroom, lived in your bedroom. “Think of tactile materials such as stone, plaster, linen and wood. Light is a through line and curated objects with usefulness and poetry,” she notes.
Terrrain trestle teak shocker
A wooden stool is a great way to give your bathtub warmth and a more lively feeling, especially if it is in your bedroom. This teak design is perfect for a small side table with a candle or some fresh flowers.
When your bathtub is in your bedroom, you want your bath towels to feel at home with the rest of your decor. For this reason, this design is perfect – the warm color and the tassel edge are reminiscent of a cozy blanket.
Sarah Sherman chessboard mat
If you step out of the bathroom, you want something soft shadom. Bathing mats can look ugly. The selection of a design like this, which is available in three colors and two sizes, is a great way to create a cozy and stylish design.
So if you have wondered whether you should put a bathtub in a bedroom, the answer is a clear yes, as long as you have the room and make sure that the area is perfectly prepared for it. It is not only the best way to create a luxury bedroom, but it is also a luxurious interior that we all take home with us.