Bathrooms

Project: NiraantArchitect: Dipen Gada and Associates

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Before you start, clear your mind of what’s in vogue Bohos are not restricted by other people’s opinions. There are no trends in boho decor – forget mid-century modern, French provincial and all the design labels. Bohos are pickers and choosers who follow their own tastes. Boho is a state of mind rather than a look – have you got the boho in you? If so, here are 10 steps to bring it out in your bedroom.

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9. Stairway to heaven? I certainly think so. The risers are painted in such a cheerful range of colours, it seems the perfect description for what they do to our mood. The white walls around help create the perfect muted cocoon within which happy colours reside.

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8. This delicious shade of orange makes me think of ice-cream and candies … and the mint green centre table adds to the sumptuous quality of the room. The tall, arched doors in white provide a nice interlude to the dominating wall tone.

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6. Almost seems like a painting, doesn’t it? A hearty dose of crisp white has been added to this room so that it doesn’t seem too pastel-heavy with the turquoise and green linen.

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5. I love the colour blocking and washed-out look on the walls – the three shades of green complement each other and contrast beautifully with the blue panel behind. The blue-green canvas, reminiscent of nature, ensures a cool, relaxed and refreshing interior.

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4. Why should large spaces be the only rooms that benefit from friendly pastels – these cheery tints can be used to enliven corners too. Baby blue, soft pink and pale yellow together create a soothing layered effect that’s so visually pleasing. The sunlight streaming in further brightens up the three hues. What fun it would be to be curled up here with a book, all day long.Here’s how you can style dead corners

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3. A wall in a dreamy shade of purple (very close to the 2018 Pantone Colour of the Year) is offset by the mint-green and pink cushions. The sectionals and carpet in beige work with the white ceiling to create a wonderful muted shell for the zany colours to stand out. The glittering wall and ceiling lights inject a sparkle to the vibrant setting.

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AfterVibrant blue tiles in an oversized hexagon pattern give the bathroom an immediate focal point. Next, the client got design advice from designer Pamela Lin of Urbanism Designs and had this custom vanity made for the space. Across from the vanity, the bathroom has a tub-shower combo with a glass panel. Read more:Booster Shot: 7 Space-Enhancing Tricks for BathroomsTell us:Will 2018 be the year you decide to overhaul your small space? If yes, let us know what you plan to do and share photos in the Comments below.

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5. Failing to refreshingBathroom at a GlanceWho uses it: Marita Lynott Location: Rockville, MarylandSize: 40 square feet (3.7 square metres) BeforeLeaky pipes, a falling towel rack and other functional issues pushed this homeowner to start imagining a new space.

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After The homeowners ripped everything out of the bathroom but salvaged the shower and tub. Then, they cut wood themselves to make shiplap, installed a new double vanity, tiled the shower and painted the room for a whole new look. They did all of the above and more for $1,000. Here’s how to design your dream bathroom

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AfterBright white wall tiles and a glass tub-shower enclosure update the room and brighten up the once-dark space. Kate Dickson, principal of Kate Dickson Design, started the redesign by introducing the floor tile to the clients. They loved it right away. After that, Dickson worked with a local millworker to create custom cabinetry that would maximise the clients’ storage options. Check out these 9 ways to squeeze in more storage in the bathroom

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After A new colour palette made all the difference, making the space feel light, airy and downright delightful. The client didn’t want an all-white bathroom that felt stark, so designer Laura Hay chose whites that had a more warm, limestone look. Other than the colour, the family also updated the windows, vanity, sink, tub-shower combo and mirror. Take a look at the allure of monochrome bathrooms

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9. Chic and stylish, this frameless glass enclosure minus the traditional framework looks light and makes the room seem more airy and open. Since light passes through the clear glass without any visual obstruction, it makes the bathroom appear big and spacious. Also, it allows the patterns on the wall behind to standout.Read more:9 Shower Enclosures That Bring a Wow to BathroomsTell us:Which type of shower enclosure did you like and why? Tell us in Comments below.

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8. This fully enclosed shower with extra height divides the bathroom into two, providing a deliciously wide space for long baths. Since there is ample space in this washroom, the hinged door with a stylish handle can easily swing open, giving the user the feeling of luxury.Take a look at these stunning designs for shower enclosures

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7. Glass panels, with interesting half-arches meeting at the outer corner, seal in this shower enclosure. It is cosy but not cramped. The skylight and the small window ensure this small den always stays lit up during the day.

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6. The enclosure framed in black borrows from the bathroom’s monochrome design theme and helps highlight the shower area. Also, the strong aluminium framing gives sturdiness to the glass. The shower and the vanity are both comfortably spaced apart, giving this room a luxe, spa-like feel.

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5. A quadrant shower is ideal for this bathroom that’s short on space, making use of a tight corner between vanity and WC. The panels fit snugly within the nook, so no extra area is needed to create a separate shower area. Also, the glass does not reach right up to the ceiling, giving the room a sense of heightened length and space.Check out these 15 bathrooms that make the most out of less space

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4. This long bathroom with a shower and bathtub along one wall shows how a glass partition can seamlessly create two separate, private areas without the worry of visual bulkiness. One end of the enclosure extends onto the surround of the bathtub, providing a small platform for keeping shower essentials or to sit down. The clear glass allows the shimmery mosaic tiles to visibly stand out.

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3. A glass screen helps give the subtlest sense of partition and segregates this slim shower space, created inside an alcove, from the rest of the bathroom. A partition like this looks stylish and can fit outside any shower, offering plenty of flexibility.

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2. A single fixed panel forms a half-partitioned glass enclosure that just about covers the functional part of the shower area. This space is shared with one end of the bathtub, so open access to both was needed. A single panel like this is a good option where space is at a premium, and you don’t want a door that swings open, taking up precious floor area.Browse through images of shower enclosures

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1. In this small bathroom where the vanity, WC and shower are so close together, a glass divider creates an apparently recessed shower enclosure. It stretches between two walls at one end of the bathroom, giving the illusion that the shower is a sizeable area. The sleek glass panels do not visually eat into the space, so the room looks compact yet airy.

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