Pure practicality vs. wellness
Of course, the bathroom is where we answer the call of nature, wash and, first and foremost, take care of personal hygiene. Accordingly, the bathroom should be practical, easy to clean and functional. But isn't that a little outdated? Cleansing concerns body and soul, so wellbeing certainly plays a role. And not only in public baths and saunas, but increasingly in our own homes as well. Bathrooms are at least visually separated from the toilet, they are bright, have large windows and can easily be flooded with light and fresh air.
Anyone who wants to buy a shower cabin usually wants a shower in which water no longer simply falls from above, but one that can be adjusted to choose between a rainforest feeling, a massage jet, a cool cascade and many other functions. Naturally, the look has to keep up!
How colours affect the mind
Light is important, that much is clear. An airy bathroom that can be lit or slightly darkened as needed is important for your wellbeing. Who likes to bathe under floodlights or shave in semi-darkness? Light and shade are a matter of design, and that includes colours. Bathrooms are no longer tiled in white, but decorated in colour. Modern bathrooms are kept in cream and champagne tones, in a soft off-white that can quickly be transformed with a few colourful accents. Too much colour can actually have a negative effect on wellbeing. Towels, textile floor coverings, wall stickers and the anti-slip mat in the bathtub and shower are often enough colour already. And all of it should be coordinated with the interior.
Which colour type are you?
Colours depend on temperament, and not everyone can relax equally well in every colour scheme. Some people need warm tones to really feel at ease, while others prefer cool shades of blue and green. Other people's moods depend strongly on light and weather conditions, and this is where the seasons come into play.
In spring, shades of yellow and yellow-orange do the soul good, while in autumn warm earth tones between brown, orange and green are more the thing. In summer anything goes, although blue and turquoise shades are refreshing. In winter things can be a little warmer; after all, this is the time for warm baths and long sessions in the sauna. Red, red-orange and red-violet have a warming effect.
Alternatives to white tiles
A bathroom does not necessarily have to be tiled up to the ceiling. There are mineral paints and plasters that withstand the high humidity in the bathroom and are antibacterial and mould-resistant. A bathroom furnished mainly in white and in a simple style has one big advantage: it is easy to liven up and transform.
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