Build A Dream Bathroom And We'll Reveal The Perfect Los Angeles Mansion
- by Erica Blair
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Look online and there are tons of images and tips for redoing the bathroom. Why? Bathrooms are often sanctuaries - places where one can get away from it all and crawl into a warm and calming bubble bath. In recent years, bathrooms have gone from being functional rooms to being personal spas with some truly spectacular decorations and architecture. These days, there are dozens of different ways to personalize the bathroom. From accent walls to sunken tubs, bathrooms are taking center stage as one of the most important and relaxing rooms in the house!
Bathrooms came in a number of different styles, price points, and looks. From the sleek, minimal bathrooms that hit the stage in 2017, to cozy and rustic bathrooms, there are so many options to choose from. Since the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home, we are able to accurately reveal what the ideal mansion is based upon the results of this quiz! Put on a designing hat and get ready to be super creative! The sky is the limit and there is no cap on the budget.
What feeling does the bathroom evoke?
Whether intentional or accidental, each room has a theme. Whether it is creating an environment of excitement and creativity, or a chilled out zen retreat that is designed to soothe and calm, any good designer has an idea in mind when putting together the pieces of their room. What feeling should the bathroom evoke?
What does the vanity look like?
For those of us who love our products, the bathroom is a special and sacred place where we can display our bottles and baubles on the vanity. Whether we love the look of a cluttered vanity or tend to be a little bit more minimalistic, each vanity is a testament to personal taste and style. Which one speaks loudest?
Have plants in the bathroom?
There is a strong trend of mixing natural elements with indoor spaces. Plants are a great way to inject a little green life into a bathroom and act as a soothing and relaxing backdrop to a room that was already built for chilling out and resetting! Who loves this trend towards bringing the great outdoors inside? Who thinks that the greenery should be left in the garden?
Neutral or bright colors?
This question comes down to a matter of personal taste and style, but the answer speaks volumes about your preferences. Some people prefer a neutral palette of greys, blacks, and whites while others think that the best way to make a bathroom shine is to decorate it in vibrant hues and tints.
Thoughts on rubber duckies?
They're cute, they're nostalgia and they totally remind us all of our childhoods, but do they have a place in the adult bathroom of our dreams? Who agrees with Ernie from Sesame Street that rubber ducky is indeed "the one" and who thinks that this trend is best left for the under 10 set? Let us know below!
Pick an artisanal hand soap
One of the areas where we can be the most creative is in picking yummy flavors and scents for the soaps and products in the bathroom. There are a number of different scents to choose from and artisanal soap companies cropping up all over the country. Choose a fave from the four choices below!
What new bathroom trend would you try?
As we said before, bathrooms are quickly moving from simply functional to being a room where artistic expression takes center stage. Like any room in the house, bathrooms are constantly evolving to be chicer and more sophisticated. Which cutting edge trend is the most appealing? Pick a stylish direction from the choices below.
What does the shower look like?
Let's talk showers. The shower is one of the most important elements of any bathroom. Is it a stand-alone shower, or does it blend seamlessly together with the bathtub? What do the fixtures look like? Does it have a rustic accent wall? How large is it? So many questions, but there is no wrong answer!
Heated floors or no heated floors?
Anyone who has a feline companion that shares the bathroom will know where their pet's vote is cast on this question! Heated floors can be amazingly comfortable during chilly winter months, but they can also cost an arm and a leg. Heated floors came into fashion a few years ago and some people see them as the last word in style and luxury.
Pick a flower to feature in the bathroom
Not all of us are completely sold on the florals, but most of us have that one special flower in mind when we think about decorating. Whether it is a stately orchid or a romantic burst of pink tea roses, flowers brighten up our world and make it that much more beautiful. Check out the blooms below and pick a favorite.
What about an outdoor shower?
Let's jump right in and step outside the bathroom to test the sense of adventure! Many bathrooms now feature indoor and outdoor components, including a relaxing outdoor shower that lets people get a taste of nature while enjoying a refreshing shower. How does this trend sound? Let us know!
Any art in the bathroom?
For too long, the bathroom has been overlooked as one of the most important rooms in the house. No more! Now it has gained its pride of place as a critical place in the home. Most bathrooms are artistically appointed, whether it is in a minimalistic or vintage style, but should art hang on the walls of the bathroom?
What about a sitting area in the bathroom?
Having a sitting area in your bathroom is a new trend that is picking up some steam. We have all been to fancy restaurants where there is beautifully appointed sitting area right inside the power room. Should this be duplicated in the home? Who wants to have a cozy couch or a nice chair inside their bathroom?
What does the mirror look like?
We all spend a lot of time looking into our bathroom mirrors. Whether it is when brushing our teeth in the morning, shaving, or putting on makeup- those mirrors get a lot of play. They might as well look good and be a beautiful accent piece in our rooms! What is the ideal mirror? Let us know from the choices below.
What does the tub look like?
If the bathroom has a tub (and not all of them do!), it is important to know what it will look like, especially since there are so many options these days. Standard tubs are still in fashion, but so are sunken tubs that mimic miniature swimming pools. Still others choose to turn their tubs into garden oasises with plants and other feautures.
Pick an exotic location that the bathroom would reference
We might not have the resources to jump on an airplane and fly off to Bali, but our bathrooms can recollect some of those island vibes with smart design and the right elements. When people go into the dream bathroom, what exotic location should jump right into their minds? Is it the balmy tropics or the arid mountains?
Candles in the bathroom?
If the bathroom is a personal oasis and a place to get away from the world, should it contain some more calming elements like candles? Some people love to decorate their bathrooms with tons of pillar candles and tealights while others shy away from having these fiery elements in their bathroom.
Bathtub or Standing Shower?
Most people are bathtub or shower people. It all comes down to preferences. Who likes to get in and out of the shower quickly? Who likes to luxuriate in a nice soothing bubble bath? There really is no wrong answer here! It is time to show what side of the fence you fall on by selecting the best answer below.
What does the floor look like?
The floor of any room can be a serious artistic statement, so give this one some thought. The bathroom floor can be comprised of almost any material, with the notable exception of carpeting, so the sky is really the limit. Whether it is standard tile or stone, the floor is a representation of personal taste.
Which is more important: a calm or energetic feel?
We have gone into detail about the importance of having a bathroom that evokes a sense of calm and wellbeing, but we really haven't talked too much about the other side of the coin; energizing us for the day ahead. As much as it is great to relax, sometimes we need to charge up our batteries quickly.
Pick a manufacturer of bath products
Most people have their favorite bath products and they do not shy from choosing their best brands over and over again. Whether they are designer products or drug store specials, we all have those products that are near and dear to our hearts! This question will reveal a key part of your style preferences so choose a favorite below!
What material should be featured bathroom?
Many bathrooms are intertwining elements of the natural world with indoor features for a fresh and new take on decorataing. Many of these natural elements are rough stone walls, plants or other materials that remind us of nature! Additionally, they lend an element of interest to the bathroom. What material speaks loudest?
Pick an accent color
Even those of us who love neutrals know that an accent color can take a room to the next level. Whether it is a playful pop of orange, or a soothing swipe of blue, accent colors certainly have their place in any great room. Check out the selection below and choose a color that would elevate a dream bathroom.
What color are the towels?
Let's talk towels. They are totally utilitarian, but also need to complement the overall look of the bathroom. From hand towels to giant wrap around towels, they are often on display in the bathroom. If your favorite color is not on this list, do not worry- just pick the one that speaks loudest.
What kind of bathmat does it have?
Like towels, the bathmat speaks volumes about how style and function are blended in the bathroom. Bathmats are both extremely important to protecting the floors and also can be crucial style pieces if utilized properly. Every bathtub needs a mat to go along with it, so why not make it as beautiful as possible!
Pick a fun accent piece for the bathroom
Even the minimalists amongst us will immediately gravitate to at least one accent piece. It lends a ton of personality to the room and lets people know who we are right off the bat. Plus, most accent pieces can do double duty- like these vintage bottles that double as single flower vases. Talk about adorable!
What metal will the hardware be made out of?
Any bathroom will contain a certain amount of hardware. From sink taps to exposed pipes, the hardware in the bathroom is a great way to showcase personal style and taste! In recent years there have been a few trends in hardware that have caught the eye of style enthusiasts, like black matte features. Alternately, there's always the old tried and true.
Pick a pattern to accent the bathroom
Who does not love a good pattern? If done right, mutiple patterns can look chic and sophisticated in any room of the house, including the bathroom. Patterns break up the monotony of walls and add a punch of personality to neutral pallettes. They are a great way to show style and have a little fun with decorating.
Ornate or streamlined?
Is the bathroom an ornate palace full of gorgeous vanities, baroque mirrors and an elegant claw foot tub... or is it a beatifully functional space that is glorious in its minimalism? There are no right or wrong answers in the question of ornate or streamlined and like many others on this list, it all comes down to personal taste.
Pick a heavenly scent for the bath bombs
We have all wandered through speciality stores smelling piles of delicious bath bombs and products designed to give us a wonderdul bath and super soft skin. Everyone has a scent preference, whether it is dreamy lavender or energetic citrus. It is time to pick the best scent from the choices below.
Pick a wall color
Let's talk about the walls of the bathroom. Their color can determine the overall aestetics of the place. Bright colors can evoke a sense of excitement, where pastels are calming and soothings. Neutral colors are modern. Dark colors can close up the space and lighter ones will make it look larger.
Consider a skylight?
Speaking of light, there is one feature that allows natural light to stream in like no other- the skylight of course! Skylights were en vogue during the 1980s and are enjoying a mini resurgence in popularity today. They are a great way to add a little character to the bathroom and create a new source of light.
Pick a mural to feature in the bathroom
Murals are gaining popularity in every room of the house. They are a great way to show personality and unique style and are generally one-of-a-kind. Murals have cropped up in nurseries and living rooms, but we are starting to see more of them in bathrooms as well. Who loves this trend? Pick the best mural below.
What kind of sink?
Guests will spend more time at the sink than virtually any other place in the bathroom, so make it count! Sinks can be traditional or modern, ornate or streamlined and today's bathrooms contain a ton of different varieties that are sure to delight virtually everyone. Pick a favorite from the four choices below.
Minimalist or cozy feel?
We have discussed the importance of having a theme for your bathroom, as well as evoking a certain emotion and whether the bathroom is minimalist or cozy plays a huge part in determining the overall feel. Who loves the idea of a cozy bathroom that envelops with its warmth? Who loves a streamlined, minimalist approach?
