Create a Minimalist Look in your Bathroom
Looking to modernise your bathroom? You can’t go wrong with a minimalist look! Minimalism is characterised by simplicity and clean lines. If you want a serene, functional bathroom with an open floor plan, lots of light, and free from clutter, then this look is for you. Our guide will show you how to nail the minimalist look in your bathroom and unleash the interior designer in you.
Create Ample Storage
Eliminating clutter is essential when creating a minimalist look, so ensure you have enough storage to keep your bathroom essentials out of sight and counter surfaces clear. We recommend storage with cabinets or drawers, as this will keep everything hidden. Our range of bathroom furniture provides plenty of storage space in the form of cabinets and drawers, with a range of minimalist designs available. To shop the range, click here.
A wall-hung vanity unit is ideal for a minimalist bathroom. Because it frees up the floor, it creates the illusion of more space. With its compact size, straight lines, and push-to-open drawer, the Josef Martin Roma Wall Hung Vanity Unit has a seamless look that’s perfect for bathrooms big and small. You will need to purchase a countertop basin with this unit, so choose a square one to keep with the minimalist aesthetic, such as the Moods Bathrooms to Love Sabina Basin. If you prefer a floor-standing vanity, check out our Happi Units which have an integrated basin and handles for a simple look.
Keep It Clean
A clean bathroom is a must for a minimalist look, as it makes your bathroom feel brighter, airier, and neater. To keep your bathroom looking sparkling new, give surfaces a quick wipe down once a day and do a more thorough clean every so often. To ensure you use the correct cleaning method and products on your bathroom ware, read our blog on How Not to Clean Your Bathroom Suite.
Tiles and grout also collect a lot of grime and mould over time. This is especially true for grout, as its porous nature means it easily absorbs stains and moisture. You will be amazed by how a deep clean of tiles and grout transforms your bathroom, so check out this blog on our sister site Tileshack to learn how to do it quickly and easily.
White or Light Colour Scheme
White or light walls will make your bathroom look bigger and airier and create a sense of uniformity - perfect for achieving that minimalist look. The easiest way to create your colour scheme is with tiles. We stock a wide variety of white and cream wall tiles, from plain to textured tiles such as marble. We also offer a wide selection of matching floor tiles to make your bathroom look more cohesive.
We recommend sticking to larger-format tiles for a minimalist bathroom, as this results in fewer grout lines. The simpler you can make your surroundings, the better!
Coordinate the rest of your bathroom (e.g. your furniture) with your colour scheme. If you don’t want more white or cream, add some neutral, earthy tones or black.
Add Modern Fixtures
Are your bathroom fixtures looking a little dated and clunky? Replace them with more modern ones! All our modern Basin and Bath Taps have sleek designs, with wall-mounted taps available for the ultimate minimalist look. All taps come in a range of finishes, including black. No matter what colour you choose, make sure you coordinate your bath and basin taps for a uniform look.
You could also replace your old light fixtures with more minimalist designs. Our Forum Spa Delphi Small LED Flush Ceiling Light, boasts a simple design and stylish black frame, with LED lighting to keep your bathroom feeling big and bright.
Minimalist Toilets
Your toilet isn’t usually the most stylish thing in the bathroom. However, there are more discreet designs available that will enhance a minimalist bathroom.
A popular trend in toilet design recently is the Back to Wall Toilet. It is installed directly onto the wall or against a unit, so they do not require support from a frame. It means all plumbing and waste pipes can flow straight into the wall, so they are hidden from view. The cistern can is concealed within the wall or a back-to-wall unit for an aesthetically pleasing, minimalist look.
A Wall Hung or floating toilet frees up the floor beneath and takes up very little space. Because of their hidden cistern and minimal contact with bathroom surfaces, they make a stylish addition to a minimalist bathroom.
As a bonus, both of these toilets are very easy to clean. Their streamlined design means fewer nooks and crannies for dirt, dust, and germs to accumulate!
Update Your Shower
An old shower enclosure or bath can make your bathroom feel cluttered. For the most minimal shower possible, we recommend opting for a wet room with a glass screen. To shop our full range of wet room products, click here.
To complete your wet room, why not treat yourself to a brand-new shower? For a minimalist bathroom, we recommend a Concealed Shower Kit. They conceal all pipework and valves behind your tiles, so all that’s visible is your showerhead and panel. All our concealed shower kits have fixed rain showerheads for a spa-like experience at home!
Alternatively, you could go for a Tower Shower. It is an all-in-one unit, so all its components are encased in one tall uniform box. This gives it a streamlined look perfect for a minimalist bathroom and small shower enclosures.
With a minimalist bathroom, less is more. A simple yet stylish bathroom also never goes out of style, so no need to update your bathroom in the years to come. Feel inspired? Shop our full product ranges online to create the minimalist bathroom of your dreams, or call into a showroom to view a wide range of products on display. Our team will offer tips and advice on how to nail the look! For opening hours and locations, click here.
