More than just a functional space, your primary bathroom is your personal retreat. The place in your home where you both begin and end your day, where you can unwind and recharge. Being that the primary bathroom is such an important room in your home, why not let Gulfstream Homes reinvent your space to turn it into a luxury spa-like sanctuary? With a little planning and imagination, turning your primary bath into a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation is possible when you work with Gulfstream Homes.
Before deep diving into design, it’s important to take a critical look at your current bathroom. You need to do a personal assessment of what’s working for you and what isn’t. Things to consider when you are in the planning process include:
- Layout: Do you like the current layout? Is there a way to optimize the space for better function and flow?
- Plumbing and Electrical: How old is your current plumbing and electrical? Necessary upgrades to these items will impact your budget.
- Storage: Do you want to add storage? Are there enough cabinets, drawers, and shelves?
- Ventilation: While not a topic the average homeowner considers, adequate exhaust fans are crucial for a healthy bathroom environment.
- Lighting: Do you want to add natural lighting with windows or skylights or add additional lighting fixtures?
Let the Fun Begin: Designing Your Spa Oasis!
Once you have a clear understanding of your space, it’s time to design your perfect bathroom. Working closely with the Gulfstream Homes team, we can help you select the perfect touches to make your new primary bathroom a haven within your home.
Color Palette
The first step in design is to choose your color palette. A primary bathroom should be a calming atmosphere with soft, neutral colors like blues, greens, or other earth tones. When you want to add accents, you can use bolder colors to create visual interest.
Materials
Once you have decided on the color palette, you need to choose your materials. These pieces are hard to swap out once installed so it’s important to opt for natural materials like marble, granite, or tile to create a luxurious feel. If you want to add texture, you can select a tile with a spa-like pattern on it. Another option to enhance the comfort of your primary bath is to include heating flooring for an extra touch of luxury.
Lighting
Lighting a primary bath helps achieve a relaxing ambiance. Soft, warm lighting is ideal when you want to create a spa-like atmosphere. Utilizing dimmers so you can adjust light levels helps achieve the perfect balance.
Extras
Choosing to add a soaking tub or not, multiple showerheads or a steam shower, or things like a rainfall shower are a personal preference. These types of decisions need to be made well before the tile is installed to ensure your bathroom has the correct plumbing to support those items.
