Top tips to transform a tower block bathroom

Life in a city tower block needn’t be entirely urban, as you can bring the outdoors inside by introducing natural elements to your apartment design. The bathroom is an ideal place to incorporate elements of the natural world, so focus on the area as your starting point.

Keep reading for some top tips that will help you introduce outside elements into your bathroom.

Choose your theme

When you think of the world on the other side of your door, consider whether it’s lakes and oceans that spring to mind, wildflowers, rolling countryside or craggy mountain peaks. Natural landscapes are all characterised by colours and textures, so consider which of these you’d most like to evoke in your bathroom.

Deep blues and sea greens, coloured and clear glass and smooth stone all work well in a water-focused bathroom, while greys, greens, earthy shades and natural slate are all ideal ways of working rural landscapes into the area.

Consider the size

How large your bathroom is will influence, to some degree, what you can do with the space. You might be keen to use bold, striking colours, but these can make a compact bathroom feel more enclosed, for example.

To enhance the feeling of spaciousness in the area, clear glass, mirrors and good lighting are all useful means. You should also try to keep the decor fluid and avoid breaks, as these can make the bathroom feel chopped up and, as a result, smaller.

Make the most of the view

One of the positive features of living in a tower block is the unrivalled view you have of the surrounding area, and the higher up you reside, the better the view is likely to be. To make the most of the view, think about removing frosted glass and replacing the pane with clear glass; living at height means you should have adequate privacy.

If you want to make your view of the outside world the focal point of your bathroom, you should aim to have the bathroom furniture facing the view, and enhance the surrounding area to draw the eye. You might do this by installing some shutters or an attractive blind, or arranging a trailing plant around the window frame, while you could also install accent lighting to draw attention to the area in the form of side sconces or a spotlight just in front of the window.

Install nature-inspired furnishings

You may have decorated the bathroom with natural materials and shades that evoke seascapes or countryside vibes, but your theme won’t be consistent if you don’t also tailor the furniture you choose to the wider overall style.

Instead of a conventional shower, you could invest in a waterfall-style device to really feel the natural connection when you take a shower. You could also opt for floating appliances rather than traditional sinks and lavatories with pedestals, and choose natural-looking shapes like teardrops or curvaceous basins.

A sunken bath is another option you could consider, as it draws comparisons with ponds and lakes, thus looking more natural than a regular tub that sits on the floor. Alternatively, you could give a traditional bath a natural touch by adding wooden panelling at the side of the tub. You can finish the look by adding simplistic bathroom taps that are built into the wall to echo the understated beauty of the natural world.