8 Luxurious Design Ideas For Large Bathrooms

Spacious bathrooms provide a distinct luxury. Homeowners can indulge in more features geared to their specific lifestyle and create a unique safe haven where they can relax anytime they want. Large bathrooms provide an opportunity to add a luxe freestanding tub, a gorgeous wall mount vanity, a state-of-the-art sauna, or even a double shower that clients can share with their partner.

Double sinks offer users their own personal space while giving them generous storage where they can keep self-care items, towels, and other essentials close. This article showcases several large bathroom decorating ideas that will help homeowners plan their space. The key is to prioritize must-haves before they start designing their room so that they can include bathroom design elements that suit their needs most. 

Let’s dive into our list of bathroom design ideas so that your client’s space feels luxe, welcoming, yet practical:

Section off spaces by creating “zones” in your bathroom

When you’re decorating a large bathroom, the rookie mistake is to design the space with each feature spread apart from the other. While this does create more floor space, it easily and often unintentionally makes the room feel empty.

Create specific zones within the bathroom to section off different spaces. Use wooden dividers, stud walls, or glass screens to zone them off. Not only does this method optimize the room, but it also adds privacy for the vanity, shower, or bath.

Choose a freestanding bathtub as your centerpiece

This indulgence can elevate the style of any spacious bathroom. Whether you place it in the literal center of the room or to the side under a feature window, a freestanding bathtub makes for an elegant centerpiece for large bathrooms.

Add a seating area or “living room space” to your bathroom

If you have an abundance of floor space, consider adding a living area or a seating area to your large bathroom. Not only is it stylish, but it also makes the bathroom multi-functional. Consider a small sofa, or if possible, create your own dressing room space by adding a wardrobe, dressing table, and comfy seating. 

Choose a large vanity unit with double sinks

The vast majority of large bathrooms include double sink vanities, perfect for either couples or families where more than a single person uses the master bathroom. Larger bathrooms are ideal as sharing spaces and adding wide bathroom vanity units, drawers, cabinets, and even small wardrobes can help keep everything organized. Easily store bathrobes, towels, cosmetics, soaps, other toiletries, and extra bathroom necessities.

An alternative option is to install two separate vanity units as opposed to just one unit. Whether they’re double-sink or single-sink vanities depends on the space available. They can be installed or positioned to either side of a certain feature, such as a fireplace, to accentuate it.  

Mix different colors and textures in your large bathroom

With more space, it’s easier to avoid tile everywhere. Combine it with wallpaper or painted walls. The different surfaces help cultivate a certain softness when all-over tiling can often be a harsh design choice.

Decorating spaces in either light or white color schemes can make smaller rooms seem bigger. One advantage of having a larger bathroom is homeowners can afford to take more risks with their chosen colors. They can dare to match different patterned tiles or colors according to their personal style.

Create a spa bathroom

For many homeowners, their bathroom is the ultimate place to escape, rest, and recharge after a hectic day. Amplifying the features that help clients relax and creating a spa bathroom is an effective way to turn it into a private paradise. Large bathrooms are simply perfect for incorporating needed wellness elements like soaking tubs, saunas or steam rooms. Read our team’s article on 9 ways you can create a spa bathroom for more inspiration!

Add mood-setting lighting

Lighting is critical for setting the desired mood or ambiance in any bathroom. When you have a lot of space to work with, you have a lot of freedom with lighting choices. Turn a dark room into an elegant oasis by adding a statement chandelier light.

Need more lighting ideas? Create a scenic and serene effect by using trendy drop pendant lights over a freestanding tub. Be creative with wall lighting. If the large bathroom is near the top floor of a home, a floor-to-ceiling window or skylight will bathe the room with gorgeous natural light.

Green thumb? Turn your bathroom into a garden extension.

Integrate nature into your large bathroom by adding plants that thrive in humid environments. Calm, beautiful, and striking, plants can help you feel more connected to nature. Consider ornamental flowers, hanging plants, or palms. Adding dried moss and fern to a “living wall” is another trendy option to help create an exotic experience.

There are countless ways you can style and decorate a large bathroom to your personal taste. Do you need more recommendations to help clients elevate their spacious bathroom interior design? Our team is readily available if you have any questions! Contact the Alya Bath team online or get in touch with us through email if you need advice on any bathroom project.