Finding genuine bathroom remodeling inspiration can be challenging. While a few designers seem to pluck inspiration from the heavens, most of us have our feet firmly on the ground.
Fortunately, this post can help if you’re stuck. We run through multiple bathroom remodeling ideas so you can pick a theme you love. And, as you might expect, we include a few of our concepts in the mix, letting you see how CopperSmith’s products can help you create your dream sanctuary.
The benefits of remodeling your bathroom are considerable. A new bathroom can:
- Improve your comfort when bathing or showering
- Increase the value of your home
- Let you express your personality
- Help you feel more relaxed
- Make you feel proud of where you live
- Provide additional amenities you didn’t have before
- Reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning and scrubbing
Putting it simply, it can have a tremendously positive impact on your comfort and well-being! Discover our general tips for remodeling a bathroom below, followed by our exhaustive list of design concepts.
General Tips When Remodeling Your Bathroom
Before we get into specific ideas, it’s worth going over some general bathroom remodeling tips to help you on your way. Here’s what you need to know:-
- Set a budget and stick to it. Work out how much you need to spend before work starts to allocate sufficient funds. Find out what you can afford and the essential features you need.
- Choose a bathroom type that suits your lifestyle. Don’t install anything ornate if children or animals will use the space. Ask whether you need a double vanity with two sinks or something that connects to a bedroom. Consider how often people will use the new bathroom and whether you need to install accessibility features for elderly households.
- Pick a bathroom layout that maximizes space and functionality. Ensure you have room for the fittings, fixtures, and furniture you want to include.
- Ensure proper clearances. Check the door has room to swing fully open and fixtures don’t crowd each other.
- Decide whether you want a bathtub, a shower, or both. You might only have space for one or the other.
- Choose your lighting. How you illuminate the space determines how it feels while ensuring safety and visibility.
- Add plants. Shrubs and flowers elevate the space but beware: some can’t survive in hot and humid conditions.
Bathroom Remodel Ideas
With those general tips done, it’s time to explore some delightful bathroom remodel ideas. Here are some concepts you might find inspiring.
Cabin-Style Bathroom With Raw Wood Finish
If you love minimalist bathrooms but want something different from the norm, this cabin-style bathroom with raw wood finish could be just the ticket. The wood contrasts beautifully with the Heritage HX4 bathtub from CopperSmith, giving a simple, functional aesthetic. The owner of this bathroom can enjoy a soak in the tub with uninterrupted sunlight streaming in from outside.
Notice the flowers just outside the door. These help to set the tone. The rings on the side of the bathroom also have a distinctly nautical feel and are a great decorative feature. And the natural patina gives the tub a sense of age and durability you can’t find when you opt for ceramic.
Japanese-Inspired Soaker Bathtub
Even the most elaborate bathtubs follow the same format. Usually, they are longer than they are wide and deep, whether made of cast iron or rare onyx rock.
But this little number from CopperSmith, the Prestige PT3, is different. Called a “soaker bathtub,” designers create these for sitting in, not lying.
The Japanese were the first nation to popularize the soaker tub. These baths had steep sides, usually made of wood, that immersed the owner up to the chest or shoulders when full. Japanese people would use them in rituals of ablution and purification and during spiritual ceremonies of physical renewal.
As such, Japanese soaker bathtubs went beyond cleansing. Owners believed they imparted benefits for the immune system and helped the body detoxify from germs.
Our copper and brass soaker tubs build on the original concept by incorporating copper, brass, and other hammered and brushed metals into the design. The result is a sturdy, bespoke tub that enhances spiritual well-being.
Green Double-Vanity With Gold Accents And Marble
This concept is just the ticket for people looking for an elegant and upmarket bathroom. The racing green double vanity is the focal point, while the gold flourishes let you know the room is one hundred percent focused on luxury. The faucets, towel rails, lighting, shower fittings, and mirror all match beautifully. The four vintage bubble incandescent lights give the space an unexpected retro feel, while the clear shower surround evokes a sense of volume. Unique marble patterning adds interest to the room, contrasting with the neat aesthetic in the powdering area.
Pink Paradise Oasis Corridor Bathroom
This sizable bathroom shows you what you can do if you need to work with awkward spaces in your home. The long corridor section offering storage space and vanities yields beautifully to the sanctuary-style bathtub at the end, making the best use of the area available.
This type of bathroom works best as an ensuite for guest bedrooms. Visitors staying in your home expect a bijou ensuite but, instead, get something more expansive and exciting. There’s room for two people here.
The light pink theme also feels playful and inviting, while the white tiles and cupboards stop it from becoming overwhelming. The flowery artwork on the wall, combined with the real-life plants, helps to lighten the mood and complete the look.
Masculine-Energy Bathroom With Futuristic Vibes
This masculine bathroom with futuristic vibes sits at the other end of the spectrum. You can see how the designer uses lighting and dark fixtures to create a unique mood. You can imagine finding a bathroom like this somewhere deep in Tokyo’s urban jungle, filled with the scent of sandalwood and eucalyptus.
The standout feature of the room is the LED backlighting behind the mirror. This subtle illumination transforms the bathroom at night into a den, which is unexpected. The drawer design is imposing and helps to shape the atmosphere. And a clever in-wall storage area for shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel adds luxuriousness.
Raw Stainless Bathtub For Minimalist Design
Cast iron bathtubs were popular in the past, but they fell out of favor because of their shape, design, and tendency to rust. Now stainless alternatives are taking their place, offering the 21st-century luxury bathroom owner something more exciting.
CopperSmith sells various stainless bathtubs in different designs. This geometrically-inspired option, pictured here, from our Contemporary collection is perfect for minimalism lovers looking to achieve a sleek, unique, and sexy look.
Surprisingly, this rectangular bathtub is the most common shape on the market. Extra-depth lets it give you a supreme soak whenever you need it.
Bowl-Shaped Vessel Sinks
Bowl-shaped vessel sinks are another CopperSmith specialty. This version features a delightful hammered copper finish and high sides, making it stand out on any vanity.
Copper sinks are popular in bathrooms because of their durability. The metal tends to last longer because it doesn’t come into contact with harsh chemicals – just soapy water.
The copper sink option pictured here looks stunning in contemporary or rustic bathrooms. Placing it in the former helps to create contrast with neutral tones while putting it in the latter enhances the moodiness of the room.
Copper sinks like this one should offer antimicrobial properties making them more hygienic than conventional alternatives. Copper ions destroy germs before they can multiply, keeping the room clean.
Yellow Luxury With Clawfoot Tub
Painting a bathroom yellow is a little out of the ordinary, which is why we love this luxury penthouse sanctuary, offering a unique clawfoot tub and hexagonal floor tiling. This functional bathroom has a Portuguese vibe, thanks to the flooring, blinds, and color scheme. The large mirror opens up the space, while the crown molding and marble add to the luxury. The picture placement is also daring and suggests that the designer isn’t afraid to take risks.
Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
This incredible rendering shows the impact floor-to-ceiling windows can have on bathrooms. Incoming sun rays arrive at a steep angle during the middle of the day, reflecting off the marble floors to illuminate the space further. Underlighting on the minimalist vanity and backlighting on the mirror create contrast, offering bathers a cozy, vibrant atmosphere.
We like this concept because it isn’t afraid to take risks. The beautiful space gives you a panoramic view of your surroundings, making it the perfect option for a bathroom at the rear of the property or a single occupant.
Hammered Copper Clawfoot Bathtub With Old-World Claw Style
This hammered copper clawfoot bathtub is enough to renovate an entire bathroom alone. The striking design oozes quality and makes you want to hop in and enjoy being the king or queen of your castle.
CopperSmith makes this tub from carefully hammered and aged copper. As with our other copper-based products, it offers anti-microbial action, making it more hygienic.
We suggest matching the product with brushed or polished copper faucets. You can also contrast it with chrome and black elements for additional vibrancy. It works well in classical settings or even in minimalist-themed rooms.
If you choose this bathtub, pick a vanity that complements the color. Wooden vanities tend to have a similar tone and grain, while neutral or white pieces help the tub become a centerpiece.
Also, combine copper bathtubs with greenery and natural elements to contrast the metallic shine. Placing plants next to the bath gives it an almost exotic feel, while natural materials, like stone and rattan, enhance its sturdy, strong aesthetics.
Custom Copper Bathtub With Raw Brick Wall
Pairing a CopperSmith freestanding bathtub with raw brick is also an aesthetic that works well. The freestanding tub pictured here helps to give the room a clear purpose while immediately instilling an upmarket feel. It also demonstrates how you can install a high-quality copper bathtub in virtually any setting. It just works! That’s because individually-crafted copper bathtubs are works of art, carefully constructed by skilled craftsmen over many days. They complete your interior design concept almost immediately.
Wood Blinds And Picture Window For Tropical Locations
Another bathroom concept you could try is combining wood blinds with picture windows, as this Shangri-La Hotel example does on the Philippines island of Boracay. The view onto the open ocean is stunning and contrasts with the delicate interior wood detailing, giving an almost nautical feel.
Bathroom designs like these are ideal for property owners in warmer locations. The oriental mysticism embodied in this interior helps you reach a heightened level of consciousness, enabling you to connect with deeper aspects of yourself.
To add a touch of luxury, the bathroom also incorporates full marble tiling on the floor and the bath’s facade. The shutters open and close, letting you invite more light into the space during the day and star-gaze at night.
Essential Orchids And Warm Welcoming Tiling
This bathroom concept is also an excellent option to give your sanctuary a spa-like feel. Whether you decide to use plastic or real orchid plants, it immediately emits a calming vibe you can take into the rest of your day. Pair this concept with plenty of rolled towels to achieve the in-home spa look you’ve always wanted.
As an aside, orchids love bathrooms. These plants evolved to thrive under dark forest canopies, trying to scavenge whatever light they could. The flowers last for many months, making it easier to enjoy them year-round.
Arched Doors And Wooden Floors
You could also try this bathroom remodel idea with arched doors and wooden floors. You can see how the designer cleverly uses the room’s structure to enhance the character of the design. For instance, they have:-
- Built the shower pod into an arched alcove that reflects the entryway
- Included is a substantial wooden beam running along the ceiling, helping to preserve the room’s period features
- Used raw floors to make the bathroom feel more natural, welcoming, and cozy
- Made the plumbing visible and separate from the free-standing tub, adding even more luxury vibes to the room.
Bathroom setups like these are ideal for people who live in older homes with unique features. They show how it is possible to combine old with new and how leveraging period features helps to create bespoke spaces.
A Double Vessel Copper Vanity Sinks With Room-Length Mirror
Another option is to add a double-vessel copper vanity sink to your bathroom. These stunning units bring immense visual impact to your spaces and impress guests. Sinks run the entire length of your vanity and exude quality thanks to their solid copper construction.
If you opt for this bathroom remodel idea, pair it with a faucet that matches the sink’s shape and style. Arched or curved faucets work best with curved copper sinks, while square and rectangular options are better with straighter and more geometric varieties, as pictured above.
You’ll also need to choose a vanity that supports the sink. Wall-mounted look impressive and give your bathroom the same feel as a hotel, while floor-supported makes it feel more homely.
Lastly, choose a countertop that complements your vessel and vanity unit. The shade should either match or contrast with the copper unit, according to the color wheel. White vanities help to create minimalist looks, while black ones are more striking and dramatic, particularly when paired with copper.
Feng Shui Bathroom With Bamboo Composite Flooring
Followers of feng shui will love this bathroom. The light wooden cabinets and sliding shutters contrast beautifully with the plain white bathtub and walls. The eco-friendly bamboo flooring adds a sustainable touch to the room, helping to draw the exterior indoors.
Feng shui bathrooms attempt to enable the flow of energy, called chi. Ancient Chinese theory holds that the more energy that can flow in the bathroom, the more wealth, wisdom, and social connections will come your way.
Most Westerners believe bathrooms have universally positive energy, but feng shui designers are conscious of the negative energy embodied in the water and waste. That’s why they concentrate on creating a balanced bathroom that balances each polarity – not too much ying, and not too much yang.
You can see these principles in action here. The room is set up to allow the flow of natural elements and light with nothing dominating.
Sunken Closet Bathroom With Traditional Tiling
Another concept to try is this sunken bijou bathroom with traditional vertical tiling. The designer beautifully pairs the light tiles with a dark green ceiling, bringing a clubhouse-style moodiness to the space.
The main advantage of sunken bathrooms is their coziness and luxuriousness. Sinking them into the ground enables them to offer more ceiling height than the rest of the rooms in the home, allowing water to fall from the shower further and generally giving a sensation of space.
Sunken bathrooms also add value and style to a home. Combining them with candles, plants, and accessories produces a relaxing ambiance, making you want to spend a long time in them. They can also impress potential buyers because they are rare, even in luxury properties.
The downside of these bathrooms is safety and accessibility. Accessing them requires walking down steps, as shown in the image above. It can be easy to trip and fall when entering the sunken area, particularly if you’re in a hurry.
Nook Bathtub With Travertine Flooring
Here’s another concept you might want to try. Here, we’ve installed one of our copper bathtubs in a specially-designed nook with a picture window above it. It’s the perfect relaxation chamber for anyone looking to escape the pressures of life.
The ensemble is rustic yet stylish. Herringbone-style tiling points the eye towards the room’s main feature while contrasting with it. The castle-style brickwork adds depth and substance to the room, while the rugs offer softness.
Vibrant Copper Tub In Bijou Bathroom
This concept is an excellent example of how to give small bathrooms value. The stunning copper tub design invites you as you enter the room and pairs elegantly with the dulled-brown surrounding tiles. You can enjoy ample daylight through the spacious frosted picture windows and keep all your bathing essentials in the nearby marble-topped cabinet.
Cubby holes provide convenient storage, while mosaic patterning helps to add visual interest to the interior. And just out of the picture is a copper vessel sink, rounding off the room.
Decorative Window With Naples Copper Tub and Marble Flooring
The Naples clawfoot bathtub in this image is made of solid 16-gauge copper and sits under a decorative window with mullions and frosting, adding enjoyment to the room. The exterior is black and contrasts with the hammered polished interior.
This example shows what the tub looks like when new. Over time, it will develop a subtle patina, aging and maturing gracefully like other copper products. The concept shows just how well copper bathtubs pair with neutral bathroom themes.
The room feels open and airy, encouraging you to spend longer in the tub. It’s the perfect space for enjoying a good book or listening to relaxing music while you soak.
Mural-Style Tiles
Another concept is to add mural-like tiles behind a Remojo Japanese soaking tub made of copper and brass, as shown here. The oriental depictions of flowers, birds, and plants generate a spa-like atmosphere, helping you achieve deep relaxation. The tub allows full-body immersion while the thick copper construction retains heat. A minimalist faucet receives plumbing through the tiled floor.
This bathroom remodel idea also embodies values such as sustainability. The frog-green tiles give you the sense you are one with nature as sunlight pours through the glass block windows.
Laid-Back Boho Bathroom With Raw Wood Flooring And Marble
Another concept worthy of experimentation is laid-back boho with raw wood flooring and exotic marble, as shown here. The carefree spirit of this design brings out your inner artist and encourages you to let rip. The custom copper bathtub completes the look by contrasting with the other materials in the scene.
Creating a laid-back boho style in your bathroom is straightforward. Choose warm, earthy colors for your walls and cabinets, such as terracotta, mustard, sage, or navy. Then mix in freestanding furniture, like vanities, shelving, and baskets, to add personality. Include textures and patterns, including attractive rugs and flooring. Adding vintage-style lighting is another pro tip to help you get a boho look.
Elegant Rustic Bathroom With A Strained Glass
This space is another excellent example of what you can achieve when you combine a copper bathtub with a rustic setting. This bathroom straddles the gap between contemporary and classical, refusing to firmly set foot in either category. The stained glass windows with attractive muntin transport you back to a less digitally-connected time, evoking a sense of honesty and simplicity.
The bathtub in the image is large enough for two people and has an externally-plumbed faucet and shower head. The intelligent tile choice helps the entire room feel more substantial, even though the total area available is small. The gabled ceiling adds extra height and volume to the room and is also an attractive feature in its own right.
Black And White Swedish Winter-Setting Bathroom
Lastly, this black and white-themed bathroom is a delightful concept for anyone looking to implement Swedish flair in a cold setting. The room maximizes the light entering through the window while helping the occupier feel comfortable and cozy in their private space. The black and white tub perched on the wood base completes the bathroom’s appeal, while the glass screen helps separate the ensuite bathing area from the rest of the bedroom. The illuminated wall storage at the rear simplistically organizes toiletries while adding warmth to the winter setting.
Kickstart Your Bathroom Remodeling With CopperSmith
Now you’ve seen dozens of ways to remodel your bathroom, it’s time to try it yourself. CopperSmith offers fully customizable, high-quality copper bathtubs and sinks that are perfect for your room. Just like our range hoods, these units add design value to your bathroom and serve as a focal point that brings the entire room together. Even if your current bathroom looks bare and simple, adding a single high-quality fitting can make all the difference and help the space feel more alive.
If you’re unsure whether our bathroom sinks, bathtubs, or your next vent hood are for you, we now offer a 3-D Configurator that lets you see what they will look like before you fit them. You can play with the design and styling until you’re happy with the results. Call today to learn more about our unique, hand-crafted products and get a quote.
