How to choose the right materials for the bathroom?
The combination of materials in the bathroom
The bathroom is positioned as a room that gains weight when planning a remodeling.
And like everything architecture and interior design project , planning is part of the process to achieve the desired objectives.
In this sense, choosing the construction materials for the bathroom is a real challenge, since, due to the special conditions of this space, it is necessary to select a variety of materials for the different areas of the bathroom.
These areas include the ceiling, the floor, the walls, the sanitary fixtures, and even the furniture, both decorative and functional.
For this reason, selecting materials for a bathroom has a practical dimension that, combined with aesthetic intent, results in a successful renovation project. For those looking for inspiration and advice on how to decorate and combine materials at home, they can consult this complete interior design guide, which helps create a stylish and welcoming home.
We offer some key tips based on our experience, to help you choose the right combination of materials.
Interior design and apartment decoration in Andorra
Study the conditions of the bathroom
To carry out a successful remodeling, we recommend a previous planning, so you will know what are the factors that you have in your hand to reach your goal.
Conditions that include the humidity that is concentrated in the bathroom, which will depend on the size of the room, as well as if it has abundant natural lighting or if the sun affects directly.
Is the bathroom facing south? Does it have windows? Does it take a long time to dissipate the humidity? These are some of the questions that can help you when choosing the materials for your bathroom.
Taking these conditions into account can help you to know if the chosen materials can hold them, which will optimize the duration and performance of the materials. To see a real example of combining materials and design in a home, take inspiration from our Apartment in the Gótico neighbourhood, where every detail was chosen to balance functionality and style.
Impermeability of materials
Another aspect of the materials is impermeability both in the floor, as walls or ceiling.
In this sense, porcelain fulfills this function, as well as being an elegant and aesthetic element for the bathroom. As an example, the project we carried out in interior design and production of bathroom of the Presidential Suite at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I hotel.
We set out to avoid the usual sequence: distribution-materials, and do it together. In this sense, the choice of large-format porcelain pieces inspired by the portoro black and calacatta white marble, gave us the solutions we needed. These pieces offer great strength and versatility, especially indicated for this type of site and the beauty of natural stone.
Interior design and bathroom production of the Presidential Suite at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I hotel
In this case, we thought it convenient that the conjunction of a functional distribution with a correct selection of materials would be the good way to develop the project of interior design .
Straight flush in materials
Following the thread of the previous example, material-layout can help you find the key to choosing the right materials. This way, the more technical side of the conditions blends with the decorative aesthetic aspect, where the material-layout-aesthetic triad provides interesting clues for solving a project.
In this way, a correct balance between colors, textures, and material finishes will create visual harmony, even when contrasting elements are present.
An example of this is our Les Corts Penthouse project, a modern apartment where the material finishes provide a very personal combination in the bathroom.
Thus, the natural wood countertop, the brick wall, and the polished finish of the sink contrast harmoniously. As a distinctive element, the natural finish of the basin offers an original approach.
Project of interior design and architecture in a Modern and industrial apartment in Gracia
As you can see, planning both technically and aesthetically can help you find the right materials, and thus design a resistant bathroom that adapts to your lifestyle.
