Minimalist Bathrooms: Creating Calm Through Simplicity

A minimalist bathroom is all about creating a space where you can freshen up in a calm, relaxed setting with minimal clutter.

There are many ways to establish a minimalist bathroom, whether it be through utilising a limited colour palette or through clever space-saving strategies, but the effect should be the same: to maximise the functionality of the space with the least amount of components.

Principles of Minimalist Design

The core principles of minimalist design is to use a limited colour palette and simple forms to create the most powerful effect. This involves maximising the space available to you, through a combination of efficient yet purposeful design elements.

In the context of a bathroom, a minimalist design would involve the use of neutral colours, limited materials and textures, clean lines, and strategic use of natural and artificial lighting to illuminate key areas.

Minimalist bathrooms have become a popular choice for homeowners and business owners in recent years, largely due to its economical approach and space-saving impact to help keep costs and ongoing maintenance down while staying on-trend.

Colours and Materials for Clean Aesthetics

Light, warm colours such as white, grey, and beige are frequently used in minimalist bathrooms to not only make the space feel more inviting, but also to help make the area feel more open and spacious.

Monochromatic schemes involve the use of different shades of a single colour, establishing a harmonious and cohesive look throughout the whole bathroom. Light splashes of contrasting colours can help evoke excitement in a monochromatic-style bathroom, such as brass faucets or indoor plants on floating shelves.

Textured tiles like mosaic and porcelain add softness to otherwise sleek, hard surfaces, making the space feel less cold and more comfortable. A well-placed bathmat can further enhance the feeling of a gentle environment.

Timber can be graciously incorporated into a minimalist bathroom, adding traditional and rustic charm. Timber countertops, cabinet doors, and feature walls – when treated with high-quality, waterproof sealant – will last for ages and establish a natural tone.

Frameless glass shower panels, aside from making the bathroom feel more open, ensure a more seamless transition from the shower to other parts of the bathroom. The result is a more cohesive room, with a contemporary finish that perfectly complements a minimalist style.

Storage Solutions That Reduce Clutter

Reducing clutter is an important aspect of a minimalist bathroom. Here are some of the most efficient ways to free up storage space in a minimalist bathroom:

• Wall-mounted mirror cabinet – Instead of having a standard mirror in your bathroom, replace it with a wall-mounted mirror cabinet. This stylish, practical storage solution will make it easy for you to store and access your daily essentials, as well as freshen up your appearance.
• Towel rack over the bathroom door – Running low on wall space? Install a towel rack over your bathroom door. This will help free up wall space yet still enable you to neatly hang your towels out to dry each day.
• Recessed wall shelving – Typically installed in showers, recessed wall shelving eliminates the need to have protruding shelves in your shower. Use it to store your daily essentials and even place a garden plant on it if you wish.

Lighting and Mirrors in Minimalist Bathrooms

Take advantage of natural lighting to evenly illuminate your minimalist bathroom, lowering your energy bill and creating a more inviting space.

Install a ceiling skylight for natural light and ventilation all year round. Or install a large window with a frosted glass panel for natural light and privacy. Strategically-placed small windows can help bounce natural light around reflective surfaces, ensuring even natural lighting and freeing up wall space.

Artificial lighting can help illuminate key focal points in a minimalist bathroom, such as a ceiling pendant overhanging a central bathtub. Ceiling vanity lights take up less space than their wall-mounted counterparts, freeing up wall space for shelving and mirrors.

A wall-mounted mirror over a floating counter is one of the most efficient design choices for a minimalist bathroom. These mirrors come in various shapes and styles, from frame-less square and rectangle mirrors to circular mirrors with LED colour-shifting lights. Frame-less mirrors pair particularly well with floating vanities and neutral colour palettes, contributing to the “floaty” minimalist aesthetic.

Inspiring AAA Build Projects

Now that you have an idea of what to consider in your next minimalist bathroom, here are a few projects from AAA Build to inspire your next project.

Rye Beach Retreat

In this stunning contemporary bathroom we added three small narrow windows to help even out the distribution of natural light. We also added a floating counter with a circular mirror and an adjacent towel rack to help save on space. Plus there’s a recessed wall inside the shower for storing essential toiletries.

Charcoal

By utilising large tiles combined with silver fittings for the faucets, we added a touch of class and luxury to this bathroom while staying true to its minimalist aspirations.

Contact AAA Build Today for a Minimalist Bathroom Renovation

From concept and design to construction and the final touches, AAA Build can bring your dream minimalist bathroom to life.

Start your project with a free in-house consultation from one of our friendly team members, where we’ll explore your ideas, assess your space, and offer expert advice tailored to your goals. You can also inquire about our renovate now, pay later finance option with up to 18 months interest-free.