If you have a spare bathroom in your basement or elsewhere in your house, or you merely want to create a unique look in your master bathroom, consider redesigning it to look like a grotto—a small, intimate-feeling, cave-like space. This style of bathroom design is becoming increasingly popular with some homeowners as a way to create a relaxing sanctuary.
Wall Tiles
To get the grotto feeling in your bathroom, you'll want to cover the walls in a gorgeous stone. Fieldstone will give you the look of an actual cave. Slate, travertine, and limestone are also fabulous choices and will allow you the option to pick just the color that you want. Go with a darker hue to get the intimate feeling of a cave.
Floor and Ceiling Options
For the floor, choose a coordinating color, but in a light-colored tile, so the room won't look claustrophobic. The lightness will also add an elegant feeling to the area. Paint the ceiling in a color that matches the stone on the walls. Then, you should add recessed lighting throughout for the best result.
Bath and Shower
Place a large, luxurious white pedestal tub in one corner of the room. This bathtub will become the focal point of the room with its pristine and classy look. For your shower, you should keep it looking as open as possible with frameless glass, so it feels like you're showering out in nature in a comfortable cave.
Vanity Area
For your vanity, go with dark cabinetry to blend in with the grotto theme. To add some lightness to the area, choose a countertop in a hue that matches your flooring. A large mirror with bright lights above, along with your recessed lighting, will help to illuminate the bathroom enough so that you can see what you're doing.
A grotto-designed bathroom will set your home apart from most others. It will give you a lovely haven where you can bathe and a tranquil place to spend time before or after a hectic day. For more information about bathroom design as well as luxury bathtubs, please contact us today.