It’s the perennial oxymoron of design: the smaller the room, the more difficult it is to design. Even more difficult a room is to decorate when natural light is lacking and even further, it seems, windowless bathrooms – common fixtures in many a house – can be the most perplexing to zhuzz up properly. Of course, with our stylish windowless bathroom ideas, you’ll soon find that there are plenty of ways to brighten up even the darkest of spaces. No window? No problem!
Consider adding panelling
Great panelling is a guaranteed way to add texture to any room. By choosing light, zippy or plain white paint colours, as Rita Konig did in this Manhattan house, your windowless bathroom is instantly given a new sense of vitality. To minimise the darkness of a room, be sure to paint your panelling in colours which have no grey tones, as recommended by the design duo Salvesen Graham.
Get inventive with tiles
Tiles are a surefire way to make the most of any bathroom’s decor. For those of the windowless variety, however, Salvesen Graham say that being creative with your tile design is of utmost importance: ‘Even with an inexpensive tile,’ says Mary, ‘you can create great patterns’. For those uninterested in pattern, opt for more colourful options – still perfect for adding verve to your space (after all, even without a view, you still have something interesting to look at). Additionally, tiles are an excellent choice for darker, ill-ventilated bathrooms, as they impede mould and bacteria growth and are easier to clean. If you have a generous budget, try a dramatic style of marble, as this will add a sense of luxury to the room, distracting from the fact that windowless bathrooms can feel a little mean.
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