What’s Your Bath Remodeling Style? Inspiration for Your Indy Home

Whether it’s an attached ensuite, a busy jack and jill bathroom, or a quiet powder room, our bathroom’s features determine how easily we’re able to get ready for our day or wind down for the evening. Aspects that you compromised on during the initial walk-through have started to become more bothersome over the years, so it’s no wonder that by the time we consider a bathroom remodel, we won’t settle for a space that doesn’t feel custom-made for our needs. Between function and overall style, there’s a lot to consider before embarking on your bathroom remodel; we’ll help you choose between the clean lines of a modern bathroom or the timeless classic features of a traditionally-styled space. Let’s explore the three design styles we see most in bathroom remodeling. 

“Traditional” style is a timeless look that can incorporate classic art, antiques, or family heirlooms to make a home-style that’s entirely unique to you. If you favor a traditional style, you prefer understated materials and naturally-inspired colors; in the master bathroom and powder room, this can mean warmer wood-look cabinets, granite or quartz countertops, and not shying away from detailed designs like paneling, ornate trim or a freestanding clawfoot tub. 

But here’s the thing – traditional style doesn’t have to mean missing out on the creature comforts that make modern bathroom designs so appealing. Talk with your remodeler about how you can swap your garden tub for a stand-up shower, and incorporate even more features like a bench seat, built-in storage shelves, and a handheld showerhead for ultimate accessibility. 

Tips for getting the traditional bathroom of your dreams:

• Let in more natural light by favoring warm or neutral tones; 
• Turning an ornate, vintage dresser into a bathroom vanity; 
• Use custom drawer pulls to style around your antique art and style. 

Transitional is exactly what it sounds like – it falls right between the traditional designs that you’re familiar with, and the sleek modern looks that you may not quite be ready to jump on board with. If your taste is defined by this in-between, then you’re like most homeowners in Indy – you’re open to aspects of both, and you realize that keeping your options open is going to make for a fun, collaborative experience with your design team. 

A transitional bathroom could include soft colors, ranging from a white and gray palette to silver or beige. Since materials can lean traditional or modern, you’d find a luxury vinyl flooring just as easily as you may see a ceramic or stone tile. With so many options to choose from, it’s important to make sure that your style maintains a cohesive look. A remodeling team can help determine which materials and color palettes you gravitate to the most, and give you options that not only meet all of your needs, but look the part. 

Our favorite transitional bathroom design ideas:

• Lighter-toned quartz and granite countertops can help provide a stunning contrast for charcoal faucets or gray shaker-style cabinets; 
• A white subway tile can catch natural light and visually expand the space without taking too much away from its other accents; 
• Have fun with finishes! For example, pairing a chrome faucet with a golden light sconce lends interest and a playful style to a transitional bathroom. 

If you prefer the modern style when it comes to your bathroom design and remodel, there are lots of exciting features to explore, from cutting-edge touchless faucets and LED shower heads, or something as simple as an open layout and finishes that make a bold contrast. You also know that your bathroom can be both high-tech and user friendly, so features like timed lighting and automated thermostats are interesting to you. But overall, you favor a streamlined, sleek aesthetic to start your morning.

How to design your bathroom with a modern twist:

• Add a backlit mirror for a modern touch, creating the perfect ambiance for starting or ending the day; 
• Limit your color palette to 2 main choices; add a pop of color in the accessories you choose to finish the space.
• Create a focal point with a textured or patterned tile or freestanding soaking tub to add drama and interest.

Want to find out which design style best suits your home? Take our Design Style Quiz here!