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There’s nothing fresher than a crisp white bathroom to encourage a sense of cleanliness and serenity, so it’s no surprise that classic white is still a popular colour choice for bathroom schemes. However, a plain white bathroom can sometimes lack character, interest, and most of all, warmth. Good thing you’ve got the easiest palette to work with!

Read on for our top tips on how to introduce materials, light and texture to make your bright white bathroom feel warm and inviting, as well as sparklingly stylish.
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1. Add Texture by Layering Materials

If you’re keen for your bright white bathroom to have subtle touches of interest, go for surfaces that feature a delicate natural pattern, such as a marble-style surface that’s dusted with pale grey and mottled veining. Then, to complement this natural element, introduce a mix of organic materials that ooze tactile textures, such as rattan, wood and cool linens, throughout the space from the floor to the benchtops, for an overall warming effect.

Styling tip: Try adding a non-slip jute rug below a floating vanity for an extra treat for your feet.
Modern Bathroom by Cosentino Australia
Cosentino Australia
2. Bring in Accessories

A white bathroom can be instantly brought to life with an injection of elegant accessories and lush plants. Firstly, give your room a good declutter and stash away any unsightly bathroom bits, then splash out on a few boutique bathroom bottles and arrange a trendy vignette beside the basin for a focal point. Introduce a set of fresh new towels, either with a pop of colour and pattern for a big impact, or go for a more neutral tone that has a hint of texture, such as a waffle pattern, for some hotel-style glam.

Styling tip: Houseplants, such as ferns, love a humid bathroom, however, if you’re not the green-fingered type, opt for a faux option, such as a cute potted succulent – it will add the same amount of colour and interest as the real thing.
Modern Bathroom by Cosentino Australia
Cosentino Australia
3. Introduce Metallic Accents

The trend for warm metallics has crept into the bathroom, and is a great decorating device for introducing a touch of warmth in a fun and playful way. Look out for soft rose gold, brass or copper bathroom fittings, such as taps, towel rails, hooks and even mirrors, and combine these cosy hints of colour with your white scheme for bags of personality.

Styling tip: Opt for a benchtop that features unexpected golden glints and you’ll have glimmering accents throughout the space that will catch the light and add a sense of luxury.
Contemporary Bathroom by Cosentino Australia
Cosentino Australia
4. Work With Monochromatic Features

Black-framed doors and windows are a huge trend in rooms, such as kitchens, thanks to their bold impact, and they’ll look just as dramatic when combined with a bright white bathroom scheme too. Take this bold step and go for black bathroom fittings and a striking black-frame shower screen that will look stunning against crisp white walls. Not only will it cut down on watermarks, but the black fittings will add a dynamic, industrial edge to the space.

Styling tip: To balance the intensity of the bold, monochrome contrasts, go for a grey floor surface, such as a raw, concrete-style flooring, to ensure the room stays calm, relaxed and not too clinical.
Modern Bathroom by Cosentino Australia
Cosentino Australia
5. Play With Pattern

A sure-fire way to add instant wow in a white bathroom is with the addition of a jaw-dropping patterned floor or feature wall, and as there’s no other conflicting design in the room, you can go as big and as bold as you like! Look to contemporary geometric patterns for inspiration, as big angular shapes will help make a smaller space feel larger, while rich, dark tones will pop against slick white surfaces.

Styling tip: Offset any bold, linear patterns with friendly curves, such as a circular mirror, that will add a pleasingly softer touch.

More: Find out more about Silestone surfaces by Cosentino here.

Tell us: What tricks have you used to liven up a white bathroom?

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Trudy Kennedy
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>I have an area to the side of the house that is one of those nothing corners that you don’t know what to do with. I live is the tropics “Townsville” so would appreciate some suggestions. I hope you can help