3 Tips for Designing a Beautiful Bathroom

Designer tips and tricks for turning your bathroom into the most beautiful room in the house.

Layer lighting. “It’s essential in a bathroom to have good lighting,” says designer Kerri Watson. In her bathroom, she layers multiple light sources: pots, sconces, a chandelier and even a small table lamp. See more of this elegant bathroom here.Stash towels in a rolling bar cart. It’ll double as a place to rest a glass of wine during a long, leisurely soak, explain Trevor Ciona and Curtis Elmy of Saskatoon’s Atmosphere Interior Design. See the rest of this glam bathroom here.Think of the mirror as a backdrop to the room. Where an ornate frame is often a good place to add interest to a clean, modern room, sometimes simple packs the biggest punch. Here, a large, unframed mirror in this Ryan Scarff-designed Calgary bathroom reflects the glamorous light fixture and lets it take centre stage. See the rest of this modern bathroom here.