How to Decorate a Minimalist Bathroom with a Freestanding Bathtub?

Minimalist bathrooms have well and truly settled into interior design trends. No wonder - they're elegant, chic, and easy to keep clean. But for minimalism not to feel boring, you need to bring interesting forms and textures into the space. Here's how to decorate a minimal-style bathroom where a freestanding bathtub takes center stage.

What is a minimalist bathroom? The hallmarks of the style

Minimal style has firmly settled into homes and apartments. It's associated with elegance, modernity, and good taste. Does a minimalist aesthetic mean getting rid of most of your furniture and creating an impression of empty space? Definitely not. Discover the features of the style that will help you create a tasteful, eye-catching bathroom.

• A limited color palette. Minimalist style doesn't like an excess of patterns and colors. In a bathroom, monochromatic combinations of black and white, grays, beiges, and wood tones work well. If you do use color, it's better as a detail than a large surface. As for patterns - marble and onyx are an excellent choice!
• Large-format tiles. Small tiles don't really suit minimalist bathrooms. Large tiles, between which the grout lines are almost invisible, look far more elegant.
• Minimizing knick-knacks and decorations. Minimalist style is also a kind of philosophy expressed through owning fewer things. In a bathroom, this means giving up boxes, trinket dishes, jars, as well as vases or other decorations. If you do want to add accents - it's better to go for one large vase or a striking lamp than lots of small items.
• Bold yet simple forms for fixtures and fittings. A sink with a milled rim and an elaborate mirror frame aren't the way to go here. In a minimalist bathroom, the focus is on interesting yet simple (even somewhat ascetic) shapes. In a minimalist bathroom, the mirror plays a double role - check out our article on how to choose a mirror for your interior to visually enlarge the space.

When decorating a minimalist bathroom (and any other interior, for that matter), you should follow the principle that "less is more." Fewer elements, but with bold forms and excellent quality, will give a far better effect than lots of fixtures and knick-knacks that are dull or poorly made.

A freestanding bathtub – the focal point of a minimalist bathroom

Freestanding bathtubs work beautifully in minimalist bathrooms. They often have spectacular shapes, and their substantial forms catch the eye and give the interior character. A freestanding bathtub with an interesting faucet doesn't need any more accents - it's elegant and visible on its own. Comfort barely needs mentioning - a soak in the tub is the perfect way to relax!

When choosing a freestanding bathtub for a minimalist-style bathroom, pay particular attention to its material and craftsmanship. Interiors that don't have many pieces of furniture and fittings need to be very high quality. Every element is visible and draws attention. You won't be able to distract from a poorly made bathtub with a rug, flowers, or decorations, because those things generally aren't used in minimalist aesthetics.

A small bathroom with a freestanding bathtub – it's possible!

Is a freestanding bathtub reserved only for large bathrooms? Certainly, this type of bathtub looks best in a spacious bathing area. That doesn't mean, though, that a freestanding bathtub can't be arranged in smaller bathrooms. What you need to do is choose a model with dimensions that won't completely overwhelm the bathroom, so the bathtub's potential can still be put to good use. If it's going to be squeezed into a corner and hidden behind a bathroom cabinet or the toilet, it's better to choose a different model or go with a shower instead.

Minimalism, on the other hand, makes it easier to arrange freestanding bathtubs even in small spaces. Since there are no patterns, colors, or an excess of decorations, even a larger bathtub doesn't visually take up much space.