Oriental furnishings: Furniture, decoration and lamps á la Bollywood?

Bollywood movies have cult factor, so why not the oriental interior? In oriental countries, the hospitality and the family is in the foreground and exactly that is also reflected in the interior design. The friendly and bright colors make every room look inviting. The oriental interior design stands out from other interior styles because of its extravagance. A room in oriental style seems almost overloaded, but that is exactly what makes the style. In the following, I’ll show you how you can interpret the oriental flair in a modern way, so that your room doesn’t look too cluttered. But first, here is a little video to get a feel for what is important in the oriental style.

Typically oriental: bright colours, special fabrics & mix of patterns

The Paisley pattern is one of the most common oriental patterns. The pattern can be found on decorative items, furniture and clothing. In addition to the Paisley pattern, there is also a range of other oriental patterns that appear in the interior design. Many patterns are mixed with each other, so an exciting and diverse interior is created.

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The patterns are accompanied by bright and vivid colors. So if you want to decorate your living room oriental use mainly intense colors, such as: Pink, red, orange, brown, blue or purple. These colors look especially good when decorating the interior. Cushions, curtains, carpets or blankets are best suited for the implementation of colour in the room. But also a single armchair or oriental stools, so-called poufs, are suitable to bring the color and the pattern in oriental style in the apartment.

Oriental materials: Persian carpets, woven fabrics & silk

There are many materials that are typical for an oriental interior. Especially easy to realize the oriental style by using textiles. Here are mainly used: cotton, silk, organza or brocade as textiles. Another must when talking about oriental materials that should be brought in an interior design is fragrant wood, which is used in furniture. This scented wood is cedar wood which brings a pleasant oriental fragrance to one’s home. Other popular materials are: Leather, glass or mosaic tiles. To give a room the shine and splendor one uses gold and silver, which provide for refinement of individual furniture or decoration.

• Woven fabrics
• Leather
• Glass
• Tiles / Mosaic
• Unmachined metal / sheet metal & copper

Oriental architecture: arches, columns & ornaments – oriental flair

Oriental architecture has a long tradition. When one thinks of oriental, one first thinks of magnificent mosques, which stand out from the dull European architecture due to their squiggles and colors. Typical of oriental houses are the curved arches and columns, reminiscent of the pomp of Arab palaces. High ceilings, usually complemented by a vault, make the house seem particularly spiritual and imposing. Another stylistic element of the architecture is the use of certain decorative forms, such as geometric ornaments, floral motifs and caligraphic inscriptions. Among the most popular oriental buildings are:

• Sheikh Zayid Mosque – historical monument of the Arab world
• Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul – a must-see of Arab culture
• Alhambra – an Arab monument in the middle of Europe

Distribution of the interior style – Europe, Asia and Co.

The Orient comprises the Middle East, i.e. Arab countries and part of North Africa. With the Orient, one associates the tale of 1001 Nights and the Orient. If you travel to Arab countries, you will mainly encounter the Oriental style of furnishing. The style is very special and therefore probably not as widespread as, for example, the simple Scandinavian style. It takes courage but also skill to implement the ethno chic in your own home.

Mostly you can find the style also with Arab families who have emigrated and remain true to your traditional furnishings here. In addition to the Arab culture, amusement parks or hotels are often inspired by the furnishing style. The Orient is known for its numerous hours of sunshine and it is exactly this flair of sun, but also culture and tradition that the amusement parks or hotels want to implement in the interior design of the rooms or theme worlds. Here, one usually experiences how it must feel to reside in Arabian palaces or Moroccan riads.

Interior design Orient: Living room, bedroom & Co.

Oriental interior design can be both classic and modern. The most important rooms in the house are those that are used by the whole family. For this reason, in the common rooms you can find a lot of traditional patterns and materials that reflect the culture and also religious details, because religion has a very high value in oriental countries and shapes the life of each individual.

Living room: seat cushions, poufs and sofa offer space for guests & family

The living room is the place where family life takes place, parties are held and guests are received. That is exactly why the living room must bring the qualities: a lot of space and a vivid, traditional interior. Especially the seating is in the foreground. So you need a large couch, with enough seating space, matching armchairs and the traditional poufs, which do not take up much space and guarantee seating for everyone. However, in Arab countries it is also common to sit on cushions, so you are very close to the floor. To match the low seating, you also need to buy a table that has a lot of surface area and is close to the floor, so that the people sitting on the cushions or on the poufs can also use the table.

Besides the furniture, the accessories are also important in an oriental living room. Persian carpets, known from Aladdin with the flying carpet, decorate the floor so that the family and guests do not get cold feet. Carpets radiate cosiness and warmth, with Persian carpets traditional patterns are additionally added to the interior design. For this reason, one often finds tapestries in oriental living rooms. Besides the carpets, the spiritual atmosphere is essential. This is achieved by using colorful cushions with oriental patterns and colorful curtains. Also important are lamps in oriental style, which give the whole room warmth and make the living room more homely. If you now add plants, the living room reminds of an oasis in the desert.

Bedroom: tapestries, oriental patterns & ornate wooden furniture

Oriental furnishings can also be combined in a modern way. If you want to adapt the colourful oriental style to your home, the ornate wooden furniture is in the foreground and the colours in the background. So special attention is paid to the shapes and materials of the furniture. If, for example, you have furnished the rest of the house in classic Scandinavian style or country house style, but want to be bold in the bedroom design and have an eye-catcher in the house, you can easily merge the styles. So you take shapes and materials reminiscent of the Orient and combine them with simple colors that match the rest of the interior, such as: Nude tones, so a beige, or a light grey and pastel shades.

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Besides the right materials, shapes and colors, the decoration in a bedroom with oriental flair is also important. For this, choose oriental hanging lamps made of glass or metal in different shapes and colors that create a cozy atmosphere. Decorative cushions with oriental patterns are also a must, as well as light curtains or drapes, heavy rugs, mirrors, lanterns and tapestries.

Kitchen from the Orient: porcelain, colorful tiles, tableware and more

You can easily decorate your existing kitchen in oriental style. The main ingredients here are: matching accessories, matching spices and patterns. Since the typical, oriental patterns are particularly in demand, you can also bring them into your kitchen. How about cool tiles in paisley pattern, or a nice carpet, which beautifies the boring kitchen front? That’s exactly what you need to create the first basic building blocks for furnishing the kitchen in oriental style.

Besides matching patterns, the decoration of the kitchen is especially important. Who can’t imagine the scent of a Moroccan market? It smells of very different aromatic and oriental spices and exactly these, you should also present in your kitchen. Besides the spices, silverware and trays are essential, accompanied by ornate glass jars, pitchers and mugs. To give it all that certain something, add a lamp in oriental design to the kitchen, which embodies the flair perfectly and brings it into your now oriental kitchen.

Oriental style bathroom: beauty tradition, hamam & mosaic

Besides the main rooms of a house, there is also the possibility of decorating the bathroom in an oriental style. What many people do not know is that beauty care in the Orient already brings a long tradition, which is why the appropriate design of the bathroom is all the more important. This tradition is still celebrated today through the classic hamam, where a special bathing ceremony is performed in the form of a steam bath and massage with soap lather.

By using towels and bath mats in bold colors, you can feel the oriental flair. Use oriental patterns to decorate the walls: Mosaic tiles, mirrors with ornate oriental wooden frames and lamps in classic oriental style, which will instantly transport you to the world of 1001 nights. To complete the interior design, create onion-shaped protrusions in the walls where you can place decorative items that will complete the design of the room.

Bathroom furnishings: Furniture – Washbasin, bathtub & Co.

In many houses and apartments, the bathroom is already fully furnished. It is all the more difficult to find the right furnishings if this is not the case. Especially when you buy your first own house, the furnishing of the wet rooms is on the agenda. For this, different furniture and fittings are needed to form a complete bathroom set.

The main focus of bathroom furniture should of course be on water resistance, because you want to enjoy your new objects for a long time. Therefore, it is advisable to pay attention to the gluing. Is the object glued? If so, this should be moisture resistant, even veneer can loosen in moisture and roll up unsightly. Special care when buying, helps to avoid this.

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Washbasins: Fittings for more surface area and a large selection

The question of sink or faucet is not an easy one, because faucets can mean giving up space, but at the same time, they provide extra floor space for decor, skin care, and more. For this reason, you should think about what’s more important to you. Faucets also often mean storage space under sinks that is hidden by cabinet doors. For this reason in particular, we highly recommend a sink with a faucet, at least for the largest bathroom in the house.

Buy a bathtub: Designer tip – in fancy bubble or concrete look?

After a hard day at work, there’s hardly anything better than sinking into a cosy, warm bubble bath and enjoying the peace and quiet. But even here it is not only the inner values that matter, because everyone will envy you a beautiful bathtub, especially if it stands freely in the room as an eye-catcher. At the label Maison Valentina you will find the most different designs. Particularly popular at the moment are bathtubs in a concrete look with matching fittings.

Plus, it can be insane fun to make and try out a few bath bombs yourself. There are a lot of instructions for this on YouTube and in the vastness of the Internet. You prefer it natural in the bath? No problem! Epsom salt with a high magnesium content relaxes muscles and a few drops of essential oils relax the senses even more. Lavender and hops are particularly calming. If you need a little energy boost, try grapefruit!

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Shower: Luxurious shower heads for a relaxing shower

Shower heads with low water pressure were yesterday. Today’s shower has rain functions and varying water pressure. This can be achieved not only with new showers, you can also easily buy shower heads on the Internet and regulate the water pressure yourself. But be careful: if you regulate the water pressure yourself, your water heater may not be able to keep up and the hot water may not reach the shower if the pressure is high. The best way to find a solution for this is to just try around.

Fittings made of wood: this is what you should consider when buying

A great solution to create more storage space in the bathroom are faucets. Not only do they create storage space, but they also provide space under the sink, making your surfaces look neat and tidy. They also open up possibilities for decoration. For example, with plants, because some green plants and flowers feel particularly at home in a warm, damp environment. For example, a birch fig likes the bathroom very much, but orchids also feel at home here.

Decoration with furniture: colors and popular interior styles

You like trends and always try to be up to date when it comes to fashion and furnishing? Then we’ll tell you here exclusively the most popular trends when it comes to bathroom furnishings and bathroom furniture. With these tips, you’ll be at the forefront of the latest cool ideas in bathroom design. Boring white tiles and ceramic surfaces were yesterday. Marble, slate and even wood are becoming more and more popular in the bathroom.

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Colors: Neutrality is the key to success? Colour choice & tips for the bathroom

Color schemes are always relevant and extremely helpful in interior design, especially when you have decided on a decorating style. The bathroom additionally has the requirement to radiate cleanliness and cleanliness even more than any other room in the house. Sometimes it is therefore difficult to combine certain furnishing styles with the room, moreover, the decoration should be chosen with care also, or especially in the area of furniture. Unattractive dust catchers are generally tried to avoid.

With this approach in mind, we would now like to briefly turn our attention to colors. Neutral colors and especially white are of course still the key to success. But this selection can be wonderfully loosened up by different materials, as well as the use of an accent color.

Wood and marble are great, but especially blue or beige, as well as splashes of green, loosen up the atmosphere of the room and give you the opportunity to add a bit of personality to the space.

Maritime: Hanseatic furniture ideas for the maritime bathroom

Maritime style furnishings bring the scent of salty sea air into your bathroom. The interesting thing is that it uses furniture that already looks a bit worn, which is part of the style and helps to avoid older bathroom furniture from being immediately noticeable. In addition, the theme allows for many cute decoration ideas that will make your bathroom special.

Images of the sea, anchors, lighthouses and lifebuoys dominate the picture. Natural elements like sand and shells catapult you directly to the beach. A relaxing bubble bath becomes a jump into the ocean waves and helps you get into the holiday mood. The main colours for bathroom furniture in this style are white and blue. Wood is also recommended. Gladly also in the used look.

• Maritime furnishings

Shabby Chic: The old cosy country house reinterpreted

This living trend is super new and yet has already been able to establish itself in the area of bathroom furniture. Here, too, furniture in a used look is preferred. Vintage furniture also fits excellently into a bathroom in the style of Shabby Chic, because here the rustic country house world meets feminine bows, frills and bright colors. Some would call the compositions that arise here almost kitschy, but light colors and wooden surfaces simply fit well in the bathroom.

Chalk paint is also used, but this is rather inappropriate in the bathroom. One way to integrate the whole thing would be, for example, a sign for the bathroom door, which can be turned as needed and shows the status of the room.

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Materials: Find matching stainless steel bathroom furniture and more

Whether minimalist or shabby chic is completely irrelevant, the right materials should be used so that you can enjoy your bathroom furniture for as long as possible. Always be aware that the materials you use also have an influence on the room climate. Hard materials such as stone and marble, as well as stainless steel, will make the room cold and create a completely different atmosphere than, for example, wooden furniture, which retains heat and is also less smooth and cool. Even glazed or even painted wood are great options.

This is also an opportunity to get a little more creative with colour, as paint can be purchased in all the colours of the rainbow. White is very popular in bathrooms because of its association with cleanliness, but pastel colours such as pink and mint green are suitable for Shabby Chic. If you’re going for the nautical style, blue, yellow and even a few dabs of red are your friends.

Home Spa: Turning the bathroom into a relaxation oasis – tips & tricks

You can exploit the full potential of your bathroom by setting up your own little home spa. This includes candles, plants and of course the right care products, which you should adjust to your personal needs. An absolute must are white, fluffy towels and something to massage. Of course you can have someone else do it for you, but there are also ways to stimulate the lymphatic drainage yourself in order to avoid swelling and to feel better about your body. In addition, this contributes not only to the well-being, but also to get rid of unpopular water retention.

Choose color scheme: Which furniture colors have a relaxing effect?

Relaxation is at the top of the list for a spa environment. This can be achieved above all through the right colour scheme. Light or neutral colours make the bathroom appear calm and unagitated and thus contribute to a sense of well-being. Blue, for example, helps you to reduce stress and set the mood for relaxation, while red has a rather opposite effect. For this reason, it is advisable to stay away from bright red. If you still want to use the colour in your bathroom, a light pink or soft coral, as well as terracotta, are suitable for setting soft accents in red.

However, it is important not to overdo it with colours and to use neutral options like white and grey. If you can’t do anything with white, then there is also the option to use light blue or sand colors as an alternative. However, sand-coloured surfaces can quickly look old-fashioned and unattractive, so be careful!

Care products and co.

As already mentioned, a home spa does not only include the right furniture, but also suitable care products that correspond to your skin type and make your skin glow. For this purpose, it is also worthwhile to look at somewhat higher-quality brands. Lancome, for example, has been an absolute insider tip when it comes to skin care for many years, because the experts of the brands are always trying to develop the latest skin care technologies to offer your skin only the best.

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Dining Room Furnishings: Benches, chests of drawers and chairs

If you’re lucky enough to have your dining area in a separate room, it’s best to place your dining table in the middle of the room. You should use all the space available! A display cabinet can hold all of your decorative objects.

Storage space is also needed in the dining room: With a low chest of drawers you have a place for dishes and other things and still have a clear view of the wall, where you can hang pictures, for example. Alternatively, you can also use a sideboard. You can be very flexible with a serving trolley. Shelves on the wall offer you the possibility to place the right utensils.

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Dining room favourite: bench – classic and space miracle

Whether the classic model or a corner bench. Benches enjoy great popularity in the dining room. With or without backrests, these can be placed anywhere and can be spruced up with cushions. The seats can often be folded up and have an empty space that can be wonderfully used to store items.

Chairs: wicker, plastic or upholstered? Countless possibilities

The chairs in a dining room not only influence the look and atmosphere of a dining room to a large extent, but they also have a very practical purpose: seating comfort. So the motto “form follows function” is not too easy to follow in this case. When choosing chairs for your dining room, you should first and foremost have the plan of the “big picture” in mind, i.e. how you want your dining room to look in the end. It doesn’t matter if you want it to be charmingly colourful or if the dining table, decorations and chairs should match exactly – there are no limits to your creativity. However, you should never choose chairs only for their appearance, but also for their comfort, because no one likes to sit on an uncomfortable chair.

Materials: Indoor and outdoor – wood, marble, plastic, glass & co.

Wood is probably the most popular material in the dining room. In various surface designs, it convinces with its warm appearance and pleasant feel. Other materials that would be a popular choice for your dining room are chrome or plastic. Plastic is particularly well suited for outdoor use. Chairs made of plastic are a good choice for the garden or the terrace due to their high weather resistance.

Flooring: Tiles – floor and wall in different patterns

With their high resistance, tiles are ideal for withstanding the stresses of everyday life. They blend in perfectly with the décor of the dining room. Floor tiles or wall tiles? Or both? How do you want to furnish your dining room? Easy to clean, the tiles do not require time-consuming maintenance.

Tile types: Optics, material & Co.

Whether wood decor or stone look, different types of tiles are waiting to be discovered by you. Wall tiles can be applied as colour gradients or murals. The size of the room should not be ignored when choosing the tiles. While large rooms can also be wonderfully equipped with dark tiles, small rooms are best set in scene with light tiles.

Lighting: Lamps for the right light

To ensure that you have everything in view in the dining room and can admire your food in the right light, the dining area should always be well lit. A pendant lamp that also functions as a ceiling light should be mounted directly above the dining table. The best solution is to choose a height-adjustable lamp.

It becomes particularly noble with a chandelier. Large rooms can be decorated by this and give this a royal ambience. Dark corners in the dining room are best illuminated by floor lamps with warm light.

If you have integrated the dining area into the living room or kitchen, make sure you have dedicated lighting for it. Dedicated lighting makes the area look inviting and the table can also be used for other activities.

Colours and wall design: red, blue or green?

Red, orange, blue – the right choice of colour is also of enormous importance in the dining room. Red is a particularly popular choice when it comes to the wall design of your dining room. The color of passion and pleasure has an appetizing effect and thus promises a particularly delicious taste experience.

Have you ever paid attention to this? A lot of the restaurants are painted in red. Red is not only a feast for the eyes, it is also supposed to make the food taste better. You should counter the exciting and stimulating color with calm elements. An example of this would be plain seat cushions in white, grey, black or silver.

The classic interior design is the red salon. Inspired by the baroque style, the deep red and berry-coloured walls are complemented by flowers, curtains, paintings and mirrors. Velvet, damask or crystal are particularly popular due to their unique texture and feel. Those who prefer something lighter but still strong should opt for a radiant orange.

Appetite suppressant and fresh tones – effect of blue and green in the dining room

Blue and purple, on the other hand, have an appetite suppressing effect. Dark blue gives your dining room a dramatic and glamorous look. This look can be accentuated with velvet upholstery, silver and candles. The whole thing is harmonized by light wood furniture and bring a modern contrast.

Fresh and natural, you get this look with green tones. While yellowish green tones have a vitalizing effect, bluish tones appear balancing. Dining in this dining room can become a picnic in your own 4 walls. The green walls can be combined with wooden furniture and accessories in muted or more striking colours such as orange or red.

If your dining area is in the same room as the living room or kitchen, you can separate this area by colour. The harmony should be taken into account here: this depends on the cut of the room and the lighting.

Our tip: The less natural light falls into the room, the lighter the wall colour should be.

Decoration: Setting highlights – With flowers, candles and more

To make the dining room your ultimate feel-good area, it’s important not to forget the right decorations. The accessories and decoration is an area that you should design according to your individual taste. Murals, photos, vases and bowls will complete the look of your dining area.

Nevertheless, the rule also applies here: More is not always more. Even if decoration has a soothing effect, it can also quickly make your dining room look cluttered.

Do you still have precious heirlooms from your family at home? Then showcase them in the dining room! In showcases, antique pieces can be placed clearly visible and become a real highlight.

Table decoration: candles, flowers or Christmas decoration

The heart of the dining room is the table. When eating, the rule is: The eye eats with you! Accordingly, the right tablecloth can also sweeten the meal. Linen and damask are particularly popular materials when it comes to the tablecloth. For everyday use, table coverings made of cotton can embellish the table. Floral decor in all sorts of colors will add a festive touch to your menu. Candlesticks will make your room homely. Round off your decor with a tray. Various decorative items will find their place here.

Seasonal decorations such as Christmas market or Easter decorations are particularly popular. Advent wreaths at Christmas time and colourful eggs at Easter time.

Carpets: functional decoration under your feet

A carpet serves not only as a soft base for the feet, but also as a beautiful decorative element. It makes the room appear warmer and can act wonderfully as a splash of colour. However, especially in the dining room, an easy-care carpet should be purchased, which is easy to clean. Crumbs, stains and food residue should be easy to remove. Along the way, this can also act as a sound barrier: Noises caused by moving chairs are dampened by the fabric.

Tips for small dining rooms: space-saving, but stylish!

Especially the owners of small dining rooms or people who only use a small niche in the apartment as a dining area are faced with a challenge when it comes to skilfully setting the scene in this area. Which furniture and accessories should you go for and what should you do without? We now present the ideal solutions for the feel-good factor at the dining table.

Rectangular tables to fold out for several people

The dining table is usually the central point of the dining room, so it should be chosen wisely. To make the room look bigger, you should choose light materials. Oak, beech or pine are the best examples. Glass tables seem weightless and spacious. Rectangular tables take up as little space as possible, while round and oval tables take up much more space. Fold-out tables can be folded up again if required.

As a rule, a table for 2 people should be 80cm long, for 4 people 120cm and for 6 people 180cm. The table should always be placed with one side against the wall, 20cm space should be left between this and the table. The long edge of the table should always be parallel to the long side of the room.

Chairs or bench? This is how you save space!

Dining room chairs should be flexible and efficient. How about an upholstered bench, compact stools or high-quality folding chairs? Another alternative are filigree chairs without backrests with slim legs and an open back. Chairs based on this design look as if they disappear into the room.

Add light to your dining room: Corner lights, ceiling lamps and more

The more light that falls into the room, the larger the room appears. To create as much light as possible, you should proceed according to the following lighting concept: First, you should provide direct area lighting, perfect would be a pendant light above the dining table. The next step would be a matching ceiling light. Accent lighting such as corner lights will round out the lighting concept of the room. The light should be chosen in a warm white.

Bright colors and contrasts for optical magnification

How do you make a room look bigger? The answer: with bright colors! Rustic and cosy? You can achieve this style with yellow or orange tones. Another tip to give the room optical width are mirrors. A framed mirror behind the dining table breaks up the colour scheme, the refracted light makes the room look more open and brighter.

But also light-dark contrasts are best suited for a small dining room. Light walls with dark furniture can become a real highlight in the apartment. Delicate pastel shades such as pastel yellow or a soft orange set dark furniture wonderfully in scene.

Monochrome floor coverings: Carpet, tiles and co.

The flooring of a small room should ideally be plain. Large short pile carpets form an even base. If plain colours are too boring for you, you can also resort to small patterns, such as a fish or mosaic parquet.

Bathroom furnishings: Planning, possibilities, furniture & co.

For many people, a bathroom is a retreat where you have intimate time just for yourself. Whether it’s a beauty day with masks and manicures, or a completely relaxing time-out in the bathtub: the bathroom is an important place in every house and apartment. The space conditions can be very different: a lot or little area, roof slopes or not, windows with daylight or inside. A bathroom has many different requirements, but a lot can be achieved with all of them. Find out here how you can pimp your bathroom and design it according to your wishes.

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Colour concept: Colours & tones for the feel-good bathroom

The bathroom is all about finding peace and quiet. What is the best way to ensure this? The right choice of colour is the first step: harmonious colours such as beige, mud or mocha create a relaxing atmosphere. You can achieve a nature or sea feeling with soft green and blue tones. With the help of these you can dream of wide meadows, forests or the endless sea. Bright yellow tones give you the feeling of taking a bath in the sun.

To make a difference in your bathroom, you don’t have to renovate the whole bathroom. Sometimes small touches like a single repainted wall or colourful accessories can give your bathroom a new look. With individual elements such as carpet, doormat, towels and decorative elements you can already achieve great success.

What should be avoided in the bathroom? Especially the combination of complementary colors should be avoided in the bathroom. These usually have a restless and obtrusive effect.

Floors: colourful tiles, mosaics and natural stone

Colours influence our well-being, activity and mood. The effect of the floor should also not be underestimated. Because it plays a significant role in the overall appearance of the bathroom. Discreet tiles, a playful mosaic or calming natural stone – you have the freedom to choose from a wide range of colours and patterns for your bathroom floor.

Materials: stone, linen and wooden furniture

What materials should be used in the bathroom? Natural materials such as wood, stone, wicker or linen are not out of place in any bathroom and enhance every bathroom. In contrast to cold tiles and ceramics, wood optics and baskets bring life into your bathroom.

Oak bathroom cabinets, a wooden ladder to hang towels or natural sponges might be just the thing for your bathroom!

Plants: Green & tropical feeling in your bathroom

Houseplants can also find a place in your bathroom – whether green, white or colourful flower arrangements – plants always provide a natural look and are a real eye-catcher. Due to the high humidity, tropical plants are the best choice. Popular plants are the lucky feather, orchids, ivy or a palm tree.

Alternatively, you can also use artificial flowers for the decoration of your bathroom. Here you have a generous offer and the most essential advantage: The flowers stay with you forever.

Trendy furniture: bathtubs, fittings in bright colours

A trend that is absolutely on the rise? Coloured bathtubs! At trade fairs and in the showrooms of various interior brands you can already admire the colorful bath furniture. Take a look around on the internet, at trade fairs and in stores and give a colourful designer piece a home.

Dark bathroom ceramics and matte fixtures in bold colors are also on the big rise!

White bathroom furniture looks particularly elegant against beige or black walls. Especially beige and white has a soothing and relaxing effect, sandy tones give the occupant a warming feeling.

Tip. Take a look at our article about furniture from Maison Valentina. The company is especially known for its unique and extraordinary bathroom furniture.

Storage space in the bathroom: cupboards, shelves & baskets

Especially in the bathroom it is important to find space for the necessary utensils of daily care. Toothbrush, shower gel, make-up, razor – all this needs a fixed place in the bathroom, so that everything can be found quickly in the hectic and rush in the morning. What’s the best way to go about it?

Pull-out cabinets, which are usually found in pharmacies, are also ideal for the bathroom. Without any problems, you can reach even the smallest part. Especially if you don’t have much space in the width, but only in the depth, such an apothecary cabinet is ideal for you. The base cabinet can also be integrated into narrow walls or room dividers.

Shelves are just as popular a solution in the bathroom as cabinets and take up less space. Above the door, towels can be stored here. In addition to cabinets, there is also the option of hanging baskets in the bathroom to store your bath products.

A room that often remains unused is the area around the toilet. However, special cabinets make it possible to create storage space here as well. Further hidden space can be found in so-called bathtub flaps.

Wallpaper: Vinyl, non-woven or fiberglass – Tips

Wallpapering the bathroom? There are a few things to keep in mind when doing this. To wallpaper the bathroom, it’s best to choose non-woven, vinyl or fibreglass wallpaper. These are water resistant and some of them are even washable.

But even the strongest non-woven wallpaper is not resistant to extremely high moisture, so they should not wallpaper directly in the splash water area. Wallpapers convince with a joint-free look in numerous patterns and colours. Whether and how well wallpapers are suitable for the bathroom, you can recognize by the wallpaper symbols on the wallpaper roll. Wallpapers are available in different classifications: They are in the classes water resistant to processing, wash resistant, highly wash resistant, scrub resistant or highly scrub resistant.

Making paper wallpaper water resistant

In principle, however, all wallpapers can be used for the bathroom, but with certain restrictions. If your favorite wallpaper is only available as paper or woodchip wallpaper, you can paint the wallpaper waterproof. With a so-called elephant skin this is possible, but you will get a specky shine afterwards. Large areas should not be processed so, however, because errors can arise when painting and thus individual places can get mold.

Covering up unsightly tiles: How to hide tiles behind wallpaper

You want to cover your ugly tiles with wallpaper? This is quite possible, but you have to consider two points here: The joints must be filled and the surface of the wall ceramic must be absorbent so that the wallpaper paste sticks. To enable the wallpaper to adhere, a pre-treatment with adhesive primer must be carried out. Who decides for this redesign, however, should be very sure, because this variant can not be undone afterwards.

Mirrors: hanging and standing solutions for every bathroom

Mirrors are an absolute must-have when it comes to the bathroom. Especially for women, a mirror in the bathroom is indispensable. But what kind of mirror do I want and which one is best suited for the daily encounter in the bathroom?

You should urgently do without a mirror that is merely leaning against the wall in the bathroom, because the floor is often slippery due to the water vapour and this could quickly be the undoing of a mirror. The safer option: a fixed wall mirror. However, you should make sure that the mirror does not have an unpainted wooden frame, this can quickly become rotten in the high humidity. In the following paragraphs, we will show you which different types of mirrors you can have in your bathroom.

Ali-Bert: 2 in 1 classic – cabinet and mirror

We all know it and a large number own it at home, but hardly anyone knows the name of the piece of furniture. The name Ali-Bert is a bathroom cabinet with mirror front mounted above the sink. Especially for smaller bathrooms this piece of furniture is ideal, because the 2 in 1 solution saves a lot of space. Toothbrushes, cream and everything you need for daily use in the bathroom finds its place here.

Light mirror: warm lighting emphasizes the beauty

The light mirror is known mainly from changing rooms. With the bright light, many women have the feeling that every problem area is well illuminated and still particularly emphasized. But this can also be done differently! Namely with warm lighting instead of cold, glaring lighting. In the warm light of the light mirror your silhouette and your face is illuminated, but this appears much softer through the warm light.

Crystal mirror: highlight with engraving – the perfect gift

What’s special about a crystal mirror? It can even be engraved! Maybe such a mirror with a few nice personal words is just the right thing as the next gift for your sweetheart or best friend.

Make-up mirror: bathroom must-have for styling, make-up and hairdressing

Many women consider a vanity mirror in the bathroom an absolute must! What is particularly important to consider with a make-up mirror in the bathroom? The right lighting is of course the be-all and end-all when it comes to styling. If you put on your makeup in a dark, dim light and then go to the office to see your look in the daylight, you can have a rude awakening. Bad light can cause the wrong make-up tone to be used or a little too much rouge to be applied. Tip: In addition to a make-up mirror, there should also be a full-length mirror in the bathroom so that you can see your whole outfit when styling and doing your hair.

Decoration & Accessories: Shelves, Baskets & Books

Decorations and accessories in the bathroom? Not only bedrooms and living rooms deserve some great accessories! Accessories and decorative pieces not only look good, but can also bring color into your bathroom. But beware: less is more! While bathroom accessories add atmosphere, a room with too many accessories can quickly look chaotic and cluttered.

With a tray for the bathtub you can put candles, books, your laptop or a good glass of wine while bathing. Soap dispensers, mirrors and towels are not only indispensable due to their functional purpose, but can also provide colour-coordinated small splashes of colour and subtle accents.

A bathroom shelf with practical storage and decoration areas is particularly functional. In the small baskets of the shelf you will find enough storage space for shampoo, shower gel and make-up.

A real highlight and all-round talent is the Natural Basket. The woven basket is made of natural materials and can be used as a laundry basket as well as a planter for houseplants in the bathroom. Combined with towels and small decorative elements, the basket becomes a real eye-catcher in the bathroom.

Books and magazines for reading and browsing while bathing can find a place on the ledge above the toilet or on the shelf next to perfume bottles.

Lighting: LED lamps for a wellness feeling

Good lighting is the be-all and end-all in the bathroom. Especially when styling, it is important to have a bright bathroom with enough light. Directly near the mirror, lamps should be installed that illuminate your room well. It’s best to choose lighting that can be switched on and off separately.

For the wellness effect, the lighting should be warm and subdued. This can also be achieved with standard energy-saving lamps! A warm, yellowish light creates a space where you feel comfortable and secure.

LED lamps or RGB LED strip lights are a popular choice when it comes to spicing up your bathroom. The infinite choice of colors provides for individual lighting concepts: LEDs are available in single or multi-color and even gradient. Perfect for adding a bit of colour to your bathroom.

If you are looking for relaxation and calm, harmonious hours in the bathroom, a blue light is the perfect choice. Red, on the other hand, creates an active and invigorating feeling in the bathroom.

Tips for small bathrooms: use & design

Owners of small bathrooms in particular are always faced with the question of how best to furnish their bathroom functionally and stylishly. On average, the size of a German bathroom is 7.8 m², almost 30% of all bathrooms are smaller than 6m². Not enough space in your bathroom? How about moving some of your bathroom furniture into the bedroom or into an adjoining room? This will give you more space in your bathroom! For more tips on how to create more space in your bathroom, make your bathroom look bigger and have your own little spa paradise in your home soon, visit us.

Small and narrow furniture and fittings

Owners of small bathrooms should buy furniture, sanitary objects, fittings and equipment to match the size of the room. What many people don’t know is that a large number of products are also available in smaller compact shapes that take up less space. A good example is small washbasins, which take up little space and still look elegant.

Fewer tiles for a greater sense of space

Does your bathroom feel cramped to you? Then it’s time for a change! Where is the best place to start? The best place to start is with the tiles! If you use them sparingly, you’ll give the room more spaciousness. Open wall surfaces make the room feel more airy. In small bathrooms you should only lay tiles where it is absolutely necessary. For the area around the toilet, bath and washbasin, you should only lay the tiles halfway up, while for the area around the shower you can of course lay the tiles much higher. To improve the light conditions, you should choose light colours for the remaining walls and ceiling.

Using niches – corner shower

You have an alcove in the bathroom that you can’t really do anything with? Niches can also be integrated into the interior design. A round wall or a sharp angle can be used wonderfully as a shower. Equipped with small mosaic tiles, you can bring hidden corners to life and give your bathroom a unique charm.

Mirrors for more openness and brightness

A particularly good accessory for a small bathroom are mirrors. This accessory not only looks good, but is also a great trick to visually enlarge a bathroom and to add a few square meters to the bathroom. In addition, a mirror also makes the room look brighter and more open. The light is distributed in the room, this works best when the lighting is mounted directly on the mirror. A mirror becomes a special eye-catcher when it is illuminated from behind.

Working at height – towel ladders and other decoration

If you think there’s no room for decoration in a small bathroom, you’re wrong! Even if there is less space available than in a large spacious bathroom, you can transform your bathroom into something very special with a few small tips and tricks.

You don’t have a lot of square footage at your disposal, but what if instead of working in width, you just work in height? How about a towel ladder? In different colours, this not only becomes a stylish eye-catcher, but also serves as a space-saving storage surface when bathing and showering.

Fancy and opulent design

Small but nice! That should be the motto when it comes to designing your small bathroom. Be brave and go for something unusual! Especially noble tiles, opulent colours and contrasts – turn your small bathroom into a small temple of luxury. Create eye-catchers with unusual design objects and you’ll quickly forget about the small number of square metres!

Your checklist for a small bathroom

So that you have all points in view once again, we have summarized all tips for you here:

• Buy products in compact forms
• Too many tiles make you feel cramped
• Use niches in the bathroom (e.g. shower)
• Mirrors visually enlarge the room
• Working in height instead of width
• Fancy design with bright colors & contrasts

Terrace design: planning, alignment and the right look

If you want to plan a terrace, there are a few aspects you should consider in order to make it especially cosy and homely. Especially in summer or during the first warm spring days of the year, you can’t get enough of the benefits of a terrace. It expands your living space and moves it outside. With the right planning, an ideal orientation and the right look, you can make a terrace your personal oasis in your home. We show you what to look out for!

Tip! Popular and luxurious interior brands and furniture are presented here: Interior Brands XXL!

Planning your dream terrace: find inspiration and the right furnishings

First of all, you should start by gathering inspiration. Ask yourself what you want to use the terrace for and what all needs to be on it. A barbecue, a large dining table, loungers or play facilities for the children? Know what you want and start planning. Look for furnishing styles that you like and collect pictures of furniture or decorative items that should not be missing on your dream terrace. Make a list or a mood board with your personal furnishing styles. You’re sure to find the right inspiration in our Luxxu or Minotti articles.

Orientation & size: north, east, south or west

You should also plan according to your wishes when it comes to orientation. Do you love to spend the afternoons in the sun and get a nice tan? Then you should orient your terrace to the south. Do you prefer a warm evening light to watch the sunset? Then a west orientation is ideal. It is also not uncommon to build a second terrace to take advantage of more hours of sunlight. We recommend that you lay out the various potential sites before building, testing everything out and paying attention to details such as trees or views.

The size of the terrace should also be adapted exactly to your wishes and requirements. It makes little sense to fill up a small terrace with lots of furniture and decorative items. Think about which elements should not be missing and adjust the size accordingly.

Look & design of the terrace: style rather natural or modern?

The preferred patio look is the nature look. You want to try to capture nature and expand your living space that way. Suitable for this are many plants, matching furniture and a terrace floor of natural stone or wood. Likewise, a water source, such as a landscaped pond, will bring tranquility and have a naturally relaxing effect on you. Also choose large doors and windows in your house that face the garden and use similar flooring on the terrace as in the living room. This will expand your space and bring nature into your home.

Video: Modern Garden and Patio Design – Go for Minimalism

Looking for more inspiration for your patio and want to choose the right look? Here you’ll find some tips and design styles to make your patio extra special. The trend is towards minimalism and this can be emphasised with the right water features and lighting.

Tip. Also check out our article on minimalist furnishings.

Flooring: tiles, slabs or floorboards? Comparison

Once you decide to build a patio and start planning, the first thing you should consider is the floor. You will be offered a wide range of different materials, colours and patterns, all of which have their advantages and disadvantages. We will introduce you to a few groups here, so you can find the ideal flooring for your dream patio. Whether tiles, natural stone, wood or WPC. We will support you in your decision.

Natural wood: warm, homely and natural- the classic

Wooden decking is very popular for terraces and for good reason. Wood is warm and homely and creates a natural and cosy oasis on a terrace. Nevertheless, you should pay attention to the quality when choosing. The wood must be weatherproof and durable. A hard wood is ideal. Oak or ash are particularly popular, as they are considered to be resistant and stable. A cheaper alternative would be pine or Douglas fir.

WPC: Wood Plastic Composite- low-maintenance alternative for outdoors

WPC is the easier-care version of natural wood and a combination of plastic and wood fibres. Therefore, this variant also combines the advantages of both materials. The surface resembles that of natural wood and is hardly distinguishable from them. WPC is particularly durable, easy to maintain and practical. It can be perfectly cut for your terrace but also for the balcony and is a very good alternative to natural wood.

Natural stone, concrete, tiles: easy to clean and simple

Tiles, concrete and natural floors are above all easy to maintain, resistant and durable. Therefore, they are the classic alternative to natural wood. They are easy to clean and many people find the stones even more beautiful after a few years, when they are darker and more adapted to nature. It is also very nice to have the stone continue into the living space on the patio, creating a natural transition. Note, however, that the effort to lay a natural stone is higher and you should always consult a garden specialist.

Patio furniture: Sofa, Chairs, Tables & Loungers – Materials

Patio furniture transforms your patio into something cozy and provides seating for different occasions. Find a matching table and chairs to host your next barbecue. Or invest in a daybed and create your own personal outdoor relaxation space. In the following we will introduce you to different materials of patio furniture, so that you can make the right choice in the end. Because the outdoor furniture must be one thing above all. High quality, durable and sophisticated design.

Tip. Our article on outdoor furniture might also be helpful for your patio planning: Garden Furniture.

Furniture made of polyrattan: high quality and easy to clean

Patio furniture made of polyrattan is particularly high quality and easy to clean. The material consists of synthetic fibers and offers a high seating comfort. A big advantage of this furniture is the surface. This does not fade in strong sunlight and water drops roll off the surface. If you want to clean the furniture, a damp cloth or the garden hose is sufficient. The upholstery and covers are also weatherproof and repel moisture. Nevertheless, you should make sure to cover them and the furniture in winter and move them to a dry place. A garage, cellar or garden shed is ideal for this.

Furniture made of wood: the classic with nature charm

If you decide to use wood as a material, you definitely won’t go wrong. Wooden patio furniture is a classic. They are durable and also easy to maintain. Usually tropical woods such as teak, mahogany or meranite are used, but these are now combined with other materials such as synthetics, stainless steel or aluminium. This increases the quality of the furniture. However, if you want your wooden furniture to last for a long time, you will have to repaint and varnish it every few years. Due to the settled dirt and moisture, it is recommended to paint the furniture with varnish or paint.

Metal furniture: particularly durable and modern

Aluminum patio furniture is also very popular because it is often available in different colors and requires little maintenance. If you choose an aluminium seating group, you can move it easily because the material is very light. In addition, the furniture adds a lot of cheerfulness to your patio because of its beautiful and bright colours. Another advantage is the price of aluminium furniture, which is usually comparatively low.

Patio furniture made of iron, on the other hand, is rather heavy but all the more durable. You will have to do more maintenance, but you will get more use out of the furniture. If you clean and paint it regularly, you won’t have to worry about new furniture for the rest of your life.

Awnings for your terraces: Beach club with privacy screen

A sun sail is the absolute must-have for an exclusive and luxurious garden. If you have already chosen the right pieces of furniture, a sun sail on your terrace can’t be missing. Besides the fact that it provides shade on hot days and, unlike an umbrella, does not require any space, a sun sail has the charm of a resort or beach club. So create your own exclusive and private space on your terrace.

Size and shape: the right dimensions for your terrace

The size and shape of a sun sail can vary depending on use. If you have a small terrace, for example, a triangular, smaller sun sail is suitable. This will provide you with plenty of shade on hot days, but you will still have a few rays of sun available. For a larger terrace, on the other hand, a rectangular or trapezoidal sun sail is suitable. These can shade large areas particularly well and you also have the option of covering parts of the green area.

Materials: high quality, robust and protective

The material of a sun sail should above all be wind and waterproof. Therefore, most sails are made of synthetic fiber and additionally impregnated. You should also make sure that the sail meets the UV standard, as it should not only provide shade, but also protect you from harmful UV rays. Many newer sails are available with a net-like, open fabric. These provide less protection from the sun’s rays, but are less susceptible to storm damage and the attachments are less stressed in wind or thunderstorms.

Electric awnings: for more luxury and comfort

Electronic awnings offer luxury and comfort above all. As soon as the summer is over or a summer storm announces itself, you are forced to take down your awning, which is a lot of work in addition to the time involved and cannot be done alone. If you want to save yourself this effort, you have the option of using an electronic sun awning. This is automatically retracted during a thunderstorm and is much more comfortable than a conventional one. Treat yourself to this luxury and invest in an electronic sun awning.

Terrace roofing: modern, comfortable and robust

You are looking for an alternative to an awning and want to have a fixed and built-in canopy. Then you should get an advanced, comfortable and luxurious patio cover. In this video you will see how easy it is to change the functions of such an enclosure and how modern it is.

Roof terrace: luxury feeling with panoramic view

A roof terrace is exclusive and that’s how it should be designed. Most of the time you have a view over the city and a lot of space, which you can furnish and decorate as you like. There are different ways you can use your roof terrace. Maybe as a place of tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and as your personal oasis? Or rather as a place for exclusive parties, cocktail evenings with friends including a panoramic view? No matter what you decide or whether you want to create a combination of both uses, here you will find the right tips and interior design styles.

Furniture on the roof terrace: lounge, daybeds or Hollywood swing

You should go for luxurious furniture when furnishing a roof terrace. Opt for large lounge furniture, hammocks, daybeds or a Hollywood swing. During the day you can enjoy the sun’s rays there and at night the matching seating options ensure a relaxed mood. The absolute it-piece should always be a white sun sail. It gives the ultimate luxury character, as it is reminiscent of exclusive resorts. But the functionality of the sail is also very advantageous. On the rooftop terrace, there are usually no shade options and thus you would create a privacy and sun protection. Build your personal and exclusive beach club for relaxing days and exciting nights.

Are you interested in luxurious furnishings and high-end furniture? Then check out our luxury interior guide for the right inspiration!

Water sources, plants & lighting: creating the right atmosphere

To create the right atmosphere during the day and at night, you can help with some elements. Water sources in particular are invigorating during the day and cool you down in the hot sun. Water is calming and can be used in the form of a fountain or a pond. Especially when the sun disappears and night falls, directed light sources offer a very special atmosphere. Use different, small light areas in the form of fire bowls, fairy lights or lanterns. Plants also have a very calming and natural effect on your roof terrace. With the right layout, these can also be used as windbreaks or privacy screens.

Whirlpool or roof garden: luxury on your roof terrace

Of course, the perfect luxury items can’t be missing from your dream roof terrace. To create an exclusive space, you should invest some money in making your terrace extraordinary. Buy a hot tub or an outdoor shower to have your own private space above the rooftops. Or build a rooftop garden with real grass to create an oasis of relaxation and tranquility.

Tips for the perfect interior: luxury inventory

In summary, there are five important tips you should keep in mind when setting up your rooftop patio:

• Buy high quality and luxurious furniture as a suitable seating option
• Use the space and create the right division for the day and night
• Invest in a sun sail for the beach club flair
• Create atmosphere with light, water or plants
• Invest in luxury items like a hot tub or a rooftop garden