Ideas for bath reforms

By Construcciones Ancolem·Bathroom reform·7 min read

To reform a bathroom is one of the works that is most enjoyed: it is a small space in which a good design and well chosen materials are noticed enormously. These are the ideas of bath reform that most ask us in Sóller and all of Mallorca.

1. Microcement: continuity and feeling of breadth

The microcement has become one of the star finishes. Having no joints, it creates a continuous surface on walls, floor and shower that visually enlarges the bathroom and facilitates cleaning. It combines especially well with black or golden taps and natural wood.

It is ideal for modern bathrooms and also to integrate an old bathroom in a renovated house without resorting to traditional tile.

2. Shower from work to floor

Replace the bathtub with a scrambled work shower with the floor is the reform that changes the day to day: it gains space, is more accessible and provides a hotel air. With a transparent glass screen, the bathroom looks twice as large.

3. Wood and stone to give warmth

The bathroom doesn't have to be cold. A natural wood furniture, a stone worktop or a detail in Mallorcan stone provide warmth and character. In rehabilitations of stone houses, recover or imitate the original materials fits the rest of the house.

4. Ideas for small bathrooms

In a small bathroom every inch counts. Some ideas that work:

• Toilet suspended and dumped furniture: free soil and lighten the set.
• Shower instead of bathtub to take advantage of all width.
• Large mirror with integrated light to gain amplitude and light.
• Light colours on walls and a single continuous material (microcement or large format).
• Vertical storage and work stoves in the shower.

5. Lighting: the idea that is most noticeable and less expensive

A good lighting transforms the bathroom. It combines a warm general light with functional light next to the mirror and some indirect light point (under the furniture or in a stove) for the environment. The difference between a running bath and a special one is usually here.

6. Colors and style

Earth tones, soft greens and warm neutrals are trend and age well. If you like to risk, do it in a specific element (a wall, the grifery or the furniture) and keep the rest neutral so you won't get tired of the result in a few years.

From idea to work

All these ideas are very good, but each bathroom has its conditioning: plumbing, space, budget and the rest of the house. In a bath reform in Mallorca we take care of everything, demolition to the last tap, and we help you choose the materials that fit your style and pocket.

Quick Tips Before Start

• First define the use (main, guest, children's) and then style.
• Book part of the budget for plumbing contingency in old houses.
• Choose easy to maintain materials if it is a daily use bathroom.
• Ask for a clear budget and for items before deciding.