In the past, the thought of having a luxury bathroom was reserved only for the rich and famous, right?

For the rest of us regular people the bathroom was a place that we really didn’t much much design thought into, after all, how exciting could a bathroom be? That’s why so many people spend their decorating funds purchasing new home furniture or bedroom fixtures and generally end up leaving the bathroom to be an afterthought.

Well, times have certainly changed.

Now, having a luxury bathroom is in reach for many. And even if you can’t upgrade all of your bathroom plumbing fixtures, giving the walls, tile and decor fresh look can certainly provide a luxury feel for less. People want to have their own private sanctuaries in the home where they can get away from the hustle and bustle of life and relax.

What ties many of the most popular looks in a lot of luxury bathrooms together is an effort to make the bathroom appear bright. Having a well lit or airy feeling bathroom can make quite a difference in the how you will be able to experience your bathroom. It can easily go from dark and stuffy to a place where you’d be happy to relax and spend a little more time.

Couple that in with adding sleek features and fixtures or wall decor that really makes a statement. It is these steps that will bring any bathroom a wow factor.

Classy and understated this black and white bathroom packs a pop.

This bathroom keeps it simple. Elegant flooring in a black, white and grey colour scheme with simple subway tiles in the shower area makes for a clean slate. What brings this bathroom up to a wow factor is the incredible lighting fixture, something that most people would never consider but makes a statement in a luxury bathroom.

Large windows to let in a lot of light makes a massive difference in the bathroom.

A stone out building can be turned into a true one of a kind luxury bathroom retreat. Normally a heavy use of stone would turn the room into a dark and dank place, but by adding large windows and doors that let in a lot of light can brighten up even the darkest of spaces.

Adore bringing nature into your home? With this bathroom, you can.

With this bathroom you easily get the feeling of being in the middle of a natural oasis. Using materials like the stone around the bath tub and the wooden slats for the walls you can tie in the nature theme you use with the rest of your home furnishings into the bathroom.

Feel like you’re showering right on the beach in this luxury bathroom.

What an incredible view! When a house is located right on the beach, doesn’t it make you want to spend hours taking in those views from the bathroom? The huge windows above the bath tub and the shower allow you to feel like you are outside right there next to the waves.

Make a statement in a modern bathroom with some shimmer.

What most people don’t realize is just how much opportunity they have to add a statement without going over the top. This luxury bathroom proves a perfect example. With that amazing bathtub to be the focal point at first, you then suddenly get drawn in by the shimmery mosaic on the far wall.

An incredible bathtub can bring an amazing sense of luxury to a bathroom.

What makes every luxury bathroom has to be the tub. Installing a large soaking bath tub as the focal point of the bathroom can truly make a statement in itself. Couple that with inviting accessories and you have a private escape at home.