Terracotta tiles, bathroom fittingsVintage Lookand colonial-style bathroom cabinets: Spanish bathrooms bring Mediterranean glamor into your own four walls. The interior design style of the country in the heart of southern Europe is eclectic and is characterized by many influences from different architectural styles. The focus of the design concept is the relationship with nature, which is typical of the Mediterranean region. We explain what the most important furnishing principles are, what you need to pay attention to when planning your space and how you can bring Spanish flair into the bathroom.
Spanish Bathrooms: Eclectic Aesthetics in Earth Tones
Generously proportioned, practical, stylishly furnished and designed in natural nuances: the Spanish-style bathroom has a lot to offer. Maybe that's why Spanish bathrooms are more popular than ever these days. They bring a romantic touch from other eras, combine style with functionality and ensure sensual aesthetics through the use of fine materials. But what makes it so charming?Mediterranean bathsout of? What matters is the successful mix of materials and styles. Since the Spanish colonists conquered large parts of North and South America in the 16th and 17th centuries, immigrants have left many deep traces in the colonies. But the colonial countries also had a major influence on Spanish architecture. This is reflected in the interior design of the haciendas.
So it's not uncommon these days for the bathrooms in Spain to be magnificentMoroccan lookeffectively paired with the purist Mediterranean design principles. The neutral color palette grounds the furnishings and allows the Spanish bathroom to shine in cream, camel, sand colors, as well as numerous brown and terracotta nuances, creating visual calm. Accents in copper color visually refine the color ensemble and detailed wooden elements and decorations round off the opulent living image.
The Spanish bathroom: The interior design
The classic Spanish bathroom is generously proportioned and visually divided into several areas, between which at first glance there is no direct connection. There are one or two washbasins at the entrance, and right next to them is usually the shower area, which is housed in a niche specially built for this purpose. In the middle of the bathroom is the large free-standing bathtub, which is...ultimate spa experienceand transforms the bathroom into an oasis of well-being. The Spanish bathroom is a light-filled room because the windows are an absolute must for Spanish interior design. Leaded glass windows set accents and at the same time offer privacy.
- The ceiling has either a gable roof shape, a sloping roof or a slightly arched shape.
- The bathroom wall is divided into two halves: the lower half is tiled, the upper half is plastered. There is another variant: All walls are plastered, only the shower area is covered with mosaic or patchwork tiles.
- The floor is laid with terracotta tiles. Multicolored patterned tiles with Mediterranean motifs spice up the interior.
Spanish-style bathroom: an overview of the design elements
There are five design elements that set the tone in the Spanish bathroom. First and foremost, these are the tiles that give the room character and highlight important details of the interior design. Furthermore arethat Badschränke, which are richly decorated with wooden decorations, an important part of the furnishings of the typical Spanish bathroom. In third place are the bathroom fittings with an old look, which score points with an attractive copper or brass look. After that comes the lighting, which is very specific in the Spanish bathroom. Lastly, there are decorative elements such as mirrors, statues, carpets and vases, which effectively complete the design.
Decorating a bathroom in Spanish style: the color palette
The Spanish bathroom shines in bright and warm colors such as yellow, ochre, brown-red, orange and sand. A coat of yellow paint creates a cozy atmosphere that is typical of Spanish-style bathrooms. The wooden furniture is different from othersMediterranean facilities, dark. In addition to local classics such as cherry, red and core beech and walnut, exotic materials such as sheesham, rosewood and mahogany are also used. Not only the bathroom cabinets are made from this, but also the window frames.
Spanish bathrooms: The tiles
Not all tiles are the same. In the Spanish bathroom, great emphasis is placed not only on the appearance, but above all on the high quality. Ceramic mosaics in dark blue, orange or green and mosaic images give the room an exotic touch. The ceramic mosaic is used everywhere: as an accent wall behind the shower or as an edge around the sink. The highly stylized patterns are inspired by nature. Flowers and plants bring charm from bygone eras into the bathroom.
Thanks to their warm color and pleasant feel (they are warm underfoot).Terracotta tilesa real Mediterranean classic. Many assume that the popular floor tiles come from Italy. But that's actually not true, because many of the types of clay used to make terracotta tiles come from Spain. The charm of the tiles is undisputed, but anyone who chooses them should expect a higher average price than ceramic tiles and more complex maintenance. If the tiles are sealed with a special wax coating, they are suitable for use in wet areas. However, there is a risk that stains will form on it over time, which will be difficult to remove. That's why they are only used in dry areas in the bathroom.
Natural stone tiles are ideal for wet areas, for example in the shower cubicle or around the bathtub. They are significantly easier to care for than terracotta, durable, waterproof and simply look great as both floor covering and wall cladding in a Mediterranean bathroom. The popular natural stone tiles are offered in different sizes and shapes so that everyone can find something that suits them. In any case, they are an inexpensive alternative, especially for the spacious Spanish bathroom.
Setting up Spanish bathrooms: The bathroom cabinets and the bathroom fittings
Vintage bathroom cabinets are typical of the Spanish bathroom. They have a worn look, are richly decorated with wood carvings and have aged-look handles. Much of the furniture in the classic Spanish bathroom is either inherited or found at the flea market and restored. The look is completed by metal washbasins that are embedded in the natural stone washbasin, as well as bathroom fittings with cross handles in the trendy antique style.
Spanish-style bathroom: hand-painted sinks and other decorations
In the Spanish bathroom come especiallyvaluable decorations, which are handmade, are used. Hand-painted sinks are typical of Mexican bathrooms, but over time they have also gained popularity in Europe. They are the perfect option for anyone who wants to bring an exotic touch to the bathroom, but still doesn't want to miss out on the functional, puristic bathroom design. Mirrors with elaborately crafted metal frames can also compliment the mid-century look of the bathroom. If you choose a mirror with antique-finished mirror glass, you will also add a touch of romance to the bathroom. And it doesn't necessarily have to be unique, because fortunately mirrors with an antique look are available in numerous shabby chic online shops.
Setting up a Spanish bathroom: The lighting
Antique chandeliers with LED candles above the bathtub and metal wall lanterns around the wall mirror diffuse soft light and create a romantic mood and relaxed ambience in the Spanish bathroom. When buying LED lamps, you should pay particular attention to ensuring that they are not too strong. In the Spanish bathroom, the light is subdued and effectively compliments the design. You can also add accents with lanterns.
Interpret the Spanish bathroom in a modern way
They don't necessarily have to be expensive unique pieces made from delicate materials: with a little creativity, you can also imitate the Spanish “look” using modern materials. We give you tips that can help you with the task:
1. Choose dark wood base cabinets and combine them with a light natural stone vanity unit. For example, wenge and white marble go particularly well together. Or you can choose Jura yellow marble and combine it with alder, lime or pine wood.
2. You can either paint the bathroom in a popular color or lay it with plain tiles. Add accents by designing the area around the mirror with ceramic mosaic, patterned or patchwork tiles. This will save you money while creating a true Spanish-style focal point.
3. Combine antique bathroom fittings with an antique-look mirror. Optionally, you can also opt for a modern mirror with a simple frame if it has the same color as the bathroom fittings. Metallic nuances such as copper or old gold, for example, look super chic.
4. Choose a round metal or natural stone recessed sink to complete the Spanish-style look. With the right lighting you can enhance the bathroom design. Lamps made of metal and frosted glass, as well as almost all industrial-style lights, will look good in the modern Spanish bathroom. Two-bulb wall lights in brass with champagne-colored glass look particularly attractive. If you want to hang a chandelier over the bathtub, it must stylistically match the lighting and furnishing concept.
5. The typical Spanish bathroom is very spacious. Of course, everyone would want a 15 m² bathroom, but unfortunately this wish is rarely possible these days. With a simple trick you can make your own bathroom appear more spacious. Paint the walls a very light or even white color and add accents with darker terracotta floors and dark bathroom fixtures.
Stylish, romantic and noble: This is what a Spanish-style bathroom looks like. You can also find further examples of bathroom designs in the photo gallery below. Be inspired and create your own swimming oasis with a Mediterranean touch.
Spanish style bathroom with vintage bathroom cabinets
Set up a bathroom in Spanish style: freestanding bathtub, mosaic tiles on the wall and natural stone tiles on the floor
Bathroom with niche for the bathtub and fireplace
Spanish bathroom with spacious shower cubicle with mosaic tiles and terracotta floor for the drying area in front of the vanity unit
Spacious bathroom with free-standing ceramic bathtub and shower cubicle in a niche
Bathroom design in white and blue
Ceramic mosaic as accents on the wall
Design a bathroom in the Spanish style: bathtub in a copper look
Bathroom with antique bathroom fittings, bathtub and fireplace
Bathroom with elaborate ceramic mosaic with natural motifs on the floor and on the mirror frame
Design a Spanish-style bathroom with plaster walls and natural stone and wood
Patchwork tiles on the wall
Design a Spanish-style bathroom with mosaic tiles and a freestanding bathtub and mahogany bathroom cabinets
Spanish bathroom with Moroccan style decoration
Spanish bathroom in yellow and ocher
Spanish bathroom with skylight and bathtub overlooking the garden
Spanish style bathroom design ideas with a freestanding bathtub
Modern interpretation: Spanish-style bathroom with patterned tiles
Black and white design with an industrial flair
Separate shower zone and bathtub in the middle of the bathroom
Bathroom with patterned tiles
Bathroom with patterned tiles in black and white
Bathroom design with patchwork mosaic tiles
White bathroom with vintage chandelier and mirrors
Design a bathroom in the Spanish style: base cabinets made of wenge
Spanish bathroom with spacious shower area
