Why You Need a Chandelier in the Bathroom
Here are 8 reasons why a chandelier is a welcome addition in any bathroom
We all know how much chandeliers can transform a living room or dining space, but a lot of people shy away from putting a chandelier in a bathroom. Here we show you the magic that happens when you hang a chandelier in a bathroom, and how you can enliven this rather utilitarian space by turning up the glamour a few notches.
2. To create a sense of glamour and luxury
Chandeliers boast of glamour and sophistication and are often used on a grand scale in luxurious and extravagant fit-outs.
To the left, this relatively simple room has been transformed into a grand, luxe space by combining a large crystal chandelier with an inviting tufted ottoman – both pieces that are traditionally found in bedrooms or living rooms – thus creating a glamorous bathing space where you want to linger longer.
Designer tip: Up the glamour by adding some unexpected furniture to the bathroom that ties in with the style and era of your chandelier, for example, a decadent roll-top bath.
Chandeliers boast of glamour and sophistication and are often used on a grand scale in luxurious and extravagant fit-outs.
To the left, this relatively simple room has been transformed into a grand, luxe space by combining a large crystal chandelier with an inviting tufted ottoman – both pieces that are traditionally found in bedrooms or living rooms – thus creating a glamorous bathing space where you want to linger longer.
Designer tip: Up the glamour by adding some unexpected furniture to the bathroom that ties in with the style and era of your chandelier, for example, a decadent roll-top bath.
3. To add colour
In a bathroom that’s somewhat lacking in colour and warmth, a brightly hued chandelier not only stands out but can energise the space. Treat your colourful pendant as a beautiful piece of art, play up its hues and textures and don’t be afraid to make it the dramatic focal point of your bathroom.
Designer tip: Pair your colourful bathroom chandelier with white or muted monochromatic tiles for maximum impact.
Timeless bathroom colour combos
In a bathroom that’s somewhat lacking in colour and warmth, a brightly hued chandelier not only stands out but can energise the space. Treat your colourful pendant as a beautiful piece of art, play up its hues and textures and don’t be afraid to make it the dramatic focal point of your bathroom.
Designer tip: Pair your colourful bathroom chandelier with white or muted monochromatic tiles for maximum impact.
Timeless bathroom colour combos
4. To upgrade an inexpensive renovation
When renovating on a limited budget, it’s worth investing in some key pieces to lift the overall look. Although technically not a chandelier, this David Trubridge pendant ties in with the timber finishes in this Scandi bathroom, and acts as the statement piece. The right pendant or chandelier, much like beautiful tapware, elevates the design quality of a bathroom, like jewellery to a simple dress.
When renovating on a limited budget, it’s worth investing in some key pieces to lift the overall look. Although technically not a chandelier, this David Trubridge pendant ties in with the timber finishes in this Scandi bathroom, and acts as the statement piece. The right pendant or chandelier, much like beautiful tapware, elevates the design quality of a bathroom, like jewellery to a simple dress.
5. To hang above a bath
A beautiful chandelier can be the crowning glory in a bathroom, especially if hung directly above a bath. This luxurious, well-planned bathroom (left) was clearly designed with the intention that the bath would take centre stage. The crystal chandelier above it further ratifies this by putting the bath in the spotlight. Because sometimes more is more and being a maximalist – even when in comes to bathroom design – is a good thing.
Designer tip: For maximum impact, if space permits, place your bath in the centre of the room rather than lined along the wall.
A beautiful chandelier can be the crowning glory in a bathroom, especially if hung directly above a bath. This luxurious, well-planned bathroom (left) was clearly designed with the intention that the bath would take centre stage. The crystal chandelier above it further ratifies this by putting the bath in the spotlight. Because sometimes more is more and being a maximalist – even when in comes to bathroom design – is a good thing.
Designer tip: For maximum impact, if space permits, place your bath in the centre of the room rather than lined along the wall.
6. To change utility into beauty
A shimmery sparkly pendant – or several as the case may be – can transform what is a fairly utilitarian space into a room you could spend spend hours in.
This cluster of different types of crystal chandeliers takes an industrial, minimalist bathroom and turns it into an unexpectedly glamorous space. The complete clash of harsh metal surfaces and refined crystal is unusual and quirky, but in this case successful. Combining several chandeliers not only heightens the drama but creates visual layers of light.
Designer tip: When pairing different chandeliers together, make sure they are linked by a common element or material to add coherence.
How to brighten a low-light bathroom
A shimmery sparkly pendant – or several as the case may be – can transform what is a fairly utilitarian space into a room you could spend spend hours in.
This cluster of different types of crystal chandeliers takes an industrial, minimalist bathroom and turns it into an unexpectedly glamorous space. The complete clash of harsh metal surfaces and refined crystal is unusual and quirky, but in this case successful. Combining several chandeliers not only heightens the drama but creates visual layers of light.
Designer tip: When pairing different chandeliers together, make sure they are linked by a common element or material to add coherence.
How to brighten a low-light bathroom
7. To add pizzazz to a small space
Big things can come in small packages and this room is a perfect example of that. This little bathroom is loud and bold with blue textural wallpaper, shiny chrome tapware and a blinging pendant light.
Designer tip: In a small bathroom there aren’t too many options to make a visual impact – choose one or two key elements to make your big statement and go bold.
Big things can come in small packages and this room is a perfect example of that. This little bathroom is loud and bold with blue textural wallpaper, shiny chrome tapware and a blinging pendant light.
Designer tip: In a small bathroom there aren’t too many options to make a visual impact – choose one or two key elements to make your big statement and go bold.
8. To up the drama factor
As designers we love to create theatre and drama – some of us more than others… Some of the many ways drama can be added is by playing with scale, clashing patterns, creating heightened contrast or bringing in light. A large-scale, opulent light fixture is thus a perfect tool to put on a good show in this bathroom.
As designers we love to create theatre and drama – some of us more than others… Some of the many ways drama can be added is by playing with scale, clashing patterns, creating heightened contrast or bringing in light. A large-scale, opulent light fixture is thus a perfect tool to put on a good show in this bathroom.
In this contemporary bathroom by Weber Design Group, a large glitzy chandelier was chosen to contrast with the surrounding dark joinery. Its size and grandeur are further emphasised by placing it directly under the feature skylight window.
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There’s nothing like a chandelier to bounce light around a bathroom, give tiles a shimmery glow and make mirrors gleam.
In this bathroom, a sparkling chandelier visually increases the height of the room and makes the ceiling seem further away. The light-toned walls act as light reflectors and the space feels open, bright and radiant. The added bonus is that you’ll have enough light to get your make-up right every time.
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