The perfect bathroom is a spot to luxuriate in. You prepare for the day and relax after work in your bathroom, so why not make it a space you are excited to go into? Follow these renovation and design steps to make your bathroom closer to the spa you deserve. Be aware that if you want to complete bigger DIY projects on your home, like extensions, you may need certain licenses. Check out contractortrainingcenter.com to learn what's needed in your area. Let's jump into the best and most popular bathroom design tips! 

Add a shampoo and soap niche inset to your tiled shower walls. This way you can avoid squeezing toiletries into the dank corners or hanging a dreaded organizer over your shower head. This design feature also opens up the room. Instead of adding more materials for storage, you actually remove part of the wall and give the bathroom more space to breathe. 

While the occasional soak is extremely relaxing, do not be pressured into installing a bath you will only use once a year. An unused bath just takes up precious space you could use in better ways. For example, use the available room to install an extra-large shower stall with floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Avoid the combination bath and shower at all costs. Not only is this a tired and outdated look, but the floor of the bath is also often slippery and comes with dangerous fall potential. 

It can be easy to overlook this one. Subtle and soft lighting is a must when it comes to bathrooms. Do not create any unwanted shadows or harsh overhead lights. Stress comes directly from light and when you wake up in the middle of the night, blinding white lights will make going back to sleep near impossible. When you look at yourself first thing in the morning, you want a mirror that reflects the best version of yourself, and that comes from the lights. Consider wall pendants, floor sconces, and even hanging lanterns. Subtle lamps in the bathroom will diffuse the light and create an atmosphere dedicated to relaxation. 

Towel racks that poke out take up unnecessary space and clash with a sleek, minimal design. In small bathrooms, this can be the difference between constantly bumping into things and freedom of movement. Change them out for a wall of polished metal hooks and your towels will seem to float on the wall, unobtrusive. 

Your shower can be a spot to experiment in design. A steamy walk-in shower can rival most tubs. Add ledges for both accessibility and comfort, creating your own steam room right at home. A rain shower will give you an even dispersal of water not concentrated in one harsh head. Square wall shower heads create a 360-degree experience for maximum coverage and comfort. 

Aim for materials that are easy to clean and look nice when damp. Avoid wood or porous floors and walls to stop mildew from growing. Tiles are tried and true for both their sleek looks and their ease to clean. 

Successful design is only defined by what makes you happy. Take or leave tips that don't create a space that puts you at ease. Some people cannot be satisfied without a bath to soak in or ceiling lights, but that does not mean you have to be constrained by other people's tastes. Be bold and confident, and you'll be surprised how much you can make your space reflect your personality.