5 Must-Haves for Your Luxury Bathroom Remodel

What is luxury? A condition of abundance or great ease and comfort. When designing a luxury home, one of the key factors to keep in mind is functionality, so everything is easily accessible and your comfort comes first! The great thing is, if you’re doing a complete remodel of your bathroom, with careful planning and a little forethought, you can create a luxury bathroom for yourself. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you get that upscale spa experience in your own home! 

If you follow along on our Instagram you may have already seen these, but here’s a round up of five must-haves that we love to include in our luxury bathroom remodels. Click the link for each to see it in action. And don’t forget to write these down on your list of bathroom must-haves, or better yet, pin them to your “Luxury Bathroom Remodel” pinterest board so you can save the photos and come back for the details later.

1. Toe-Kick Lighting on a Motion Sensor

Toe-kick lighting on a motion sensor is something we always recommend. Our clients absolutely love this feature when their project is done and it comes time to live in their new space. To have that little dim light kick on as you walk in for a late-night bathroom visit is such an awesome little luxury in your bathroom remodel. All you need to do is put it on your lighting and electrical plan, or tell your electrician, and you can add this to any vanity that has that recessed toe-kick space. No more fumbling for the light switch or tripping over your own feet in the dark! 

2. A Pull-Out with Electrical Outlets for Your Hot Tools

This luxury bathroom remodel must-have is one the ladies absolutely love and, no surprise, it became one of our most liked instagram reels as a result. When we layout a custom bathroom vanity design, we love to add a drawer with electrical outlets at the back and canisters built-in for your hair-dryer, flat iron, curling iron, or whatever hot tools you may have. That way your hot tools are ready to go without having to unwind it from a messy drawer and plug it in. With safety in mind, docking drawer outlets even offer a function to turn off the power when the temperature gets too hot. 

Pro tip: make sure to consider which hand you use to blow dry your hair so you can place it on the correct side and avoid getting tangled up in chords. 

3. Good Lighting at Eye-Level

Good lighting is one of the biggest factors in designing a luxury bathroom. While downlighting is great over kitchen counters or workspaces, it’s less-than-ideal lighting for  putting on makeup or getting ready for the day. Good lighting that illuminates your face is crucial for a luxury experience. You can accomplish this by adding sconces flanking a mirror at eye level or above the mirror. Adding statement pendants is another fun option, but make sure the light is diffused and bright enough, or add an additional light source like LED back-lighting around your mirror. For a clean minimalistic look, consider a lighted mirror. 

4. Additional Hidden Electrical outlets 

These days we have so many gadgets to plug in—from electric toothbrushes and razors to skincare products and more. And while all these gadgets may mean a luxurious self-care routine, having everything plugged in and on display on your countertop does not give the feel of a luxury bathroom. Tip number four on our list of must-haves for your luxury bathroom remodel is to take stock of what you need in terms of electrical outlets and find creative ways to hide them! 

Pro tip: Inside your medicine cabinet is the perfect place to hide an outlet for an electric toothbrush. You could also tuck an outlet behind an appliance garage cabinet or add another docking drawer.

5. Hidden Laundry Hampers

To truly achieve that luxury spa experience in your newly remodeled bathroom, make sure to include a cabinet that will hide your laundry hamper full of dirty clothes. That way you can step into your new luxury bathroom, throw in the day's attire (forget about laundry until laundry day) and climb into a soothing bath to relax in your new oasis.

For more tips on how to remodel your home like a pro, download our FREE, comprehensive home remodel planning guide for remodeling success! 

How to Decorate Your Orange County Home in Organic Modern Interior Design Style

Kitchen by Vieve Interiors with white walls, clean lines, and natural wood and marble elements

In the tranquil beach-side communities of Orange County, a new design style termed “organic modern interior design style” is filling up the homes of more and more of style-lovers. Perfect for our coastal environment, organic modern interior design this style balances the simplicity of modern design with organic, or “of the earth” elements and a nature-inspired palette to create a warm casual look. In other words, this aesthetic combines natural materials and colors with modern elements for an elegant but comfortable look. If you’re looking to try out the organic modern interior design style, here are our top tips to get you started. 

Start with a Neutral Backdrop

The best way to start any renovation or decorating project is to create a blank canvas. When it comes to organic modern interior design style, it’s important to start with a neutral backdrop. A fresh white or creamy paint color is the perfect foundation for the rest of your organic modern design elements.

The fresh white walls of Lance Le Pere & Michael Kors’ living room sets the stage for layered organic elements that warm the space.

Opt for Clean Lines and Modern Simplicity 

When laying out your space and choosing furniture, stick with clean lines and keep things simple for a sleek, modern vibe. This will give you plenty of room to layer on other elements like texture and color later on.

Modern bathroom with clean lines by Viève Interiors

Use Natural Elements to Soften the Space 

Natural elements are key when incorporating organic modern interior design style into your home. Think wood flooring and furniture, natural stone countertops or tile, jute rugs, seagrass baskets—anything that can give your home an earthy feel while still maintaining its modern edge. Wood furniture pieces will help bring warmth into the space while rattan accessories can add texture without competing with existing accents. 

The live edge wood table brings an earthy element to this stunning dining room by Viève Interiors

Introduce Earthy Colors 

Organic modern interior designs utilize earthy colors like taupes, beiges, grays, whites and warm browns in order to create a calm vibe throughout the room. If you want a little more color, add in subtle ocean blues, bright gold, terracotta or deep forest greens. These should be used sparingly so as not to overpower the subdued, airy and light colour palette—a few pops here and there should do just fine!  

The beautiful copper drapes warm and soften this modern bathroom by Kate Walker Design

Style With Handmade or Vintage Decor

One of the best ways to add personality and charm is by incorporating handmade decor items into your space. The originality and irregularity of something made by the human hand is key to the charm of the organic modern interior design style. Whether it’s a vintage handmade vessel, a macrame wall hanging, or repurposed thrift-store finds, these pieces can add depth and interest for an extra special touch that sets your home apart from all others! 

Shelves styled with handmade bowls and vessels by Athena Calderon

Find beauty in function

A great way to keep your design clutter- free while still incorporating pretty aesthetic accents is to highlight utilitarian items as part of the design. Display cutting boards or a mortar and pestles in your kitchen, or keep a pretty woven basket in your entry to use to gather cut flowers or carry groceries.

Beautifully styled kitchen shelves with cutting boards, pepper grinders, a pitcher and mugs by Studio McGee

Lots of Greenery

Finally, make sure you incorporate lots of greenery into your space! A few potted plants can instantly brighten up any room. Add a ficus to liven up a living room or a ZZ plant to add a sculptural element in an empty corner. Not only does this help bring in some color but also helps keep air quality high which is always important for any home!  And if you don’t have a green thumb, you might look at faux or dried options to achieve the same organic feel. 

The large tree completes this living room with its white walls, warm browns and modern light fixture

If you're looking for an elegant yet comfortable look for your home then organic modern interior design style might just be what you need! By combining natural materials with modern elements such as clean lines and earthy colors, you'll be able to create a unique atmosphere that fits your lifestyle perfectly! 

Need help pulling together the organic modern home of your dreams? We’d love to help. Schedule a complimentary discovery call today!

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