Sometimes when designing a commercial bathroom (also known as a washroom), there is a need to go that extra bit premium with the features.
Luxury commercial bathrooms are commonly installed in the likes of corporate headquarters, gyms, hotels, restaurants, retail destinations and spas.
Whether the aim is to reflect your brand identity or simply enhance the guest experience, a high end bathroom in a commercial setting can create a memorable impression of your business.
If you are looking to achieve a premium aesthetic for your next commercial bathroom transformation, here are 11 features to consider including as part of your design plans.
Acoustic Privacy
In some parts of the world, it’s not uncommon for bathroom stalls to have large gaps. While this is sometimes done for practical reasons, full-height cubicles with no visible gap at the floor are preferred for privacy and comfort. In luxury environments especially, full-height cubicles with no visible gap at the floor are increasingly the expectation rather than the exception. Acoustic and visual privacy can be further enhanced through a careful selection of the material choice for the doors and cubicle walls.
Backlit Feature Mirrors
Bathroom mirrors have embraced smart tech. Even in commercial bathrooms, full-width illuminated mirror panels or individual LED-framed mirrors are standard, particularly in luxury hotel and hospitality washrooms. Some customisations include integrated demister pads, magnification zones and colour temperature control.
Bespoke Vanity Units And Countertops
A fair amount of time can be spent at a sink within a commercial bathroom, whether customers or employees are washing hands or checking their outfit. In the likes of retail stores and spas, this is certainly an expectation. As a result, attention will be paid to the quality of vanity units and counter tops, making this yet another feature to consider upgrading. There are lots of material options to consider. In terms of the design approach, floating vanity units with LED underlighting are widely used in upscale hospitality environments.
Designer Sanitaryware
Did you know there is such a thing as a designer toilet? Many premium brands of sanitaryware exist. Beyond just an impressive name, these bathroom features often contain innovative technology which can enhance the guest experience. Additionally, premium sanitaryware can also offer excellent compatibility with commercial specifications, including for hygiene and ease of cleaning.
Fragrance And Air Quality
Maintaining a pleasant air quality is one ‘luxury’ commercial bathroom feature that actually should be standard for all washrooms. That said, there are certain measures which can be taken to truly enhance the air quality and aroma of a commercial bathroom. For instance, discreet integrated fragrance diffusion systems are increasingly found in five star hotels, luxury retail and private members clubs. HVAC systems in premium washrooms are also typically specified to ensure complete air changes at a higher rate than standard commercial requirements.
Heated Floors
Commercial bathrooms can be found in many settings, including luxury hotels, spas and similar premium leisure facilities. In these types of environments, electric underfloor heating beneath stone or large-format porcelain is desirable. That’s because walking on cold hard floors doesn’t always give the high end vibes, especially in spa environments.
High-End Taps And Mixers
Taps play an important role in every washroom, whether the specification is geared towards schools or hotel spas. However, when the setting is on the premium end, the taps can be chosen to fit a bespoke design theme or simply give a high quality look. In recent years, the design trend for brushed brass, matt black and gunmetal finishes have largely replaced chrome taps in prestige commercial washroom specifications.
Premium Amenities
At Inspired Washrooms, we often get custom requests when installing commercial bathrooms, including for the types of features or amenities that need to be included within the design. In one recent project, we installed Dyson hairdryers within the changing room of a gym. Based on your commercial environment, there may be similar premium amenities that you would like to include to enhance your guest or employee experience.
Sensor-Activated Fittings
If there’s one thing that definitely doesn’t feel premium in a commercial bathroom, it’s the need to touch surfaces and buttons. Given the expectation of hygiene will be higher in luxury settings, it’s especially important to integrate touchless features wherever possible. Examples include touchless taps and soap dispensers, as well as automatic hand dryers and flush valves.
Spa-Inspired Lighting
The choice of lighting in any room can hugely influence how appealing the space is. Within a luxury commercial bathroom, consider adding layered lighting schemes which combine recessed downlights, perimeter LED strips and over-mirror task lighting. In terms of the colour temperature, warm white colour temperatures (2700K to 3000K) is now the leading preference rather than the cool white historically associated with commercial washrooms. Luxury hotel specifications can also include scene-setting or circadian lighting controls.
Quality Cubicle Design & Installation
Not all toilet cubicles are created equal and for luxury bathroom specifications, this detail certainly matters. Cubicles can be made from various materials including solid grade laminate (SGL) or solid phenolic. When planning the installation of commercial toilets, it’s important to explore the full range of colour and material options available to ensure they align with the rest of the design.
Bonus tip: Ensure cubicle doors remain squeak-free through regular maintenance. Opting for soft close fixtures can also reduce harsh banging noises within a commercial bathroom.
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If you are looking to install or renovate a bathroom located in a commercial setting, our washroom design and installation services are here to help.
Inspired Washrooms offers a UK nationwide service. We install washrooms for a variety of sectors such as education, corporate offices, hospitality, transport and retail settings.
Whether you are in search of a high end design or something else to suit the needs of your industry, please get in touch or give us a call on 0115 671 6174.