Creating the Perfect Bathroom

How would you describe the perfect bathroom?  The start of a new year seems like a fine time to ask each of the luxury linen experts at Pioneer Linens Yacht & Estate Division how they define perfection, knowing that every bathroom starts out as a blank canvas, waiting to be designed as an oh-so- private sanctuary for its owners. Here’s what our experts had to say:

Alan Murphy, Jr.:

To me, the perfect master bathroom is the ultimate private retreat or personal spa. I think a great bathroom should have a big claw foot tub or a large tub with a millennium water fall so you can relax and enjoy a bath salt scrub and a deep soak. Plush, monogrammed tub mats with matching towels make a bathroom chic and luxurious. I’m not a fan of shower curtains, but I love finishing touches, such as boutique tissue boxes, monogrammed crystal vases and fine guest tip linen napkins hanging by the wash basin with the owner’s monogram or family crest. These elegant, customized touches speak volumes about fine taste and attention to detail.

Jay Crockenberg:

I begin with the colors in the marble and proceed from there. Bath accessories that match or compliment the marble in the room make a bold statement and help give the bathroom a finished look. My personal favorites are Labrazel onyx and precious stone collections. In a bathroom that costs upwards of $50,000 in marble finishes, why would you not invest in high end designer touches, from monogrammed linen guest tip towels  to waste baskets and soap trays? Actually, I’m not a fan of bar soap and soap dishes; a liquid soap and pump seems cleaner to me. Bulgari soaps come in economy sizes for easy storage. When guests are staying the night, soap petals can be decorative and functional for one-time use. For the finest in monogrammed towels, I particularly like Yves Delorme.

Nicole Ashley:

Peace and serenity are the words I use to define the perfect bath. It’s all about appealing to the senses — sight, sound, smell, touch and taste – in ways that make me feel relaxed and comfortable in the moment. I want to walk into a bathroom with thick, plush Milagro towels and an absorbent Milagro tub mat that are well made and beautiful to behold, thanks to their fine craftsmanship and luxurious fabrics.  After my bath, I want to slip into the ultimate doeskin microfiber robe by Chadsworth & Haig, with its super soft outer shell and combed cotton terry lining. Like all the other fabrics in my perfect bathroom, it’s soft and sumptuous. A lovely glass of champagne adds the finishing touch!

Samantha Weiler:

Do you want your bathroom to be a place to relax or a place to recharge?  For me, that’s the first question to ask as you begin creating the perfect bath.  A relaxing bathroom is like a spa retreat, peaceful, calming and quiet.  I envision neutral colored towels, extra plush bath rugs and an array of spa-like indulgences, including luxurious soaps, candles and fragrances, and sumptuous robes to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere. In contrast, a bathroom that’s designed to recharge you is like a breath of fresh air on a crisp, bright morning. It awakens your senses and gets you moving with bright, bold-colored accessories, typically contrasted against a white background. Choose fragrant soaps, candles and reed diffusers that have an invigorating aroma. Rather than soft lights and candles, select light fixtures that wake up the room. You’ll have fun working with the luxury linen and design specialists at Pioneer Linens Yacht & Estate Division, whether you’re creating a relaxing spa or an energizing oasis!