While homes may be trending towards a smaller footprint, less square footage and less stuff, that doesn’t mean that people don’t still appreciate luxury. In fact, the reason many people are downsizing is so they can enjoy greater luxury in what is left. Even the rich and famous are getting on the “small but luxurious” bandwagon. Most notably, Atlanta Falcons Hall of Famer Deion Sanders recently built a stunningly luxurious tiny house with girlfriend Tracey Edmonds, host of the hit TV show “Extra.” Whether you have a postage-stamp sized bathroom or a large master bath, Alair Homes North Vancouver offers 5 ways you can make your bathroom space more luxe.

1. Statement lighting

Whether it’s a full-sized chandelier over your standalone soaking tub, a pair of vintage 1950’s pendant lights or custom bronzed sconces, spectacular lighting is a great way to create the luxurious feel of a custom-designed bath in a designer home.

2. Unique mirror

Standard bathroom design almost invariably includes a fairly plain square or rectangular mirror. You can glam up your bath with a round or uniquely shaped mirror, particularly if it is framed with a glitzy and glamorous finish, such as a deep bronze, gold or even mirrored tiles.

3. Towel warmer

There is probably nothing that screams luxury more than having a hot, fluffy towel waiting for you when you step out of the shower or bath. You can get a freestanding towel warmer for less than $100.  Not only will a towel warmer allow you to coat yourself in a wrap of warm, fluffy deliciousness, but it will also warm chilly bathrooms in cooler weather.

4. Fluffy towels

Towels are the most stolen items at hotels, largely because they generally have the most incredibly soft and luxurious towels. Don’t wait to go on vacation to enjoy the luxury of a soft, fluffy towel – stock your bath with them at home. Besides, you don’t want to invest in a towel warmer just to warm up an itchy, scratchy, uncomfortable towel.

5. Choose a dark paint color

Bathrooms tend to be awash in an ocean of cool, white tile. Painting walls a dark or bold color can add a touch of dramatic elegance to even the tiniest of spaces. Dark walls also add an elegant backdrop for more modern touches like stainless steel drawer pulls and the spectacular frame of your new unique mirror.

6. Keep it clean

Of course, you wouldn’t expect to walk into a bathroom at a posh hotel or spa and be faced with spots on the mirror, toothpaste in the sink and dirty linens spread everywhere. Keeping it clean refers to more than just giving your bath a good scrubbing on a regular basis though. It also refers to bathroom design that keeps your bath items neat, tidy and organized without over-filling space with organizational items. Laundry hampers, over-toilet organizers, and even bookshelves have a way of finding their way into some bathrooms. This can give small spaces a cluttered, over-stuffed feel. Keep only your bath essentials in the bath and find room to store other items like dirty clothes and extra linens elsewhere.