Bathroom Design
Alter-Ego Bathrooms That Reveal the Real You
We all have sides of our personalities we tend to hide away. Could your bathroom be the place you can truly be you?
Your bathroom is the one room of the house where you can go a little wild — if you dare — and reveal a side of your personality that not even your closest confidantes might know about. If your alter ego doesn’t immediately spring to mind, think about what you’d do differently if you had another life to live. Who would you be? What would you do more of? Let these bathroom ideas spark some of your own, or at least get you in touch with those parts of yourself that are waiting to be expressed.
The philosopher. If you find yourself yearning to discuss the ins and outs of surrealism or metaphysics but your friends are more into celebrity gossip or talking about sports, use your “me” time in the bathroom to ponder the meaning of life. Take these out-of-the-ordinary cabinets as your inspiration to think along different lines.
The fashionista. You may not be able to justify a wardrobe full of Chanel and Louis Vuitton, but if deep down that’s what you’d really love to have, start by channeling more Chanel in your life one room at a time.
The child at heart. Acting like a grown-up becomes necessary once you reach a certain age, but there’s no reason your inner child can’t come out to play now and then.
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The nature lover. If your dream vacation involves photographing wildlife, camping on a remote beach surrounded by the sound of crashing waves and the spectacle of swooping birds — but the rest of the family would rather head to a five-star island resort with a swim-up bar — could this bathroom soothe your soul?
The modernist. If you’d secretly love to get rid of all your possessions and simplify your life, it might be time to embrace your minimalist side.
The self-made billionaire. Do you feel like you’re living the wrong life? That really you’d be better suited to a jet-setting existence staying in top hotels across the globe and never lifting a finger to cook or clean? In the meantime, why not make your own home a little more luxurious?
The nudist. It’s not always practical to unleash your alter ego when it involves shedding all your clothes, but there’s no reason you can’t do the next best thing and bathe au naturel, alfresco.
The artist. We’re all born creative, and many of us have a secret dream of casting off the shackles of conventional moneymaking in favor of letting our inner artist shine. Don’t ignore the sculptor, musician or painter inside you — life is far more fun when you let that artist play.
The life of the party. Rubbing shoulders with the cool kids on the dance floor of the hippest nightclub in town might not be how you spend a typical Saturday night. But do you wish it were different?
The exhibitionist. Some people thrive on attention and dream of finding fame and fortune on the stage. In this bathroom, you have permission to sing at full volume in the shower, put on a show and dance as if everyone is watching.
The academic. Goofed off too much at school to get good marks? Stuck in a dead-end job with zero intellectual stimulation? Studying in your downtime might just provide the brain food you need.
The man of the house. If you’re outnumbered by the females in your household, or you tend to take a back seat when it comes to the home, could it be time to take a stand — literally as well as figuratively — and put your own stamp on the bathroom?
The rebel. We’re all forced to toe the line to some degree — there are laws to follow, jobs to show up for and cultural norms to abide by, after all. But if a part of you wants to walk your own path, a symbol in your bathroom can serve as a reminder to stand up for what you believe in and that you can dance to your own tune … at least to a degree.
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