Top 5 office bathroom ideas and inspiration
Stylish and comfortable office bathrooms are critical for the happiness and well-being of your workforce and visitors.
Well-designed, modern washrooms offer a more pleasant and productive work environment and can improve the company culture. They reflect the company's commitment to an inclusive and welcoming workplace.
So, if you’re planning an office washroom refurbishment project or you need some ideas for top-quality bathroom design, you’ve come to the right place.
Here are some ideas and inspiration for creating a stylish, functional and welcoming office bathroom. We’ll also share some of our most exciting office washroom case studies to give you a better understanding of what your bathrooms could look like.
1. Choose modern, minimalist designs
You know what they say: sometimes less is more, and choosing a modern but minimalist design can instantly boost your office bathrooms.
Whether it’s the walls, surfaces, cubicles or storage solutions, choosing neutral tones like white, beige, grey and black can give a clean, professional feel to the space. Similarly, sleek chrome or black fixtures can add to this contemporary look.
Make sure to complement this style with soft, indirect lighting or minimalist LED lights. This will create a well-lit but warming and comfortable space.
You can see an example of this minimalist style done well in our case study from Redrow Homes.
2. Add a splash of colour
If minimalism isn’t your style and you want bolder bathrooms that reflect your brand and company culture, we’ve also got you covered.
Why not incorporate bright colours and bold accent walls to inject some personality and energy into your office washrooms? For example, colourful solid-grade laminate (SGL) or patterned tile walls add a focal point to the space.
You could add creative murals or framed artwork to make the bathroom feel more inviting. This can also be achieved with mosaic tiles that make the space feel more unique and vibrant.
Although not strictly an office, here is a great example of a colourful and playful design at Blackpool Zoo, another commercial project we worked on.
3. Introduce high-tech features
Nowadays, there are loads of great ways you can introduce technology into your office bathrooms to make sure they are as modern, functional and efficient as possible.
For example, you could install motion-sensor taps, soap dispensers and hand dryers to promote better hygiene. You could also add smart mirrors with embedded lights, self-cleaning toilets or automated air fresheners to keep the washrooms smelling fresh all day.
A particularly modern feature you might wish to consider is a vape detector. For those who might try to sneak a little vape in the bathroom, these tools help to keep your spaces clean and safe for all users.
4. Incorporate biophilic elements
Adding natural elements to your office bathrooms is a great way to brighten up the space and boost employee well-being.
Biophilic design features like indoor plants, ferns or succulents can add freshness and colour to the space while helping to reduce stress.
Alternatively, you can introduce natural materials, whether real or fake. Materials like wood, stone, or bamboo can create a calming, spa-like environment. You can see an excellent example of how wood and stone effects have been used here at Loxely House.
Lastly, wherever possible, skylights or large windows enable you to bring in the natural daylight and enhance the mood. Just as long as privacy is respected at all times.
5. Prioritise privacy and inclusivity
Something that is becoming more popular is gender-neutral and inclusive toilets. If you’re offering unisex toilets in your office space (as our client, Pump Package have done), there are a couple of key design features you should consider.
Firstly, floor-to-ceiling toilet cubicles offer more privacy for all users. Not to mention, these can look really stylish. You also need to think about gender-neutral layouts that offer shared sinks and surfaces while ensuring individual private stalls.
Accessible facilities are also critical, so ensure that your bathrooms comply with UK regulations by providing facilities with grab bars, low sinks, non-slip flooring and accessible mirrors.