Looking for some inspiration for your new bathroom project? Perhaps you just want to add some new life to the old bath? It’s time for a few bath panel ideas that will help you transform a plain bath into a show-stopping masterpiece.
Updating or refreshing an on-bath panel is one of the simplest and cheapest ways of transforming an old bathroom into a shiny new one. No need to rip it all out and start again, or even have to move house to get the bathroom style you want.
With this list of stunning ideas, you’ll be able to choose a few designs and styles that you like and can help implement them into your bathroom. From tiled panels to wooden panels to horizontal panels to mirrored panels – we’ve got you covered in this helpful list of bath panel ideas.
With that said, let’s get into it and have a look at 10 of the best bath panel ideas for your bathroom.
Bath Panel Ideas: 10 Styles For Your Bathroom
1) Vertical Wooden Panel
Image source: Robertson Lindsay Interiors
A fairly basic, but classic style of bath panel. This soft blue, vertical wooden panel is a great way to cover up an ugly bathtub from sight.
This panel is simple to construct, the tongue and groove wood is easily fitted and can be painted in water-resistant paint of your choice.
Available from most DIY stores, this wood panel for your bath is a great idea for a simple update.
2) Solid Oak Panel
Image source: Josh Blumer :: AB design studio, inc
Another fabulous wooden style, this solid oak panel has been stained and varnished to perfection. It’s a clean look that feels warm on those colder nights when you’re getting a warm bath ready.
We can’t all have an amazing woodland view to look out onto, however, a solid oak bath panel isn’t too tricky to achieve for your own bathroom.
Match it up with other great wooden pieces in the room and you’ll have yourself a really unique-looking bath setup.
3) Victorian Bath Panel
Image source: Better Bathrooms
The traditional bathroom panel which you would likely see in a classic Victorian Bathroom. This bath panel can be bought in many different colours so you won’t have to paint it in most cases.
The panelling effect is stylish and ties the rest of the room in well. But also gives your bath more of a standout feature. Choose a bold colour such as this anthracite grey and it’ll really pop off in a more subdued bathroom.
Take it back to the Victorian era, with this brilliant bath panel design.
4) Mirror Panel
Image source: Amos Goldreich Architecture
Using a mirror panel for your bathtub is an amazing way of lifting a room. The reflection of the floor adds a really interesting design and makes the bathroom feel a little bigger.
Great for those rooms that are lacking a bit of space, the mirror effect will put a focus on your flooring. This means if you’re not a fan of the floor design, the mirror panel might not be the choice for you yet.
Once you’ve got the flooring you love, add a mirror panel and help bring it to life.
5) Horizontal Storage Panel
Image source: Vicente Burin Architects
The space under a bath can often be a rather large wasted area. Therefore, turning your bath panel into a handy bit of storage that looks smart and is functional for storing different bath items is a great way to utilise it.
This design incorporates horizontal draws which can be pulled out. The stylish white with silver handles is sleek and matches up nicely to the rest of the bathroom.
Make the most of that wasted space and turn your bath panel into a storage facility.
6) Marble Effect Panel
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A marble effect tile is an amazing and easy way to make a room feel a lot more expensive and premium. This stunning marble effect bath panel is a follow-on from the bathroom tiles, so it all flows really nicely.
A tile-able bath panel is super simple to fit in your bathroom and allows you to add any style of tile to your bath. This white and grey marble effect is luxurious and works well in a bathroom.
7) Metro Tile panel
Image source: Richardson Pribuss Architects
Similar to the previous style, this metro tile design in grey is a really unique look which you can build for your bath panel.
Simply with a tile-able bath panel, match up your wall tiles with your panel tiles and you’ll have a bathroom that’s perfectly synced up and looking fresh.
8) Timber Sheet Panel
Image source: Poulsom Middlehurst Ltd
A basic but beautiful Scandinavian bathroom design, which features what might look like to some a very unusual choice for a bath panel. However, this simple wooden sheet is a great way to keep a natural feel, whilst also adding focus on the other areas of the room.
The wooden sheet bath panel flows on nicely from the cork flooring and offers a quirky but stylish bathroom look.
9) Small Tile Panel
Image source: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
A collection of different size small tiles is perfect for adding some texture to your bathroom. This design features unique styles across the bathroom with a focal point on the various tiles that make up the bath panel.
The wonderful variation in widths and heights creates a mesmerising effect which turns a few simple grey tiles into a masterpiece.
10) Shiny Bathtub Panel
Image source: Overmyer Architects
Ok, so it’s not technically a bath panel to finish our list. However, having just a modern victorian roll-top bath is a great way of removing the need for a bath panel altogether.
A simple yet stylish victorian bathtub lifts a bathroom space and gives a classic feel to a 21st-century home. The silver metal outside reflects the flooring well and is a great focal point for the room.
Final Thoughts
There we have it, a few bath panel designs for you to add to your bathroom. A stylish new bath panel is a simple and affordable method of turning an old bathroom into a fabulous place to spend time and doesn’t require too much money or time.
All of these ideas can be incorporated into your home and even the most basic of DIY skills will allow you to pull off the look you’re after.
Thinking about adding some Victorian style to your bathroom? Check out our Victorian bathroom ideas.
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