Jenny Marrs Shares The Secret To Designing A Luxurious, Cozy Bathroom

A bathroom where you can relax is often a top priority. The right features, both functionally and aesthetically, can contribute to a more serene bathroom. On a season 4 episode of HGTV's "Fixer to Fabulous," Jenny Marrs helps to reimagine an old bathroom into a relaxing retreat the homeowners deserve — and the key is in the colors. "We installed new flooring and light colored vanities with quartz countertops for a sleek look," Marrs explains on her website. "The green tiles make the shower feel so serene, and the special-ordered handmade bathtub adds a luxurious modern touch to a traditional bathroom." The new features take the dated tile bathroom into a contemporary and comfortable paradise that is sure to help homeowners unwind after a long day.

The finished product comes together to create a design that evokes calm. The colors, in particular, do a lot to modernize the space without feeling too sterile. The warm tones they choose contribute to a comforting environment. The bathtub really is a stunning centerpiece of the relaxing bathroom. The deep tub in its own enclave looks luxurious but also provides a place to soak the troubles away.

Jumping in the shower after a long day can really help melt your stress away. And creating a shower that feels serene can help relax you even more. Jenny Marrs did this by adding green tiles to her clients' main bathroom. This is a great color choice because green is associated with feelings of calm. Using green tile in the shower will envelop the space in those feelings. Associated with nature and its calming effects, dark green tends to be more soothing than lighter shades. Think of evergreen, emerald, and hunter green for these dark, deep shades.

The tile Marrs uses in the shower is a Datile glazed subway tile in the color Chronos, a sage blue-green, from Home Depot. The subtle blue in the tile also reinforces the calmness that comes from green. This tile also comes in a deep emerald color called Cyclade. Tile Bar and Bedrosians Tile and Stone have similar styles of tile. Marrs carries the tile from the floor all the way to the ceiling, creating an all-green shower room to get the maximum calming effects.

Of course, you can also maximize green's calming effects by using it throughout the bathroom and not just in the shower. Extending the tile from the shower walls to the other walls of the bathroom can bring a serene feeling to the entire room. Even if you don't want to tile your entire bathroom, you can paint the room green to get a similar result.

The pop of green from the shower pairs well with the overall neutral bathroom that Jenny Marrs designed for her clients. The vanity cabinets are a warm shade of beige, and the countertop features white stone. The cabinets are painted with Jitney by Farrow & Ball, which they describe as "a relaxed brown based neutral." The muted shade is meant to evoke beach sand and all the relaxation that comes with sitting by the water.

Embracing nature in the bathroom design adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Of course, green pairs well with other earth and neutral-toned colors, which are used throughout the bathroom. Using natural materials in the bathroom design complements the green and reinforces the serene feeling it brings. Marrs incorporates natural elements with a wood accent table and stone tiles on the bathroom floor and wall. A few green branches in a vase on the counter add a living element. Plus, the bathtub from Vast Studio is carved from concrete, giving the feature tons of natural detail and texture.