When decorating your bathroom, it is important to choose practical and beautiful bathroom accessories that also enhance the style of the room. It is this kind of attention to detail that separates a bathroom with charm and character from one that is strictly boring. Bathrooms have come a long way from the days of strictly utilitarian design and use, and are now seen as sanctuaries to which people escape and indulge in personal pampering.
The Dressing Table – Go Wild
A powder room will be located where it is convenient for the use of guests, and it is usually a small room. This means you can opt for such expensive decorative touches like crown molding and high-priced wallpaper that may not be affordable for the larger bathrooms in your home. Plus, the absence of a bath or shower means there are no moisture issues when selecting materials and decorative touches. You can hang a beautiful framed piece of art without worrying about moisture destroying it. This is the bathroom where you can use vibrant colors and display luxe collections on a counter or shelf.
The family bathroom: easier sharing
Even if the family bathroom is average in size or larger, it may seem small due to the number of people using it. If this is the case, incorporate some creative storage ideas and do your best to create the illusion of spaciousness. If there are small children in the family, you should also pay special attention to safety features.
* To make the room appear larger, choose light, cool colors for the walls and trim, such as butter or cream walls with white or beige trim, and make sure your bathroom fixtures are also color-coordinated: towels, shower curtains, bathroom mats, rugs, the laundry basket, the scale and storage bins. Oversized mirrors can also magnify the look of the room.
* Make sure there is at least one lockable drawer or cabinet so medicines and other poisonous items can be safely stored.
* Attach a grab bar to the wall studs next to the tub or in the shower stall as another good safety feature.
* In this day of pedestal sinks, storage has been sacrificed for style, but don’t accept defeat. If there is a closet of any kind, purchase a closet organizer to store towels and facial wipes, and bins for personal items, one for each family member. If there’s no closet space, add open shelves over the toilet, or anywhere they’ll fit, and use decorative bins to store various personal items.
* If you can add a second sink, it will help alleviate some of the traffic issues in the bathroom.
The master bathroom: it deserves all the luxury you can afford
The master bathroom, depending on its size and your budget, can incorporate both vanity and family bathroom decorating ideas, and can include more luxurious bathroom fixtures as it is usually an adults-only room.
If it’s big enough, you can turn the master bathroom into a personal spa, complete with an oversized tub and in-line water heater. Steam showers and rain bars are other stylish amenities, as are radiant heating and towel warmers.
Make a plan
There are bathroom furniture and bathroom accessories available to suit any budget. Before you start decorating or remodeling, list what you need to do, what you would like to do, and what you would do if you could find the money. Calculate the cost of materials and tools for the DIYer, if he is, and the cost of a plumber, electrician, carpenter, and painter, if he is not. Decide what you can afford to do and whether you should go for a quick and cheap fix or a more expensive overhaul.
Paint, wall coverings and flooring materials for all bathrooms except the vanity should be properly chosen to be durable and waterproof. A water-based paint is acceptable in most interiors of your home; however, interior bathroom painting requires an oil-enamel based paint. In general, materials that resist excess moisture well are:
* Plastic sheet
* Vinyl coated wallpaper
* Semi-gloss enamel paint
* Masonry block
* cast marble
When choosing colors, remember that light, cool colors will make a room appear larger, as will painting the walls and ceilings the same color. If you have a large room with a high ceiling, a dark color on the ceiling will lower it.
the quick fix
* Paint or wallpaper the walls.
* Paint trim and bathroom cabinets and shelves.
* Replacement of bathroom faucets.
* Color-coordinated bathroom accessories: towels and face cloths, shower curtain, scale, hamper and storage bins, rugs and bath mats.
* Replace the mirror or paint the frame.
* Replacement of light fixtures.
* Add color-coordinated decorative items to hold cotton balls, Q-tips, bathroom supplies
salts, hand lotions, etc.
The full review
In addition to the quick fix:
* Install new fixtures: bathtub, shower stall, toilet and sink.
* Replacement bathroom cabinets and bathroom countertops
* Choose new flooring.
* Install new bathroom faucets and shower heads.
Select your favorite style
Once you’ve decided on a decorating style that reflects your taste and lifestyle, choose your bathroom accessories to reinforce the look you want to achieve. There are three main styles and of course you can develop one that is very personal.
1) Contemporary
Contemporary style calls for clean, straight lines and solid colors. Choose simple fixtures, natural wood for cabinets, stainless steel faucets, and accent materials of wood, stone, or tile. The room should look elegant and clutter-free, which means a minimal number of items on display and on the counter. Select streamlined bathroom fixtures.
2) Country
Warm and welcoming country style calls for pastel earth colors and antique-look fixtures.
You can go crazy with floral prints and fabrics, and use wicker for the towel and toilet paper baskets, and the laundry hamper. Collections of bottles, framed botanicals, wall stencils, and other decorative items are appropriate.
3) Traditional
Glamor and elegance are hallmarks of traditional style and you should select china fixtures with gold, silver or brass faucets and fittings. Think floral fabrics and groupings from treasured collections, and use gold accents and gold finishes whenever you can.
4) A personal issue
A collection of seashells or your fondness for cactus plants or birds may dictate a particular motif that delights you and other members of the family. Bathroom décor and bath accessories can revolve around this theme and inspire particular color choices and the inclusion of elements from the sea, the desert, favorite animals or birds, a fantasy world, or whatever has captured your imagination. imagination.
There are countless products and materials designed to enhance the beauty, comfort and convenience of bathrooms. When it’s time to decorate, you can really have fun!
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