Home & Garden

Your bathroom is used every single day. Because of that it really should look as good as it possibly can. People, however, often neglect the bathroom because it’s a functional room tucked away in the corner of most homes. Even your bathroom deserves to be decorated so why not spruce up your bathroom with some of these ideas?

When designing or decorating a bathroom keep it simple.

Hardware choices should be the primary concern when designing a bathroom. Faucets, tubs and toilets are produced in a variety of shapes and materials can centerpiece a design. Open showers are currently popular and claw-foot bathtubs are almost always considered to be classic and attractive. Evaluate your privacy issues and don’t put the toilet and tub too close together unless they are separated by a solid (non-glass) wall.

Can you theme decorate a bathroom? Of course. Look through magazines and books at your library to get inspiration and ideas. Keep in mind that “less is more” while choosing a decoration pattern that will coordinate with the rest of the home.

You can find color schemes in artwork that you will want to display. Look at the colors in the artwork and choose the ones that appeal to you. Then go to your home store and look at the color swatches. Take them home to see the color in the existing light in your bathroom before purchasing the paint.

Shop around when looking for tile. There are many to choose from, so take your time. You should visit several tile shops and learn as much as possible about the tile. Take notes. Compare your notes and you will be able to make a knowledgeable decision about which tile will work best for your specific needs.

After the design and production of a space-conscious and attractive bathroom have been completed, focus on the accessories to bring out your personality and theme.

Bathrooms use a lot of water so beach and ocean themes are often popular for these rooms. Beach themes can be a whole lot of fun. You could start by painting the room peach or bright blue and then add several sea shells or similar accessories. Any furniture in the bathroom should be wicker or whitewashed wooden pieces to add to the natural “driftwood” feeling. Any ocean theme will require the use of pale green or blue paint colors to properly convey the feeling of the sea. Again whitewashed or dark wood grained furnishings really complement this style of room.

If neither ocean nor beach themes feel right to you then you could consider a tropical decorating style for your bathroom. Tan and jungle green are great choices for this particular theme. A few touches of red can really add some spark to the room afterwards. Rattan furniture always looks great in tropical style bathrooms and a sisal rug is also the perfect replacement for the traditional bathroom rug.

What about an Italian style bathroom? This particular theme is rich and luxurious and perfect for bathrooms with a spa or soaking tub. Most Italian themes also use mosaics, which look great in any shower. If designing an Italian style bathroom then use gold, deep blue or red colors in your paint scheme for maximum effect.

Last but not least is the country decorating theme. This is a nice relaxed theme. Strong country colors are red, green, blue, yellow or tan. You can dress up your bathroom with French accessories or dress it down with some rustic elements. Pine furniture works best with this particular style.

Once you see the completed bathroom you won’t believe it took you so long to decide to redecorate the room. After all, most people start their day in the bathroom, so why not start off right.