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 Vanity – Go Wild

A powder room will be located where it is convenient for guests to use, and it is usually a small room. This means you can opt for expensive decorative touches like crown molding and high-priced wallpaper that may not be affordable for the larger bathrooms in your home. Additionally, 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 artwork without worrying about moisture destroying it. This is the bathroom where you can use vibrant colors and display luxury collections on a counter or shelf.

The family bathroom: sharing more easily

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, throw in 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 accessories are also color-coordinated: towels , shower curtains, bath mats, rugs, the laundry basket, the scale and the storage containers. Oversized mirrors can also add to the look of the room.

* Make sure there is at least one lockable drawer or cupboard so medications and other poisonous items can be safely stored.

* Attach a grab bar to wall studs next to the bathtub or shower stall as another good safety measure.

* 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, buy a closet organizer to store towels and facial tissues, and containers for personal items, one for each family member. If there’s no room for a closet, add open shelves above 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: you deserve all the luxury you can afford

The master bathroom, depending on its size and your pocketbook, can incorporate decorating ideas from both vanities and family bathrooms, and can include more luxurious bathroom fixtures since it’s 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 hot water heater. Steam showers and rain bars are other stylish amenities, as are radiant heating and heated towel rails.

Make a plan

Bathroom furniture and bathroom accessories are available to fit any budget. Before you start decorating or remodeling, list what you need to do, what you’d like to do, and what you’d 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 opt for a quick and cheap fix or a more expensive overhaul.

Paint, wallcoverings, and flooring materials for all bathrooms except the vanity must be properly chosen to be durable and waterproof. A water-based paint is acceptable in most of the interior of your home; however, the interior painting of the bathroom requires an oil-based paint – enamel. In general, the 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 bring it down.

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 Facial Tissues, Shower Curtain, Scale, Storage Basket and Bins, Bath Mats and Rugs.

* Replace mirror or paint frame.

* Replacement of lighting fixtures.

* Add color coordinated decorative items to hold cotton balls, swabs, bath items
salts, hand lotions, etc.

The Full Review

In addition to the quick fix:

* Install new accessories: bathtub, shower stall, toilet and sink.

* Replacement of bathroom cabinets and bathroom countertops

* Choose new floors.

* Install new bathroom faucets and shower heads.

Select your favorite style

When you have decided on a decoration style that reflects your taste and your lifestyle, choose your bathroom accessories so that they 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 decorative materials of wood, stone or tile. The room should look stylish and clutter-free, which means a minimum number of items on display and on the counter. Select streamlined bathroom accessories.

2) Country

Warm and inviting country style calls for pastel earth colors and antique-looking accessories.
You can go crazy with floral prints and fabrics, and use wicker for the towel and toilet paper baskets, and for the laundry basket. 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 porcelain fixtures with gold, silver or brass faucets and fixtures. Think floral fabrics and treasured collection groupings, and use gold accents and gold finishes wherever you can.

4) A personal theme

A collection of seashells or your fondness for cacti or birds may dictate a particular motif that delights you and other family members. Bathroom décor and bathroom accessories can revolve around this theme, inspiring particular color choices and the inclusion of elements from the sea, the desert, favorite animals or birds, a world of fantasy, 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 comes time to decorate, you can really have fun!