The bathroom is often the one room in the house where little thought is given to decorating. Most people think that a few matching hand and bath towels are sufficient to outfit this functional space. But personalizing your bathroom can be a fun, inexpensive, and creative experience. Depending on your space and preferences, you can create a personal spa-like retreat for yourself or an interesting eclectic space for your family or guests.
Start by determining who will use the space. Is it a guest bath, family bath, or master bath? The master bathroom most easily lends itself to a spa-like experience. In this case, you will want to choose soothing colors, plush towels, and a variety of soaps. Candles are a wonderful accent to your bath decor. Their soft light is the perfect accompaniment to a long, hot bath and the scented variety will add an extra stress-relieving element.
Teak bathroom accessories are a great choice for a spa bath. Add bowls of stones or seashells – free at your local beach! And don’t forget music – use a small CD player or IPhone/IPod dock to listen to your favorite relaxing sounds. Bath salts are available in a variety of scents and for a variety of uses, from soothing tired muscles to eliminating toxins. Depending on your budget, other items to consider are a wall mounted or free standing towel warmer and a rain showerhead. Finally, get some incense; add some flowers – real or silk – and your spa retreat is complete.
If you are decorating a family or guest bathroom, a good place to start is with your interests. Do you love the beach? A sea blue bathroom decorated with starfish, seashells, and pictures of the waves rolling in on your favorite shoreline will give you a little piece of summer even as the snow is piling up at your front door.
If you are decorating the children’s bathroom the possibilities are endless. If you child has a favorite sport or team, bath accessories are available in everything from towels and shower curtains to wastepaper baskets and toothbrush holders (and toothbrushes!). Younger children will love an “Under the Sea” theme with accessories depicting their favorite characters, from Nemo to Ariel.
If you have only one bathroom that will have to serve everyone’s needs and tastes, you can still create a beautiful space. A new coat of paint improves any room. If painting is not an option, get some colorful towels, some wicker baskets to hold toiletries and replace your shower curtain with something bright and bold, soft and serene, or whimsical – whatever matches your mood and your wallet.
If you want some help personalizing your bathroom, contact us. Our soaps, candles, and soap dispensers enhance any bathroom, no matter what your style.
