New Bathroom Decor Idea
Incredibly Easy Bathroom Decor Ideas
Bath Decorating for the Do It Yourselfer
Remember how fresh and new your bath was when you first moved into your new home? Well, it can look that way again with these bathroom decor ideas and tips. Let me ask you. Is there anyone out there besides me who's tired of a dated master bath? Our house was built in 1941, and we've finally settled in enough to start thinking about remodeling. But looking for bathroom decor ideas is a wild process.
Redecorate or Remodel?
We've discovered that you've got to decide early on whether you're looking for just a cosmetic update or a real, down and dirty makeover. Moving plumbing, not to mention existing walls, doorways and windows, can be a real budget-buster. After crunching the numbers, we decided to stick with a not-so-major remodel.
The local bookstore is a terrific place to start. There's a plethora of books and magazines with tons of bathroom decor ideas. We found that making an idea, or "inspiration," book is very helpful.
Getting the Bathroom Picture
We tore out pictures from our favorite magazines that showcased features we wanted in our newly fabulous space, and we filed them in a three-ring binder. We paid attention to lots of different room designs as well as accessories. We also had to consider what kind of plumbing fixtures, vanity, sink, flooring, window treatments (if any) and shelving we wanted, and included all of those in our book of bathroom decor ideas.
Simplicity of Bath Decorating
It didn't take long for us to realize that we liked the clean, simple bathroom decor ideas best. That meant neutral, earth-toned colors, brushed nickel faucets, and a vanity that looks almost like a piece of furniture. We also had a local contractor give us a quote on installing a new tumbled marble floor.
Because we'd decided not to move the toilet, vanity, or shower, and because our master bath is a modest size, the new flooring was actually not too expensive. With the big decisions behind us, we focused on the accessories.
Where to Find Bathroom Decor Ideas and Accessories
The Internet is another great tool for combing through bathroom decor ideas. Again, working from our own idea notebook, we checked the net for deals on coordinating accessories such as shower curtains, towels, and bath rugs.
We were also able to find items such as toothbrush holders and soap dispensers that fit the bill for our new look. We had fun scouting the Internet for some trendier items we'd seen in all the magazines. Finishing the space with baskets full of sumptuous Egyptian cotton towels, some apothecary jars filled with cotton balls and swabs, and earthenware bowls filled with shells pulled our remodeled bath together just the way we wanted.
More About Decorating a Bath on a Tight Budget
Most women love decorating, but sometimes finances interfere with some of our grander ideas. Don't let your budget, however modest, be a show stopper. There are many ways to make over a room, with beautiful results, on a shoestring.
The bathroom is one of the easiest projects to put together and satisfy that decorating urge. Best of all, your bathroom makeover project can be completed in a weekend. Here are some bathroom decor ideas to stimulate your own creativity.
A Bath of Luxury
When you think about , your bathroom is - or should be - a pampering haven, where you can relax in the tub, fix your hair and do your nails. This humble room should be beautiful! It's usually one of the smallest rooms in your home and is a perfect candidate for sumptuous decor.
Work Your Decor with Color
If all the rest of the walls in your home are the typical "goes with anything" paint, your bathroom is the place to splash color around freely. A gallon of paint is sufficient for most bathrooms and the job doesn't require tarps all over the furniture and several days of effort. So take yourself to the paint store and collect chips of every color that strikes your fancy. Consider two colors in complementary or similar shades.
Keep It Simple
Bathroom decor ideas are simple by nature. Little touch ups can make a world of difference. A bit of molding from the home improvement store is easily stained and nailed up to form wainscoting, a neat decorating trick. Use one color above and another below,or use paint above and wallpaper below.
Paint that floor-to-ceiling cabinet of shelves a bolder shade than the rest of the walls for a nice contrast. A contrasting color also sets off wooden window trim nicely. For small bathrooms, light colors work best, for a spacious appearance.
The Right Accessory for Your Bathroom
Wood, painted porcelain, glass and brass towel holders, robe hooks and light switch covers are classy accessories to consider working into your bathroom decor ideas. These relatively inexpensive additions can really tie your look together.
Bathroom Window Treatment
Instead of curtains, try wooden louvres. Adjust the louvres up or down to retain privacy while allowing light to come through the window. Purchase unfinished louvres and stain or paint them to match your color scheme.
Plants in the bathroom go a long way in creating a lush, romantic mood. Visit the nursery and ask about house plants that do well in the moist atmosphere of the bathroom. Ferns and trailing plants hung from the ceiling or placed in a wrought iron plant stand are very attractive.
Affordable Bathroom Decor Ideas
In short, bathroom decor ideas are tools for creating ambiance. A wall hanging, a couple of candles, new towels, bath mats and a shower curtain are all you need to complete this lovely picture. Now just run the tub and add some scented bubble bath!
In Summary
The biggest issue for us was to define the look we were after. I highly recommend following in our footsteps and creating your own list of bathroom decor ideas to help get your DIY home improvement project started. It has taken a little longer than we thought to complete the update, but the results have made it totally worthwhile. Now, I'm turning on the water with my new Moen faucet.