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Simple Bathroom Styling Tips
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Bathrooms can be boring, let's face it. It is probably the most utilitarian space (and the smallest) in the home. There are endless ways that people have tried to spruce up and soften bathrooms, many of them unsuccessful. Toilet cozies and around the toilet rugs are a pet peeve -- just imagine the germ colonies!
There are tasteful and simple ways to add some interest and elegance to your bathroom. Always style with restraint in the bathroom, try to maintain a clutter-free space with carefully choosen accessories such as a glass jar with greenery, or a tray with perfume bottles and glass jars. Instead of just adding accessories, focus on merging function with style. Woven baskets to store towels, a unique mirror for above the sink, or sleek sconces will serve their functions and add polish to your space.
There are tasteful and simple ways to add some interest and elegance to your bathroom. Always style with restraint in the bathroom, try to maintain a clutter-free space with carefully choosen accessories such as a glass jar with greenery, or a tray with perfume bottles and glass jars. Instead of just adding accessories, focus on merging function with style. Woven baskets to store towels, a unique mirror for above the sink, or sleek sconces will serve their functions and add polish to your space.
A stool is a perfect compliment to a master bath, providing seating and a place to stash towels or a glass of wine.
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Need additional storage? A tray table is an elegant way to display your toiletries.
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I can't say enough about baskets! They add texture and interest and easily hide away products.
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Use the top of your toilet for storage. The trick: find an attractive tray that can corral your goodies.
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I love the lone glass bottle on the counter -- a nice detail without going overboard.
Quick fix for a boring frameless mirror: Add a detailed molding to beef it up. This one was painted black to match the cabinetry.
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Antique mirrors add interest and character to a space.
Repurpose glass jars to hold your bathroom essentials. Use a vintage saucer to hold soaps, jewelry or air freshener.
Comments
Lisa's Creative Designs says:
I love the second picture. What a sweet and charming bathroom. The bath with the antique mirrors is great too. I am just about to redesign my tiny guest bath. Thanks for the ideas!
mcross says:
Bathrooms must be functional! Who cares what the bathroom looks like when the towels are rolled and folded and the soap is in a wrapper? I want a bathroom that looks good in real life, i.e. racks that can accommodate drying towels and a *convenient* place to store (unattractive but necessary) toiletries. Many of these look nice now, but once you bring in toothpaste, sunscreen, shaving supplies, and make-up...not so much, unless there is an easy place to put them. Covered storage (ideally drawers or a generous cabinet) is a must.
frecklefrog says:
I cant say enough about baskets either......They collect dust arrrgggghhh
dogwood2 says:
Thank you for sharing, but I am shocked at the one with “the lone glass bottle on the counter” – placing lamps right next to the tub is extremely hazardous, it’s a lethal environment, to say the least.
dosgatos says:
Baskets on the floor, yuck! Bathroom bacteria+bathroom moisture and warmth, a nice science experiment. The metal (non-rusting?) ones are slightly better, but I still don't want to store my towels and washcloths on the bathroom floor.
Diane Trosper says:
I am redoing my bathroom right now, thanks for the ideas!
kathyschrenk says:
Love the fifth photo, with the dark gray paint and black "sitckies;" sooo many houses on the SF Peninsula have that green bathroom tile, and this is the first time I've seen a way to make it look sophisticated.
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