8 Easy Ways You Can Make Your Bathroom Beautiful

As strange as it sounds, the bathroom is probably the only area in a home where one can truly find some peace. However, we often neglect to do up this space and are content with just keeping it neat & tidy. Irrespective of the size, you can transform your bathroom, make it beautiful and give it a luxurious feel by following a few décor tips.

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1.      Color Palette

Choose a color that you find pleasing. Most bathrooms don’t open to sunlight and hence are already dark spaces, lit with artificial light. To give a feeling of more open space and light, you can use light shades. Whites, light shades of pink or blue or sea green are soothing to your eye and easy to maintain. Darker colors like black or burgundy are more difficult to main as they show up water stains easily. Whatever is your choice, remember to one color palette across all elements such as the tiles, tub, basin, toilet and accessories as too many contrasting colors will make this small space look cluttered and untidy.

2.      Tiles

Most of us use white or cream-colored tiles in the bathrooms. These are also the standard ones that come with an apartment. However, if you want to add some color and get in a unique look, you can replace these with patterns ones. You can also choose rust or moss-colored tiles that don’t easily show up the stains. Always remember to choose anti-skid tiles, specifically made for bathrooms as you don’t want to have accidental falls on a wet surface.

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3.      Shower Panel

Separate the bath tub/area from the rest of the bathroom with a glass panel. This not only helps keep the wet area separate but also looks elegant. You can choose from a variety of panels like clear glass, frosted glass or even one with patterned inlay to add some design element to the look of the bathroom.

4.      Bathtub

If you are the kind to frequently enjoy a luxurious soak in the tub with scented bath salts, a shower panel won’t work for you. Instead, you can install a shower curtain using a tension rod. Get a good quality bathtub, preferably in white as this is easier to maintain and does not leave visible water stains. You can choose a freestanding one with legs or even build one into the bathroom if you’re constructing or renovating your bathroom. In the latter case, you can add shelves and use it as an additional storage space to keep bath salts, shower gels, shampoos & conditioners so that they are easily accessible. 

5.      Cabinet

Modern day apartments have small bathrooms. So they don’t have space for a stand-alone cabinet to store your things. Convert the space below the basin to a storage cabinet by enclosing it.  While wood is a popular choice, make sure your cabinet are will be free of water as otherwise, it can lead to wood-rot. You also get PVC cabinets that can be painted to your favorite color or ones with even wood finish. You can further section your cabinet into two areas by adding shelves. One can be used to store the bathroom cleaning supplies and the other can house your spare towels, shampoos and soaps. Add quirky porcelain holders on the basin countertop where you can keep your toothpaste, brush, facewash and other toiletries.

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6.      Mirror

You can make your bathroom mirror a statement piece. For an artsy look, choose one that has a vintage look and paint the frame to go with your color scheme. For a modern look choose one without a frame. Depending upon the space, you can play with the shape and size of the mirror. While the most common ones are the square or rectangular ones, you can also opt for an oval or round one that will give your bathroom a unique look. A mirror with an inbuilt backlight adds a soft glow to the bathroom and also gives you ample light when you want to use the mirror to do your hair & makeup.

7.      Plants

Adding a potted plant to your bathroom not only acts a décor element, the correct ones also help purify the air and act as air fresheners. Choose plants that can thrive in a humid environment like ferns, aloe vera, peace lily. If you would like some flowers as well, you can go in for a variety of orchids that are available.

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8.      Fragrance

It is important to keep your bathroom smelling nice and fresh. While there are hoards of artificial air fresheners available in the market, you can also go natural. Place a glass bowl with some potpourri and add a few drops of essential oil like lavender or rose to it every few days. Or place a ceramic oil burner, add a few drops of essential oils and a candle and you are good to go. Oils like lemongrass, eucalyptus and citronella bring in freshness and also keep bugs away.

All of these ideas are easy to do. They not only help to create a nice ambiance for your daily use but will also make your guests fall in love with your bathrooms as well.

Which of these ideas did you like most and find easy to adapt? Let us know in the comments section below.