The humble bathroom can be the private retreat space of a home. It’s no longer just a place to go to the bathroom and get ready. This room can be a place for privacy and rejuvenation. If yours looks like the locked room at the local gas station, it’s time to amp up your style, and you can do it even on a very modest budget.
If you have an average home bathroom, but want to turn it into an oasis of peace without breaking the bank, here are some tips for turning it into a place you’ll want to hang out in:
Paint it an attractive and peaceful color. Pale, subtle colors like sage green, vanilla cream, butter yellow, or pastel sky blue can be the perfect backdrop for a serene setting. Be sure to select a paint with a semi-gloss or semi-gloss sheen that is specially made for a bathroom so that the paint is durable enough to withstand the daily bouts of hot water in this steamy room.
Replace dented aluminum towel bars and toilet paper holders with matching brass, copper, or stainless steel fixtures. Having a lamp that aligns with the updated hardware will harmonize the look.
Replacing countertops with stone or tile can add a lot of oomph for a small cash outlay. Painting or restaining existing cabinets can also improve the appearance.
Spend a little extra money to get the thickest, most luxurious towels you can find. Nothing says pampering like soft, high-quality towels.
Candles around the bathtub create a lush, romantic setting for very little money. Scented candles with your favorite scent can add another level of sensory delight.
Replacing the toilet seat with a new, panty-less model can make your throne room look fit for a queen or king.
Tiles aren’t just for countertops anymore. You can get wonderful varieties of ornamental tile at your local home building supply store. Tiles from floor to chair bar height or even just a row of tiles as a border will add a unique and eye-catching design element to your bathroom.
Take a look at some design and decoration magazines for inspiration for photographs of color combinations and motifs. Cut out samples of the styles you like, save them in a binder, and then start walking the aisles of your local stores. After exploring tile, hardware, paint colors, and bathroom linens, you’ll start to come up with a ton of ideas that could work for your home. Gather the ones that are harmonious and start creating your own personal spa-like oasis.