Bathroom Decor
59Bathroom Decor Ideas
Bathroom Decor Ideas
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. 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. 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.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.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.The biggest issue for us was to define the look we were after. I highly recommend following in our footsteps and creating your own book of bathroom decor ideas to help get your project started. It has taken a little longer than we thought to complete the update, but the results have made it totally worthwhile.Author: Percy TroughtonPrintShare it! — Rate it: up down flag this hub
Bathroom Decor in the News
- The new empire of the ottomanDaily Local News22 hours ago
As a matter of decor, the ottoman rules. Its familiar pairing, snug to a chair, is inviting. The ottoman mimics line for line, showing off legs or graceful skirt, topped with tufting or outlined in piping or nailheads.
- Renovated St. Regis Princeville Resort wears a Hawaiian crown, not a European oneLos Angeles Times1 second ago
The resort's new look pays homage to native culture. Most of the remodeled rooms lack balconies, but are otherwise well-updated. And the food is delicious. Here on the North Shore, a land so beautiful that any building seems an intrusion, a glitzy palace of a hotel that opened in 1985 as the Sheraton Princeville has shed its European pretensions and emerged haute Hawaiian.
- Dream home: Surprising depth makes this homeBaltimore Sun25 minutes ago
Havre de Grace home is 40 feet wide but 70 feet deep From a street-level view of the Snider home, with its brick front and three gables jutting from a deeply pitched roof, a first impression could easily be that of a cozy little cottage. Indeed, the 40-foot-wide home suggests compact living with all the trappings of charm.
