How to Choose Theme Accessories for Your Bathroom
It is true to say that the majority of homeowners consider their bathroom to be nothing more than a room full of tile together with dazzling fixtures and fittings. However, with a thorough reconsideration of how it could be, you could transform the space into something to be proud of. All that is involved is a little imagination on your part as to how you would prefer it to look and the modern bathroom accessories required to bring that dream bathroom to fruition.
Bathrooms, as with every other room in a house, should be themed since it offers the space a mood and brings your personality to your little corner of the world. It is where you can state, by design, what is most important to you. There are hundreds of design subjects to choose from, including country, dolls, sea life or even villas on the Mediterranean. The decision is yours, so choose the theme that you desire. It is a good idea to choose a theme that matches, or at least correlates with other design styles in your house. By doing so, it will not be overly busy, or out of tune with other areas of the home.
Bathrooms in numerous older houses were put in as an afterthought and are literally converted closets in some cases. If you are unfortunate enough to have a modest bathroom, you can still decorate to give the illusion of space by utilizing the right colors. Just be aware that with a small bathroom, less is frequently more. Both paint and paper work well although, in a small space, apply neutral colors either on one wall or as an accent on a chair rail. If you decide on conventional white paint or wallpaper, it is a simple matter of accenting with color using any of the myriad of decor accessories. Items like baskets, framed prints, sea shells, throw rugs and even window dressings will all add colorful emphases without going overboard.
If you opt to put plants in your bathroom, then the ideal paper or paint color to set them off is a warm rust tone. You will however need to select your plants wisely because many will not suffer the warm steamy atmosphere or the various chemicals contained in the likes of hairspray, deodorants and perfumes used in bathrooms. The residues from these products will eventually stick to the leaves and the plants will end up on the compost heap. Provided that you have a big enough bathroom, you could hang plants from the ceiling. Or else, on the back of the lavatory is another good position. If your tub is the type with a wide rim, try putting miniature plants around the outside and set them off with ornamental baskets and soaps.
Another important aspect when decorating your bathroom are the towels and rugs. Deep plush or hand woven rugs bring a feeling of elegance. Even So, take care when placing rugs on slippery bathroom vinyl flooring because a nasty fall can be a consequence. Look for rugs that have a lined backing of rubber to prevent falls. You can coordinate the rugs with the bathroom mat in alternate or matching colors as well. Using different textures that match your theme will give the bathroom a little additional feeling of warmth. Never think you are limited on textures since when they are combined with a neutral backdrop, they make a bathroom homely and inviting to be in.
Towel racks are another way to apply a little pizzazz to your bathroom. Decorative racks with colorful towels make a bathroom stand out. You can get towel racks in assorted tones of wood, bronze, silver or gold. Many people paint their own wooden racks, and match their baskets and picture frames with them.
Bathroom lighting is just as important as the decoration and accessories. In fact, lighting can make or break the mood of any room. Because water and electricity do not mix very well, your initial consideration must be safety. If you have children in the house, I would advise that all lighting should be fixed and inaccessible to small wet hands. That aside however, you can leave night lights on when the bathroom is not being used and if counter top space allows, a small lamp. You can then fit lamp shades that match your overall theme.
Finally, take time and read a couple of decorating books on bathrooms. Look at their designs and see the many unusual ways to theme your bathroom. Utilize their designs for inspiration so your own imaginative juices will get flowing. It is okay to be uniquely you when decorating your bathroom, so go for it! You will never know what other themes take your fancy until you check them out when attempting to decorate your bathroom at home.
