How to Decorate a Bathroom

Just like a kitchen, a bathroom is a utilitarian space that exists for specific purposes. That doesn’t mean your bathrooms should be dull or plain though. In fact, bathrooms are the perfect place in your home to try something fun and off-the-wall. If you are looking for ideas on how to decorate a bathroom, you’ve come to the right place.

Start with an Interior Design Style

If you are thinking about switching things up, a bathroom is a perfect place to experiment with a different interior design style than the one you use throughout your home. When you have an idea of the style you’d like to design your bathroom in, you can explore the different options for fixtures, paint, wallpaper, linens, and more.

Select Your Color Palette

Of course, the color palette you’ll decorate the bathroom with will also help guide your efforts. For instance, if you know you want to go with a nautical interior design style in your bathroom, you’ll want to choose a color palette that emphasizes that aesthetic, something with sand-colored neutral and sea blues and greens.

Keep in mind that a lighter color scheme brightens and expands a small space. Also, if you are purchasing matte paint for your bathroom, ask the hardware store to include an additive that will prevent it from mildewing.

Switch Up Light Fixtures

Adding different light fixtures to a bathroom, or any room, really adds new character to the space. This inexpensive option is easy for amateur DIYers to try over a weekend so check out the available options at your local hardware store.

Decorate with Mirrors

Mirrors serve both functional and decorative purposes, and a bathroom is a great place to experiment with them. A mirrored wall or large mirror in a small bathroom creates the illusion of more space while also brightening it up. Remember that the placement of any mirrors should be tasteful and well thought out so anyone who uses the bathroom isn’t getting a graphic view of themselves in a compromising position. Instead of actual mirrors, you can also try metallic reflective wallpaper for a similar effect.

Invest in Textiles

When was the last time you replaced your towels, floor mat, shower curtain, and/or any window treatments in your bathroom? High-quality textiles cost more initially, but the larger price tags pay off in the long run as these linens last longer and provide greater comfort and style to your bathroom.

Increase Storage

A bathroom could always use more space for storing linens, toiletries, cosmetics, and so on, so find decorative ways to add more storage. Cabinets, shelves, hooks, and wall-mounted containers are easy to install and give you the much-needed storage space your bathroom needs.

Accessorize

From artwork to plants, there are plenty of decorative touches you can add to your bathroom to make the space more cohesive. Select artwork that accentuates the design style and color palette you’ve employed in your bathroom. Plants, either living or artificial, are a natural element to the space that works well in bathrooms, regardless of interior design style.

Additionally, a modern rolling door (currently on sale for 25 percent off with promo code NEWYEAR25) with a privacy lock is a unique feature for any bathroom that underscores the aesthetic of the space. Don’t forget to add a wastebasket, soap dish or soap pump, and scented elements (candles or diffusers) to pull your bathroom together.