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59 Bathroom Decor Ideas for a Quick Makeover
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Chelius House of Design
The bathroom may be the only spot in your home you have to yourself and for many, it's a little getaway for you to enjoy a relaxing bath or to do your nightly routine. So, your bathroom design should reflect your personal aesthetic for you to truly enjoy being in the space.
When it comes to redesigning your bathroom, you may think you need to do a total upgrade. But, you can give your bathroom a completely new look with simple, budget-friendly upgrades. From simple paint updates to items you can add from your own home, we share our favorite simple bathroom decor ideas that will instantly upgrade your bathroom design.
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Simple Accent Wall
Studio Peake
You don't need a lot of design elements and color to create a room that's high in style. This bathroom features pops of color through the wallpaper accent wall.
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Curated Finds
Mocha Girl
Instead of buying a matching bathroom set from a store, Tracey added curated items over time to create the perfect bathroom design. She painted her vanity a beautiful, earthy green color and added yellow accessories, a colorful rug, and a woven wall hanging.
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An Armoire for Extra Storage
Calimia Home
If your bathroom doesn't include a linen closet, an armoire is a great way to add that extra needed storage space, if you have the space in your bathroom. This glass-front armoire keeps everything you need at hand, from toiletries to linens.
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Beautiful Bathtub Artwork
Chelius House of Design
Artwork isn't just for the living room or bedroom. This serene beach print adds a relaxing, calming feel to the bathtub area of this bathroom, while also tying in all the colors of the bathroom together.
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Spa-Like Makeover
LeAnn Baker Interiors LTD
You can bring the spa experience to your home with simple glam touches. This freestanding bathtub area is instantly upgraded with a beautiful brass starburst chandelier and floor-to-ceiling drapes.
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A Touch of Black
Lemon Leaf Interiors / Instagram
A splash of black is exactly what this all-white marble bathroom needed. Kimberly added a tall black planter to her bathroom to ground the space and provide a place for the eye to land. Not to mention that the houseplant brings warmth to the all-white bathroom, too.
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Black and White Gallery Wall
Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
A gallery wall isn't just for a staircase or living room. This nature-inspired bathroom features earthy tones and natural materials, but the standout feature is a black and white gallery wall of nature prints that reflect the rest of the home's nature-inspired design.
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Southwest Vibes
COTTAGE + SEA / Instagram
A large cactus, wicker vase filled with pampas grass, and wood details liven up this relaxing bathtub area. The plants paired with the patterned rug are true to the Southwestern design.
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Decorating With Thrift Store Finds
Lemon Leaf Interiors / Instagram
The bathroom is a great spot in the home to decorate with thrift store or estate sale finds. The round candle and amber glass jar bring a collected-over-time look to this marble bathroom, while a few calla lilies freshen up the room.
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A Charming Color Palette
Design by PWD Studio / Photo by Margaret Wright
Sometimes all you need to refresh a powder room is a new color palette. This powder room is charming with a soft pink and black color scheme with metallic accents. The matching bronze sconces add a high-end look to the small powder room.
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A Coat Rack for Towels
Life of Isa Tu / Instagram
What was once a bare wall is now a functional spot in the bathroom. A coat rack is given new life as a place to hang towels right outside of the shower. The wood bench provides an area to hold favorite reads or toiletries for guests.
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Bold Touches
Margaret Wright
This bathroom features beautiful design elements from the rich, navy double vanity to the patterned tile flooring and wallpaper. A kilim rug ties all the colors and elements together to complete the space.
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A Beachy Feel
Maite Granda
If nautical design isn't your preferred aesthetic, but you want to add a tropical beach, look to your bathroom. Subtle additions like this white coral decoration paired with the tropical flower wallpaper will do the trick.
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Soft Touches
Kate Marker Interiors
A moody, charcoal gray wall color paired with a black stone sink and industrial style hardware is softened up with two bright floral and insect prints in this aesthetically pleasing bathroom design by Kate Marker Interiors.
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Fresh Florals
Burchard Design Co. / Instagram
This bathroom design is all things delicate, from the crochet hand towels to the matching bronze sconces. To add an extra soft touch, mini vases filled with fresh, colorful florals sit on the sconces. It's an easy and unexpected way to add color, and you can change out the florals for each season.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Decor
K Shan Design / Instagram
If you love spending time soaking in a bath, adding a fiddle leaf is a great way to enjoy nature indoors while adding a stunning design feature.
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A Simple Floating Shelf
Latham Interiors
If your bathroom doesn't have the space for a vanity, you can still create a little storage space with a simple floating shelf like Latham Interiors did in this small bathroom. The wood shelf brings texture and warmth to the room while providing a spot to add decor or toiletries.
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A Bright, Airy Space
D Burns Interiors
The airy, gray color palette brings an invigorating feel to this bathroom without being overwhelming. Personal touches like the small potted plants and framed print add a relaxed feel while still enhancing the bathroom's design.
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A Dramatic Effect
M Lavender Interiors
This bathroom design proves that dark colors can add a dramatic effect without making a space feel small and dark. Here, M Lavender Interiors painted one wall of the bathroom and the ceiling in a dark shade of green and added white patterned wallpaper behind the white vanity to balance out the space.
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The Perfect Guest Bathroom
Lemon Leaf Interiors / Instagram
To help make guests feel welcome, making sure they have everything they need to feel at home is essential. This basket of clean towels and the wooden box filled with toiletries not only provides what a guest needs but also serves as cute decor.
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Hanging Eucalyptus in the Shower
Burchard Design Co. / Instagram
This hanging eucalyptus bundle doesn't just add a fresh look and a pop of color, but it will elevate your self-are routine as well. The steam from the shower helps release the essential oils from the eucalyptus that will leave the shower smelling great.
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Indoor Plant Jungle
The Travelling Apartment / Instagram
Plants add beauty to the home, so what better place to display them than the bathroom? This bathroom has the perfect ledge to display multiple indoor plants. Plus, the plants add a nice pop of color.
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A Stylish and Playful Kid's Bathroom
Britt Design Studio
A kid's bathroom can be as playful as it is stylish.
Any kid who loves Legos and gaming would love the framed Legos and gamer-themed wallpaper in this bathroom. The bright blue vanity paired with the black countertop and toilet add an extra playful touch while keeping with the rest of the home's stylish interior. -
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Stylish Ladder Storage
Kate Marker Interiors
A stylish ladder is a great place to hang towels, especially if you don't have any storage space in your bathroom. The ladder takes up minimal space, and it enhances the design aesthetic of the bathroom.
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An Area Rug for Warmth
Lemon Leaf Interiors / Instagram
Nothing adds warmth, comfort, and style like a large area rug. If your primary bathroom suite has the room for it, a large area rug will not only anchor the space but also will add warmth underfoot.
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A Makeshift Dressing Area
Latham Interiors
The large ottoman in this bathroom design by Latham Interiors provides a place to get dressed for the day.
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Laundry Room Curtains
Design by Mary Welch Fox Design / Photo by Margaret Wright
To separate the laundry area from the bathroom, a coppery velvet curtain conceals the washer and dryer while bringing texture to this space. The gold color perfectly complements the green shower tiles and black frame glass shower.
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Mixing Patterns
Design by Morse Design / Photo by Tara Carter
This bathroom design by Morse Design proves that mixing patterns can be done stylishly. The star pattern on the curtains and wallpaper pairs well with the checkered tile flooring. The secret to mixing patterns is to choose patterns in the same color palette, so they blend seamlessly.
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Incorporating Natural Materials
Lemon Leaf Interiors / Instagram
When a bathroom has all hard surfaces, adding natural materials will help soften the space.
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Multipurpose Open Shelving
Design by PWD Studio / Photo by Margaret Wright
Open wood shelving is an easy and budget-friendly addition to a bathroom. It serves multiple purposes as extra storage space and a stunning design element that keeps things at hand when enjoying a bubble bath.
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Dramatic Bathtub Nook
Louis Duncan-He Designs
The freestanding tub area deserves to shine— it's a favorite spot in the home after all. This bathroom nook features an over-the-top look with merlot velvet draperies and a small crystal chandelier. This easy makeover took the bathroom from ordinary to fabulous.
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Large Ornate Mirror
Design by LAVA Interiors / Photo by William Lavalette
When you have a narrow bathroom with no windows, the space can easily feel closed in and dark.
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Sweet Color Palette
Design by Mindy Gayer Design / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
A bright and cheerful color palette can completely transform a space, like in this bathroom design by Mindy Gayer Design where the vanity was painted in a refreshing pink shade. A gold ornate mirror is an easy way to add texture and allow the pink color to pop even more.
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A Variety of Textures
Chelius House of Design
This bathroom design by Chelius House of Design features many textures from the wicker bathtub chandelier to the black metal frame floor length mirror. Bringing in a variety of textures is simple with small additions like these. Also, adding a soft rug underfoot will anchor the space.
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Choosing the Right Decor
Design by Mindy Gayer Design / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
If your bathroom already features beautiful tile work and coloring, you can elevate the look by incorporating decor with the same coloring.
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A Playful Custom Wallpaper Design
Kate Marker Interiors
What better way to display your favorite Insta moments than custom wallpaper? The custom Instagram photo wallpaper in this small powder room is unexpected and playful. Plus, looking at all the photos will give you something to do while in the loo.
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An Easy Transformation
Martina's Cosy Crib / Instagram
Martina's bathroom was bare and didn't reflect her design style, but she was able to transform it all on a budget. The houseplants paired with a variety of art prints bring personality and color to the space. She added a curved mirror that also features a shelf and hooks for extra storage.
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Flower Wall Detail
Marie Flanigan Interiors / Instagram
Even though the flower detail on this bathtub wall looks expensive and difficult to do, these plaster flowers are actually a fairly budget-friendly upgrade that completely transforms the bathroom.
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Black and White Design
Arbor & Co.
Without all the small touches, this black and white bathroom would feel bare and cold. But the addition of a floating shelf for displaying greenery and framed prints, a basket to store toilet paper, and a bronze sconce add warmth while still staying true to the black and white theme.
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Contrasting Colors
LeClair Decor
The contrast between the robin's egg blue vanity and the black fixtures and hardware creates a stunning design in this mostly white bathroom. The open shelving on the opposite wall features a wallpaper accent that pulls all the colors together.
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A Combination of Contemporary and Nautical Styles
K Shan Design / Instagram
This bathroom design by K Shan Design perfectly blends contemporary with nautical style.
The clean lines and modern, neutral color palette bring an updated look while having subtle nods to nautical style. The round rope mirror and metal cage sconce add a more relaxed, coastal feel. -
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Subtle Patterned Tile
Mel Bean Interiors
If you're upgrading your bathroom tile and want to play with some pattern and color, going with a subtle pattern in a calming color can add interest while making the room still feel open and airy. Here, Mel Bean Interiors chose the same patterned tile for the wall and flooring to make the bathroom feel larger.
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Stripes and Scallops
Design by Blakeley Interior Design / Photo by Bowler Lane Films
The bold yellow and white striped wall in this bathroom adds a traditional look, but the gray scalloped mirror brings a contemporary feel to help balance out the space. If you want to incorporate two different design styles, you can seamlessly do so by adding small doses of each in complementary colors.
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A Combination of Materials
LeClair Decor
Adding natural elements to a space through small accents can soften up hard surfaces in a bathroom. In this bathroom, natural materials like the wood stool, pampas grass, and the earthy tones in the painting soften the look of the glass shower and black metal ladder storage.
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A Favorite Art Print
Life of Isa Tu / Instagram
If one of your favorite pastimes is to soak in a bathtub, the bathtub area in your home should be your sanctuary featuring your favorite colors and items. In this bathtub area, Isa added her favorite art print to create a place in her home that she can call her own.
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All in the Details
Design by Renovate 108 / Photo by Margaret Wright
This bathroom design features so many small details that all come together beautifully.
From the amber glass jars to the blue towel rack wall and gold frame painting. These small yet impactful details make the bathroom feel like any other room in the house. 15 Over the Toilet Storage Ideas That Actually Look Amazing
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Sleek Stainless Steel Vanity
Design by LeAnn Baker Interiors LTD / Photo by Audrey Hall
A big, bulky vanity isn't a great option for a narrow bathroom, but you can still get the benefits of one with a sleeker design. This modern, stainless steel vanity provides the same amount of storage and countertop space as a traditional vanity without making the room feel cluttered.
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Dark Farmhouse
Kate Marker Interiors
Farmhouse style meets a dark and moody aesthetic in this bathroom design. To create a similar look, incorporate natural materials and farmhouse details like the wood vanity and matte black farmhouse sink, and pair with moody colors like the hunter green wall and black decor.
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Modern Storage Bins
Margaret Wright / Instagram
Organization is key in creating an aesthetically pleasing bathroom design. Here, Margaret added colorful curved storage bins that are a juxtaposition to all the straight lines in the fixtures and furnishings. From the trough sink to the framed mirror and artwork.
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A Contemporary Take on Coastal Design
Louis Duncan-He Designs
At first glance, this bathroom design has a contemporary, clean look, but the nautical details adds a coastal feel to the space. The round rope mirrors, ocean blue lighting, and contemporary blue wallpaper that resembles ocean waves take you away to your favorite vacation spot.
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Beautiful Gold Details
Kate Marker Interiors
Gold, metallic details can really elevate a bathroom design. Even though this bathroom has minimal details, the gold details give the space a high-end look— from the gold frame mirror that resembles the wallpaper pattern to the gold toiletry tray on the bottom shelf of the vanity.
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Towel Hanging Wall
Marie Flanigan Interiors / Instagram
The perfect bathroom design is one that is both functional and eye-catching. In this bathroom, designer Marie Flanigan added a visually impactful towel hanging wall. The brass pegs contrast beautifully with the black metal wall feature to create a stunning focal point in the bathroom.
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Modern Farmhouse Design
Michelle Berwick Design
This modern farmhouse bathroom features the right balance of natural elements and modern touches. If this design style speaks to you, incorporate modern finishes like the black metal towel rack, faucet, a mirror with textured wood, and other organic materials.
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A Functional Window Nook
S.U.S.A.P. / Instagram
To make the most of your bathroom's layout, try to utilize every square inch of space. At first glance, you'd think this window nook is wasted space.
However, a wood bench fits perfectly and is now a spot to store essentials or help you get ready in the mornings. 5x8 Bathroom Layout Tips and Ideas
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Gold, Handmade Tiles
Light and Dwell
You typically see subway tiles in white, but this bathroom design by Light and Dwell features stunning handmade subway tiles in gold. If you love the look of handmade tiles, you can add it to your bathroom design on a budget in small doses like a small backsplash. This is a fairly easy DIY project that will make a big impact.
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Bright and Airy Bathroom
Kate Marker Interiors
This all-white bathroom has plenty of natural light. To break up the white design and add warmth, designer Kate Marker added an area rug, blue accessories, and a standout tiered chandelier.
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Wood Crate Decor
Milk and Honey Life / Instagram
This bathroom features many intriguing elements, like the floating trough sinks and the branch curtain rod.
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Symmetrical Beauty
Britt Design Studio
Arranging your bathroom in a symmetrical design allows every part of the room to have equal visual appeal. The matching jute framed mirrors and lamp shade sconces add a charming look to this bathroom, while the neutral color palette brings a refreshing look.
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Colorful Hoop Yarn Hanging
Maite Granda
Sometimes all it takes to instantly upgrade your bathrooms look is a hanging colorful wall. You may already have something in your home that would be the perfect addition to your bathroom, or you could take this as an opportunity to try a new craft. This hoop yarn hanging livens up this neutral bathroom and a simple small rug incorporates all the colors for a cohesive look.
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Add Café Curtains
Ensure your bathroom gets natural light and privacy by installing café curtains. Go for a patterned option to enhance the overall character of the room, as Avery Cox Design did in this space. If you want to get crafty, you can even DIY them with your fabric of choice.
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ALISON GOOTEE
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Hang a Gallery Wall
If you're tired of bare bathroom walls, fill them with framed art as designer Alexander Reid did in this space. Source cheap frames from places like flea markets, HomeGoods, and Facebook Marketplace. Take pages from coffee table books you already own, or invest in a new book, for artwork to fill the frames with.
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Jacob Snavely
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Wallpaper the Cabinets
Take inspiration from the cabinetry in this bathroom designed by Toledo Geller.
If you have plain inset cabinets, use peel-and-stick wallpaper to fill the inset surfaces of them. If you're artsy, you could even paint designs directly onto the cabinets yourself for a unique touch.
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READ MCKENDREE
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Bring in Fresh Flowers
A vase with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers can instantly enhance a bathroom's luxury atmosphere. Just take it from this bathroom designed by Lucy Harris, which features flowers near pottery and art on a floating shelf. If you want the look to last longer, go for an artificial arrangement.
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ANSON SMART
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Repurpose Old Furniture
The next time you're considering tossing or selling a piece of furniture, consider bringing it into your bathroom instead. For instance, you could forgo built-in shelves and create more storage space with an armoire.
Both traditional and quirky, this unexpected item will make your bathroom feel homier. It's especially unique when paired with Fornasetti's cloud-print wallpaper and a modern aubergine stool, as done in this bathroom decorated by Arent & Pyke.
SHANNON MCGRATH
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Display Towels on Towels
Nothing screams luxury like a fully stocked towel display. The one in this bathroom designed by Hecker Guthrie puts all linen closets to shame. Of course, the fresh flowers and sleek mirror enhance that effect.
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MYLENE FERNANDES
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Incorporate Brass Accents
Brass features add “a hint of luxury and a nod to older styles,” designer Shari Francis says of this bathroom she gave a cosmetic upgrade. Any easy yet cheap way to do that? Incorporate brass accessories. If not with a faucet or mirror, use a brass soap dispenser, tissue box, toothbrush holder, or even a set of hardware for hanging towels and robes.
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Emily Minton Redfield
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Add a Small Table
Enjoy a regular bubble bath? Put a small table next to your tub, as designer Elizabeth Georgantas did here. A wood stool or small slim side table will not only make your space look more luxurious, but it's perfect for hosting your glass of wine, book, speaker, or candles.
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2LG Studio
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Get an Indoor Tree
Add a tree in the corner for a low-lift update that has a ton of transformative power. As seen in this bathroom designed by 2LG Studio, the palm leaf tree truly brings it to life.
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Leanne Ford Interiors
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Paint Everything One Color
Picking one color and sticking to it will make things a lot easier, and this tonal look is both on-trend and visually interesting (even—no, especially—if you go for something as simple as white).
In this bathroom designed by Leanne Ford Interiors, even the faucet is painted white.
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Regan Baker Design
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Choose a Colorful Rug
One of the only ways to bring warmth into a bathroom with affordable decor is an area rug. It's also a fun way to add color, print, and texture. The fringe and pops of neon featured in this mostly-marble bathroom by Regan Baker Design is the perfect case study. A bath mat will do, too.
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Hecker Guthrie
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Swap In Eye-Catching Hardware
Always remember that extra storage is your friend in a bathroom, where you'll want to tuck away unsightly essentials. Eye-catching hardware, like the rose gold handle pulls in this space by Hecker Guthrie, make the cabinets look a lot more expensive. And instead of installing custom marble countertops, you can just shop for an affordable marble tray to stack your items on.
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PHOTO: Tom Ferguson; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Splurge on Soap
When you can't afford to renovate the bathroom, focus on minor additions that can make it feel a touch more elevated. Spending thousands on installing a new marble sink, for example, may be out of the question, but a fancy soap for guests can do more good than you'd think, and it's a fraction of the cost. Aesop is always a good call, as seen in this bathroom designed by Arent & Pyke.
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Hecker Guthrie
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Use Fake Plants
This bathroom designed by Hecker Guthrie proves that you don't need a huge space to make an impact, especially when plants are involved. Love plants but can't keep them alive or don't think the ones that eventually die are worth the money? There are actually some pretty great artificial plants and leaves that don't look totally fake, whether you display them together in a vase or bolster a bouquet of flowers with them.
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Leanne Ford Interiors
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Add Something Metallic
Adding a dash of metal can make the bathroom feel a little fancier and more polished. Even something as nondescript as a catch-all or soap dish will do the trick, but we're partial to that round stool in Leanne Ford's bathroom.
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Arent & Pyke
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Display a Robe
Even something as simple as hanging a robe can make all the difference. As seen in this Arent & Pyke-designed bathroom, it makes the space feel spa-like. The small Art Deco area rug also plays up the blue tones throughout while introducing pattern and a pop of coral.
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PHOTO: Alexandra Ribar; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Hang a Pendant Light
Leanne Ford is the master of reclaiming old items and making them feel brand new again, like the shelf, mirror, and antique knick-knacks in this bathroom.
The schoolhouse-style sink fits in with the retro look while the fresh white paint and oversized dome pendant polish things off.
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Arent & Pyke
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Wallpaper Half the Wall
Not only is it a good idea to keep wallpaper out of splashing range, but it can also cut your cost in half if you only buy enough for half the square footage. The white tiles in this bathroom designed by Arent & Pyke keep things feeling fresh while the wallpaper adds a little more personality.
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Alexander DB
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Warm Things Up
Design firm Alexander DB softens up the large factory-style windows and gritty concrete floors in this industrial space with a plush area rug and striped hand towels. Though they're decidedly more bohemian, they fit in with the modern black tub and warehouse vibes because they stay within that monochrome palette.
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PHOTO: Reid Rolls; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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DIY Wallpaper
Give your walls some oomph and treat them like a canvas for a collage project. Think vintage ads and magazine articles and a few records for some contrast. In this bathroom designed by Leanne Ford, the vintage magazine scraps play up the retro feel of the tiles.
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Regan Baker Design
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Lean a Ladder
Introduce extra storage space for your towels in style by leaning a wooden ladder against the wall. It brings in more dimension than a traditional wall shelf and looks more unique.
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PHOTO: Nicole Franzen; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Craft a Narrative
The beauty of this bathroom sink area is that everything looks like it has a history, even the soap dish.
While the oval hanging mirror and sink feel grounded and rustic, the sconces and gold faucet introduce a nice formal flair. You'd never guess these old fixtures came from the house of an old friend of the designer, Leanne Ford. "It's a perfect example of how things can look so different depending on where they live," she says.
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PHOTO: Dustin Askland; DESIGN: Elizabeth Roberts
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Camouflage Toilet Paper
In this bathroom designed by Elizabeth Roberts, our eye is immediately drawn to the pretty linen towels, marble hooks, hexagonal floor tiles, and whimsical floral wallpaper as opposed to the toilet paper. For a similar effect, make your toilet paper blend in or look cooler than it is with a wall-mounted holder.
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PHOTO: Dustin Askland; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Opt for an Etagere
Another great way to introduce a ton of storage without having to drill into your walls for custom cabinetry and shelving is by sliding in an etagere, as done in this bathroom designed by Elizabeth Roberts.
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Regan Baker Design
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Be Bold
You don't need a giant space to design a bathroom that stands out. Take notes from this one by Regan Baker Design. An accent wall with a classic toile pattern, a timeless mirror about a small sink, an artful hand towel, and a geometric light make this powder room feel complete.
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PHOTO: Max Kim Bee; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors
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Install a Shelf
If your bathroom is tiny, clear clutter and add more surface space by installing a shelf above the toilet or right under the mirror and above the sink, as done in this space designed by Leanne Ford.
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Studio DB
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Add a Fun Shower Curtain
A fun shower curtain with geometric shapes will spruce up a bathroom or play up existing tiles, as seen in this space designed by Studio DB.
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Hecker Guthrie
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Pay Attention to Details
Don't overlook the details, like a toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, and other catch-alls for things like Q-tips, cotton pads, and more. Transferring those drugstore items from their original packaging makes the whole room look so much more put-together and beautiful, as Hecker Guthrie proves with these minimal containers. Even a toilet brush can be pretty!
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PHOTO: Dustin Askland; DESIGN: Arent & Pyke
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Add a Wall Sconce
The turquoise tiles in this small bathroom designed by Elizabeth Roberts are balanced by a more natural rattan-framed mirror, while modern scones bring the look into the 21st century. See how the color makes those other items pop even more?
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Hecker Guthrie
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Swap a Mirror for Wall Art
It's all in the details—by giving accents an offbeat twist, you'll make a big impact.
For example, instead of hanging a mirror above the sink, consider displaying artwork instead (Pro tip: Shopping for your artwork on eBay and Etsy or scouring flea markets is a lot more affordable). Then put your hand soap and lotion on a small elevated shelf above the sink and hang a single slim pendant light as Hecker Guthrie did here.
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Bathroom décor: 17 fun and quick options to freshen up your interior
1 Bathroom accessories
Let's start with the accessories that almost every bathroom has: soap dishes, dispensers, storage containers. Buy a new set of such items, and the room will immediately play differently. This technique works especially well if the interior is made in neutral colors: then new accessories become bright accents and can radically change it.
Photo: anthropologie.com
2 Shower curtain
Another integral attribute of the bathroom is the curtain.
If you choose an unusual option, like the one shown in the photo, any interior will change.
Photo: urbanoutfitters.com
3 Flowers
Living plants are not often found in the design of an ordinary bathroom, although nothing prevents them from being placed there. You can choose succulents in small pots, put a floor pot with a voluminous plant, or even try hanging options.
Photo: flooranddecor.com
Vases with fresh flowers or dry flower arrangements are also a great decor idea.
Photo: flooranddecor.com
4 Wicker baskets
A popular option for decoration and practical storage in the bathroom are wicker boxes and containers. They can store clothes for washing or the necessary little things. The advantage of just such boxes is that they add a touch of ethnicity to the room and the comfort that accompanies it.
Design: Four Generations One Roof
5 Laundry basket
To collect dirty laundry, you can choose not only a wicker basket, but also a model made of textiles.
Now they are presented in a huge number of options. Choose a basket with an interesting design (in the photo - an imitation of the starry sky), and it will become an accent in the interior.
Photo: urbanoutfitters.com
6 Mirrors
In an ordinary bathroom, as a rule, there is only one mirror and it hangs over the sink. It is absolutely not forbidden to break this rule: not only are many models of mirrors beautiful interior accessories, but they also visually expand the space.
Photo: urbanoutfitters.com
7 Colored bottles and storage containers
Beautiful bottles made of colored glass or painted on your own will be an unusual decor element. To match them, you can pick up storage containers and create an interesting composition.
Design: Jane Lockhart Interior Design
8 Towels
This seemingly unremarkable attribute of the bathroom can be played with interesting things. For example, store towels in a certain way.
Look at the photo below: a row of identically folded towels of different colors becomes an element of room decoration.
Photo: flooranddecor.com
9 Rug
You can experiment with a rug in the same way as with a shower curtain: choose an option with an unusual design, and the interior will be transformed.
Photo: urbanoutfitters.com
10 Lamp
Mirror lighting is an important attribute, especially for women who often perform cosmetic procedures in the bathroom. Try to beat this moment by choosing an unusual lamp.
Photo: flooranddecor.com
11 Unusual shelving unit
An interesting storage idea is a simple wooden ladder. You can hang towels on it or attach boxes to it and put various accessories there. Such functional decor will add a rustic charm to the bathroom, and it is quite possible to make it yourself.
Photo: wayfair.com
12 Table or ottoman
For lovers of long bath procedures, it will be very useful to have a small table or ottoman in the room: on the first one you can put a book or put a glass of wine while you bask in the bathroom; on the second - sit down or throw a towel or bathrobe.
Photo: urbanoutfitters.com
13 Chandelier
In most bathrooms, it is rare to find a beautiful chandelier: apparently, it is considered that it does not belong in the interior of the bathroom, or it is only an attribute of spacious bathrooms. As you can see below, all this is empty speculation: the chandelier not only looks organic in the space of a small bathroom, but also becomes a bright accent.
Design: Jane Lockhart Interior Design
14 Original Faucet
Of course, this option cannot be fully considered an express way to update the interior, but if you are planning to replace your old mixer, it may well be considered. Try to choose some unusual model, for example, in a brutal industrial style: it will definitely bring individuality to the interior.
Design: Jamie Banfield Design
15 Nautical Accessories
A nautical theme is often used in bathroom design – isn't that a good reason to add accessories to match? In the interior in the photo, corals act as them. You can also use beautiful shells, starfish and mother-of-pearl things.
Design: Jane Lockhart Interior Design
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16 Pictures and posters
It would seem that hanging paper decor in the most humid room of an apartment or house is crazy. However, this is a fairly popular design technique. It is only important to choose posters and paintings in frames and glass. Another option is to simply change the wall decor more often. Again, for updating the interior - great.
Design: Jane Lockhart Interior Design
17 Wall Panel
A more practical type of wall decor is a panel made of ceramic or plastic elements.
Design: Lugbill Designs
Speaking of ceramics. Instead of paintings and panels, you can use decorative plates - this is also an unusual and practical way to decorate the bathroom interior.
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Interior items and bathroom accessories
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Kuchenland HomeOur day begins and ends in the bathroom. But often the issues of its design are completed at the moment of choosing tiles, plumbing, towel warmer, and then they do not return to updating the bathroom interior for years. How to turn this room from a washing and laundry room into a comfortable space without repair, in which functionality is successfully combined with aesthetics? We tell you some interesting ideas for decorating the bathroom and toilet.
Accessories, decor, textiles change everything without exception, without requiring significant efforts and lengthy repairs. Make a shopping list, systematically replace towels, rugs, soap dishes, dispensers, organize storage, add some decor items. To understand how they will be combined with each other, collect photos of all items from the online store on one sheet or make a board on Pinterest.
What to do with towels and bath mats
Bathroom textiles in rainbow colors create a messy effect. Learning from spas that choose one or two colors. Towels can be stored on open shelves by rolling them into rollers. If you don’t feel like changing towels yet, use wicker baskets for storage. They will help to achieve the desired effect of uniformity of space.
The bath mat is best in a neutral base color or matches the color of the towels. Choose pleasant tactile materials. And, of course, those that can be washed in a washing machine are better.
Accessories in one color and style
Dispenser, soap dish, glass, box - it is better if they are from a single collection. And then you can give them the function of a color accent. Such, for example, can be a set from the Klymene line made of green glass or accessories from the Dryad collection with a marble texture and a gold rim. Luxurious gold has not left the interior trends for the second year, so it can be safely supported in other bathroom interior items.
Laundry room per 1 square meter
A light-colored laundry bag will become both a decorative item and a storage place for dirty clothes. If your washer doesn't have a dryer, a collapsible basin will help move your wet clothes to the dryer. Fold it up when you don't need it and put it on the shelf. When folded, it takes up almost no space.
The laundry basket from the Quick line, for example, can be used to store dirty clothes through the lid on the side, and its surface can be used to store cosmetics.
Getting rid of chaos
Baskets, boxes, organizers for cosmetics - a quick way to clean up and update the interior. A cosmetics organizer will help you easily take the right cream from the shelf, wicker baskets will become a stylish storage for clean towels, a textile bag by the washing machine is a spectacular accent and a place for dirty laundry.
Choose natural materials, calm colors, remember the principle of uniformity. The combination of several textures for an eclectic effect in small rooms is a difficult idea to implement.
Adapting trends
This year's main interior trends: rich deep shades, natural materials and textures, visual purity, environmental friendliness. How to use these bathroom accessories ideas? Pour shampoos, soaps, balms into identical jars, get rid of colorful labels. Opt for bamboo or fabric storage baskets and buy a marble-textured soap dispenser. Not only decor items can be fashionable. Beat the wood texture trend with cleaning items from the Black clean collection. They have black bristles combined with bamboo handles. These simple solutions will make the space relevant and modern, as well as divert attention from the boring interior.
Functionality in mind
Choose silicone bowls and buckets for everyday needs. They fit easily into narrow niches and also take up little space. The same principle applies to bucket mops. The narrow rectangular bucket and foldable handle of the Mop mop allows you to store it behind the bathroom door or on the cabinet shelf under the sink.
If you find the regular dispenser not clean enough because you have to touch it all the time, opt for the sensory dispenser that activates when you bring your hands up. Choose from 2 neutral colors: gray or white.
Add functionality to your bathroom mirror, especially if it's not illuminated. Attach a suction cup hanging magnifying mirror to it. It also has a neutral white plastic rim. The designers agreed that pure white plastic is easily combined with other items, so it will be relevant for quite some time.
Bathroom furnishing can change a room and make it trendy and up-to-date without renovation. Choose accessories with our tips, make a shopping list and make your bathroom a family-friendly experience.
