The bathroom is a room in the house that can often get forgotten about. Even though it is a room that used daily, it can get written off when you think about redecorating the house. Not even sure why but it can be one of the last to get decorated. It is nice to have a bathroom that is clear from clutter and can be a relaxing room.
Because of the moisture and humidity that can be in the room, it is important to update your bathroom regularly. It is also important to use specific things for a bathroom, that can deal with the humidity. Here are just a few ways that you can update your bathroom and give it some tender loving care.
Update the Paint
Some bathrooms are fully tiled and some are only part tiled. If your room is tiled only on some areas, then it is a good idea to update the painted areas every so often. You need to make sure that you are using a paint that is made for the specific purpose of bathrooms. These kinds of paint are treated to prevent against mold. You will find that normal paint will just gather mold in the bathroom. The walls will get damp every so often from the humidity and moisture of the bath or shower. So paint that prevents against mold is essential. Otherwise, you’ll find that you are cleaning and painting the walls a lot more often!
Lighter shades of paint look better in bathrooms. They are often the smallest room in the house, so making it as light and airy as possible is a must. Dark walls will make it seem a lot smaller. Even more so if there are no windows in your bathroom.
Update the Tiles
Have a think about how long your bathroom tiles have been in there. If it has been a while, the grout could be wearing away or the tiles could be losing their gloss and shine. Replacing the tiles would revamp the room and there wouldn’t need to be anything more done to it. You could even opt just to replace tiles in a certain area, or add a tiled border around the top or middle of the wall. Browse around online at somewhere like TileMarkets to see the variety of tiles and available and what will work for your budget.
Ditch the Shower Curtain
If you have a shower curtain, the chances are that over time it will gather mold and need to be replaced. You could just replace it but a more modern look for a bathroom would be getting a glass shower enclosure. It will the bathroom look a lot more bright and airy, as part of the room isn’t blocked off by a shower curtain. It could even make your bathroom look larger as a result. It will make the room much more like a spa, adding a level of class.
Add Accessories
If you are having a bath, you don’t want just to sit in a plain and boring room. Think about adding some artwork or photographs in the room. You could even get some large pillar candles and candle holders to make having a bath super relaxing. Have you thought about plants in a bathroom? It can be a natural odor deterrent if they are fragranced and they will make the room look stylish and modern. Go or placing them in large ceramic pots and opt for plants that deal well with humidity. Aloe vera or bamboo are good options.
Storage
Storage is important in a bathroom. You may not have extra space elsewhere for storing towels so they will need to be stored in the bathroom. A funky wooden crate or fixture to store towels will look striking. If it is something that can be secured to a wall then even better, as it frees up floor space too. Think about upcycling an old wine rack to use for towel storage. They would look great rolled up and in the wine rack and then have it fixed to the wall.
Other storage to think about it for your lotions and bottles. It is worth getting a good quality one as cheaper options can easily rust due to the humidity of the room. Also, if you don’t have toothbrush holders secured to the wall, it is a good idea to add that. It will free up the space around the sink and make it look a lot less cluttered. It makes it easier to clean the sink too.
