The Boutique Basin: A Style Guide For Bathroom Decor

Many seem to measure a home on the number of bathrooms it has, but little thought is given to what shape those bathrooms are in and how they can possibly be enhanced to meet the decor of the rest of the home and excel in their own right. Bathroom decor can go a long way in revitalising the space, and it can be achieved without gutting the entire bathroom and replacing hardware with an expensive alternative. Let’s review what small but impactful changes you can make to your bathroom decor.

Bathroom blinds or curtains

The light present in a bathroom can really shape the feel of the room. Natural light can make the bathroom light and airy, but it can be quite harsh at certain times of the day without the right filtration. By bringing bathroom blinds or curtains to your bathroom, you can cultivate a private and ambient space that will be inviting and stylish. Given that the bathroom is a damp space, it might be with considering steel and plastics for your blinds or curtains, instead of wood and fabric. This is the one room where getting the light right is important, so strive for more natural than artificial light.

Indoor plants

Indoor plants serve a dual focus of cleaning the oxygen in the room and also looking fresh. There is such a wide range of indoor plants that you can actually find some that thrive in a humid space like the bathroom and even plants that don’t require much sunlight at all and can be left alone. A splash of green can really turn a boring bathroom into a sanctuary and can feel almost spa-like with the colour working with the whites of most bathrooms. Vines and crawling plants can look particularly tropical and natural over more manicured plants which can seem out of place. Have a play around with positions and pots until you find the right arrangement and pay attention to all plants to see if any are not loving this environment.

Mixed textures

Combining textures can be a great way to establish a stylish decor, with the bathroom really lending itself to a number of finishes and surfaces. Marble, glass, metal and wood will give you enough options to work with, and you can weave them into your bathroom concept through your light fixtures, ring dishes, soap dispensers, wall hangings, baskets and any other items you furnish your bathroom with. Be careful not to go too far with it though, as you might end up with a louder bathroom than you intended. Depending on how bold you are with your mixed textures, you might wish to choose neutral coloured towels and washers.

Mirrors

Did your bathroom mirror come with the home, or did you hang it yourself without much thought to how it shaped the overall bathroom experience? A dramatic, vintage mirror can really set the scene of luxury in your bathroom and can be the benchmark with which you decide what stays and goes in your bathroom. A modern, edgy mirror can really establish a clean and concise space, with the shape defining the rest of the decor in the bathroom. Take your time in selecting the right mirror, and don’t be afraid to go with a big size as this is the one room to do it effectively.

Implement this stylish guide to improving your bathroom decor, and the overall vibe of your home will benefit from this time invested. We all have different bathrooms to work with, so you don’t have to strive for a Vogue bathroom, but you might want to just establish a theme or introduce new colours or textures and be happy with those steps taken.