Often the bathroom is one of the most overlooked rooms in the home when it comes to decorating. We tend to see it as a utilitarian space, even though we spend quite a lot of time here. (More, if you have teenagers!)
Read on for cheap and easy ways to dress up your bathroom. Dedicate an afternoon to turn your bath into a relaxing and soothing retreat for you and your guests, without spending a lot of cash.
5 Ways to Dress up Your Bath, in a Flash, for Little Cash!
1. Get rid of the clutter.
If you can’t get most of the makeup and shaving cream under the sink, (and who can?) pick up a few baskets from the dollar shop and corral them in. Make sure there is a hamper. If you are short on space, use the kind that hangs on the back of the door. A large drawstring bag would work for this also. (He might actually even use it…ok, it’s a dream.)
2. Dress up the mirror.
Hang swags of fabric from cup hooks to hide and soften the edges of the mirror, and to give it a “frame”. Or if feeling a little more confident, why not do a little DIY. Get some cut lengths of 1×4 lumber, and attach them to the wall over the edges of the mirror to simulate a real wood frame. You can paint or stain them as well to coordinate with your cabinets.
3. Update cabinets.
Paint them black for a sophisticated look, or use a white wash for a more country theme. Try any of the hot faux finishes. You can even paint the Formica counters. Just clean well and use a special primer first such as BIN or KILZ. Then seal with 4-6 coats of polyurethane after the paint dries. Should last for years!
4. Paint the whole room.
Even though this is a small room, add a color will elevate the space and give it a more modern look. Using a soft pastel colour even on the ceiling gives a calming and upmarket feel.
5. Lastly, add some personal detail to the room.
Consider sewing fabric to the edge to your towels, add some bathroom decor such as a shell for a soap dish. Update your shower curtain, there are some fantastic digital printed design available online at very affordable prices. Add some art to the walls. Create a feature display such as cute printed designs, check out etsy. com for art ideas, or perhaps images of a faraway place you can dream about as you soak away your cares? or create and print out your own. Put them in some cute vintage frames from the second hand store.
If you have natural light in the room from a window, you could add a plant or two.
Now light up some candles, turn on some music, and fill the bath with sweet smelling bubbles. Your getaway awaits!
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