Mirrors
It is not necessary to resort to a full-fledged renovation; mirrors will instantly transform the room. You can install two mirrors above the washbasin; a symmetrical arrangement is not important; you can even use different sizes. This solution is not only stylish, it is also practical, because the bathroom can be used by two people at once.
A wooden frame is suitable for the Provence style; it creates a feeling of comfort and is suitable for connoisseurs of natural materials. A mosaic of mirrors attracts attention and looks very beautiful when the lights are on.
Hangers and hooks
Bathroom wall decor is not just about shelves or paintings. Sometimes towel racks become a detail that attracts attention. Interesting designs will make the interior more lively and original.
Examples of creative options: you can use a wooden or rope ladder as a hanger.
Plants
High humidity requires unpretentious plants that tolerate humid climates well.
Experts offer the best option for dark bathrooms or without windows - artificial bouquets in original vases. Ikebana looks beautiful when matched to the style of the room.
Towel location
Budget DIY bathroom decor - installing towel holders. Standard hooks are not interesting. A narrow open rack can accommodate a large number of towels, while taking up a minimum of space.
You can equip the room with hanging bowls; they look stylish and can additionally accommodate personal hygiene products.
It’s easy to beat up even familiar hooks by arranging them on a wooden panel in a new way.
Niches
A niche can perform a decorative and practical function. Using plasterboard, small shelves are installed in the wall and decorated with tiles of a contrasting color.
A niche in the shower cabinet will help you conveniently arrange hygiene products. Even in a small room you can install shallow niches; they will not go unnoticed and will be used to store items.
Rules for decorating a bathroom
When choosing bathroom decor elements, you need to start from:
· room size,
· planning,
· existing renovation and design,
degree of illumination,
· general idea and style of the interior.
Sketch a rough sketch by hand or create it in a special online application. Consider a combination of hidden and open storage systems to remove unsightly items and display beautiful ones.
Eco-style bathroom
Vertical wallpaper in the bathroom
Most often, a light, neutral palette is chosen for the bathroom. It creates a calming atmosphere, adding a sense of cleanliness and order. But the classic white monochrome looks boring. Bright accessories, living plants and textiles will help bring some life.
Tip : Choose light colors for large surfaces and save darker, richer tones for accents.
Clever layout for a small bathroom
Finishing materials must be able to withstand temperature changes, high humidity, have a safe composition and a long service life. The best options for the bathroom: ceramic tiles, plastic panels, natural or artificial stone, waterproof paint, decorative plaster. Other types of finishes require additional protection from moisture.
Bathroom tiling
Rug
A successful experiment can be done with a floor mat. It’s easy to match it to the overall color scheme of the room or to match bright interior details (accessories, towels or curtains).
It’s easy to use a ready-made floor covering as a rug, or make it yourself from bottle caps and wood cuts.
Homespun rugs or rugs knitted from yarn of any geometric shape look original.
Tiling
When starting a renovation, it is important to remember that decorating a bathroom with tiles is the background. Recently, decoration with patterns and geometric shapes has been in great demand; mosaics are still relevant.
Small tiles are very attractive, and bright colors will create a positive environment. The bathroom environment can charge you for the whole day. After all, this is where the morning begins, and why not make this morning bright.
If you are afraid that the colorful design will quickly become boring, then you can realize all your fantasies on the floor. It will look fresh, interesting and comfortable for the eyes.
Women's corner
Girls love to clean themselves up and apply makeup in the bathroom, which is very convenient in good lighting. Therefore, you cannot do without a specially equipped place here.
In the spacious room you can place a table, chair and mirror. If space is limited, you can create a corner next to the washbasin, and a small folding stool will create more comfortable conditions.
What style is better to decorate?
The most striking design options in various styles:
- Loft. In this style, a rougher finish would be appropriate, such as brickwork, plaster, hog tiles or a concrete wall without tiles. Such an original and unusual wall covering will fit perfectly into a loft.
- Classic. Elegant but at the same time functional design in calm and neutral colors with pleasant textures will become a favorite in classic design. Wallpaper, patterned tiles, plaster, marble or expensive tiles are suitable here.
- Minimalism. For minimalism, a one-color or two-tone finish in gray, black, brown or white is assumed. Glass, wood, metal or ceramic surfaces without ornaments or designs will look especially organic.
- Provence. Painting, plaster, wallpaper with patterns of plants and flowers, stone, brick or wood cladding will emphasize the gentle, peaceful atmosphere of a simple Provencal style.
The photo shows a classic-style bathroom with combined walls made of half tiles and half wallpaper.
To decorate a variety of interior styles, beautiful and practical finishing materials are chosen at the same time.
Baskets
Wicker products are always relevant: they make the atmosphere more comfortable. Baskets for storing small items can decorate open shelves or hang on the wall, usefully taking up empty space on the washing machine. You can buy baskets (it’s better not to choose plastic products), weave them from newspaper tubes, or knit them yourself.
Shower cabin
To save space, you should abandon standard shower models. You can install a full-height glass partition. The room will visually become larger, and you can approach the glass surface creatively and decorate it with an interesting pattern.
Marine accessories
Various marine accessories are often used as additional decoration: pebbles, shells, starfish. They are appropriate in the interior and look harmonious.
Having thought through the design of the room, it is easy to purchase the necessary items as a souvenir when going on vacation or even find them yourself on the seashore. It is imperative that your finds be thoroughly washed, dried, and coated with colorless varnish.
Laundry basket
This item can be effectively used in the bathroom interior by choosing a wicker version, or you can sew it yourself from fabric.
It is also easy to choose a ready-made textile model in an unusual design.
Manufacturers offer a wide selection of laundry baskets from various materials, shapes and colors.
Remove everything unnecessary
In typical apartments with limited space, it is important to properly organize storage, removing as many items as possible from view.
It’s easy to put a basin and household chemicals under the bathtub by covering them with a beautiful screen.
A well-organized storage system will help maintain order in the room.
At the planning stage, it is important to think through all the details in order to organize a functional, stylish and comfortable interior.
Combined walls
There are two types of combination:
- A combination of 2 or more colors. Balanced, bright ideas in the form of multi-colored or two-color wall coverings, such as black and white, white and green, black and red or yellow and blue, will change the visual perception of the size of the room or zone the space.
- Combinations of different materials. With the help of a visually smooth transition between different materials, it turns out not only to emphasize the interior style, but also to create certain detailed accents.
Lighting
As a rule, no special attention is paid to quality lighting. It is believed that a couple of lampshades are enough for this room. But interesting lighting options can transform a room, which is especially important when decorating a small bathroom. And for spacious rooms it is permissible to place a crystal chandelier.
Several spotlights and hanging lampshades next to the mirror are relevant for modern trends.
Designers often create an overall picture with dim lighting, and this only looks impressive in the photo. The presence of bright light in the bathroom is mandatory, otherwise the installation of mirrors will be inappropriate.
Ideally, install a switch with adjustable light intensity. Dimmed light is suitable for a romantic setting, and a bright option is used to tidy up, put on makeup or shave.
Work order
We beat off the tiles. To do this, use hammer drills with special attachments. The tiles must be removed carefully; moreover, they may be useful in the future for decoration. We remove tiles from the walls and floor;
It is necessary to turn off the taps; if water is needed, you can attach a hose to the tap. The bathroom also needs to be disconnected from the sewer and removed.
Custom sink
An interesting shape of the sink will add style and coziness to the room. It is advisable to abandon the standard options. Round bowls and strict geometric shapes can make the sink an accent item.
It is not necessary to select the ceramics that are familiar to everyone; the washbasin can be metal or even crystal, depending on the style direction. It is important to consider the placement and install the sink in a cabinet with drawers or in a marble countertop.
Flowers
To understand where to buy bathroom decor, you don’t have to run to specialized stores. Ordinary flower pots from the nearest store can instantly transform an area. By adding green flowers to the containers, you will get a lively and eco-friendly corner.
In country houses, it is customary to install a window in the bathroom. Therefore, you can safely place fresh flowers here. Standard apartments are deprived of natural light; artificial options are suitable here; modern stores offer products very similar to natural ones.
