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Easy Bathroom Decorating Ideas

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Do you want to find some bathroom decorating ideas?

Bathrooms come in all sizes and shapes; from tiny to luxurious and everything in between.

You’ve probably always heard that when it comes to a makeover, the kitchen and the bathroom are the two rooms of the house that can be the most costly to redecorate.

Good News! We are going to take a look at some bathroom decorating ideas, tips and suggestions for simple do-it-yourself projects and show you how to update the entire look of your bathroom with a bit of creativity and a lot less money.

Interior Decorating Bathroom Ideas

bathroom decorating ideas

  • Flooring is one area of a bathroom makeover that can blow the budget very quickly. However, by choosing to install ceramic tile, cork flooring, vinyl or linoleum yourself, you’ll be able to save quite a bit of money and still have a new floor in the color and texture of your choice.

  • Lighting is key in decorating a bathroom. Pendant lights, wall sconces, or vanity-style lights are not too difficult for a handy homeowner to install and you’ll have a bright and inviting bathroom.

  • Paint is always the easiest on the budget. Choose a color palette to your liking and give the bathroom a fresh coat of paint. Paint the trim around the door or windows a contrasting color or bright white. Instead of adding border around the ceiling line, use it just above the baseboard, or at chair rail level.

  • Create a frame for a plain mirror by outlining it with coordinating ceramic tiles, mosaic tiles, shells, or even by painting a frame behind the mirror to give it some depth.

  • If the bathroom is larger, include a chair so you can be seated to dry your hair or to put on makeup. Cover the chair cushion in a coordinating fabric. bathroom decorating ideas

  • Bring items from other rooms of the house to use for storage. An antique chest is ideal for storing extra guest towels and toiletries. Biscuit tins, hatboxes, crocks, wooden crates, or sturdy boxes covered in fabric will add personality as well as storage options.

  • A wine rack holds rolled up towels nicely. A metal or rustic ladder leaned against the wall will hold several folded towels, adding color to the space.

  • Repurpose a changing table with a new coat of paint to hold towels and extra toiletries. Include baskets to hold children’s bath toys.

  • Another great bathroom decorating idea...make your own shower curtain from a flat sheet or even a patchwork shower curtain from fabric scraps you have on hand. Use ribbons in place of shower curtain hooks for an inexpensive way to hold up your shower curtain and liner. Window treatments can be easily sewn for bathroom windows as well. bathroom decorating ideas

  • Mosaic or painted ceramic tiles are an inexpensive way to create a colorful backsplash behind the sink.

  • Glass containers with lids (found at the Dollar Store or craft stores) can hold cotton balls and cotton swabs. Alternate those on a shelf with glass containers filled with glass beads for a burst of color.

  • Even a small rug for a bathroom can be costly at as much as $25. Keep your eyes open at thrift stores and garage sales for possibilities. If you’re crafty, consider fashioning your own rag rug from old t-shirts or fabric scraps you have lying around.

  • A child’s artwork in frames can be a wonderfully personal touch to your bathroom.

  • When looking for bathroom decorating ideas don’t forget plants and candles too! Think outside the box when it comes to bathroom decorating and you’ll end up with a beautiful space.


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