7 Bathroom Decorating Ideas From Premier Bathtubs To Light Fixtures And Paints
Coming up with bathroom decorating ideas can be exciting and may have you feeling like a kid in a candy store, thanks to classy Premier bathtubs and shiny new faucets and fixtures… Bathrooms, being the most personal and intimate rooms of our homes, should reflect personal taste and be conducive to creating a relaxed atmosphere.
Your bathroom decorating ideas should always stew a while, in order to make sure that you are making the right buying decision. Careful planning is the key here.
Luckily you no longer have to trudge from one store to the next. Simply by surfing the internet, you will get a chance to view all the best and latest bathroom decorating ideas. You can read tons of reviews and see pictures of the fixtures and accessories from all the top brands, such as Premier bathtubs.
So, where do you start?
1. Planning
Try to think beyond the mere necessities. Plan your bathroom makeover with a personal lifestyle in mind. Don’t see just another tub. View it as being a comfortable enclave where you can dream, listen to music or having a quiet conversation while indulging in a relaxed soak in calming, warm water. It is not only a newly tiled bathroom wall. It is the culmination of many bathroom decorating ideas leading to an environment that is aesthetically pleasing to both the eye and the soul.
2. Ideas For A Small Bathroom
Even if you have to come up with ideas for a small bathroom, you don’t have to resign yourself to a crowded and depressing room. Shop around for small bathroom ideas. There are many space-saving designs on the market. In time you may be able to turn that small space into a cozy world of pampering.
Light colors create a feeling of flowing space, mirrors do wonders for a small closed-up space and you can get really streamlined tubs and accessories. Stay away from bulky baths, cabinets and sinks. A corner shower can leave you with more open space. Ask the professionals for bathroom paint ideas that can help to create an illusion of space.
3. Stainless Steel
Stainless steel remains popular. The sleek, modern look can really enhance your bathroom, but the effect can be quite cold. The advantage is that it is easy to keep clean and can be a highly durable option.
4. Bathroom Flooring
When coming up with bathroom decorating ideas, the flooring is a crucial part of the final picture. Tiles are usually the number one choice. Here you can opt for anything from ceramic, to granite and even marble. You can also choose from a variety of sizes. A lighter and bigger tile configuration once again creates the illusion of more space.
These days you can also do a DIY job with the latest click-together laminate flooring, bamboo or vinyl flooring ranges. However, some of these may be less successful in the long run, as they are not resistant enough when it comes to the higher moisture levels in the bathroom. Check with your supplier, before you decide to go this route.
5. Kids Bathroom Ideas
When you look at kids bathroom ideas, decorating can be fun. If you wish, you can be bold and create a wonder world with different color flooring tiles and colorful tubs and sinks and fun faucets.
However, remember that this is a long term investment. Kids don’t remain kids for very long, so make sure that the planning will take them through to the teen years. Be practical and make your motto to get tough and ‘kid-friendly’ stuff, so that you don’t have to worry about fixtures and fittings that can break.
6. Stick To One Style
Bathtubs, sinks and toilets come in designs that range from classic, to a country look or contemporary and even ultra modern. Try not to mix the different styles. And remember that you are going to have to live with your choice for a long, long time!
Sometimes it is better to be a bit more conservative, especially if you plan to sell your home in a year or two. While you may love it, a prospective buyer’s taste may not include a Japanese soaking tub or a walk in tub. Choosing one of the more classic Premier bathtubs with a wider appeal, may be more sensible in the long run.
7. Bathroom Light Fixtures
As in the case of kitchen decor, your bathroom light fixtures can make or break your final design. You can either get the mood of the bathroom makeover just right, or finally sink into mediocrity visually. Aim to create an intimate, relaxing and calming mood.
Discuss your bathroom decorating ideas with the experts at your supplier. Also make sure that the contractor your choose has lots references from happy clients! And don’t pay him up front! If he asks you to, move on to somebody else. That is a recipe for a disaster.
And finally, remember to take before and after pictures of your bathroom makeover. With proper planning, much joy and satisfaction will be the end result!
From the home improvement review desk of Wim van der Walt.
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