Tips to Make your Bath Look Fabulous- Part 2

Last week we began our bathroom renovation by choosing a style, picking a finish and adding a fresh coat of paint for a new summer look. Now it’s time to select the accessories

Bath accessories are the perfect way to update your bathroom without spending a fortune on expensive remodeling. While a new toothbrush holder or soap dispenser many not seem like much, upgrading your bath accessories can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of your bathroom. Clean, geometric designs will add a sleek and stylish touch, and a unified set of bath accessories helps create a professional, finished look. You'll be pleasantly surprised what a few changes can do!

Let’s begin…

Towel Rings

These are usually used in guest baths, towel rings are normally placed next to the sink. Keep in mind that many of the new towel rings on the market feature stylish designs, making them a beautiful focal point in a small bath. Be sure to hang the towel ring at a comfort level for those normally using the bath, including children or seniors. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least 18 inches below a towel ring so a hand towel can hang freely.

Towel Bars

Standard towel bar lengths are 18 and 24 inches. Hang the bar at a comfortable height of 48 inches above the floor, making sure to leave sufficient space below the bars for towels to hang freely. If the towel bar is hung in a children’s bath, hang the bar at a height of 36 inches. In either case, be sure to think about the location of electrical switches and outlets when hanging your towel bars.

If you want to add a fashionable element to the bath, double towel bars are the perfect choice. In addition, double towel bars are ideal for a family bath, as a number of towels can be hung on the accessory.

Paper Holders

Today’s bath accessory collections include a variety of paper holder options, including traditional wall-mounted, spring-loaded styles; pivoting paper holders and free-standing paper holders. Determining the style for your bath is a matter of taste.

Tooth Brush Holders/Cup Holders/Soap Dish vs. Shelves

To make sure your bath looks organized and clutter-free, use your best judgment in determining the correct number or accessories for your bath. A general rule is two-to-three counter accessories, such as a tooth brush holder, cup holder and soap dish.

If your bath is small, or features a pedestal sink, you should choose mounted styles, or perhaps a glass shelf. Shelves can be a handy, space-efficient alternative to cabinets and are also a good place to display decorative items, such as candles or potpourri.

  

After all these tips, what do you think? Leave us a comment or share with us the new look of your bathroom. We would love to see those before and after pictures.

Tips to Make your Bath Look Fabulous- Part 1

For many of us the bathroom is a retreat. From luxury showers to whirlpool tubs our bathrooms have become our private spas. But what if your bathroom is more the down-to-earth typical 5x8 utilitarian box?

Did you know that there’s so much you can do with a tiny bath and the real secrets lies in the accessories

Whether you are looking for ultra-modern wall mounted accessories or more traditional counter top accessories: towel bars, soap dish, toilet paper holder, and so forth provide the finish touch to any bath project.

This month, we are going to show you how to update the look of your bath. You will see how easy and quick it can be, and the result will be exceptional.

Let’s get started…

1. Begin by emptying your bathroom of all the clutter. Eliminate your old towel bars and toilet paper holder.

2. The next step is determining your style. Is your style traditional, contemporary, or modern?  Nowadays, manufacturers have created bathroom accessories to match with their sinks, toilets, and tubs to make your life easier

3. Select the finish for your bathroom. Pick traditional chrome for a bit of sparkle, brushed nickel for a soft glow or oil rubbed bronze for quiet elegance.

4. Add a fresh coat of paint. Try earth tones and neutral colors such as pale greens and browns. But, if you want an elegant look, then try white; it is always a good choice. Lighter colors will keep your bathroom bright while maintaining a touch of warmth.

5. Now, it’s time to take accurate measurements of your bath and find out the number of accessories to match your bathroom décor. For example, a master bath with double-bowl sinks will require a number of accessories compared to a small guest bath.

Bathroom accessories can create order and keep counters clear. And well-positioned towel bars not only offer storage close at hand, but also present a design component to hang colorful, coordinating towels.

So… Are you ready to begin the transformation? What’s the style of your bathroom? What’s the finish you want for your bathroom? What color do you want to paint the bathroom? 

Leave us your thoughts in the comments below; and stay tuned for the next post, we will talk about tips for placing the most common bathroom accessories to make your bathroom look unique.