When you think about your bathroom, “glamourous” might not be the word that immediately comes to mind.
For many of us, the bathroom is the place where we get ready to face the day, and where relax and unwind before bed. So why not turn it into the relaxing safe haven it is?
In this installment of our Minimal Home Upgrades series, we are breaking down our favorite way to transform this space. As always, our solutions are low-effort and low budget, but high impact!
It’s All About The Lighting
Any designer will tell you that one of the key ways to change the mood in your space is to invest in quality lighting. If you are still relying on your mirror lights to illuminate your bathroom, you may be missing out!
In a larger bathroom, consider investing in a beautiful table lamp or two. While lamps may seem an unusual addition to a bathroom, they generally create a much softer, warmer light source than overhead lights. Lamps are a great way to add personality to a room, as well. Create an earthy, boho vibe with a rattan lamp, or transform your space into a spa getaway with a Himalayan Salt Lamp.
Don’t have a lot of extra counter space? Candles and diffusers are excellent ways to add calming, warm light. When you’re done, store them away until you need them next.
No Junk Drawers Allowed
No matter how well-designed your space is, it will always be hard to enjoy if it is cluttered. We’re definitely guilty of harboring a not-so-secret junk drawer full of hair ties, products we didn’t like but never gave away, earrings without matching pairs, and all sorts of random things we will never use.
Take this as your sign, mamas, to clean out that junk drawer. Be realistic with what you keep and throw away. If you are not going to use a product, don’t hang onto it. Toss it, or give it to a friend. If something is broken, let it go (let’s be honest. We’re never sewing on that button, no matter how many years we’ve spent telling ourselves we would).
You’ll feel much better having a clean space in your bathroom. As an added bonus, you now have a new spot to store items that you actually do use!
Add A Point of Interest
Just because it’s a bathroom, doesn’t mean it has to be boring! We love adding a focal point to any room. In a bathroom, though, it feels unexpected and can really freshen up the space.
Bathrooms are a great place to create a statement wall. Whether that’s with a bold color of paint, trendy wallpaper, or even a cool hand-painted mural, your bathroom can become a place that helps define your style, instead of cramping it.
Match Your Linens
Look, Mamas. We’re practical people around here. We’re not trying to tell you to be wasteful or to throw away things you need.
We are, however, looking at your collection of washcloths from your college days, the threadbare towels your partner brought with them when you moved in together, and the brightly patterned beach towels that, yes, you sometimes use after a shower. And we’re here to tell you that you deserve better.
Buying a fresh set of linens that all match and coordinate is a great and relatively inexpensive way to make your bathroom look polished and put together.
Display Your Skincare
You’ve worked hard to find the skincare routine that works best for you! Why not show off the products that help you achieve your signature glow.
Displaying your skincare products is a great way to keep them accessible, without just leaving them out on the counter, full time. Additionally, having everything in front of you can help you keep track of the products you have (and remind you to use them!) You can display them in a variety of ways, be we love a minimal and elegant vanity tray.
Double Up Your Shower Curtain
Shower curtains can be tricky. Done right, they can add texture and color to a small space. The wrong shower curtain, though, can quickly make a space feel like a college apartment, rather than the adult bathroom you want it to feel like.
Our solution? Try doubling up on the shower curtain! Dividing the shower curtain down the middle, and tying them back with a statement-making curtain tie, adds elegance and function to your bathroom.
Add a Bath Tray
If you haven’t purchased a bath tray, yet, you are missing out!
These nifty devices balance on either side of your bathtub. They give you a stable place to rest your book, a glass of wine, or even your electronic device, while you are having a soak. We’re big fans of this one from Amazon.
Take it Out, Put it Back
Less of a hack, and more of a reminder, this last tip might be the most important. No matter how beautiful your space is, you won’t enjoy being in it if it is not cared for. That’s why our ultimate recommendation is to take a few minutes at the end of the day to tidy up your space. Put away your products, and hairstyling tools. Wipe down the countertops and mirrors. Leaving the space clean and organized will ensure that the next time you are in it you will feel relaxed and at-home.
Do you have any tips on how to upgrade a bathroom? Share with us below!
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