Unique Bath Ideas For Your Home |
The bath in your home is more than just a place to cleanse yourself or brush your teeth. It's also a sanctuary, an escape, a place to unwind from the stress and anxiety of everyday life. A bath is a place for quiet reflection, where you can sort out
our thoughts and let a peaceful calm wash over you.
But as enjoyable as it may be, most baths and the bathrooms they reside in need some updating or even a complete re-design as your home ages from one decade to the next. After all, after the kitchen, the second most-remodeled rooms in a typical home are the bathrooms. An updated bathroom adds life and energy to a home, and improves its resale value as well.
Whether you hire a contractor to remodel your bathroom, or you decide to take on the project yourself, you’ll need to sit down and draw out a plan - a vision - for what you want your new bathroom to look like. Then you’ll need to decide on a budget for the project, and then you can go about the task of choosing new fixtures for your bathroom.
The central item in most full bathrooms is the bath itself. There are a variety of makes and models available, from the classic clawfoot bathtub for long relaxing baths, to more modern spa tubs equipped with jet-powered hydrotherapy systems. You’ll also want to choose new bathroom cabinets, lighting fixtures, toilets and countertops that fit your design and budget.
Even if you’re not looking to change your bath tub or completely remodel your bathroom, you can still add some spice to this most important room by selecting elegant bath furnishings. So don’t forget these essential items:
The Vanity: this is usually the focal point of any bathroom, and needs to highlight your decor.One option is to choose a sleek black vanity, equipped with a white or black vessel sink. Another option is the classic antique white pedistal sink.
Window and shower curtains: don't overlook these important bathroom accessories. Geometric designs are always a good choice, along with black
silhouettes of flowers or trees.Always choose bath accessories that match your choice of style, whether it be antique, contemporary, or any other style.
Bath rugs and mats: these are great accessories for breaking up the color of your floor. Black is almost always a great choice here.
Bath towels: the right choice of towel adds spice to a bathroom. Fluffy white towels are always a great choice, along with basic black of course.
Dispenser and containers: don't overlook these essential bath accessories. Look to color coordinate items such as soap dishes, wastebaskets, lotion dispensers, toothbrush holders, and tissue box covers.
And no less essential are these bath accessories that help the refresh the body and the spirit:
Bath salts: bath salts are a refreshing and essential bath accessory. Salts aren't new by any means - in fact, they've been around for thousands of years. Bath salts are typically added to warm bath water in order to enhance the entire bathing experience.
Bath lotions: these have always been among the most popular bath accessory. There are a wide variety of lotions in a multitude of aromas and fragrances. These bath lotions provide nourishment to the skin, clean out the pores, and help to keep skin soft and supple.
Bubble bath: here's another popular bath accessory, and not just for kids. Bubbles are fun, of course, but they also can be very soothing and relaxing after a long stressful day.
Herbal Baths: taking a bath in these aromatic herbs is designed to refresh the body and the spirit, and is even a long-standing tradition in many cultures. In addition to smelling great, aromatic baths can also aid in relaxing the body and detoxifying as well.
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Get Organized With Vertical Storage Cubbies - most bathrooms have a lot of horizontal counter space, but items start to pile over time and counters can start to look cluttered.
One solution is to add a vertical storage cubbie with 20 to 24 compartments. Many small bath items can displayed in an organized manner, leaving your valuable counter space for more important things like soap and washcloths.
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