Bathroom Decorating Tips Archives

Guest Bath Update Reveal and A GIVEAWAY!

March 4, 2015

I just love it when a project comes together. After finishing my stenciled shower curtain, I set about pulling together the accessories to use in our guest bathroom.

The bathroom is all white so I had a clean and crisp color palette to work around. Since the black and white shower curtain is a bold graphic pattern, I wanted to keep the rest of the accessories elegant and pretty. The color palette is black and white with accents of gold, pink and grey.

I loved using the Drifting Arrows stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils to create my custom shower curtain.

I placed a grouping of decorative accessories on the vanity and this gold leaf tray is the star of the show. It is so gorgeous!

I placed a vintage brass stool I found last year at an antique store next to the tub.

I had this framed chalkboard and hung it on one of the side walls. The quote adds a little whimsy to the decor. The gold frame helps to tie all the gold elements together.

I replaced basic brass knobs with these beautiful crystal knobs. A decorative knob is such an inexpensive and easy updated for a bathroom.

I painted the shower curtain and changed all the decor in the bathroom when the hubby was at work and boy was he pleasantly surprised when he came home. We both love how the space turned out.

I hope you are inspired by our little bathroom update. I’ll be sharing more bathroom decorating tips with you next week, including how to make a simple bathroom look more expensive.

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Product source list:

Crystal knobs–D. Lawless / Floral Artwork–HomeGoods / White Shower Curtain–Target / Drifting Arrows stencil–Cutting Edge Stencil

Brass Stool–Vintage/Antique Store / Gold Leaf Tray–HomeGoods / Glass Vanity Jar–TJMaxx (purchased years ago)

Scalloped Edge Brass Bowl–thrifted / Towels–HomeGoods and Ikea

Anatomy of A Linen Closet–Organization and Style

September 11, 2014

One of the areas that can get out of hand in most homes is the linen closet. Just like the junk drawer in the kitchen, the linen closet can become a catch-all for any and everything if not kept in order.

As an admitted ‘over-organizer’, I can’t stand an unruly linen closet. I want my closets to be organized, functional and pretty. To help me keep my linen closets in order I employ a handful of organization and design tricks and the end result is always a winner.

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Easy Updates for the Bathroom {and a few design tips}

April 25, 2014

Happy Friday!

Often the most neglected room in the home, the bathroom deserves just as much décor love as the other rooms in your home. During construction or a remodel of your bathroom, you can add decorative elements like flooring, paint and fixtures to enhance the space but the decorating does not have to end there. Just like refreshing the accessories in your living room or family room, updating your bathroom seasonally or yearly is easy and doesn’t have to cost a lot.

Here are some quick and simple ways to update your bathroom anytime the mood strikes.

PAINT THE CEILING

Tip: A semi-gloss or gloss paint will add a bit of shine and make your bathroom look a bit more glamorous

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PAINT THE CABINETS

Tip: Flat or eggshell paint finishes will hold up best to dirt and fingerprints

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LAYER YOUR MIRRORS

Tip: Use Command Hooks to hold light weight mirror

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FRAME YOUR MIRROR

Tip: my go-to source for mirror frames is Mirror Mate

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ADD A DECORATIVE SHOWER CURTAIN

Tip: Use patterned curtain panels (=more style, length and pattern option) as your outer layer with a clear shower liner behind

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ACCESSORIZE THE VANITY WITH PRETTIES

Tip: Kitchen canisters make great containers for toiletries and a small tabletop lamp will add ambience to your bathroom

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GO WITH A DECORATIVE RUG INSTEAD OF A BATHROOM RUG

Tip: Instead of multiple rugs, look for a rug that is large enough to cover most of the floor. A single rug will add more visual impact.

Tip: Always us a rug liner so there’s no slipping and sliding

Tip: If the rug is in front of the tub/shower, go with a wool or wool blend which will hold up to water better

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USE A PIECE OF FURNITURE FOR STORAGE & STYLE

Tip: Replace the wood on an armoire with glass so that items can be seen and add to the décor of the bathroom

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Tip: If you need more counter space, a low chest will give you that plus extra storage

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ADD ARTWORK

Tip: Use artwork to add an accent color to your bathroom

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Tip: Turn your medicine cabinet into a decorative statement by hanging a piece of artwork over the door

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Tip: If windows are an issue, use artwork to provide privacy and add a decorative statement

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Tip: Even small art placed strategically will personalize your bathroom

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Have fun decorating your bathroom and have a fantastic weekend.

p.s. On Monday I’ll be sharing photos from a fabulous designer showhouse I previewed yesterday and on Tuesday I’ll share a few thing you can learn about design by going to showhouse events.