Decorating 101: Relaxing Bath

Many people consider the bathroom to be nothing more than a room where you shower or bathe, not giving much thought to the room’s appearance or the ways in which it might be used. Why not think of it instead as your own little private sanctuary—a place to escape to! Nothing is better than after a long, hard day at work to have a place where all that stress can be relaxed away and your spirits can be rejuvenated.

After all, where else in your home can you actually escape the rest of the family? Although you sometimes need time to yourself, young children often follow along right on your heels. It’s really important to find a little time to unwind. With a little atmosphere, the bathroom can be the perfect place to do this.

Get Rid of That Cold, Sterile Look
Is your bathroom plain, looking like no more than just a bathroom? Often there are stainless-steel towel racks and toilet-paper holders—the works! There’s nothing fancy; everything is pretty basic and straightforward. If this is your bathroom, then here’s where you need to start!

The first step is to soften the look. This can be done by adding wrought-iron towel racks or white or pastel-colored wood. Lavender, sea foam, or another soft, relaxing shade is perfect for the walls. Carpet in the bathroom is always nice, or go with colorful ceramic tiles. Especially if your linoleum is plain-looking and hardly noticeable, consider updating your floors.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Look at your large bathroom mirror—does it look a little stark? Does your mirror just hang there with nothing around it? Then perhaps it’s time to make a change. Why not hang a mirror trimmed with gold edges? Or place wallpaper border around the mirror. Choose a border that contrasts with color of the walls. Another option is to completely change the shape. An oval mirror, for instance, adds a romantic touch.

Decorate the Tub
For those bathrooms with a garden tub or a tub with wide edges, spruce that tub up. For starters, set greenery around the edges. Try adding small ceramic pots filled with herbs and greenery for an inviting look. Once you add some votive candles, you’ll be ready to soak in a tub filled with bubbles. And the delicious scents of the candles will help float your worries away. There’s nothing quite like filling the tub, lighting a few candles, and bathing in a warm candlelight glow.

Accents Pull It All Together
The best way to pull your new bathroom all together is with a few accents. An oblong or square basket to hold a few bath towels makes the perfect touch. If you have room, add a small table, painting it a contrasting color and decorating it with stenciled flowers and greenery around the edges. You might also add a few clear glass containers that can hold cotton balls, Q-tips, and other items. If you have any attractive body splash and lotion bottles, you might display them as well. Of course, you can also add more plants and more candles—whatever it takes to make it your own.

It’s so much more relaxing to bathe in a room that’s both exquisitely beautiful and wonderfully smelling. There’s no need to jump in the tub and jump right out again. Instead, you can take the time to relax, unwind, and thoroughly enjoy yourself. By taking along your favorite book or magazine and a glass of wine, you can make it the most peaceful part of your day! Remember, bathrooms are anything but boring.

About the Author…
Leon Tuberman has been in the furniture and interior design industry for four decades. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in California. They have a huge inventory of handcrafted American built solid oak furniture for your bedroom, dining room and living room. Whether you’re looking for an shallow bookcase for your study area or an end table for your living room then they carry everything you need.

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