E87 – Bathroom Decorating - Bathroom Design Essentials

In this episode of Your Forever Home, Frances outlines several decorating tips on how to create a warm and inviting bathroom. She offers plenty of insight and advice to allow you to make the finishing touches to your bathroom to create a space you can be proud of. There's nothing worse than a sparse bathroom with no soul, so this episode will give you confidence to try her creative and insightful ideas. From plants, towels and mirrors, to artwork, stools and baskets – there's plenty to experiment with to make your bathroom a haven!   SHOWNOTES Plants    Adding plants is a number one rule of thumb in decorating across the entire home. In a bathroom, plants add a beautiful lease of life. They generate oxygen and add an instant "lived in" feeling and a sense of calm.  Most plants thrive in bathrooms because of the high humidity and moisture.   Examples:  Add a trailing pot like a devil's ivy on window sills, shelves or shower niche  Put plants on plant stands as they add height to a corner  Hangi plants from the ceiling  Pop a small plant on your vanity  Plants to try:  Devil's Ivy  Orchid- to add a little bit of colour  Chain of hearts  Spider plants- you can hang them as they drape beautifully  Air plants  Towels  Towels are a fantastic way to inject texture, pattern and colour into the space. It can also reflect your mood or serve as a seasonal décor. Keep in mind, try to marry the colours of the towels with the tone of the bathroom- I.e cool or warm tones.   Artwork  A painted wall is an ideal location for hanging artwork. Try leaving a wall free of tiles to allow for hanging artwork.. It adds personality and a unique touch to the space.  Examples:   Artwork from travels   A piece of artwork that makes you feel relaxed and calm  Artwork with your favourite colours  Mirrors  Shaving cabinetscome in a variety of different shapes which can add to the aesthetic and also give additional storage space.   In a powder room where storage requirements are not as necessary, opt for a decorative mirror  Framed mirrors can add an element of design.   Opt for organic shapes such as oval or round as it can break up all the rectangles in the space. It's also softer and more visually appealing.   Baskets  Baskets always make a space feel homey and inviting. They can be purely decorative or can be an added storage option.   You can use a basket for many things, including somewhere to store your:Plants   Towels   Toilet rolls   Stools  Can be placed in the corner, by the bath or even in the shower.  Used as a side table when in the bath  You can place a plant on it  I love vintage timber stools as it adds character and texture to the space!     YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS MY NEXT FREE WEBINAR!    "The 5 Costly Bathroom Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them"  Are you aware of the top 5 costly bathroom design mistakes and how to avoid them?  Join me in this webinar as I prepare and arm you with critical information that will save you time and money creating your new bathroom.  Far too many people make costly mistakes when creating their new bathroom – don't let this be you!    Book a Chat      If you're thinking about renovating or creating a new kitchen, I would love to hear from you. You can contact me by booking a 15 minute chat.            Join the "Renovating and Building your Forever Home" Facebook Group      Want to be inspired to create a home you truly love? One that is future proof and adaptable as your family's needs change? Join our exclusive (but inclusive)  Renovating and Building Your Forever Home Facebook Group.