Winning Bathroom Wall Decor Ideas
to Enhance the Beauty Your Home
to Enhance the Beauty Your Home
If asked about their bathrooms a lot of people would readily admit they needed some new bathroom wall decor ideas and in some cases a complete bathroom makeover. These days however, with everyone and everything being madeover, why is it that one of the most popular and most used rooms in the house is the last on the list?
There's an old saying in the South that maybe you've heard.
"When you go to someone's house, always ask for a glass of water and to go to the restroom so you can check out the kitchen and the bathroom." Evidently, this little snippet is not just restricted to the southern US; folks from up north seem to follow this advice also.
It's inevitable, when a guest comes to visit, they'll probably have to make a pit stop
sooner or later.
Yet, the bathroom is often overlooked when homeowners consider remodeling. It shouldn't be though because decorating bathrooms and powder rooms is easy and fun and if you do the work yourself, sprucing up your walls with some colorful and creative bathroom wall decor can give your bathroom a fresh new look without breaking the bank.
Given the time you and your family personally spend everday in the bathroom showering, shaving, fixing hair and make-up and bathing the kids, now might be a good time to grab a notebook and plan for some redecorating especially if you're cringing at the sight of peeling wallpaper, lack of storage and outdated fixtures.
Nothing Beats a Fresh Coat of Paint:
Painting is inexpensive compared to a lot of other bathroom wall decor options and it can give new life to those tired old walls with just a few hours of your time.
If you're looking to just freshen up your bathroom instead of a complete
redo, then painting the walls is a perfect solution.
If your bathroom is small, use light colors to make it appear larger. If your
bathroom is spacious you can select a darker bolder color.
Get creative using faux painting techniques!
Apply a light colored base coat of paint and then go over it with a darker color using a sponge for a "stipple" effect.
To give walls that old world look, use a faux plaster effect. Just apply sheetrock mud with a sponge, a trowel or your hands - the more imperfections the better.
Allow the mud to dry and then paint it an antique white, using two coats of paint.
After the second coat dries, thin a darker shade of water-based paint with a little water and use a sponge, a wet brush or crumpled newspaper to dabble a bit of the darker shade here and there to age the walls.
A Venetian plaster kit is a great alternative to the above technique and is
a great time saver. By adding tint to the plaster not only saves you time
by cutting out the base coat step but your bathroom wall decor color choices are absolutely limitless making the process much faster and easier.
The advantage of these two faux painting techniques is that they are ideal for decorating bathrooms because the plaster is very durable and stands up very well to both moisture and heat.
If you or a friend have a little artistic ability, consider painting a mural on one wall of your bathroom. Palm trees, blue sky and white clouds are easy faux painting techniques that you could plan for in your bathroom makeover.
Stencilling is another easy alternative that looks great in bathrooms and still another great bathroom wall decor idea is to paint stripes or sleek contemporary geometric patterns on your bathroom walls.
Beautiful Decorative Wall Tile:
When it comes to decorating bathrooms, wall tile has to be on the top of the must haves list. You'll find decorative wall tile is colorful, functional and relatively inexpensive depending on whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor.
Easy to keep clean, bathroom wall tile wipes down with a sponge, cloth or even a paper towel.
The obvious areas for wall tile are the tub and shower areas and above or around the sink. Wall tile comes in all sizes,shapes,colors and prices.
There are small glass tiles, large ceramic tiles and terrazzo stone as well as very inexpensive
and easy to apply stick and peel tiles ideal for a
do it yourself bathroom wall decor project.
Clear glass tub and wall enclosures can add an extra, luxurious element to your bath.
Easy to keep clean, sparkling glass enclosures make a small bathroom look expansive and beautiful. Doors that swing out or slide from side to side can envelope bathers in crystal clear beauty.
Enhance your Bathroom Makeover with Well Chosen Wallpaper:
After paint, new wallpaper is perhaps the most cost effective bathroom wall decor treatment of all.
Over time the wallpaper in your bathroom can fall victim to high humidity levels and other challenges and if it has been quite awhile since you wallpapered the bathroom, it may be time to give those walls a brand new look. Simply replacing old wallpaper with fresh and beautiful new designer wallpaper can give your bathroom a whole new look for a fraction of the cost of a full bathroom remodel.
Wallpaper can be found for super-low prices in discount bins, and while there isn't usually enough of one design to paper a large room, there's usually plenty for a bathroom or powder room.
You could also consider papering either the top or bottom half of the walls and adding a border or some interesting molding as seen here in this powder room with it's interesting wall treatment.
When it come to bathroom wall decor treatments, just adding a wallpaper border to a freshly painted wall will add a lot of visual appeal.
You'll find the online stores have a great variety of borders in all price ranges as well as beautiful wallpapers in any theme, color or design of your choice.
Functional and Stylish Vanities:
If the commode, tubs and showers are the most important elements to consider when decorating bathrooms, then bathroom vanity units must surely rank next. In terms of frequency of use, vanities rule
.Vanities come in a variety of styles and sizes. Illustrated in this picture is a beautiful
contemporary style wall hung vanity unit.
Depending upon the size of your bathroom you can choose from double or single bathroom vanities and wall hung or free standing ones. With these choices you should have little trouble finding a vanity set that will fit perfectly into your bathroom.
When searching for interesting bathroom wall decor and you haven't yet considered shopping for a vanity you'll be simply amazed at the selection of styles and finishes. From antique, classic contemporary and traditional to your choice of granite, marble, glass or stone counter tops, the skys the limit.
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Since the vanity is the major focal point in your bathroom and one you
don't want to skimp on we recommend shopping for a beautiful vanity set
online to enhance and add
beauty to your bathroom wall decor .They come complete with cabinets, counter tops, matching mirrors, porcelain basins and heavy duty faucets.
Making the decision to purchase a complete vanity set takes the guesswork out of putting all the coordinating components together when decorating bathrooms.
However, if one of these beautiful vanity sets won't fit into your decorating budget, a new mirror, some bathroom shelves or other bathroom wall decor and accessories will dress up your bathroom and give it a fresh new look without breaking the bank.
Hunting around for an old washstand or bachelor's chest in which to place your sink and painting and refinishing it to match your bathroom's theme or decor is another alternative.
A Unique Mirror Makes an Eye Catching Statement:
When it comes to selecting bathroom wall decor, bathroom mirrors have truly evolved over the past few decades. Going from those very small medicine cabinet mirror combos to ornate and very expansive, bathroom mirrors can become a true expression of your style and personality.
A decorative mirror makes a great focal point and is the most important and fuctional part of your bathroom's wall decor so choosing the right size, shape and style should be a major consideration when planning your bathroom makeover.
Once again the choices are endless from framed, beveled edged, oval,
rectangular, circular or square as well as a myriad of finishes, an interesting wall mirror placed above your vanity can really make your bathroom pop as well as reflecting back your beautiful image.
Creative Lighting Ideas for your Bathroom Makeover:
When it comes to selecting bathroom wall decor, finding the perfect lighting that not only enhances the look of your bathroom but that also provides safety and functionality can be a bit of a challenge.
However, with so many styles and options it is advisable to explore all of
your choices online where you are sure to find the ideal lighting setup for
your bathroom redo.
Bathroom vanity lights typically include one light, a bar of two or more above the mirror or wall sconces on either side of the mirror.
In this powder room a beautiful mirror is flanked by two unique wall scones that light the mirror and accentuate the lovely gold walls and the unique looking sink.
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You need to be sure that your bathroom mirror is large enough, equally lighted and free of shadows since this is where you'll be applying makeup, shaving, drying your hair and rushing to get ready for work in the morning.
Recessed lighting, ceiling and wall mounted fixtures are types of general
lighting that are used to illuminate the overall bathroom area and add ambience to your bathroom wall decor.
If you want a more elegant and aesthetically pleasing look and feel for your bathroom wall decor a decorative chandelier or a pair of chandelier wall sconces would be a perfect choice to add that extra touch of class.
You can also add some extra ambience for when you're relaxing and soaking in the tub by making sure your light fixtures are controlled by dimmers.
Depending on the style of your bathroom there are many styles of lighting
fixtures at all different price points. If you budget is limited, you don't
have to spend an arm and a leg to find attractive lighting for your bathroom makeover.
Choose fixtures that match your decor. For example, if you're going with
the "old word" look, a couple of antiqued sconces would look great flanking the vanity mirror.
If your bathroom is decorated in a Victorian motif and is large enough, a turn of the-century style ceiling fan with lights would also add ambience to your walls and a nice designers touch to your bathroom wall decor..
Neat as a Pin with Bathroom Cabinets and Shelves:
If you are in need of storage, remodeling your bathroom is the perfect time to consider adding some wall or free standing cabinets to store extra
soaps, shampoos,
lotions, extra toothbrushes and over the
counter first aid items.Don't forget the extra towels, toilet tissue and hairdryer as these are important items to keep close at hand in any bathroom.
Spacious, newer cabinetry can also really enhance the look of your bathroom wall decor especially if you are imaginative with paint, faux finishes and stencilling.
TV armoires make nice interesting bathroom cabinets and you can hit the antique and thrift stores for for good buys where you can find old cabinets that you can paint in a crackle or a distressed finish to look like an aged antique.
If you want to "kick it up a notch" with your bathroom wall decor add a shelf or two to your walls. They can hold some of your favorite decorative pieces, such as seashells, soaps, perfume bottles,collectibles, dried flower or silk floral arrangements.
Make your own or buy unfinished shelving boards and paint or stain them to match your bathroom. You can either make them blend into the wall or if you want attention drawn to the shelves and what's on them, use a contrasting accent color.
When it comes to planning bathroom wall decor, corner shelves are a great idea if you're limited on storage and it's a great way to also utilize wasted space.
Don't forget Towel Racks:
Even simple replacement or the addition of towel racks can make a bathroom more efficient and comfortable for you and your guests.
Plenty of towel racks assures there will be plenty of clean towels available for everyone and should definitely be on your bathroom
decorating list.
Many decorative styles of racks can be found in hardware or home supply stores or you can design your own by using brass or wooden
curtain rods as towel racks.
Online you'll be able to find unique and decorative towel racks as well
as switch and outlet plates and many other household hardware items that you maybe looking for to complete your bathroom wall decor.
Decorative Wall Decor:
What item is needed in the bathroom but rarely found there? A clock!
When getting ready for work or going out to dinner, it just makes sense to have an interesting clock in the bathroom to keep track of time. This attractive metal scrollwork clock would look wonderful on a bathroom wall as would a pair of iron scroll grilles as shown on a faux painted wall above.
There are so many styles of clocks that you're sure to find one that matches the theme of your bathroom.
Framed art pieces are a nice bathroom wall decor touch. We have a novelty dog print on our powder room wall. Everyone comments and laughs at it when they visit.
If you need a bathroom makeover and don't have much cash on hand, consider focusing on some creative bathroom wall decor. With just a few dollars, you can either jazz up the decor in your bathroom or calm it down depending on the look you're seeking.
Bringing in some decorative elements of your choice can bring your bathroom to life and create a beautiful relaxing personal space for you and your family without breaking the bank.
Take a look at your budget, survey the above list and decide upon the
most important areas you want to change and that will make the biggest impact to your bathroom wall decor.
A budget-smart mini bathroom makeover might just be your answer.
Applying just two or three of the above suggestions will vastly change the look and feel and efficiency of one of the most important rooms in your home.
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