Many people may not realize it, but one of the most important rooms in your home is your bathroom. People spend a lot of time in their bathrooms. They can make a big impression on guests and even influence the selling price of your home. From time to time, you should redecorate your bathroom, as it keeps things visually interesting and allows you to replace older or gross parts of your bathroom that can deteriorate over time, no matter how well maintained. Even if that means you decorate every bathroom in your home the same or have a different theme or style for all of them. Below are five items to include in your next bathroom overhaul.
New
Towels and Washcloths
One place
you cloud start is by replacing your towels and washcloths. Once these wear out
they’re no good to you. They won’t absorb water or dry anything properly, and
in fact, can become breeding grounds for mold and mildew thanks to all the
water they come into contact with. It’s recommended you replace your towels and
washcloths at least once every three years, and provide you ample time to be
ready to try different styles or colors. After all, towels and washcloths are
great ways to accentuate your chosen color scheme or decoration style.
Odor
Eliminators
You
shouldn’t only think about the visual aspects when giving your bathroom a
refresh. You should also consider the smells of your bathroom as well. There’s
nothing more grotesque or offputting than a smelly bathroom, especially with
the company over. Make sure to invest in odor eliminators to help keep your
bathroom smelling fresh and pleasant. Even something as simple as an air
freshener you plug into an electrical outlet or keep on a timer can make a huge
difference. Beyond that, you could leave an air freshener spray available for
people to use after they’re finished in the bathroom. Another method is to
purchase toilet
drops and have them available for people to spray or drop into the
toilet bowl before using it, which can end up making a big difference
afterward.
New
Toilet Seat
Something
else that should be swapped out every few years is your toilet seat. No matter
how well you clean it, your toilet seat will always be a great place for germs
to do as they please. These can last much longer than towels or odor
eliminators, at least five years if properly maintained. Replacing a toilet
seat is easy too. You only have to unscrew two large plastic screws at the back
to remove it. You can find many choices for new toilet seats in any hardware
store. Ranging from plastic to wood, to even padded - though padded seats
typically have a much shorter life due to the plastic padding’s tendency to
eventually crack. You will find many different designs and colors. Choose one
that matches your bathroom's new look.
Wall
Art
If you
have some free space on your bathroom wall, consider adding some framed wall
art. Whether it’s something you find in a store, have commissioned yourself, or
put the time and effort into creating with your own two hands. Even the cheapest
of paintings can add some personality and artistic flair to your otherwise
blank bathroom walls. It can also give you or your guests something to look at
while you’re relaxing in the tub or sitting on the toilet.
New
Water Fixtures
Your water fixtures, such as faucets and showerheads, also make a huge difference in regards to the look and vibe of your bathroom. There are many styles, colors, and materials to choose from, such as brass, stainless steel, or ABS plastic. Choosing something like brass faucets can make a huge difference in regards to the overall design of your bathroom. Water fixtures need to, and should, last a fairly long time, nearly two decades if you treat them right. When the time comes though, it’s the best time to reassess your overall bathroom style. With a change in such permanent things as your fixtures, you can get rather dramatic in your redecoration.
Overall, your bathroom needs a refresh from time to time to keep things both interesting and clean-looking. Utilizing your options means you can get as dramatic or as simple as you want, making all of the bathrooms in your house truly unique to you and your home. This can be done by doing the simplest things as adding small luxuries like air fresheners or art or getting dramatic by replacing fixtures and toilet seats.
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