When you start to redecorate your bathroom, like most people you may not consider your bathroom vanity to be the most important element. However, the mirror in your bathroom is often the centerpiece of your entire bathroom design. This is because people look into the mirror in your bathroom as a reflex, since they have been checking their appearances in the mirror since the beginning of their lives. Even public restrooms have mirrors so you will be expected to have one as well. Thus, you know that every guest in your home who uses the restroom, which by the way is the most trafficked area of your home, is going to notice what type of bathroom vanity mirror you have while using the facility. If you do not have a cohesive vanity that matches the theme of your bathroom, your decorating taste is going to appear to be in poor taste and shoddily thrown together. Also, you need to keep in mind that your bathroom vanity holds an extra value in your home because it is the one large item in your bathroom that you have control over. The equivalent to furniture in your restroom is the toilet, sink, and shower. For most people, these are not replaceable items, and due to your piping, they are also not items that can be rearranged. Thus, the only item you have sole control over to show your own personal taste in design in the bathroom is your bathroom vanity mirror. Thus, it is very important that you pick a mirror that is going to carry the theme you want portrayed in the rest of the bathroom. You may think this sounds ridiculous, but it is true. For example, many people choose to decorate their bathrooms with warm cozy themes complete with bathroom rugs and toilet seat covers. Most popular warm colors are earthy elements which tend to match very well with wood. Thus, you may tie your entire theme together by choosing to purchase a bathroom vanity that has a wooden trim. Some great colors for a natural theme are ivory for the walls, reds, greens, blues, and other rich colors. You can then choose to decorate your bathroom around the wood trimming of the bathroom vanity which is also going to help you choose appropriate accessories. For example, you may choose to place wooden potpourri holders on the sides of the mirror to add extra spice and contrast to the mirror as well as a pleasant smell to the rest of the bathroom. You also might consider using wooden towel holders throughout your bathroom so that the entire bathroom has one cohesive theme, tied together of course by your bathroom vanity, which is now the centerpiece to your restroom. Choosing a bathroom vanity that does not match with the rest of your restroom is going to be distractive and harsh to the eyes of your guests, therefore ruining any theme you may have been trying to develop.
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The Power Of A Bathroom Rug
December 27th, 2009Part of successfully decorating a bathroom to meet your needs is including those elements that reflect your very personal style. When it comes to bathrooms, there are high-end renovations such as those that require construction – including the replacement of vanities, toilets, tiles, bathtubs, and showers. But many homeowners may be surprised by how more aesthetic – and far less expensive – changes, such as towels, artwork, shower curtain, and a bathroom rug, will go a long way towards transforming the look of your bathroom.
A bathroom rug because of its versatility and affordability is one of the easiest accessories to use in the transformation of a bathroom. Rugs of this kind come in a variety of shapes, colors, and textures; one can be always be found to complement the style of your bathroom.
For many, the purchase of a bathroom rug is the very last thing they do in the renovation of a bathroom; but if you are working within a restricted budget, keep in mind that it can be one of the only things you do in the renovation of your bathroom. Not much carries as much visual impact as this small item.
There are many ways in which to integrate a bathroom rug into your overall bathroom design. You may have a unified theme in your bathroom – floral, Asian, seaside, or any number of children’s themes for a child’s bathroom – that can be accented with a similarly themed rug; you may wish to complement the overall tone of the room – Victorian, country, traditional, eclectic, and antique – with a well chosen bathroom rug.
A warmly colored bathroom with ceramic tile may be best complemented by a soft, warm colored rug; a contemporary designed bathroom may benefit from a strong colored bathroom rug that’s less plush and more textured. The prices also vary greatly so keep budget in mind when searching for your ideal bathroom rug; but in many cases, you can find a beautiful and complementary bathroom rug for under $50.
In addition to form, the bathroom rug provides its own share of function as well. A rug can provide warmth on an otherwise chilly floor; there’s nothing worse than stepping out of a shower onto a cold, hard floor. A bathroom rug also provides protection for the floor or carpet underneath it – sheltering it from water damage.
Another added convenience of a bathroom rug is its availability. Rugs can be found in any number of retail stores, home improvement stores, and even online for the ease of shopping right from your home and having your merchandise shipped straight to your door.
A bathroom is a very personal space; that which offers refuge and comfort in a world where we are rarely left in peace. But in order to maximize the power and effect your bathroom space can have in your life, its decor must reflect the style that is unique you. Don’t hold back when it comes to adding your personal touches to your bathroom – including the addition of a bathroom rug. The result will be a room that reveals your style to visitors and envelops you in comfort and familiarity.
