Use bathroom decor to bring comfort and luxury to your personal space

Create a haven that meets your need to relax and recoup in a private retreat

Bathroom decor reminds us to connect to the daily ritual of cleansing and purifying our body, minds, and spirit. It is a combination of cleansing products, light reflecting jars, bottles, and containers, warming towels and wraps, all backed by the soothing sound of running water

Read the list below for more bathroom decor ideas and how to choose and use bathroom accessories

The bathtub is a hub for many bathroom accessories

A wire rack that stretches across an old claw foot tub can be filled with interesting sponges, loofahs, and soaps. This can also be used to hold the book you are reading while soaking in bubbles or scented oils.

Whirlpools and spas have wide rims that can hold candles, interesting containers of body lotions, or a glass of wine, as you relax into that whirling massage of water. One caveat would be to have these items made from unbreakable materials as a safety precaution.

A small table or ottoman can be useful when placed next to a tub to hold towels at the ready, creams, powders, or a wrap to use as you exit the tub.

If you spend time relaxing in the tub, where is your line of vision? Is is a pleasant window view or a blank wall? Does the view lead you to introspection and relaxation or are you thinking you really should do something about that space you keep looking at?

One bathroom decor solution to an ordinary or dull view would be to hang art, photos, or shelves for decorative items and storage at tub eye level. Let your eyes roam to an area designed by you expressly for calming your mind and soothing your soul while you relax and pamper your body.

Use glass and candles as bathroom accessories to add glamour and romance

Set the bottles in a glass tray along with some scented candles. If the display is in front of a mirror and the candles are lit, you will provide a soothing ambiance of reflected light for a pampering, leisurely bath.

A bathroom decor idea - A large brandy snifter filled with sample cosmetics for a guest's use is a welcoming touch

Tropical and Nautical Themes are naturals in the bathroom accessories area

Water, beaches, nautical or tropical themes all come to mind when thinking of bathroom decor and bathroom accessories. Children in particular enjoy these themes and it is a good starting place for decorating a family bathroom. Driftwood, natural sponges, and sea shells can be incorporated into a bathroom decorating scheme.

Take advantage of wide moldings for arranging accessories

Some bathroom decor accessory ideas with a nautical theme include:

• Nets that can be utilized to hold children's bath toys
• Large beach pails can store towels
• Large shells can hold bath crystals
• Small shells can sparkle with beach glass
• A wind chime can be made with shells and beach glass strung with fishing line and attached to driftwood, to hang by the bathroom window
• Nautical flags can be hung along the ceiling line
• A model yacht or clipper ship can grace the back of the toilet ledge
• Clothing hooks that match your theme can hold drawstring bags for children's clothing or other personal items

Don't forget about media

Along with soft lighting (a dimmer is also great in the bathroom for a relaxing soak in the tub), a CD player set on a shelf with a collection of your favorite music will add much to the feeling of being in a spa.

At other times, you may wish to watch a favorite TV show. A TV attached to a high shelf away from water may be something you would like to consider.

Books and magazines are always appreciated in the bathroom. Choose books with lots of pictures and short articles. Travel, Art, Trivia and Nature are good choices. Have some to match the theme of your bathroom accessories such as nautical, Victorian times, sports, etc.

Another bathroom decor idea -Along with the media equipment, be sure to add a clock. This is one room where it is easy to lose track of time

Create a room you love to be in

Whatever you decide to do in your bathroom, make sure you and your family love it. If you are going through the process of decorating or redecorating a room, don't give house space to anything you don't absolutely love.

Try to make the room you are designing your favorite place. Don't do it to impress your family or your neighbors. They don't live in your home or in your skin, or in your mind. You and your family are the only players in this game.

Follow this rule: "Only create what you love" and eventually, every room you walk into in your home will be your favorite one.

Scents are important to create ambiance in your bed and bath areas. Create a welcome and relaxing atmosphere and Scent Your Home Through Your Accessories

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