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Last updated: 10 August 2023
9 stylish bathroom decoration ideas to inspire you
Time to redecorate your bathroom? We’ve put together some stylish decorating tips to inspire your latest project.
Ideas for bathroom decor
If you’re struggling to think of new and exciting ways to decorate your bathroom, we’ve got some ideas that’ll hopefully get you started.
Whether you’re looking for innovative ways to transform your small bathroom or want to go for a specific look or theme, take a look at our inspirational ideas below.
1. Repurpose old furniture
Antique and second-hand shops are the perfect place to source bathroom storage and furniture. Create a stylish vanity area by repurposing an old wash stand or cabinet.
A carpenter can easily rework this to fit a sink and tap, that way your bathroom feels totally unique and bespoke.
2. Rustic bathroom decor
Incorporate some rustic elements into your bathroom design for a look that’s totally on-trend. Wood is a great material to use and looks effortless. Use old scaffolding boards as shelves or perhaps an old ladder as towel storage.
3. Install wall lighting
Traditional bathroom ceiling lighting is a thing of the past and the latest trend is wall lights.
A wall light on either side of a mirror above a vanity area creates a real focal point and is functional as well as fashionable.
4. Wallpaper half the wall
You may not think about using wallpaper in a bathroom, but it is a great way to add personality to the room. A popular design decision is to tile the bottom half of the wall and wallpaper the top half.
Choose a patterned design that you love and that suits the rest of your home. We recommend opting for vinyl wallpaper in the bathroom as there will be moisture in the air.
5. Change your hardware
The hardware in your bathroom can change the feel of the entire space. If you’ve currently got chrome fixtures, consider changing these to brass or matt black for a more stylish look.
6. Hang a vintage mirror
Swap out your plain rectangular bathroom mirror for an ornate vintage design.
Buying vintage for your home is a way of making sure it feels unique as well as being a sustainable way to shop.
7. Modern coastal
Coastal-inspired interiors have always been a popular choice for bathrooms. However, it is time to forget anchor motifs and wooden fish. You can still incorporate coastal elements but make it feel modern.
Reclaimed wood and a blue and white colour palette is a subtle but sure way of making your bathroom feel nautical.
8. Add plants
Liven up your bathroom by adding real or faux plants. Artificial plants are a great low maintenance option but you can’t beat the look and feel of real greenery.
Spider plants, ferns and snake plants are ideal for a bathroom environment.
9. Lay vinyl tile flooring
Want to switch up your bathroom flooring but don’t quite have the budget? Vinyl tiles are a fantastic alternative.
Patterned tiles, especially original Victorian ones are very expensive and patterned tile flooring creates a very similar effect.
Small bathroom decorating ideas
Keep a light colour palette. Decorating your bathroom in bright hues and pastel shades will make it feel bigger than it is
Use mirrors wisely. Mirrors bounce light around the room and the reflection makes the room feel bigger. Choose a large mirror to hang above your vanity
Glass shower door. Choosing a shower door as opposed to a curtain will keep your bathroom feeling fresh and open
Opt for a floating sink. A sink that’s attached to the wall and not on top of a vanity makes a bathroom feel more spacious. If you need extra storage you can display baskets underneath
Pops of colour help draw the eye to different areas of a bathroom. Mask the size of your bathroom by adding lots of colour
Decluttering your bathroom is a straightforward way of making it feel bigger than it is. Store extra towels in your airing cupboard and tidy products away
Add a skylight. Introducing more light into your bathroom is key and incorporating a skylight into your bathroom design is an effective way of doing so. This can be quite an expensive project so it’s a good idea to gather a few different quotes
Be selective with your accessories. It’s easy to clutter out bathrooms with random accessories or ornaments. If you’ve got a smaller bathroom it’s best to keep these to a minimum
Sage green bathroom decorating ideas
Use sage green tiles. If you're sure that you love the colour, invest in tiles for your next bathroom project
Mix and match your greens. Incorporate different shades of green into your bathroom design. This can include your towels, accessories and even plants
Style it vintage. The earthiness of sage green goes really well with vintage-inspired interiors. Source second hand bathroom furniture and accessories to go with your sage green scheme
Sage green panelling. Go for a timeless look in your bathroom by installing wall panelling and painting it sage green
Contrast sage green with pink. Green and pink is a winning colour combination in our eyes and works really well in a bathroom space
Try wooden accents. Both sage green and wood provoke images of the outdoors. Opt for wooden furniture or flooring to complement your sage green scheme
Black hardware. If you love sage green but want to go for more of a modern look, contrast it with black hardware with your choice of taps and towel rail
Farmhouse bathroom decor ideas
Stick to natural materials. Farmhouse interiors are inherently rustic and raw. Natural materials such as wood, rattan and linen work really well in farmhouse-inspired spaces
Go for rustic flooring. Instead of opting for laminate, shiny new flooring go for reclaimed materials such as reclaimed wood or tiles
Glamorous details. Elevate a rustic farmhouse bathroom with elegant accessories. Incorporate gold details in your design is a good way to do this, or perhaps a luxury scented candle
Add wallpaper. Choose a wallpaper design that has been inspired by an era gone by. A textured paper works well in a farmhouse bathroom
Shop secondhand. Antique bits and bobs work perfectly in a farmhouse-inspired bathroom. Think old jars and baskets for storage, pine cabinets for towels and old wooden shelves for displaying your favourite items
Feeling inspired? Hire a professional today to get the bathroom of your dreams.
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