Bold Bath Accessories
The Sliver Leaf collection from Room Service home is a softer and more glamorous version of a metal.
Short of a total renovation, the most dramatic way to jazz up your bathroom is with accessories. That’s a bonus because it’s a lot less expensive! Many companies are getting creative with their vanity accessories: soap dishes and pumps, toothbrush holders, wastebaskets and tissue box covers. Some of them have matching shower curtains, rugs and towels to boot. The choices can be overwhelming but try to avoid the temptation to buy everything in the collection. Too much of the same theme (especially in a small room) is definitely not going to give you the designer look you are aiming for. But these tips will get you closer:
- What Material? - Glass, stainless steel and wood are all solid looks that will last for years.
- Kids’ Bathrooms - I would go for bright colors and and pick up a theme in the towels or shower curtain which you are bound to replace in a year or two.
- Avoid the Obvious - Shells for a beach theme or palm trees for a tropical theme can be pretty but you will tire of them quickly. Instead consider the color palettes and textures of those motifs (Tropical: rattan, bamboo, sage green and gold)
Here are some attractive, long-lasting looks that caught my eye:
The rich wood in Croscill Yukon Collection would be at home in a modern or mountain home.
This Orange Lacquer Collection would be great in a kids rooms with a multi-colored towel set.
This Glass Bath collection from West Elm would be my first choice because I can see where everything is!
The Hana Bath Coordinate from Target are a great basic for a tropical look or to add texture to a modern look.
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November 10th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
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