Big Impressions

The humble bathroom. The smallest room in your home can often make the biggest impression.  It's where your guests will almost certainly visit, and is too often neglected in terms of interior decoration.  Who says you have to follow the masses and have a bland, presonality-free bathroom?  Make the best of what you have; seek out clever storage solutions and points of interest to make this space your own.

Storage is most people's main issue when it comes to the bathroom.  

For those with space at a premium, hang a storage solution from the back of the door, or from a wall, using an original or interesting hook.  This allows you to organise your bits and pieces without cluttering precious bench space.

Organise your cupboards by sorting your lotions and potions into small containers found at the supermarket or at the $2 Shop.  My husband asked me the other day for a bandaid.  'Yes,' I proudly replied, knowing exactly where to find them in the bathroom drawer.  I know I sound like Monica Gellar, but you will feel better with organised cupboards. 

Small trolleys are a great option for smaller bathrooms with not a lot of storage.  You can buy them relatively cheaply from Kmart, The Storage Box, Freedom or Ikea.  Use the trolley to shelve your folded towels and other toiletries.

Have some DIY fun and hunt down an old ladder.  Give it a bit of a scrub up and use it to hang your towels over, bringing an eclectic, shabby chic vibe to the room.

If it doesn't suit your style, why get the standard plain bathroom mirror that it seems everyone installs?  There's no reason why you can't have interesting, original mirrors in your bathroom. 

Don't be afraid to use colour when decorating your bathroom.  Muted and earthy tones will always look classic and be good for resale of the home, however, when used in an intelligent way, other colours can be really effective.  It's best to stick to white for your basin, toilet and bath, however thread any colour you choose through the walls, window dressings and linen.

We love using flowers and candles in the living areas of our homes, however sometimes the bathroom gets forgotten.  You may be like my mother and get fresh flowers every week, or you might prefer to go down the faux flower road. 

Candles bring a wonderful ambience and elegance to your home, and having a few in the bathroom is a great touch.  Fragrant candles keep your bathroom smelling great, and who doesn't like soaking in a candlelit bath?

 

In terms of linen, I can't go past Sheridan.  Their towels come in so many colours that you'll have no problems finding whatever shade you require.  As I said above, use your towels to thread colour through the room.  Fold any extra towels on a trolley or on shelves so that they are kept handy.

There's no reason why your bathroom can't follow the theme of your home, or say something about your own personal style.  Without going over the top, there are a lot of ways to allow this little room to make a big first impression.

Have a good week,

Joanna