So many friends and family members say “Kelsie I just can’t do decorating. I have no talent.”
Well, first of all to address that. CALL ME. text me. I got you! I would be elated to put all my ideas and money spending talents to use.
Now- before I digress, How do you style a bathroom?
I start with the basics. I don’t get decorations until I have the basics. The must haves.
This blog post is the simplest checklist for you to style your bathroom.
Don’t get overwhelmed! I promise it’s going to be five things. Easy. Simple. No talent or knack for decorating needed.
1. Choose Your Colors/Theme
•Do I want my bathroom to look lighter, darker, etc.
•Is my bathroom needing to be kiddie friendly?
•how long am I going to used my bathroom stuff?
Pro Tip: Get online or go in store and look around. I highly Recommend it!
So many stores have their bathroom collections put together!! Already done the work for you. Maybe you like the shower curtain but not the rugs, and you want a plain rug. Usually, if you stay with the same store (preferably brand) their colors will be the exact same shade!
You may fall in love with the entire set! Repeat after me: shower curtain; towels, rugs, 3 dishes.
This way you can stay on budget and not completely overwhelm your counters. We want to keep the uncluttered and stress free! Just like us mommas, right?! Ha!
1. Pick out your shower curtain
This is the first thing to purchase. This is so you don’t overwhelm yourself. We don’t want that!
This shower curtain is from Target. I waited for it to go on sale and snagged it immediately.
I was looking for a light shower curtain that wasn’t overwhelming, but had some design on it to take care of my tan walls. I wanted the focus to be off the walls and somewhere else.
A shower curtain is 10/10 the first thing you will notice in a bathroom. So make it count!
I love how the creams and whites mix. It’s versatile.
3. Choose your towels.
You don’t have to use the towels you buy for the look of the bathroom. Especially if you don’t have several in the same color/style. That’s ok!
Towels may not be a decoration but they add or detract from the style of your bathroom.
My rule of thumb is: plain towels for a busy shower curtain.
Again, stay with the store and look around. These are part of the same brand at target. I got them on a huge Black Friday deal!
Additionally, get hand towels and wash cloths to match. You want your bathroom to be just as put together as the bathroom collection on the shelf at the store!
4. Find a few small dishes.
These could be:
•soap dispenser
•cotton ball jar
•q-tip holder
•ring/jewelry tray
Here’s a simple rule for easy decorating…. Odd numbers. So in this case, (small area) I would probably get 3. They don’t have to match, or be the exact same. But it can be easier and sometimes cheaper.
I purchased mine at my local Walmart. Yep, I am mixing Target and Walmart (and in my future post: Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Seagull Book) .
5. Choose your Rugs
Your rugs don’t have to be patterned with your shower curtain. If you have a simple shower curtain, and you’re styling is not your forte, just get a simple stripe rug. Nothing too crazy.
If your shower curtain is busy, go for a plain color. They are here to tie it all together!
Pro tip! Don’t want your bathroom bland, but want a little “extra” style for your rug? Get a textured rug. Go for a plain rug that has some texture and thickness to it. Sometimes it may even have a subtle pattern. It will look amazing. Just trust me.
There you have it! 5 basic things to style your bathroom. This will set the tone of your bathroom. Next week, we will talk about decorating the bathroom. I’m keeping it simple and spreading it out so that 1. You’re not overwhelmed, and 2. So you’re breaking your budget all at once!
Xo,
Kelsie Ann
