Bathroom decor: turn your bathroom into a spa
Shower, shave, moisturise. Dry, comb and style your hair. Brush your teeth, cleanse your face, put on make-up. To start the day feeling fresh, we spend on average more than half an hour in the bathroom every morning. If you enjoy a long bubble bath by candlelight in the evening, with a glass of wine and a good book, you can add another half hour. Naturally, we want to enjoy this precious time like Cleopatra: in a little wellness retreat that invites you to dream and linger. But would you currently describe your bathroom as functional rather than a feel-good sanctuary? Too small, too cold, too dark? Don't worry. We'll show you bathroom decor that lets you create your own personal spa in no time. Find out here what to consider before you buy bathroom decor.
1. Creating space
2. A question of style
3. Little helpers
4. Creating atmosphere
5. Bathroom textiles
1. Creating space – how to keep your bathroom tidy
Whether your bathroom is spacious or small, it's full of small items – from toothbrushes and cotton pads to hairbrushes – that need to be stored attractively. Storage baskets make this easy. Available in many different sizes, colours and shapes, they create order in no time and make the room feel more spacious. Placed on a small shelf, the windowsill or the washing machine, they keep all your everyday favourites within easy reach. Our tip: small wall shelves are also practical space savers and make great bathroom decor, letting you display towels, creams and your perfume collection.
If your bathroom is particularly large and looks rather empty, larger accessories such as decorative laundry baskets, shelves, floor mirrors or various floor vases can help make the room feel more homely. In a smaller bathroom, the motto is: less is more. Choose a few small, understated decorative items – otherwise the bathroom can quickly look cluttered and cramped.
2. A question of style – how do you want to decorate your bathroom?
With the right decor, you can give your bathroom its own character and match it to the style of the rest of your home. Do you love Scandinavian style? Then choose decorative pieces in white, glass or wood for your bathroom too. Warm light and plenty of plants complete the minimalist, natural look.
If you like a modern look, choose clean lines, smooth surfaces and muted shades of grey and black. Accessories with a stainless steel look support the clean, elegant atmosphere. The Nova soap dispenser by Zone Denmark gives any bathroom a modern look and is available in a set with a toothbrush mug and toilet brush. Small LED spotlights create the right lighting mood and show off your bathroom decor in a modern way.
To bring a cosy country-house style into your bathroom, mix white-painted and untreated wood and combine it with other natural materials. Storage baskets made of rattan and linen work particularly well as bathroom decor. Whites, browns and beiges should dominate. Large lampshades, fairy lights and vases with fresh cut flowers also make good bathroom decor in a romantic country style.
You can create a Mediterranean feel in the bathroom mainly with rustic furniture in dark wood, countertop basins reminiscent of old-fashioned washbowls and a freestanding bath. But here too, it's above all the decor that gives the bathroom its characteristic Mediterranean atmosphere. Soft, ornate shapes in golden yellow, warm browns and bright white are the right choice. Bathroom accessories in strong azure blue, green and lavender also have a Mediterranean feel. Plant pots with Mediterranean plants and designer vases in white and terracotta on shelves and on the floor are a must. With the Randaccio wall mirror by Gubi, you can create elegant Mediterranean bathroom decor in no time.
3. Little helpers – decorative must-haves for your bathroom
Towel holders, soap dispensers, bins and the like are essential in the bathroom – that much is certain. And the best part: these little helpers can easily become stylish eye-catchers. The minimalist Towel Ladder by Menu simply leans against the wall and holds up to ten towels in style. With its sculptural silhouette, the Ballo toilet brush by Normann Copenhagen looks playful and light and adds interesting splashes of colour. At Frost, even the Nova2 shower squeegee becomes elegant bathroom decor with a modern stainless steel look. Particularly practical: many designer bathroom accessories are available in sets for a cohesive look.
4. Creating atmosphere – how to make your bathroom a feel-good space
With just a few simple touches, you can create a feel-good atmosphere in the bathroom that turns showering and bathing into a small spa experience. Designer candles are essential. Grouped in different sizes in a decorative bowl, they don't just serve as bathroom decor – they also create warm, relaxing light that makes your bathroom feel homely.
Plants and fresh cut flowers in stylish vases have the same effect. Subtropical plants in particular thrive in the usually warm, humid bathroom climate. They add natural colour and help create a pleasant atmosphere. Which species suit your bathroom best depends on how much sunlight gets in. But even in a windowless bathroom, you can easily decorate with plants such as golden pothos, ferns or spider plants.
For shaving, applying make-up and styling, your bathroom should have a daylight lamp without a shade, especially above the mirror, that spreads clear, glare-free light. LED spotlights and clip-on lights are particularly suitable here. As decoration, however, designer ceiling lights that give off soft light work well. A chandelier can also become an elegant eye-catcher in the bathroom.
5. Bathroom textiles – functional and decorative
Although they are essential, bathroom textiles are often given little attention. From towels and shower curtains to bath mats, they play a central role and largely define the look of the room. That's why their colours should match each other and the style of the room as closely as possible. In a simply furnished bathroom, colourfully printed shower curtains such as Spear by Ferm Living really stand out. A matching laundry basket is also available. Towels and bath mats should then pick up one of the colours of the shower curtain for a cohesive look.
When choosing colours for your bathroom, always take into account the shade of the floor, walls and tiles. If your bathroom is a little older and tiled in pink, green or blue, choose subtle, muted colours for your bathroom decor. In simple, single-colour surroundings, bright colours and patterned accessories liven up the atmosphere.
You'll find even more creative ideas for designing your bathroom here.
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Shopping advice at Connox
Would you like to buy bathroom decor online but need some help? Our customer service team is always happy to help. We'll support you with advice while you shop, make recommendations and answer your questions quickly. Then simply sit back, have your chosen item delivered straight to your door and decorate your bathroom just the way you like.
