We can all agree that the bathroom needs to be stylish, functional, and easy to navigate. People often talk about style, design, storage, and functionality as separate entities while designing the bathroom. We believe that all of these ideas can be used in the same context while looking amazing. Let’s take a look at how you can use functional items as decorative parts of the bathroom, and increase the functionality without taking away from the aesthetics.
Decorative Storage
We love seeing decorative storage options regardless of the size of the bathroom. Small bathrooms require creative use of storage, but large bathrooms also benefit from the same creativity. A lot of large storage items that are intended to make a large bathroom appear uncluttered can actually have the opposite effect and make it feel cramped. Take a look at some of these great storage ideas.
- Deep Frames for Artwork – Everyone loves artwork in the bathroom. Whether you use paintings, pictures, or children’s artwork, use cabinet-style frames that are about three inches thick. This provides a wonderful way to customize medicine cabinet style storage for each person in the family.
- Floating Shelves for Storage – Floating shelving offers the ability to decorate with functional items. Consider using floating shelving to store and display the decorative jars and baskets listed below.
- Decorative Jars for Small Items – Decorative jars are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and designs. Use them to display flower arrangements, store Q-tips, cotton balls, or other dry items.
- Sink Skirts – Pedestal sinks are very popular in today’s modern bathroom makeover. Don’t get lost in the idea of saving room and forget that you need storage space for cleaners and other bathroom essentials. A sink skirt can be added at any time to hide cleaners and other non-decorative items.
- Baskets – Baskets and stackable decorative boxes may be used for everything from makeup to hair supplies to extra toilet paper or towels and washcloths. They may be hung from shower rods, placed on floating shelves, or even stacked one on top of the other to create a unique display.
- Use Color without Reservation – Create the bathroom you Paint the walls a color you enjoy or a color that sooths your nerves. Don’t be afraid to paint with neutrals and decorate with vibrant colors or experiment with different color ideas. You can always paint shelves, frames, or baskets to complement whatever color you choose.
Bathroom trends in Albuquerque generally include increasing the size of the room whether we build an entirely new bathroom or borrow space from an adjoining room. Many Albuquerque homeowners choose to envelope an existing small closet to extend the size of the shower or include the laundry room as part of the bathroom to offer additional shelving and storage for both areas.
Call us here at Hendren Construction at 505-991-0063 if you’re interested in remodeling your bathroom. We would be happy to schedule an appointment for a consultation and see how we can improve your existing bathroom through functional design.