Friday, March 19, 2010

Bathroom Accessories - Add your own Flair

Replacing bathroom accessories can be one of the easiest ways to pull together the appearance of your bathroom and create a well-defined look. Bathroom accessories can help update your style with the wide variety of choices available. Towel bars, vanity storage shelves, Soap Dishes, glass wall shelving, toilet paper holders, floor rugs, soap holders, bathroom mirrors, robe hooks, toilet seats and towel rings are all accessories that can make a big difference in your bathroom and can offer a very sophisticated update.

How to choose your bathroom accessories

One of the most important things to keep in mind when choosing bathroom accessories is the measurements of your bathroom. If a bathroom is very small then try and keep accessories to a minimum. If you are redecorating a larger bathroom, feel free to add more accessories if the size of the space can handle it. Many finishes are also available to help blend together the finish of your faucet and existing pieces.

Toilet Paper holders and wall towel bars are among the most popular bathroom accessories to use in the bathroom. Towel bars can be used to hang a decorative towel to bring color and detail. A variety of paper holders are also available depending on the styling and size of the bathroom. Styles range from wall hung to pedestal for larger bathroom spaces. Towel rings are also an elegant addition to guest bathrooms to hang smaller hand towels. Vanity shelves can be a great addition to a bathroom that needs some organization. These shelves can be used to store bathroom supplies and can be really helpful if there aren't many cabinets in the bathroom.

Accessory placement is also important to remember.

Towel rings work well right beside the sink in a guest bathroom. This accessory can also be a great focal point in a smaller bathroom and there are many decorative styles to choose from. Towel bars should be hung at about 48 inches above the floor, or 36 inches in a children's bathroom. It is important to make sure there is enough room for the towels to hang freely below the bar. Double towel bars can give the bathroom an elegant touch and add extra room for family bathrooms. Paper holders can be hung on the wall, or free standing depending on the style of the bathroom. For bathrooms with tile walls or cabinetry, you may want to look into a wall hanging standing paper holder to avoid unnecessary items cluttering the floor area.

Unique soap dishes can also be an important accent piece for your remodeled bathroom. Soap dishes traditionally have been porcelain and plain. Newer versions include teak and bamboo soap dishes in contemporary designs as well as stone natural soap dish designs. Using bar soap holding styles are also ECO friendly avoiding disposable pump dispensers that in additional to disposable water bottles are burdening our waste systems unnecessarily.

Having bathroom accessories can have a wonderful impact on the appearance of your bathroom. Choosing the right number of accessories and the accessories that fit the purpose of the bathroom is important to establish the look you desire. Having too many accessories can make a bathroom appear cluttered when their purpose is to do the opposite. The perfect accessories complement the bathroom and assist in the organization of the bathroom.

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