Bathrooms are dedicated areas for grooming, hygiene, and health. However, they have an unacknowledged purpose, as well. Unfortunately, this extra purpose is often simply a place to collect clutter. Below are some spring cleaning tips regarding how to de-clutter bathrooms and create a more organized and attractive space.
Discarding Unused Items
Getting rid of items one regrets having purchased is one of the best bathroom tips to follow when de-cluttering this much-used room. In essentially all bathrooms, there is at least a small assortment of unnecessary products. Wonder products are typically marketed on the basis of hope, but most people have at least a few miracle cures or potions that did not live up to expectations. Immediately discarding such items is among the top cleaning tips when re-organizing a bathroom.
This is also a good rule to remember with regard to cosmetics: many women allow makeup items to remain in their cabinets too long. Items such as eyeshadow and mascara can eventually harbor bacterial growth that can pose health dangers. As a general rule, makeup that is older than 12 months should be thrown away.
Once all unnecessary items have been discarded, other items should be sorted and placed into piles. Objects that do not belong in the bathroom to begin with should be gathered together and eventually put in a more appropriate place. Items that are not necessarily used on a daily basis, but nevertheless belong in the bathroom, should be placed in the second pile. The third pile should be reserved for items such as decorations or larger objects that serve a purpose, but are no longer wanted by their owner. Such items can be donated or sold if they are still in good condition.
After the vanity and cabinets are cleared, remaining items should be divided according to their purpose. For example, cosmetics can be stored in shallow baskets and plastic containers can be used for cleaning products and air fresheners, which can then be stored under the sink. Bathroom totes or similar accessories can be used to store soap, toothpaste and other essential items.This will bring order to countertops and vanities, and ultimately create a more attractive room.
Bathrooms can end up in disarray for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, using the spring cleaning tips outlined above can revitalize a cluttered bathroom in no time and once again make the area organized and attractive.
Taking on a bathroom remodeling project is the perfect way to achieve a design that you’ll truly love. You can make a bold statement on any budget, as long as you choose some select elements carefully. There are many helpful bathroom tips that will help you create a budget friendly, masculine space:
Choose darker colors. When you think of a masculine space, darker colors and tones likely come to mind. You can choose to go with dark colors on the walls, or stick to dark accents, such as white subway tile with dark grout, a dark wood vanity, or dark tiles for the shower or floors. For the walls, consider dark blues, grays, or even black. Just be sure to keep the other elements lighter to offset the dark walls. You can also pull those darker tones in with the accessories, like towels and rugs.
Materials matter. The materials that you choose for the space will have a big impact on the overall feel of the room. If you are working with a tight budget, you may not be able to afford high end materials like granite and marble. However, a slate tile is a good option for floors. You can also paint a vanity cabinet any color that you want, so it may be more affordable to purchase a white or light vanity and then transform it into a more bold piece with paint.
Keep it simple. A budget remodel means that you may not be able to get everything that you want in the design. Consider keeping it as simple as possible by selecting the elements that will make the biggest statement and have the greatest impact. If you stick with white walls, then simply put your money towards dark tiles and a handsome vanity.
A masculine bathroom can really make a statement, transforming the space into something more grand. You can give it a more modern feel, or keep it classic and vintage. Even if you are working with a small budget, you can make some big changes that will allow you to remodel the room and achieve a design that you will love.
When it comes to fashion, those in the “know”, know how to accessorize. It’s no different when it comes to the business of bathroom remodeling. That’s why you’ll want to make sure you get to know the experts here at Columbus Bath Design in Columbus, OH. Our master plumber and remarkable remodelers know what it takes to accessorize the bathroom of your dreams.
What Do You Need?
Now, you could already have a plan in place. We can help you put that plan into action. But if you’re just starting to think about remodeling your bathroom, you might not know what’s available…or even how it will enhance your space. Not a problem. You’ve got a few options to team up with Columbus Bath Design. You can give us a call, (614) 475-7700, request a free in-home estimate, or stop by our showroom to see how you can develop a plan to go out with the old, in with the new…and accessorize that bathroom!
Start With the Door of Luxury
To paraphrase an old proverb, the journey of a thousand (and many more) showers begins with a single step. What better way to step into your Columbus Bath Design shower than through one of our beautiful Lux-Seal shower enclosures? Lux-Seal transforms the glass surface into an ultra-smooth, clear, heavy-duty protective layer. Tapered bottom tracks eliminate the build-up of soap residue and mildew. Our doors also come in a wide variety of designs, glass styles and frame finishes. Interested in a polished metal look? You won’t want to miss our oil-rubbed bronze shower door. Now you’re accessorizing with elegance!
Keep Things Within Reach
Our remarkably-priced accessories will not only help you keep your budget within reach, they’ll help you keep your bathing items within reach. An array of shower caddies, soap dishes and shelving options matched to your specific wall system make for functional, fantastic accessories. And speaking of reaching, don’t forget about our many options when it comes to grab bars. Columbus Bath Design grab bars are covered with Microban protected acrylic. They come in a wide range of sizes and colors, with accent rings to further enhance and accessorize your Columbus Bath Design system.
The bars are available in 12″, 16″, 18″, 24″ and 36″ lengths. Colors include white, almond, and biscuit and our sterling silver accent rings are available in brass, chrome or any of the matching colors.
There’s nothing quite like framing the bathroom remodeling project of your dreams with our striking, high-quality acrylic wainscoting. It features an authentic bead-board look and is accented with floor trim and crown molding, providing a perfectly classy look…and an exquisite finishing touch to your project.
Once you’ve made the decision to remodel your bathroom, be sure to make it as beautiful as possible. For that, we here at Columbus Bath Design have three words: Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize!
Contact Columbus Bath Design today to start designing your dream bathroom. We look forward to exceeding your expectations.
