There are plenty of great reasons to upgrade your bathroom and lots of ways to do it, as well. However, what might appear to be one of the most innocuous parts of the bathroom can actually be the most important when it comes to its aesthetic. Here, we’re going to look at the importance of adding some life to your walls, and a few of the tips that can help you do just that.
*This is a collaborative post.
*This is a collaborative post.Choose some decent art
One of the easiest ways to add a bit of personality to your walls is to choose a little visual flair in the form of some art to put up. Sites like Artesta can make it easy to find pieces that fit every room. Whether you’re looking for something floral or you prefer more of a landscape to add a bit of wonder to your bathroom, the piece of art that you choose has the ability to really cement its aesthetic. If you’re trying to aim for a theme, then the choice of art is one of the best ways that you can really define it.
Floating is in
One trend that has really been on fire as of late, especially in the bathroom, is acting like the floor is lava. By this, of course, we mean floating things off the floor. Not only does it give you more standing space and help the bathroom feel less cluttered but it also adds a little interest to the walls. You may not be looking to invest in floating your sink or anything, but adding some floating shelves to the wall can be a nice touch, especially if you’re in need of some convenient storage space.
Out with the tiles
A good change in your wall material is always a reliable way to update their look. However, this doesn’t mean that you have no other options than to simply switch one kind of tile for another. Instead, you can change your approach with the help of stores like Floors to Walls and their wall panels. Wall panels not only bring an entirely different aesthetic with them, but they also have a host of practical benefits. For one, you’re not going to need to clean up any mould between the tiles with them as they don’t require grout. They’re also a lot easier to maintain in general.
Paper one of them
You don’t have to take a uniform approach to all of your walls, either. In fact, if you’re trying to turn one of them into a feature wall, then making it visually distinct from the others can be the key. You should think about choosing your wallpaper for this one wall much like you would choose a piece of art. Because it’s only for one wall, you can push the boat out and be a little more expressive with it. Other ways to make it a feature wall include the following tips, as well as adding art to it, or building a little vignette on a shelf to serve as a focal point.
Light it up
You might think that your main light fixture is going to do the trick when it comes to brightening up the bathroom, but you can get a lot of value by adding some additional fixtures, as well. For instance, wall light fixtures from teams like Dusk Lighting can be great for adding a sense of warmth and visibility for a bathroom that needs it. This can be especially helpful for any bathrooms where you don’t get a lot of natural light, either due to the placement of the window or due to the window treatments that are often designed with privacy in mind.
Make use of mirrors
If you don’t want to go through all the trouble of wiring up some new lighting to your electrics, then using a mirror on your wall can help you better light the bathroom by bouncing natural light around the place. What’s more, mirrors also help to make the room look a bit larger, too, with a little bit of illusion. If you already have a large practical mirror in the bathroom, you don’t need another. Little pendant mirrors on another wall don’t have as much practical use but are more stylistic.
If you want your bathroom to feel a little less drab, a little less lifeless, then you should focus on the walls first and foremost. Hopefully, the suggestions above give you some ideas or inspire some changes of your own, so you can update your walls and upgrade the look of your bathroom.
*Disclaimer – This is a collaborative post. This post has been pre-written.