Simple Bathroom Solutions That Make A Statement

Whether you are in an apartment, simple tract home, or even a custom home, you may find that your bathroom is not flowing and functional or even aesthetically satisfying. You may have had to contact summersphc.com/anderson/services/plumbing/toilet-repair/ to get a few repairs done before even lifting a paintbrush as well. I TOTALLY get this! Since we graduated college and started climbing the corporate ladder years ago and raising our family, we have only rented so that we could be relocatable. We have 1 more temporary move left next month and then the next will be our permanent location and where we will buy or build and set down some roots. In the meantime, we find nice tract homes in nice neighborhoods and they have all pretty good bones to work with and then add a few touches to put our own “custom” feel to it and make it, not only more pleasing to the eye but more functional and cozy. So here are a few simple bathroom solutions, some of my own and some of the other designers I admire, that make a statement.

My favorite one so far might just be this open shelving (previous post here with all the details and instructions) in my master bathroom. It added that touch of rustic glam that I wanted and feels like such a beautiful space now instead of an ugly box. It was so very easy and gave this empty wall space purpose. Also note….I had plenty of lighting and didn’t want to add more BUT I wanted a chandelier over the tub. A garden candle chandelier is the perfect solution! The crystals add that perfect touch of elegance I needed! This particular one of mine was found at a garage sale years ago but you can find similar ones here, here, and here.

There is a short towel bar just outside my shower (hidden in these pictures) that we hang our towels on. However…if you’re a woman….you might use several towels ha! One for my hair, one for my face at night…and then you need more space to hang them on. I had this short wall right behind me when I was getting ready and I just KNEW what it needed! And I KNEW it would solve my problem AND look adorable. These His/Hers towel hooks are adorable, aren’t they?! Without having to say “his” or “hers”, I think you can assume which is which 😉 The frames were in my “extra frames” drawer and the darling hooks were $9.99 at Hobby Lobby…and then half off, of course, because (like the rest of you) I only buy things there when it’s half off or I have a coupon. Find them online here.
I’m glad the family before us that used to own this home went ahead and painted that bathroom toilet door a dark grey because I think it compliments the original cabinets (handles added from Hobby Lobby) well. The stain I mixed on the shelves was dark walnut with grey and so I love how it ties in they grey door and the walnut cabinets. It gives it some extra depth to the bathroom and makes it less “blah”.

So, because I love my saw and building things, I really love those girls over at Shanty2Chic.com. They give all new meaning to #buildlikeagirl! I love that they share all their plans with us. This DIY Bathroom Mirror Storage Case is just BRILLIANT!!!! I just know I’ll be making one of these for our future home. Standing ovation, Whitney & Ashley!!! {clap clap clap clap} Click on the link above and they’ll actually share their free plans and give you step by step instructions. Love it.

How many of you have husbands that get up waaaaay before you do and do not love the bathroom light shining on your face and hearing the shower, toilet, cabinets/drawers shutting, etc??? Please tell me I’m not alone LOL!!! If our future home does not have doors leading into our master bath, I will be putting them on their myself! This gorgeous bathroom below (source unknown) did such a beautiful job of using plumbing pipes on top for the track and wheels on the bottom to create that popular barn door look. Stunning! And how much do you love the old green paint left on the door??!!! {swoon}
This might just be a small toilet paper solution, but the simplicity of it and functionality of it makes it top-notch!

Click here to see more details about the Turtles & Tails: Ensuite Bathroom Renovation.

Often, I’ve thought about getting more storage space in my bathrooms and bringing a large armoire like this one into the bathroom. I pinned it years ago on pinterest and I still love it….if you have the space! To help save on that all-important space, consider moving all of your cleaning products like bleach and limescale remover to a separate cupboard. This will not only make your bathroom look tidier and save you space, but it will also be safer if you have kids in the house. Buy a cabinet made especially for storing dangerous products and keep it out of the way of children, in a utility room or garage for example. Storemasta has a wide range of such cabinets – you can check the details here. Once you’ve moved all of your cleaning products out of the bathroom, it’ll look much less cluttered and you’ll find that you have more space for decorative items such as candles and flowers.

Click here for more delightful details from Courtney at French Country Cottage.

However, not all of us have room for such a gorgeous armoire and yet we still really need the storage it provides. Well, Studio McGee nailed it by adding these recessed built-in cabinets.

Their entire bathroom renovation is worth checking out. Inspiring indeed!

Let’s talk counter-top ideas for a minute! There’s nothing worse that walking into a bathroom and knowing exactly what products were used to get ready for the day because….well, they’re all still on the counter! A quick 2-minute clean-up time is good for us adults too before leaving our bathrooms and bedrooms and heading out the front door. That being said, there are a few toiletries that can be displayed beautifully and double as decor.

I bathe 1-3 times a week to detox with epsom salt. I love keeping it in the corner of my tub in this oversized apothecary jar (from Home Goods) and a giant metal scoop so that I can reach it while in the tub. It’s pretty too!
I love this idea also of using apothecary jars for pretty soaps and such…. (source unknown)

I found a similar solution in my bathroom with this adorable set found at Kirkland’s a while ago. I love being able to access Q-tips and cotton balls quickly.

Tiered trays have soooo many uses and I especially love using them in the bathroom. They are so helpful, saving space and displaying things beautifully. I like this rustic 3-tiered tray shared by Happiness Is Homemade.

I shared this 2-tiered galvanized plant stand (found here at Target) a while ago on Instagram and since then, many people have tagged me on their photos as well. I love how many people took what was a “plant stand” and utilized it in their bathrooms as a 2-tiered tray. Great minds think alike, right?! 😉

Here are some things below to help you with creating lovely storage solutions in your bathroom.

I hope these ideas gave you some inspiration to help you transform your bathrooms into a space you love. There’s nothing like a clean and organized bathroom that also feels like an oasis when I need a quiet bath. If you’d like to see how I display my perfume and jewelry or my updated vanity and master bedroom, I’d love for you to click on those links.

xoxo,