The bathroom is a vital part of the home since you spend much time there. If you want to put more effort into making your bathroom more elegant and comfortable but don’t know how then read on.

We’ll cover some easy-to-apply tips on changing your bathroom to feel more elegant.

1. Add bright lighting

Lighting is a significant factor that influences your bathroom’s appeal. Not only that, but you need good lighting in your bathroom to help you groom yourself in the bathroom. Therefore, you want bright lighting to make the details as straightforward as possible.

You don’t only want to get the brightest light for your bathroom. You also wish to have a light that’s flattering to you, incredibly the light near your bathroom sink, where you will most likely look at yourself often.

Ideally, it shouldn’t be too harsh to lend an unflattering shadow to your visage as you look at yourself in the mirror.

Many people also like to find ways to incorporate some natural lighting into the bathroom. Double-glazed windows can help add more natural light to your bathroom. If you want to go further, glazed stained glass windows will still add a decorative hue to your bathroom windows while maintaining privacy.

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2. Choose a freestanding bath

If you enjoy taking a bath to treat yourself, you might be interested in getting a freestanding bathtub.

With freestanding baths, you create a visual focal point for your bathroom that can elevate the atmosphere. Simply changing the kind of bathtub that you have can make your bathroom look more elegant and chic, which is precisely what a freestanding bathtub can help you achieve.

Also, a freestanding bath gives you a deeper soak, perfect for taller individuals who feel like the usual bathtubs aren’t deep enough. They even come in various designs, so you can find one that fits the aesthetic you like.

Some things to note about getting a freestanding bath would be that if you bring them in a bathroom, not on the ground floor, you will need to reinforce the flooring.

Since the shower is freestanding, you’ll need to get a separate shower, so if you have a small space for your bathroom, you need to weigh this wisely.

3. Choose a light color palette

A bathroom that looks bright is more appealing and relaxing. Plus, it’s easier to tell whether specific colors work together when they’re brightly colored. That’s why opting for a lighter color palette is an excellent choice if you want an easy way to have a consistent color theme in your bathroom to make it elegant.

Another reason you should choose a lighter color palette is that it would be easier to decorate with color. While your bathroom could be beige or off-white, you can add pieces to it that will add pops of brighter colors as accent pieces.

For example, your bathroom rugs and even your bathroom cabinets are the perfect canvas to add to the pops of color in your bathroom.

4. Upgrade your bathroom fixtures and hardware

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Since your bathroom fixtures and hardware are a huge part of your bathroom, consider upgrading them if you have the budget. Sometimes, just upgrading your bathroom fixtures without changing anything else about your bathroom can make it feel like new.

Aside from that, upgrading your sinks, toilets, showers, etc., can even increase your comfort in the bathroom and elevate your overall experience.

Ideally, when you upgrade your bathroom fixtures, don’t just go for looks. Although there’s no harm in changing for aesthetics, consider upgrading functionality too. For example, if your sink can’t provide hot water, you can use this opportunity to make it able to do that.

5. Supersize your storage solutions

If you like pampering yourself or have an extensive bathroom routine, consider adding more storage solutions to your bathroom to help clean up the area.

When your sink counter space is filled to the brim with all sorts of potions, creams, lotions, gels, and the like, it can make your whole bathroom seem messier than it is. Instead of getting a crowded sink, accommodate your lifestyle better with supersized storage solutions.

You can have storage solutions that help you keep items you don’t need daily. However, you can also get larger storage spaces that will assist you in seeing everything that you require for bathing and grooming yourself all in one place without rooting around for them.

6. Keep your bathroom fresh

A bathroom that smells good adds that special touch that elevates your bathroom and makes it more elegant.

Adding spaces to place things like misters and diffusers can help your bathroom smell great. Some essential oil misters look good and can be decorative pieces around your bathroom.

If you like to light a candle while taking your bath, adding a place to hold your candles is a great choice. Just make sure you don’t forget to blow it out when you’re done. Also, please don’t put it near aerosol cans, like hairspray, as that is a considerable fire hazard. Please don’t put it near the towel rack or anything that can catch fire.

7. Select premium fabrics

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The fabrics are another part of your bathroom that you can upgrade for increased elegance.

Treat yourself and get a set of towels that are extra soft, like microfiber. Bamboo towels can also be a great alternative. Consider bringing a luxurious bathrobe while you’re at it.

You can also get more comfortable and absorbent bathroom rugs so your feet can enjoy a soft step out of the shower or bathtub. These small touches add to an elegant bathroom that also increases the comfortability of it.

8. Add mirrors with unique frames

If you still feel like you want decoration for your bathroom but don’t want also to crowd your bathroom, then consider replacing your bathroom mirror with one that comes in a unique frame.

It’s an easy way of getting an art piece into your bathroom without needing to get more wall space and making your bathroom feel more crowded than it is. It’s most impactful for bathrooms with a minimalistic style or lacking a focal point at the moment.

9. Invest in frameless glass doors

If you have a freestanding shower, consider using frameless glass doors instead of shower curtains. Shower curtains can be delicate, but you can make your bathroom look much better with glass doors.

Of course, glass doors require more work when installed and cost more, but once they’re there, they will significantly improve the look of your bathroom.

10. Maintain a clutter-free bathroom

Sometimes, your bathroom might already be elegant, but there are too many items and clutter in the way for you to see it. So, ideally, you should maintain a bathroom that’s as free of clutter as possible.

One of the reasons your bathroom is cluttered could be the need for more storage space, which is why we mentioned earlier to consider more storage space.

A good rule is to keep your sinks as free of toiletries and other items as possible, as that’s where your bathroom can start looking a bit too crowded.

Conclusion

These tips are all reasonably manageable, so you can create a bathroom that evokes elegance without much effort. Next time you plan on changing the atmosphere of your bathroom, apply these tips so you can feel like royalty in your porcelain throne in the bathroom.