Update your Dull Bathroom Furniture into Stylish Eye-Catching Pieces - Helen Davies Interior Design

Today we welcome Helen from Helen Davies Interior Design, with some great tips on brightening up your bathroom...

Bathroom furniture is essential. Believe me. I tried going streamlined and minimal, but without any storage options, my bathroom was under siege from cosmetics and toiletries in no time at all. The only issue seems to be that great cupboards and cabinets tend to be a little dull, a little bland, so here are few ways to brighten up your bathroom furniture, and add a little charm and character all of your own.

  

Bathrooms have long ceased to serve only their traditional function and are now a symbol of comfort and luxury, a small oasis of peace and relaxation. A bathroom is one of the most expensive and monotone rooms when it comes to decorating, it is no wonder that most people think decorating bathroom suites is a big expense. Contrary to popular belief, bathroom updates can be simple, easy and functional.

When it comes to bathroom colours, for small bathrooms all variants of white and soft pastel shades are ideal. A bathroom that is painted entirely in one tone will not only be very trendy but it is the best way to visually increase a small bathroom. Paint your old bathroom furniture in bright colours, use stencils and give your furniture some personality, make sure to coordinate your furniture, you don’t want a rainbow of colours in your bathroom even if the kids would like you to! Try the shabby chick look, this is one of my favourites!

To give your furniture the traditional look, add some ceramic tiles to the sides of your vanity units and storage cupboards. In addition to monochrome tiles, there are those that are pronounced with floral designs and colours, which due to the dominance are set only on smaller surfaces or as wall borders, perfect for your furniture revamp. If you are feeling super creative use old broken tiles to create your own stylish countertop mosaic. Add some pretty draw pulls and handles to finish off the look.
 

Open wall shelves are not the best solution for small bathrooms, because they create a sense of chaos and overcrowding the space. It is an area that should always be neat, clean and tidy. Make them more stylish with solid firm fabric with patched pockets to store small items.

In every room the finishing touches have the last word in creating the desired effect and sometimes only changing the colours of towels or a plant can quickly, cheaply and effectively update your bathroom. Interesting containers for liquid soap or scented bath salts, a vase of cut flowers, candles... only your imagination is the limit.

Helen Davies is a keen blogger, Pinterest addict and currently works as a freelance writer for Better Bathrooms

Birchbox - Grace Grits and Gardening

I hate to shop. There, I said it.

I am not one to blog about crafts or beauty products or promote an Oprah-like list of my favorite things. BUT, if you aren’t familiar with Birchbox, you are truly missing out on one of the best ways to sample high-end beauty and lifestyle products.

Birchbox is one of the few things I truly ever rave about. 

 For $10 a month, a charming Birchbox will arrive on your doorstep filled with items selected according to your individual profile (i.e. aging skin, blonde, redhead, etc.). Often the package includes full size items such as eyeliner or mineral powder, easily worth the $10 price of admission. Recently my package included a set of ear buds! There are power bars, coasters, hair twisty ties, and free downloadable iPod music, along with a variety of new products from designer companies.

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I discovered my favorite mascara from Birchbox, as well as a wonderful new perfume.

Birchbox has free shipping incentives, review opportunities, bonus point programs for future full-size purchases and on-line beauty tips. You get the picture – I could go on and on.

The boxes themselves are so handy I’ve yet to throw one away—they are easily repurposed into storage containers or gift boxes for birthday gifts throughout the year. Inside, each item is beautifully wrapped in bright tissue paper with ribbon—I save this as well. Those of you who know me are not surprised…

Birchbox is available for women and men. Subscriptions can even be given as gifts. The products are first rate. To sign up go to www.Birchbox.com. 

Mother’s Day is just around the corner.

talya

Grace Grits and Gardening