Turn your bathroom into an oasis.
Our bathrooms should be our sanctuaries.
But what if your bathroom isnt a space where you’ve got the option to decompress?
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Fortunately, making your bathroom a more relaxing place isnt difficult and it doesnt need to be expensive.
Whether youre doing a quick refresh or a full renovationhere are eight pro-approved ways tomake your bathroom more relaxing.
Start By Decluttering
Want to make your bathroom more relaxing without spending a dime?
Interior designer Tamarra Younis ofUnion of Arttells me decluttering can instantly make a bathroom more relaxing.
Declutter all of the surfaces.
Only keep the essentials and everything else can be organized behind closed doors.
So, display these items on a decorative tray.
Then declutter the surfaces you cant see, such as the insides of cabinets and drawers.
Get rid of empty or expired products.
Then use organizers or containers to corral the rest.
Fix What’s Broken
When a bathroom isnt functional, it can feel more stressful than calming.
Simply fixing these issues instantly eliminates a source of stress when youre in the space.
She suggests upgrading the bathroom hardware.
You dont need to spend a lot of money or have DIY skills to do this.
And if a big renovation isn’t in your budget?
Even just a set offluffy new towelscan do the trick.
Light It Up
According to Younis, lighting can create a more relaxing environment.
Think of indulging those key spaces when bringing calmingelements into your bathroom.
If you want to go bold with lighting, Holland recommends using a chandelier over the bathtub.
This can make your bathroom feel like it belongs in a hotel.
So, its nice to add an element of privacy.
