Bathroom Accessories

Decorative Faucets

Bathroom faucets are no longer restricted to a shiny chrome finish with two plastic knobs. Among bathroom accessories, decorative faucets offer an almost infinite variety of finishes and styles. What finish you choose is a matter of personal preference. Today’s popular stainless steel, satin nickel and brushed nickel finishes offer a muted appearance. If choosing a shiner, highly polished finish, remember that they look great when they are cleaned and shined but they take a little extra work to stay looking good.

When choosing a faucet, don’t just buy for looks. It’s worth investing in a well-made, quality faucet with a long-lasting finish.

Cabinet Knobs

Today’s bathroom accessories include finishing touches that change the look of existing cabinets with a variety of cabinet hardware. Decorative knobs can match vanity tops, faucets, or even pick up a color scheme.

Towel Bars and Other Bathroom Accessories

Just like faucets and cabinet knobs, towel bars, towel rings, robe hooks, and even tissue holders are now available in a wide variety of hand-rubbed and polished finishes that complement any décor. These bathroom accessories allow you to customize your bathroom to compliment a continuous decorative theme throughout your home, or just in the bathroom.

Shower Doors

Even shower doors come in a selection of styles. Selections include shower doors that slide, bi-fold, or swing doors. Sizes available include standard sizes for tub-shower combinations as well as for one-piece shower enclosures and custom-built showers. Some glass companies provide designer glass that can be etched, sandblasted, or textured to provide a look unique to your bathroom.

Add Color

Once you have the cabinets, lighting, and faucets you want, it’s time to add color. If your bathroom walls are a neutral color, add a splash of color with wallpaper borders or stencils. Plush colorful towels, bathroom rug sets and shower curtains can also be used to compliment the overall look you seek.

Themed Bathroom Accessories

Themed bathroom accessories are another popular option. A water theme can provide a relaxing tropical getaway, while a sports theme can be fun. Themes are as limitless as your imagination. Choose a theme from below or use the list to inspire you to select of theme of your making.

• Water theme
• Sports theme
• Romantic theme
• Jungle theme
• 1960s theme (or the decade of your choice)
• Ocean theme
• Victorian theme

Accessories for Kids

Bathroom accessories catering to children can help you add a theme of interest for kids. Whether based on popular super heroes, cartoon characters, or themes like bugs or Barbie, accessorizing your child’s bath can be fun and made into a family project. Cabinet knobs and drawer pulls for children and wallpaper art, and even stick-on murals are available to complete the look.

Adding the Final Touch

For a final touch, use decorative jars to store necessities like cotton balls and swabs. Strategically place decorative shelves to hold towels and bathroom-appropriate knick knacks. Find photos appropriate for framing and hang them on the wall. Add plants and decorative candles to give your bathroom a warm, welcoming feel.

Written by Donna Sundblad