Toilet and bath sets are not only a decorative element but an important part of a comfortable and well-thought-out environment. They are easy to use and also help to define a permanent place for each item.
What does this concept include?
Bathroom and toilet accessories include a wide variety of items that enhance the comfort of sanitary procedures and fit well into the overall interior of the room. The main ones can be considered as soap dishes and containers used as toothbrush holders. If you choose products with unusual shapes, they can improve the overall appearance of the bathroom.
In addition, the concept of “bathroom accessories” includes hooks, soap dispensers, towel racks, toilet brushes, shelves for small objects, and many other items that help to arrange the necessary accessories in a small bathroom in a logical and convenient way.
A. What furniture and accessories do I need for my bathroom?
The main accessories that a bathroom cannot do without are
- mirror;
- towels.
- toothbrush.
- towel racks.
- hangers and hooks.
- lighting;
- bathroom curtains and cornices.
- soapboxes, liquid soap dispensers.
- toilet paper holders.
Hopefully, all of these items are not only functional but also fit into the overall interior of the room. Placing so many accessories in a small space can be a daunting task, but with the help of ergonomics – the science of arranging the right amount of items in a limited space – it will be easy to do so.
B. Rules for choosing bathroom furniture and accessories
There are several rules to help you choose accessories that are not only beautiful but also practical. Thus, the color of the product can be almost any color, however, should be careful to buy white accessories – you can not guess with the shade. Then, placed in a small room, they will look out of place with each other, thus spoiling the harmonious appearance of the bathroom. The most popular bathroom colors are blue, green, blue, orange, gray, mauve, chocolate, and red.
Since accessories are frequently used items, it is recommended to purchase quality accessories that will not lose their appeal after a period of use. Preference should be given to products made from materials that are resistant to moisture and sharp drops in temperature. Over time, they should not mold or rust. It is important that the material is safe for human health and does not emit harmful substances.
Ceramics fully meet all these requirements. In addition, ceramic products have the property of looking great in any interior. Another option is bronze fittings. This material is also resistant to adverse external influences but requires more care and attention. You need to understand that bronze fittings are very expensive and look most favorable in rooms decorated in a classic style.
The most democratic and suitable material for bathroom and toilet fittings is chrome-plated steel. Products made from it are affordable for almost everyone and offer excellent performance. The surface can be glossy or matte, so the accessories will look great in any interior. They are durable, resistant to external influences, and sturdy.
Glass fittings have a very interesting, aesthetically pleasing look for any style of bathroom, but their surfaces show visible traces of water droplets, so you need to constantly monitor the cleanliness of such products.
Resin/plastic fittings are not the best choice. Their low cost does not compensate for the inconvenience that occurs during the operation of these items.
C. Style Selection
The interior of the bathroom should be in harmony with the furnishings of the whole apartment. Choosing decorations for bathrooms in houses decorated in 17th-18th century styles (classicism, baroque, rococo) is quite difficult because there were no separate bathrooms and sanitary procedures were performed directly in the boudoir or bedroom.
Therefore, in order to maintain the style, owners of apartments in the listed styles are advised to contact interior specialists. The most popular and easy-to-use design options: marine, minimalist, and ethnic styles.
- Sea Breeze
“In such an interior, bathroom and toilet accessories may not have a clear nautical theme.” It cannot be called a historical tradition, but a product of the designer’s imagination. Such interiors can also be complemented by elements from Provence or the countryside. A distinctive feature of the nautical style is the freedom to choose bathroom furniture and accessories. There are no strict rules here. The only condition recommended to be met is the choice of which interpretation of that direction will be followed: old or modern, but do not mix the two.
The main color scheme of the room is decorated in nautical style, with splashes of white and blue. In such an interior, the bathroom and toilet accessories may not have an obvious nautical theme (shells, anchors, images of boats), you can have no specific images at all and use only colors, decorations, and sea stripes. - Minimalism
The interior of a minimalist bathroom is simple, without too much detail. It is best to forgo highlights and pretentious decorations here. The color scheme can be black and white or calm natural tones. Furniture with simple shapes, straight lines, and sharp angles.
Based on this, they choose furniture and accessories for the bathroom – they should not be conspicuous. Everything is functional and as unnoticeable as possible as if dissolved in the environment. It is recommended to buy products in transparent materials, possibly supplemented with chrome-plated parts. Best suited: cement, resin, stone, glass, plastic, or ceramic. - Ethnic style
It will appeal to people who like original and unique interiors. Considering the ethnic colors, you should buy accessories for ethnic-style rooms. The rich choice opens up space for self-expression.
Other possible options: modern, high-tech, ancient, constructivist, or art deco. With your own imagination, attention to detail, and sense of proportion, you can create a unique and memorable interior space that is comfortable and pleasant to be in.
D. Bathroom Accessories Placement Rules
Bathroom accessories come in two types: tabletop or wall-mounted. Most items are placed around the sink. If the size of the bathroom allows you to install a sink with a countertop instead of a regular sink, then the placement of accessories is not a problem.
When the footprint is limited, you must look for other ways to place accessories. Then a bathroom accessory set in the form of a multi-system comes in handy. Thus, a soapbox, toothbrush holder, and soap dispenser can be combined in a single unit. There are other types of multi-systems: if you search in a plumbing store, you can find something for a specific room.
Mirrors are usually hung over the sink. To store cosmetics more easily, it is worth buying a special cabinet that can easily hold all these items, with a mirror outside the door. Anything that doesn’t fit in it is best placed in a nightstand or other closed cabinet.
A spacious corner shelf hanging above the bathroom is a great place to store shampoo, towels, and all other household chemicals. Bathroom shelves are available in a variety of shapes: rectangular, multi-level, semi-circular, and can even be placed on the edge of the bathtub.
You need to carefully consider the layout of the accessories so that you can effortlessly access and remove the items you need, while the walls of the room are not completely covered with shelves. Slingshots are convenient and practical rotating towel racks: they can be used not only for hanging textiles. If necessary, they can be turned into dryers – just turn the bars in different directions. When folded, they will be compact and won’t take up too much space.
If there is no podium under the bathroom, then this free space can also be used. There you can push pots, large bags of laundry detergent, plungers, and many other items necessary for everyday life, but not for snooping. In order not to draw attention to the storage below the bathroom, it is worth closing it with a special screen with sliding doors.
The variety of designs and shapes of accessories can be confusing, so the process of choosing the right items can turn out to be quite a daunting task. With such an abundance of space, it may be difficult to choose something that will fit harmoniously into the interior of a particular room. But it’s important to maintain style. It’s best to purchase accessories that are part of the same collection as the fixtures installed in the bathroom. Then ensure that the interior looks like a single ensemble where all the elements will complement each other and look stylish.
E. Each bathroom accessories fashion details
- Towel
It’s hard to imagine a bathroom without towels. This textile product is essential for a comfortable end to water treatment. It can also be a decorative element of the room. To choose a towel that meets all requirements, you must first decide what it will be used for.
Bath towels are large products with a long pile. The most suitable pile length is 5 mm. Fluffier towels quickly become unsightly in appearance: the pile crumples, gets mixed up, and tends to stick to objects. Products with short piles have a shorter service life – after many washes, they become hard, and wiping them is both inconvenient and unpleasant.
Another parameter that should be taken into account when choosing is density. The optimal value is considered to be at least 470 g/m². Products with this density have good absorption properties and retain their shape even after many washes. It is not worth choosing towels with too high a density – they require more care: they dry longer and are harder to wash.
For the face, it is recommended to buy towels with a lighter density; they are softer, while the legs are firmer. How many towels should you regularly put in your bathroom accessories? Calculating the required value is easy.
Towels are items for personal use and should be personal to each family member. You will need separate towels for face, body (bath), feet, and intimate hygiene – this is the minimum mandatory setting. Ideally, there is one more thing to emphasize, for hands. Thus, for a family of 3 people, you will need at least 12 (preferably 16) pieces. Putting so many textiles in a small bathroom in a standard apartment is, of course, an almost unrealistic task. Therefore, in most cases, they use separate towels for wiping the face, towels for wiping hands, and, usually – for wiping legs, several large bath towels.
Designer’s advice: It is recommended to choose towels that match the other textiles in the bathroom. For example, a deep red color will look good against the background of the scarlet shower curtain and coral carpet. By the way, instead of hanging towels on hooks and hangers like the old-fashioned way, you can focus on interesting design solutions that will help you place the right amount of textiles in a small space.
- Bathroom curtains
The shower curtain is one of the main accessories for the bathroom. It performs several tasks at once: it protects the room’s floor and walls from spills, protects the carpet from getting wet, shortens the cleaning process after a shower, and also has a decorative function. The right choice of curtain can make all the difference in a bathroom.
Since this accessory is always in sight and catches the eye of everyone who enters the room, more care should be taken when choosing this product. Since curtains occupy a considerable area in the bathroom, it is recommended that the color scheme of the entire room be taken into account when choosing them. There are two options here: choose curtains to match the trim material (tiles or panels), or they prefer a contrasting color product to accent this accessory.
You can use color rings to find colors that blend in with the rest of your decor. The second thing to keep in mind is the type of material. Sturdy and durable curtains – A type of curtain made of fabric that has been treated with a special impregnating compound that prevents the product from getting wet. Such accessories last much longer than oilcloth curtains and are easier to maintain – if necessary, put the curtains in the drum of the washing machine and turn on the delicate wash cycle. - Bath mats
A rug on the floor is an essential attribute of a set of bathroom accessories. To protect your feet from the cold of the tiles after a bath, the product can also be used as an additional decoration if chosen properly.
Here are some tips to help you get a quality and beautiful carpet. - Worth choosing, pay attention to the entire furnishing of the room – patterns, shapes, and colors should be coordinated with the overall interior.
- A good bath mat is fluffy, soft, and absorbent.
- To simplify the task, you can buy a set consisting of the rug itself and a textile shower curtain – in this case, the products have been correctly selected and it is sufficient to place them in place.
If there is a geometric pattern in the wall decor or decorations (for example, in a painting), it is recommended to choose a rug that also has a geometric pattern. In this case, it is also desirable to have the entire interior in light colors – then contrasting geometric patterns will serve to brighten the accents.
You can use color rings to find product shades that fit perfectly with the bathroom design. However, in most cases, the usual combinations are also appropriate when the color of the product is the same or close to the tiles (for example, brown – chocolate, blue – blue, green – salad) or, on the contrary, contrasting with it (the tiles are white, the carpet is black).
F. The little things that matter
Simple but important little things that will help add comfort, complement, and restore the bathroom interior are.
- indoor flowers.
- wicker laundry baskets.
- decorative candles.
With the right approach, a set of bathroom accessories can transform the interior. Wicker baskets can become not only a place to store dirty clothes but also an element of decoration of the room.
Depending on the design style of the bathroom itself, you can use classic style products or original, unusual shapes: baskets can be made in the shape of dolphins, cartoon characters (if children live in the house), and other characters.
To create a sense of comfort in the bathroom, you can use a variety of things – achieve this in an appropriate way, even body, hair, and skincare products can be used. Modern cosmetics often come in beautiful packaging. A collection of products placed on open shelves will be the finishing touch to a bathroom interior.
G. The subtleties of placing accessories in a small room
“All accessories for a small bathroom should be in the right place so that you can easily access everything you need.” If the room is moderately sized and it is not possible to place all the elements in it, then you should choose those elements that you absolutely cannot live without. However, even if a large room is allocated for the bathroom, it is not worth cluttering it with a lot of unnecessary details.
All accessories for a small bathroom must be well placed so that you can easily get everything you need. Thus, the towel rack should be hung next to the bathtub so that it is easy to reach the towels after the water procedure. If the bathroom is a combination, then also consider the distance from the stand to the toilet so that textiles do not fall into the toilet.
The most logical and sensible arrangement for shelves for toiletries is above the bathroom or in the shower where you can quickly remove shampoo rather than having the entire room reach for it.
H. Safety organization in the bathroom
When arranging your bathroom, it is important to remember safety. You should research the basic rules of furniture and bathroom accessories before choosing them. Bathrooms are high-risk places. You need to know that outlets and switches should be installed as far away from plumbing as possible – accidental splashes can lead to tragic consequences. When installing cabinets and shelves, hang them at a height where they won’t be hit by heads. In the bathroom, you should not use fragile items and accessories made of materials that are not resistant to moisture: bamboo, wood, leather, resin, etc.
Conclusion
When arranging the bathroom, you should pay attention to the designer’s recommendations, but it is pointless to strictly follow the rules. The most important thing is to organize everything so that the owner feels comfortable and happy in the room.
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