A Simple & Stylish Small Bathroom Refresh

Use these ideas to complete a simple & stylish refresh for your small bathroom, without breaking the bank! Includes quick ways to update, and make your space look new again.

For this particular project, my goal was to add a little more color, refresh my towel inventory, and generally spruce things up. I concentrated on three things, so read on for all the details.

3 Tips to Refresh Any Bathroom

1. Update your linens…including towels, bath mats, and shower curtain.

One of the easiest ways to perk up any bathroom is with new linens. Splurge on a new shower curtain, and treat yourself to new towels and bath mats. You will be utterly amazed at how just these few simple changes will make your entire bathroom feel shiny and new. There is no installation, and these quick updates to your bathroom will be enjoyed by everyone who uses it. This is also the perfect place to add color if that’s your goal. I kept the shower curtain neutral, but added a pop of navy blue with new bath and hand towels.

2. Update accessories & tidy the vanity.

Some small bathrooms are just that…and because of the size, there is no extra room for decorative accessories. But, if you have shelves or any other type of display area, rearrange what you have, and add something new. Roll your towels and make them part of the decor. Add texture with baskets and faux greenery. Use a tray or wire basket to keep items on the vanity in order.

3. Add something unexpected & something fragrant.

Last summer when I was putting the finishing touches on this hallway bathroom, I wanted a stool or bench of some sort for the corner by the window. I was undecided about what would work best, so instead of possibly making a mistake, I put the idea on the back burner. I took my time, and looked at several options. I considered a ceramic garden stool, but in the end, I chose this amazing teak shower bench. It was a bit of a splurge, but I knew it would be perfect. The dark wood ties in with the shelves, and it’s so much more comfortable than sitting on the toilet seat!

The teak bench made the move to the Sugar Maple House, and looks perfect in our main bathroom. In fact, it actually fits better in our new bathroom than it did in the one on Sutton Place! Take a look HERE.

I believe that every bathroom needs at least one scented candle. Bathrooms are generally small and enclosed, so when a candle is lit, the scent remains strong and relaxing. They are especially wonderful when the lights are low, and the bath water is running. Other ideas for adding a fragrant touch to your small bathroom:

• place scented soaps in a glass bowl on the vanity or a shelf
• use essential oil in a diffuser
• add a basket or bowl of potpourri (refresh often with a few drops of essential oil)

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