It’s easy to choose home accessories for certain rooms in the home: the living room, the dining room and the bedroom. It can be difficult, however, to choose the right home accessories and decor for a space such as the bathroom. Accessories in the bathroom may be different from accessories in other rooms of the home, but this guide will help you find the right home decor items to suit your bathroom.

To start, we all know the basic features of a bathroom: the toilet, a sink, and perhaps a vanity, either a tub, shower, or both. There are also faucet fixtures and light fixtures, among other details. However, certain fixtures may be deemed home accessories in the bathroom. For example, towel rods, soap dispensers, and even toilet seats could all be considered accessories in a bathroom.

Home Accessories and Decor for the Bathroom

The mirror is extremely important in the bathroom, so why not move away from the standard builder grade mirror and install mirrors that are more suited to your specific design style? For example, if you have a traditional or contemporary bathroom, consider hanging large oval mirrors over each sink area rather than the standard mirror. This small change can make a dramatic difference in the space.

There are also various furnitures that can be incorporated into the bathroom and not look out of place. Small storage type furnitures, such as small cabinets, linen towers or small shelving units can be a great place to store bathroom items like towels or extra toilet paper. Depending on the size of your bathroom, you may want to incorporate unique touches such as a plant stand with plants or a small accent table.

When displaying the necessities, such as hand soap or tooth brush holders, consider incorporating new ways to make the space look more elegant or refined. For example, using a charger plate beneath the items can be an unexpected way to create a unique visual statement. Charger plates can also be beneficial, as they can wash off easily to remove soap or water spots, reducing the amount of time spent cleaning bathroom countertops. Furthermore, they can be swapped out with the seasons or changed with your bathroom decor to update the look of the space.

Finally, when choosing the other home accessories for your room, consider matching them to one another. Typically in a bathroom, it is best that the finishes of various items in the space match. This includes towel bars, faucets, shower heads, vanity door hardware (hinges, knobs) and even the toilet roll holder or light fixtures. This helps to create a cohesive look in the bathroom, really tying the entire space together.

Finish options for the bathroom have greatly evolved over the years, so there is easily something for everyone. You can also create a cohesive look throughout your entire home by tying the fixtures in the rest of your home decor to the fixtures in your bathroom. Finish options include brushed silver hues (nickel, chrome,) oil rubbed bronze, gold finishes, brushed gold, antiqued bronze, chrome and many more. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Now that you’re inspired, why not dress up your bathroom with these home accessories?

The living room is where everyone from family and friends gather to have a good time and share a laugh. Apart from being comfortable, a pleasant living room should also be nice. Thanks to accent furnitures, this can become a reality. Consider the following pieces to spice up your living room.

Uttermost Sturgis Traditional Accent Table (via)

Side tables have long been considered an important design element in any living room. They make a great complement to any couch and chair you may have. More often than not, these humble accent furnitures can make or break your motif.

This accent furniture in particular would look great with an antique motif. It is made exotic materials such as mango wood grown from a plantation. Quality is assured with its charcoal gray paint done by hand and rubbed down to its natural wood grain.

Uttermost Wattley Traditional Storage Ottoman (via)

Apart from being decorative, some accent furniture pieces may also be designed with practicality in mind. For instance, this chair is made with a storage compartment inside which add to its functionality. It features a double-stitched gridwork and faux leather making it an exquisite piece. Its wooden legs are done in weathered hickory with nail head accents.

The design is simple yet chic and goes together with just about any motif you can think of. This chair is definitely a looker with more people staring at it than sitting on it.

Adesso Marbles Contemporary Coat Rack (via)

Guests do not usually take a second look at a coat rack and usually just head into the living room. With this piece though, this will soon  change. A total of six coat hooks and enough room for everyone’s umbrella make this one of the most useful accent furnitures.

This item is finished with accents of chrome and acrylic which comes in multiple colors. The hooks are adorned with acrylic balls which adds a modern touch to it. It is an intriguing design element and gives this piece its decorative flavor. With such embellishments, this coat rack will definitely be a conversation starter.

Adesso Zurich Contemporary Magazine Rack (via)

Aside from big blocks of furniture, their smaller counterparts also add to the overall picture. Home accessories such as magazine racks add a bit of flair and can be exquisite decorative pieces by themselves. Their main draw perhaps comes from their ability to be placed anywhere in the room with ease.

This magazine rack may be placed near accent furnitures and side tables. This rack in particular is made of bentwood with a walnut finish to boot and is perfect for most contemporary motifs.

Varaluz Fascination NV Modern / Contemporary Fireplace Screen (via)

Nowadays, even a simple fireplace screen has a decorative purpose. This piece in particular is inspired by an old Nevada mine yet maintains a more contemporary touch. It is made of recycled metal and glass which is a clever and truly modern feat. It comes with side panels as well and makes a great addition to your living room full of accent furnitures.