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?

When it comes to home accessories and decor, there are a lot of items out there and thus, a lot of different patterns, colors and textures. In fact, it’s not unusual for a person to fall in love with two or more home accessories with different patterns or color schemes. That being said, home decor still needs to flow properly, even if multiple patterns are used. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to use multiple patterns in a single room.

Select a Scale

When you use multiple patterns on home decor, an easy way to blend these patterns together is by selecting patterns that feature the same scale. For example, if you have chosen a large pattern, you’ll want to choose other patterns that are also equally large in scale.

This can apply to curtains, furniture upholstery, throw pillows, rugs and so forth.

Add Solid Colors

Though you may love your patterns, it’s important to add a few pieces into the room that feature solid colors.

Solid colors can help break up the space visually, letting each pattern stand on its own rather than forcing the competing patterns to rely on one another.

Size on Size

Outside of choosing multiple patterns that are equal in size, another option that many interior designers use is the size on size concept. For example, if you choose a medium sized pattern, you should use it on a medium sized home accessory such as an ottoman or a throw blanket. On the other hand, with a small scale pattern, you’ll want that to be seen on a smaller item such as a throw pillow or a small piece of wall art.

Similar Styles or Color Schemes

Finally, another option also used by professionals is the use of patterns that feature similar color schemes or similar styles. This particular path may be more time consuming and may not be as easy to achieve, as it does take a professional eye to spot patterns that will mesh well; especially when you’re not focusing specifically on the pattern size.

Think Outside the Fabric

Patterns aren’t just found on different fabrics for upholstered furniture, drapery and other home accessories. It can also be found on a number of different items including wooden furniture facades, charger plates, frames for wall art, the wall art itself, and so forth.

Don’t Be Afraid to Mix and Match

The most important thing to remember when choosing different patterns is to not over-think things and allow yourself to mix and match different patterns. Home decor doesn’t have to be perfect, life isn’t a magazine! If you love two different fabrics but you think they don’t match, you may be surprised to find that chances are they really do and you’re simply over-thinking things. Most people are drawn to similar items, and that also applies to patterns in home accessories, so keep this in mind when you’re mixing and matching different patterns. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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Orange. The word can inspire a number of different images from the fruit to a sunset, certain types of flowers to autumn leaves and everything in between. Orange is also a great color to incorporate into a home decor scheme. Even small additions of this hue through various home accessories can be a great way to liven up a space. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to use trendy orange in your home accessories and decor.

Warm Tones

If you’ve got an existing warm color palette, you’ll find that it’s surprisingly easy to bring in home accessories that feature another warm color. Little details, such as adding vibrant orange charger plates beneath your crisp, white china can be a great way to complete your table decor.

Remember, adding a new color into your home decor color scheme or swapping out an old hue in favor of the new, is a great way to stay on-trend with colors. However, make small, inexpensive changes that you can update later once you find yourself drifting away from it.

Cool Tones

Orange also pairs surprisingly well with cooler tones, such as purple, blue and green. In fact, orange and blue, orange and green or orange and purple are all viable home decor color palettes and once you’re finished with the orange hue, you can swap it out for the next trendy shade.

Consider pairing a fresh, light lime green shade with a deep, warm-toned orange. Teal blue, like that of the Mediterranean sea, also pairs beautifully with orange hues. Keep in mind, these don’t have to be full-blown color palettes either. You can pair these hues with muted neutrals to keep the look grounded and down to earth.

Orange Doesn’t Have to be so… Orange!

Remember that orange can also pop up in home decor in a not-so-orange way. Warm, subtle orange undertones can be found in a number of different hues: chocolate browns, beiges, yellows and so forth.

There are also hues that are classified as orange but not necessarily like that of the fruit. Rusty oranges and burnt umbers are romantic hues that can be incorporated into neutral, subdued and muted color palettes with the greatest of ease. Don’t be afraid to use muted orange hues in your home accessories and decor, as it will still pack just as much of a punch.

Simple Accents

Finally, adding pops of orange into a space is a great way to incorporate the color without basing an entire color palette around it. Vibrant orange throw pillows or a simple orange vase add a touch of color without being overwhelming. Plus, small home accessories in a vibrant hue are a great way to draw attention to certain details of a room.

Orange is a bold hue and certainly not for everyone. Those who are daring enough to incorporate this trendy color into their home decor should be applauded. Remember, orange doesn’t have to be in-your-face; it can be muted, subdued and easily blend into your existing color palette if you put forth a little effort. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

If you’d like to add orange to your home decor, check out our selection of table decor and start out with just a few lovely orange accents!

Few people are ready or able to hire a professional interior designer to pick out all the perfect home accessories and home decor for their space. This leaves people to pick out their own home accessories and decor, which can quickly become a daunting task if they’re not sure what to look for. Sure, they might know what style they’d like to use, such as contemporary, but that doesn’t mean they know which home accessories fit a particular style and which ones don’t.

Choosing Contemporary Home Accessories and Decor

Decorating a house is expensive. Between the home accessories and decor, the furniture and the wall art, you could easily spend thousands of dollars. Fortunately, home decor doesn’t have to be expensive. In today’s economy, many families are looking for ways to save money on every day items but few people are aware that this same concept can apply to home accessories and furniture.

Second Hand Stores

Second hand stores are one of the first places you should look for bargains on furnitures, wall decor, and other items. You’d be amazed at what you might find at your local second hand thrift store.

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When shopping for items at these types of stores, it’s important to keep an open mind. These are items that have been used and may have dents, scratches or other cosmetic damage. The important thing to remember is that you can clean these items up. For example, perhaps you’ve found a coffee table you love but it’s got a scratch in the finish. Why not clean it up and refinish it? You’d be surprised at how easy it truly is to refinish a small piece of furniture.

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Also, keep your eyes peeled for good deals. You will be amazed at the items you’ll find at your local good will, from charger plates to oval mirrors to wall clocks.

Online Resources

Consider the internet your own personal and vast wealth. Websites like Craigslist.org and eBay.com, hold a number of deals on home decor items. You can find used designer furniture pieces (or brand new knock-offs) for a fraction of the price. That $4,000 designer couch you love? Chances are, you’ll be able to find one similar to that if you’re willing to do the work and scour the web.

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Keep in mind, it may take you 2 or 3 hours or even an entire weekend, but realize that you may end up saving hundreds, if not thousands, while furnishing your own. Plus, you’ll be able to find pieces, like the perfect oval mirror to go in your entryway, that truly fit what you’ve been searching for rather than just settling for whatever you’ve seen on sale at your local retailer.

Antique Stores

If all else fails, consider your local antique stores. Antique stores tend to be hit-or-miss. Sometimes you’ll find that perfect piece you didn’t know you were looking for and it’s a great deal. Other times, you may find yourself searching high and low for a very specific piece and when you find it, well, it might not have been worth it just based on the price.

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Garage Sales, Estate Sales

Chances are, you’ve driven around and seen signs for estate sales and garage sales. If you’ve never stopped to check one out, you’re missing out big time! These are great resources for bargain decor items and if you’re lucky, you might come across something you’ve been searching for. Plus, garage sales are a great way to learn the art of haggling. Even if you only get a couple bucks off, that’s still a couple bucks back in your pocket.

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These are just a few examples of where to look for bargains on the things you need for your home. In short, there truly are opportunities everywhere.

Bargain home accessories and decor doesn’t ever mean compromising quality and style, it just means you are a frugal shopper and have an eye for creative uses of non-conventional items. There are great ways to refresh and recycle unwanted items.

Thrifty Kitchen Curtains

Color matching with the dishes and towel s gives the feeling that there is organization in the kitchen instead of a hodge podge of “stuff”. Cafe curtains for the kitchen windows is definitely a do it yourself project and you don’t even need to know how to sew. Look in local thrift store for things like aprons or remnants with your kitchen colors on them to match your home accessories.

Begin by measuring the window area to determine the size of fabric you will need, when you find that perfect piece to bring home, throw it in the washer. After the material is dry, cut to the desired length if the bottom has a fringe or ruffle the cut off from the top. With a hot glue gun, fabric glue or even Velcro, wrap the top round a cafe rod making sure the fold is straight. Make enough room to give it a gap. For windows that are covered in tile, you can use a small tension rod in place of the cafe rod.

Show Your True Colors

Tired of looking at the pea green fridge from the 1984? Paint it! There are several different companies that make “fusion” paint for appliances and home accessories. You can also shop around in used appliance stores for new hardware like door handles. You will need a backup option for storing your food while doing this project. For best results, thoroughly clean the outer surface of the entire refrigerator with dishwashing liquid and scrubby to cut the grease and get off ground in dirt. DO NOT DO THIS INSIDE THE HOUSE, over spraying and fumes can be messy and dangerous. Remove all the hardware, doors and tape off chrome with masking tape over lapping about one inch on the joints to prevent bleeding. Follow directions for spraying distance using one long even pass, two or three coats will ensure good coverage and eliminate any thin spots. Allow 4 to 6 hours drying time before replacing doors and hardware.

Bathroom Seaside

Create a beach cottage look in the bathroom with found shells; drift wood, washed up coral on a charger plate or a hurricane lantern. If you haven’t been to the beach lately most craft stores sell bags of cleaned seashells and other beach themed home accessories and decor. A color for the walls like light sea foam or pale sky blue will brighten up the area, color coordinate towels and wash cloths in white and sandy beige, add a print of the seaside. Kids can help too. Have your children, grandchildren, niece or nephew paint a picture of a fish, frame it and put it up for display.

Are you planning on creating a new bedroom design but can’t decide on the many choices that are available for home accessories and decor? Get the most out of your bedroom remodeling, renovation or redecorating project by using one or all of these ultimate bedroom decor designs.

Planning

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In order to get the most out of your design, it’s a good idea to do a little planning first. By creating a needs and wants list for your decor, you can better control your budget for the project. A simple sketch of your bedroom can help you to decide where house decor will go, allowing you to concentrate on the design instead of the task at hand.

Classic Designs

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Classic decor designs are a great way to get a new bedroom design yet keep it cheap and simple—all while looking good. From basic contemporary to old school traditional, the classic bedroom design often employs the use of table decorations and other knick knacks to define the space. Silver charger plates can be a great way to keep table decor in its place and prevent over cluttering that can easily happen on small dresser or shelving spaces. Soft and subtle neutral colors on bedspreads, wall coverings and accent furnitures help define the bedroom space as a classic decor design.

Cultural Inspiration

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Many great bedroom designs use cultural denotations to decorate the space. From Asian to Italian and everything in between, cultural decorating is a great way to get the most out of your bedroom decor. Dorian columns, bamboo or animal print patterns all can be used to make a cultural statement in your bedroom. Cultural wall art and decor can be an affordable way to redecorate any bedroom. While cultural bedroom design is a great way to decorate your bedroom space, overpowering designs can make the space look too complicated. Keep your house decor simple when it comes to cultural decorating.

Animal Themes

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For those who love the many animals on this planet—or just a specific one, the animal themed decor is a fantastic look that can be easily created. From the rough and tough elephant to the meek and mild butterfly, animals (and insects) are a good looking design for the bedroom. Animal decors like lizard wall art can provide the perfect décor for a Santa Fe designed theme, while frogs on a flower vase can work perfectly for a rain forest themed bedroom. Animal designs, prints and patterns help accent particular design themes or work perfectly on their own.

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