Your bathroom should be a haven from your busy, stressful life. Whether winding down at the end of the day with a face mask and a warm bath, or channeling inner peace in the morning while you get ready to tackle the day, you deserve a bathroom that feels like an escape.
Of course, saying you deserve a stress-releasing bathroom and actually having one are two totally different things. As summer winds down and you head into a busy fall, there’s no better time to make these few small tweaks to instill more peace in one of the most important rooms of your home.
5 Tips for Designing a Peaceful Bathroom
Invest in organizers
You know that cluttered catchall drawer you always have to dig through to find your favorite pair of tweezers? It’s time to bring a little extra calm to that space. Drawer organizers and under sink baskets can do wonders for streamlining your bathroom storage and making all of your essentials easier to find. Plus, you know what they always say: a less cluttered bathroom makes a less cluttered mind (or something like that).
Treat your senses
Your bathroom doesn’t have to smell like a bathroom. Instead, invest in a few nice smelling candles, a flowering plant that thrives in humidity (like these) or some high quality lotions.
Follow a neutral color palate
Calming colors like light blues, greys and creams will help instill a feeling of peace when you walk in your bathroom. Pair with a wood-toned mirror frame for a natural style that will remind you of being at the spa.
Splurge on linens
Stepping out of the shower onto an extra plush bath mat and wrapping yourself in a warm, cozy towel is one of life’s small pleasures. By splurging to stock your bathroom with the nice linens, you can enjoy a little extra piece of relaxation every day.
Get in a wipe down routine
Look, no one likes cleaning their bathroom. But you know what’s even worse? Using a dirty bathroom. Luckily, the simple act of wiping down your counters and faucet every evening can go a long way in keeping your bathroom looking and feeling fresh — which will make it a much lower stress place to be.
One final tip? Get the mirror of your dreams.
Of course, saying you deserve a stress-releasing bathroom and actually having one are two totally different things. As summer winds down and you head into a busy fall, there’s no better time to make these few small tweaks to instill more peace in one of the most important rooms of your home.
5 Tips for Designing a Peaceful Bathroom
Invest in organizers
You know that cluttered catchall drawer you always have to dig through to find your favorite pair of tweezers? It’s time to bring a little extra calm to that space. Drawer organizers and under sink baskets can do wonders for streamlining your bathroom storage and making all of your essentials easier to find. Plus, you know what they always say: a less cluttered bathroom makes a less cluttered mind (or something like that).
Treat your senses
Your bathroom doesn’t have to smell like a bathroom. Instead, invest in a few nice smelling candles, a flowering plant that thrives in humidity (like these) or some high quality lotions.
Follow a neutral color palate
Calming colors like light blues, greys and creams will help instill a feeling of peace when you walk in your bathroom. Pair with a wood-toned mirror frame for a natural style that will remind you of being at the spa.
Splurge on linens
Stepping out of the shower onto an extra plush bath mat and wrapping yourself in a warm, cozy towel is one of life’s small pleasures. By splurging to stock your bathroom with the nice linens, you can enjoy a little extra piece of relaxation every day.
Get in a wipe down routine
Look, no one likes cleaning their bathroom. But you know what’s even worse? Using a dirty bathroom. Luckily, the simple act of wiping down your counters and faucet every evening can go a long way in keeping your bathroom looking and feeling fresh — which will make it a much lower stress place to be.
One final tip? Get the mirror of your dreams.