This week's "5 Ways" post is brought to you by DecorPlanet.com. If you've been following me for more than a week, you have probably figured out that I have put a lot of thought into bathrooms as of late. With Millie the fliphouse's bathrooms finally coming together, I thought it would be the perfect time to share some of my thoughts on successful and luxurious bathrooms that don't have to break the bank.
1. Splurge on the sparkle. And by sparkle, I mean fixtures. Spend the money on what draws attention. What could be a generic sink can be instantly transformed with the proper faucet. Whenever I use a vintage or thrifted sink, replacing the fixtures is imperative to making it look high end. Joanna Gaines executed this perfectly on an episode of Fixer Upper with this upcycled dresser/simple vessel sink combo. With a generic faucet, it would be just a nice space and you'd instantly forget it. With those faucets, it's a stunner.
Similar to what I'm planning in the flip's new master bath, you can recreate this look with your own thrifted dresser, simple vessel sink and a wall mount faucet such as this Rohl Acqui Bridge Faucet, both from DecorPlanet.com.
2. Tile- think outside of the box. With most of my projects, I admittedly try and save a bit of money where I can. Often times, that money savings opportunity comes with tile. Thinking outside of the box with tile doesn't mean you have to think outside of the box store. All you need to do is look at tiles a little bit differently. This bathroom from Apartment Therapy shows that varying the shape of generic white tiles shows the power of tile.
3. Enjoy the little luxuries. If you don't have it in the budget for a whole bathroom reno, how about adding a towel warmer? Who doesn't love getting wrapped in a warm towel on a cool day? A little touch of luxe can go a long way to making the entire room feel more high end (plus you'll be all warm and cozy: win-win!)
4. Maximize your storage. Nothing makes a bathroom feel less luxurious than piles of towels, toiletries, and grooming tools. Even in a tight bathroom, it's possible to find a place for everything with some creative organization. If you aren't blessed with tons of built-in storage space, furniture and other vessels can really do the trick.
image via BHG
I'm swooning over this Fresca Oxford Antique White Linen Cabinet from DecorPlanet. Cross my heart and kiss my elbow, I'd be saying this even without this partnership. With it's slim footprint and classic door style, it can fit into almost any space and be exponentially useful. Zazz it up easily with some Anthro knobs. I can just see 2 of these flanking a beautiful vessel sink and it would be pretty epic. Tons of storage in a small space.
5. Accessorize. Did you not expect me to go there? It's always the last layer that makes a room, and it's no different in a bathroom. In addition to a fun mirror and patterned or textured towels, think about what else might be useful and beautiful. A vessel to stash your everyday items within reach, a stylish makeup mirror to make sure you're ready for your closeup (or selfies), and what about a basket with a few rolled towels for easy access for guests.
mirror: DecorPlanet/ box: Target/ soap dispenser: DecorPlanet/ basket: IKEA/ towels: Target/ makeup mirror: DecorPlanet
Thanks, DecorPlanet.com for collaborating on this post!