6 Creative Ideas for an Eclectic Bathroom
Who says that you have to choose between boho and baroque when it comes to bathroom design? What about those lovely terracotta tiles that you saw in a rustic bathroom in Italy? You can and should have it all, as long as you mix the trends with style. Designing an eclectic bathroom is like walking on edge – fun, exciting, but it is easy to slip and ruin everything. These ideas will help you avoid mistakes.
Bring the Flower Pots In
Every style works well with a couple of pot plants. They look absolutely great. You can honor the rest of the style by choosing different shapes and colors of the pots. Bathroom greenery will perfectly complement a rustic type of bathroom, while it will break the monotony of a minimalistic one. Just make sure that you choose plants that can live in your bathroom.
Your Tile Choice Makes Your Design
Take all the time in the world to choose the right tiles because they can make or break your interior design. You can go with big, monolithic tiles. On the other hand, you can collect tiles of different shapes and sizes and make one accent wall. This playful design trick will definitely brighten your day every morning.
Shower Curtain for the Win
Another very important detail is a shower curtain. It takes up a lot of space, so whatever you choose to do with it, it will end up being a predominant pattern or colour in your bathroom. There are so many amazing styles to choose from. Moreover, this is an inexpensive item and you can change it as many times as you like.
Baroque Fixtures: Why Not?
Before doing anything regarding fixtures, consult a professional. Especially if your plan is to move them from their current position. Moving fixtures means having some work done with the pipes. Do not attempt to do that yourself, because you will end up dialing your emergency plumber to fix your creative endeavor. Try incorporating some baroque style fixtures. They freshen up every type of design.
Bathroom Art for a Classy Look
Bring some art into your bathroom and make it chic and classy. The options are endless. You can frame old black and white photos or posters for movies. You can use tiles to make mosaics and make for decorative walls. You can use big tiles and paint over them, creating a mural-like art in your bathroom. Anything you choose to do will be nice and interesting, as long as you blend it well with the rest of your design.
Jars of Homemade Masks, Scrubs and Soaps
Make some nice, wooden shelves in your shower or beside your bathtub. Fill them up with your own handmade shampoos, scrubs, soaps or baths. All the products should be packed in jars, which some nice labels written in cursive. Keep those jars full and use your products every day. It is better than paying tons of money for cosmetics and it is far healthier.
An eclectic design is all about fusing the styles together while being careful that they do not clash. There is always a nice and interesting piece of décor or furniture which can serve as a starting point for your interior design, having in mind that other details should match. However, even with all those tips, the only thing that counts is that you feel good in your bathroom and that you love the design.