Decorating a room from scratch is overwhelming. The solution? Pick one piece to start with and we'll guide you through the rest.
Starting Piece: Los Angeles print by Andy Mercer, $247, Zatista.
Most people start their bathroom decorating with a shower curtain. It seems practical, sure, but then when it comes down to selecting the right piece of art for the small space, you're much more limited. Why not start the process with a piece that you love?
Step 1: Choose Two Patterns
One should be simple, one can be more daring. As long as they're within the art's color palette, get creative. We went with a basic, repetitive pattern on the bathmat (Cobblestone Bath Rug, $34, Garnet Hill) and a large-scale vintage-inspired print on the shower curtain (Apothecary Shower Curtain, $55, Izola).
Step 2: Choose an accent color
We've already established gray as the room's main bashoweckdrop. Now, bring in two solid pieces -- one in that hue (Gray Organic Cotton Rope Towels, starting at $8, Bambeco) and one in an accent color. You can grab one from the artwork but still get creative. The pink in this piece is subtle but we drew it out with a bath set (Pink Bath Emsemble by Wamsutta Elements, $35, Bed Bath & Beyond).
Step 3: Upgrade your lighting
Your bathroom's standard light fixture can make any decor look stale. Switch it up and add a piece that brings character like ths Capis Blossom Pendant, $129, PB Teen.
Need help matching things up? Check out this simple guide:
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Starting Piece: Los Angeles print by Andy Mercer, $247, Zatista.
Most people start their bathroom decorating with a shower curtain. It seems practical, sure, but then when it comes down to selecting the right piece of art for the small space, you're much more limited. Why not start the process with a piece that you love?
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Step 1: Choose Two Patterns
One should be simple, one can be more daring. As long as they're within the art's color palette, get creative. We went with a basic, repetitive pattern on the bathmat (Cobblestone Bath Rug, $34, Garnet Hill) and a large-scale vintage-inspired print on the shower curtain (Apothecary Shower Curtain, $55, Izola).
Step 2: Choose an accent color
We've already established gray as the room's main bashoweckdrop. Now, bring in two solid pieces -- one in that hue (Gray Organic Cotton Rope Towels, starting at $8, Bambeco) and one in an accent color. You can grab one from the artwork but still get creative. The pink in this piece is subtle but we drew it out with a bath set (Pink Bath Emsemble by Wamsutta Elements, $35, Bed Bath & Beyond).
Step 3: Upgrade your lighting
Your bathroom's standard light fixture can make any decor look stale. Switch it up and add a piece that brings character like ths Capis Blossom Pendant, $129, PB Teen.
Need help matching things up? Check out this simple guide:
And check out these other decorating how-to's:
Want to Look Younger? Start With Your Home
Decorating Styles 101: Flirty
Decorating an Empty Room