Spring Project - Bathroom

Finally, I have my  Cottage indoor spring project finished - new towels and other accessories for my bathroom.

It was planned as a simple and inexpensive redecorating in which I just changed out some accessory colors. 

I reported last blog that I had chosen two colors that make me feel really happy this year - Robins Egg blue and brown.  To those, through this process, I guess I've added a third, cream.  Things change as decorating goes along, doesn't it?

I didn't have a lot of money to invest and thought a change of colors might help.  My bath is fairly new - my house was built in 2005.  The cabinets are dark alder wood, counter tops, tub and shower walls are cream marble, and walls are an aged golden color - finished in a rough plaster over drywall with rounded edges throughout the house.  The house was built and designed to look like an older English cottage. 

Amazingly, it has been fun to choose towels and other accessories.  I found textured towels appealing this time.  (Last time I chose all white towels - pretty bland). The covered containers on the large vanity are in blue and brown print.  One container has birds on it so the cute little ceramic birds begged to go home with me from "Tuesday Morning."   Use of such containers to place bath items and makeup limits clutter on countertops and makes them easier to clean. (from "Circle of Moms.com.-see below for link) 

These photos below are of my smaller second vanity showing the new towels - the towels are hanging on the heated towel holder (from Bed Bath & Beyond) - one of my favorite luxuries that has become a necessity for me over the 4 years I've had one.
 

Not only is it wonderful to grab a warm towel when getting out of the shower on a cool morning, but the heated towel bars also dry your towel and washcloth

and are great to dry delicates, sweaters, and other items you have laundered or scarves or mittens that  were rained on.

I wish you could feel the texture of the bath towels and washcloths.  I fell for the beige bubble design ones and had to have them although they didn't really go with my color scheme. 

(They were also purchased from "Tuesday Morning." )

My commode cover and rug are in Robins Egg blue - (purchased from Wal-Mart).  I'm still looking for some wall accessories, including a picture to hang in the "water-closet."  I have a shelf over the large vanity which you can partially see in the first photo,  which has remained totally empty during my five years here.  I plan to put my collection of teal "Blenko" WV hand-blown glass on the shelf and in the window over the whirlpool tub soon. 

My few new items have made taking a shower and using my bathroom much more enjoyable. 

The striped step-out rug is "Better Homes & Gardens" brand from Wal-Mart.

This morning I enjoyed one of the "bubble" washcloths.

Until next time I'm wishing you soothing, enjoyable bathing experiences also.

Phebey

for some good cleaning tips:  http://www.circleofmoms.com/article/5-tips-keeping-bathrooms-clean-03068?trk=digest_editorial_3068&email_enc=lsOqzdecp8zcpsLVzZTEoqY%253D&email_src=1331338849bcfe0024d770baf84db8ab670c042eed&template_name=digest_weekly_2&subject_id=950f1561cb53014b243b26db9f35227b%3A0&has_fb=1#_

I've Chosen My Colors For My Spring Project! Have You?

I chose two of my favorite decorating colors for my bathroom towel and accessory colors....Robin's Egg blue and brown...................................................................

Because I don't want to see  makeup and other clutter on the white marble countertop, I plan to use decorative boxes for storage.

The boxes and towels are from "Tuesday Morning". 

The Romanesque brand towels, washcloths and hand towels are Robins Egg blue and white of long staple combed Turkish cotton.  Bath rug and commode cover were made in the USA and were purchased at Wal-Mart. 

My Choice for Spring

My Spring 2012 project is to perk up my bathroom.  It has been a hodge-podge of towels and rugs since we moved here in 2007.  I had other things to do, and really couldn't decide on a theme or colors that I really liked.  


Also, towels seem to last "forever"!  It hurts me to dispose of towels that have become faded and even softer.  Also I have an aversion to products "made in China" and finding acceptable others is growing more difficult.  (My problem, I admit).


My bath is painted a rustic gold color - the plaster appears old and aged.  It has been difficult for me to decide on a color that appeals to me and also matches the walls.  


Long ago, in another home, I designed the perfect bath for me.  It was all white - white fixtures, white walls, white floor, a mirrored wall, and a skylight that my husband added after our home was built - over the bathtub.  I dearly loved decorating that bath, adding colors that appealed to me.  One of my favorites was to use bright green towels on a white background with fern leaves.  I hung live ferns above the tub, and the bright light always made the bathroom a happy and bright place to be.  The ferns flourished with the moisture from the tub/shower.


I again wish for an all white bathroom.  However, such is not to be, unless I paint, and that is more than I want to do, living here by myself, with very tall ceilings and walls.  It is also unachievable because I have dark wood surround on the tub, dark woodwork, and dark floors.  


I am hoping for a quick makeover; some towels, rugs, and accessories in a color or colors that make me happy.  Now, deciding what color is the challenge.  Finding attractive storage is also a goal.  Bathroom clutter can be unsightly.  Surely there is a way to organize it and make it attractive, yet easily available.


What are some color combinations that make you happy?  I've walked for several hours through linen and bath shops, and have decided my colors.  They make me happy and remind me that Spring is almost here.  I will share them next post.  


Happy planning and sharing!  I am waiting to hear what your decorating project will be.  Also, tell me your favorite colors at this time.  


Enjoy!  Phebe