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Bathroom Decorating Trends: Using Houseplants and Color

June 21, 2016


The bathroom is often a neglected space when it comes to decorating, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with the latest trends. Since bathrooms tend to be smaller than other rooms in your home, they can actually be a great place to start for novice decorators. Plus, it doesn’t take much to brighten and modernize a bathroom—and you won’t even have to go through the headache of selecting new furniture!

Here are a few of the latest and greatest bathroom decorating trends out there to help get you inspired.

Angular Designs

Square-shaped showerheads and fixtures have an angular appeal that can transform your outdated bathroom into a modern space with just a few small tweaks. Sleek lines and geometric design create a fresh, clean canvas that you can spruce up with your personal style.

Tropical Oasis

Nothing transforms your bathroom into a tropical oasis faster than the addition of a few houseplants. Try placing a colorful mini orchid on your vanity or an anthurium on your windowsill. Plus, as an added bonus, your plants will thrive in your bathroom thanks to the increased humidity.

Neutrals and Color Pops

Primarily white bathrooms are topping the list as one of the biggest trends for this coming year, which makes it even easier to add in color pops to brighten your bathroom. Whether it’s a potted plant, colorful shower curtain or decorative mirror, mixing neutrals and color is a great way to create a bathroom that is both balanced and bright.

Open Shelving

Whether adding freestanding shelves to your bathroom walls or installing a vanity with open shelving, this contemporary style offers endless decorating possibilities and opportunities to add those pops of color. Consider rolling up brightly colored towels and stacking them on your shelving to combine design and functionality.

Freestanding Tubs

Many bathroom remodeling trends have focused on taking out built-in tubs and adding in luxury showers. However, for those who don’t want to lose their soaking tub, the freestanding bathtub is growing in popularity. Freestanding tubs offer a degree of design flexibility that built-in tubs do not, since you can place a freestanding tub anywhere in your bathroom and decorate around it.

By incorporating some of these latest trends into your bathroom design, you can transform one of the most underappreciated rooms in your home into a modern and classy oasis. Don’t quite have the budget for a full renovation? Try just adding in a few brightly colored items and a houseplant or two—you’ll be shocked at the difference small changes can make.

Download our guide and learn how to decorate with mini orchids