No matter the style of your bathroom decor, a few budget-friendly updates can make a room feel brand new. Here are a few ideas sure to delight.

Substituting plastic toiletries and paper holders with sleek alternatives creates a modern aesthetic, while decorative items like colorful bath mats, flower arrangements in vases or sets of jute framed mirrors and sconces can help complete this look.

Floral Wall Art

Floral accents create an airy, garden-inspired atmosphere in any bathroom. Opt for real blooms for an immediate impactful statement, silk flowers for longer-term enjoyment and wallpaper with floral patterns for easy installation and visual impact. When combined with minimalist furniture like that found in Rosanna Bassford of Memmo Interiors’ bath pictured here, floral wall art becomes the room’s focus point.

Open shelving provides a stylish storage solution to keep essentials close at hand while adding visual interest to any space. Decorate shelves with decorative items like bath salts or candles, or add baskets for keeping things organized and tidy.

Switch out standard bathroom hardware pieces with pieces in different finishes or polishes for a cost-effective bathroom update. Metallic or matte black hardware offer modern alternatives to classic silver hues, while brushed nickel offers versatility as it complements many styles of decor.

Beadboard Canopy

Reviving classic mid-century flair to give your bathroom an eye-catching design statement can add a striking style statement. Clean lines combined with beadboard accents create a balanced aesthetic that conveys innovation while honoring traditional trends.

Half-wall beadboard can add texture without dominating a space, especially when painted white. This stylish choice pairs beautifully with modern bathroom decor and fixtures. Pale gray beadboard creates an eye-catching yet subtle atmosphere – great for powder rooms and guest baths!

Beadboard can make any room seem taller visually, which makes beadboard an excellent option for bathrooms with low ceilings. For an interesting twist, Taste Design used beadboard in different heights in their primary bathroom to add movement and make the space seem less boxy – finishing it off with textured wall treatments above and halfway up the mirror adds the final touch for this balanced and considered design.

Chandelier

An elegant chandelier is a fabulous bathroom decoration idea that brings visual interest and expresses your personal style. No matter which style of chandelier you select – Moroccan-inspired or modern geometric – they all give off an air of grandeur, elevating and luxuriousness in any space they grace.

Use decorative tiles to make an eye-catching backsplash behind a vanity or in a shower, such as stacked grids, chevron and herringbone designs for an eye-catching alternative to standard subway tile. Or install wallpaper featuring artistic designs or mount waterproof artwork into a shower niche niche to complete the look.

Add texture to a room by mixing smooth surfaces with rough ones. Wood furniture (such as bamboo ladders for hanging towels) and woven rugs provide natural elements that add dimension. Also consider including watercolor prints, canvas art with protective coatings or moisture-resistant peel-and-stick wallpaper as focal points in the space. A patterned window treatment can add vivid color and texture into the bathroom environment.

Hardware

Bathroom hardware often goes underappreciated, yet can make a powerful statement about your space. Consider updating outdated faucets, showerheads and cabinet knobs with contemporary styles in an eye-catching finish to upgrade your bath experience. To achieve an unified aesthetic choose an accent metal such as brass or bronze to incorporate in mirror frames, lighting fixtures or sconce lights – any more and it becomes chaos! Trying mixing multiple different metals together quickly leads to disorganization!

Are you looking for an economical way to improve your bathroom? Consider replacing standard doors with sliding ones as decorative accents that not only conceal clutter and add style, but can also hide away clutter in an instant! These unique pieces won’t break the bank either.

Add luxurious elements to your bathroom decor by including a soft bath mat, stylish shower curtain, and matching accessories that keep essentials organized and in their place. Also adding natural elements such as houseplants can bring natural beauty into the space.

Houseplants

Houseplants became increasingly popular during the pandemic. Not only can these living accents add color and life to any space, they can also improve air quality while lifting moods with their soothing aromas. Hang a potted eucalyptus from your showerhead or arrange some stems of this plant in a vase on your vanity to give your bathroom spa-like ambience.

Rather than making major changes like replacing your builder-grade vanity, consider covering its cabinet with eye-catching wallpaper that complements the tiles and fixtures in the space. This simple design trick can completely transform the appearance of the space without costly renovation costs.

Subway tile remains an elegant classic, but other patterns, like stacked grids or chevrons, add unexpected yet visually attractive flair in bathrooms and showers. To achieve an aesthetically pleasing design, combine tile with wallpaper by installing half of each wall using complementary colors for seamless results.

Rugs

Bath rugs and runners add comfort and style to your bathroom, whether neutral colors coordinate well with tile or paint colors (such as this example from Cantley and Company) or more dramatic options that reflect your design style or match the colors in wallpaper or paint (such as this option from Cantley and Company).

Add houseplants to your bathroom for a spa-like aesthetic and help create a relaxing, restful atmosphere – ideal for both residents and guests! Easy-care plants like lucky bamboo will help bring peace and serenity.

Small details can make an enormous impact in the overall ambience of your bathroom. A decorative jewelry tray or adding some fresh blooms of eucalyptus to the vanity can transform the area, while modernizing hardware with sleek finishes can completely change its aesthetic – not to mention adding complementary accessories such as soap dispensers and toothbrush holders for even greater appeal!