It is probably fair to say that the bathroom is not top of many people’s lists when it comes to their favourite room in the house. Most people would probably say the bedroom, followed closely by the lounge or living area. The bathroom would likely be some way down the list, and perhaps even be ranked lower than the kitchen!
What we cannot understand is why you wouldn’t want the bathroom to be one of your favourite rooms, and give it the attention it needs in order to become so.
The Bathroom Attitude
Most people view their bathroom thus: “I only spend a short time in there having a shower and brushing my teeth, so why bother making it a place I want to stay?”
There is some mileage in that argument, for sure, but surely the answer is that if the bathroom was a welcoming, calming place, you would want to spend more time in there?
How can you make your bathroom the best room in the house?
Put Some Thought Into Decorating It
We don’t mean that you have to go and paint the walls in bright colours, but the least you can do is make the décor just a little more inviting. This might mean tiles instead of laminate on the floor or applying a lick of fresh paint to the walls. You don’t need to spend a lot of time and money, but just make it similar in terms of care and attention to the rooms where you do love spending time.
Buy Some Books
Simply put, the modern bathroom needs books. Not only will it impress visitors, it also gives you the perfect excuse for you to draw yourself a hot, deep bath, pour a glass of wine, and sit and relax for an hour while getting lost in your latest novel.
A search of ‘ideal books for bath time’ in Google will give you a number of great ideas, including for those of you who might want to read to children while they bathe, so that you can always have something at hand to fit the mood and atmosphere.
Ensure Your Shower is Awesome
While you don’t want to spend any longer than you need to in the shower and so wastewater unnecessarily, the transforming powers that a great shower have are unrivalled. Where else can you step in half asleep, and step out of five or ten minutes later ready for everything that the world is ready and waiting to throw at you on a particular day?
If you have an awesome shower, you can rule the world.
Go For Scented Candles
Whether you are having a short, sharp shower or a long soak in the tub, scented candles are a great way to switch off and escape to another world while you’re in the bathroom.
Whether you go for a cheaper option from a supermarket or put your faith in a brand such as Yankee Candle, you will be ensuring you make your bathroom a tranquil paradise that you simply love spending time in.
Put all of these tips into practice, and you’ll immediately be bumping your bathroom up the list of your favourite rooms at home.
