Did you know that a standard person visits the bathroom more than 2000 times in a year? For many people, it’s not just a place to do necessities, but it’s some sort of getaway, a place in your own home where you can have time for yourself. Bathrooms are a basic need for every house, but with the right fixtures and accessories they can become stylish comfortable and inviting.
So, whether you’re remodeling the bathroom, moving to a new place, or just making an amazing gift, this list of toilet essentials will get you covered.
Starting with a simple question “what do I need in a bathroom?” we can brainstorm a few items that are a must-have, a good rule of thumb is to keep in mind the functionality. That way, you won’t be packing your bathroom with things that aren’t essential. So, whether you’re remodeling the bathroom, moving to a new place, or just making an amazing gift, this list of toilet essentials will get you covered.
Extractor Fan
A good example of a bathroom essential is a silent bathroom extractor fan, that will keep the air flowing in the bathroom, it has utility and will make your stay in the area more pleasant. The benefits of having a bathroom extractor fan are huge, and if it’s a silent one, even better. There’s nothing more annoying than a fan that makes a lot of noise. Fortunately, websites like www.ventilationland.co.uk have some quieter fans that won’t disturb your relaxing bath time while they do their work.
Storage Facilities
It’s nice to have some of your favourite toiletries in full view on the counter, especially those with lovely bottles, but it’s also good to have some cupboard space for all of the bits and bobs you use frequently in the bathroom which are not so photogenic. With everything stored away you can create an atmosphere of uncluttered calm and comfort.
Plants
I love to have plants and greenery in the bathroom. There are plenty of tropical plants that positively thrive in a warm humid atmosphere and will love to be placed in a bathroom. As long as you water and feed them appropriately they will brighten up the surroundings and some of them will also reduce toxins in the air.
Towels
Of course you are going to have towels in the bathroom, and hopefully somewhere to hang them so that they can dry out between uses. You will probably want separate towels for your hands and for the shower or bath, and possibly one towel for each member of the house.
Towels do more in a bathroom than just dry you – they come in many colours and patterns, and so you can use them to bring a splash of colour to the room, either to pop out and grab attention or to blend harmoniously with the surroundings to add to the peace and calm.
Bath Mat
Following the towel, a bath mat is also a good idea, for aesthetics and for utility, especially if you have a tiled floor and no carpet, which is often the case. Bath mats are usually more absorbent than a towel and will help the user keep the surfaces in the bathroom dry, that way it will also help you to prevent further damage on these surfaces, like moisture or water stains.
Get two or three of bath mats, store one, have one in the wash and leave the other one visible. You can try combining it with the colours of the towels and the rest of the bathroom, to bring it to another level. If your three bath mats are different colours your bathroom will have a subtle change of atmosphere every week or so.
What else do you keep in your bathroom to add to the atmosphere. I know people that have a bookshelf, and some that have funny family photos on the wall. I have a couple of statues and some crystal bowls full of bits and pieces. My bathroom makes me feel relaxed and happy and I love having a bath.
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