27 Clever And Unconventional Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Sometimes an odd touch is what takes a room from dull to designer.

1. Replace the mirror with a chalkboard.

Wouldn’t you so much rather read some inspirational profound quotes than see what you look like on this dreary morn?

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2. Paint an entire wall with chalkboard paint.

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3. Paint the radiator a crazy color.

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4. Upcycle an old bicycle into a bathroom sink.

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5. Hang a row of plants.

Plants in a sunlit bathroom add tons of character.

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6. Make a sliding barn door the entrance.

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7. Hang your towels on a rustic ladder.

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8. Replace a shower curtain with an umbrella.

Won’t work for all bathrooms, obvs.

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9. Divide space with a screen.

A pretty great idea if you have an extra-large bathroom and live with roommates.

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10. Or use a screen instead of drapes.

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11. A chandelier can make all the difference.

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12. Paint the tub.

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13. Don’t be afraid to hang tons of art.

They might not be practical, but if you clean them and switch them out fairly often, it’s totally worth it.

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14. Paint your curtain rod black.

Your silver shower curtain rings will look just a little more stunning.

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15. Paint the whole bathroom black.

Forget everything you heard about white paint making a space seem bigger. Black paint with white fixtures can look elegant, not cramped.

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16. Use multiple mirrors instead of just one.

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17. Cover one wall in floor-to-ceiling shelving.

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18. Add windows to a windowless bathroom, even if they’re not to the outside world.

This is a great solution for a studio apartment, where chances are, the only real windows are in the living area. This way, you still get a little bit of natural light in your bathroom.

19. Replace sconce light fixtures with moveable arm lamps.

This seems to be a huge trend in bathrooms going on right now.

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20. Instead of shower curtains for your bathtub, try a canopy.

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21. Trade typical sliding shower doors for the more industrial look of salvaged windows.

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22. Instead of tile or linoleum, paint floors with a high gloss.

Using a stencil adds a graphic element. Get more information about this process here.

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23. Paint the insides of cubby holes bright colors for a kids’ bathroom.

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24. Circular shower curtain rails add an adorable retro feel.

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25. Spell something out with mosaic tiles.

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26. Stack crates for casually effortless storage.

It’s like you’re not even trying to be organized.

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27. Throw up some decals for a temporary decorating solution.

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