The Best Bathroom accessories for the Best Bathroom Look

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How to Choose Bathroom Accessories

The right bathroom accessories can bring tranquility to your space. Are you someone that prefers a separate handle for hot and cold water on the faucet? Do you need a higher toilet seat than the standard 14 inches? Is functionality more important than aesthetic appeal? 


All these questions can be considered when deciding how to choose bathroom accessories. Whether you're remodeling or redecorating, use the following tips to help determine the right bathroom accessories for the best bathroom look and theme. 

Consider The Overall Theme of Your Bathroom

Modern bathrooms are designed following a particular theme. Themes can vary from traditional concepts to modern 3D images. Traditional ideas intentionally create a feeling of nostalgia, whereas current concepts focus more on color and seamlessness. 


If you're a person that enjoys changing themes and not just sticking to one once you have it, neutral and plain accessories are going to give you the most bang for your buck. It'll allow you to reuse things in your space even if you change the theme of your bathroom. For example, sticking with a basic porcelain bathtub, toilet, and sink leaves your options wide open for change in the future and doesn't hurt your budget. 

Know Your Budget

This can easily be the most important factor when choosing bathroom accessories. Determining what you are willing and able to spend on a space will make hard decisions down the road easier because you're able to stick with the budget you created in the beginning. 


There can be instances where you've allotted a certain amount of money towards an accessory, and you find a deal that saves you money. You can splurge any money saved in one area on another addition.

Prioritize Necessary Accessories

Not all accessories are necessities. Buying a new sink, faucets, shower fixtures, floor drains, toilets, etc. should be on the top of the list when redoing a bathroom. The accessories that are needed should be purchased first. Have a plan and stick to it.


Before you start shopping, take inventory of your current bathroom accessories. What can stay and what needs to go? Are there items that can carry over into your new theme and help you save money? Being able to reuse, reduce, and recycle are some great ways to help the environment while transforming your new space.

Layout Your Available Space

Transforming the space into what you want requires planning. Physically laying out the space and square footage can help you make decisions on what you might want to add or take away. For example, adding a shower cubicle instead of a traditional bathtub can create more available space lengthwise. Additionally, mirrors on the walls of a smaller bathroom can give the illusion of size and space. 


The right set and placement of accessories can compliment any size of space. Overall, functionality is going to be your biggest factor when laying out your available space. 

Functionality and Frequency of Use 

When considering functional and frequently used accessories, a personal or master bathroom can differ from the bathroom guests use when visiting your home. A toothbrush holder in a guest bathroom may not be a necessity like it would be in the master bathroom. Depending on what area you're remodeling or redoing, focus on what accessories are needed for the space to make it functional.


For a guest bathroom, another thing to consider when choosing the right accessories is what age of visitors will be using the accessories. Do you have children that need a stool to reach the sink? Would an elderly person be able to stand up after using the toilet or is the seat too low? These are just some examples of creating the best quality of accessories that could create an inviting space for your guests when they need to visit the bathroom. 

Name Brand Doesn't Always Mean "Best Buy"

Popularity doesn't always tend to be the best quality when choosing accessories. It's important to keep an open mind when considering different brands. When searching for your accessories, look into the item itself and not just the brand. Just because an item costs more doesn't mean it's automatically better. Sometimes the unfamiliar brand can be a better quality item and give you more value. 


Be smart and be careful not to buy the first accessory you come across. Consider different brands so you can get a good accessory at an affordable price. There's nothing wrong with shopping around until you find the best deals on the accessories you're looking to buy.

Some Accessories to Consider

Sinks

When considering updating a sink, what would be more important: how the sink looks or how the sink works? That's solely up to you. There are drop-ins, vessels, under-mounts, wall-mounts, and pedestals to name a few types of sinks. The beauty of the many different options is you know what's going to work functionally in your space and which sink will fit your overall theme. 

Faucets

Leaky faucets are hopefully a thing of the past. Say goodbye to leaky faucets. Today's faucets have water efficiency because of features like ceramic disks inside the fixture that grinds away buildup that can cause leaks. This means less sink repair and greater durability. There are different handles to choose from when picking your bathroom faucet. Having a separate handle for the hot and cold water might be more important than having a single lever or knob. There's also a "touch-free" option if that's something that would spark your interest.

Shower Fixtures

The standard for many bathrooms is the fixed showerhead. This faucet is fixed to the wall by a short pipe that allows the water to flow through the head. Additional options include a handheld showerhead, overhead shower, shower faucet, and tub combo, shower-only faucet, body sprayer, thermostatic shower valve, tub faucet, and deluxe shower system. Each fixture is going to tailor to the specific needs of the homeowner and what they desire. Some need a shower-only option, while others need a tub and shower combo. The best way to decide which accessory will be best in your bathroom is to determine your needs in the shower.  

Toilets

The standard toilet seat is 14-15 inches tall. Although the standard height is easier for children, homeowners can choose a seat that's 16-18 inches tall. A higher commode can be a more comfortable option and make the seat accessible for those that need assistance. Toilets can come in many different colors and designs. Having a budget is key so you don't spend thousands instead of hundreds on updating your toilet.  

Have A "Want" Category

You may find that you've been careful with your budget, you've purchased accessories cheaper than predicted, and you now have money leftover. Have you always dreamed of having a rain shower head, so it seems like you're standing under a waterfall to take a shower? Do you want multiple shower fixtures so you can get massaging bursts of water from different angles? This is where your "want" list can come in handy. All the accessories that weren't deemed a necessity but you still want to be a part of your bathroom theme can be bought with the money you've saved on other accessories. The possibilities can be endless.


Hopefully, using this how-to choose bathroom accessories guide, you'll discover ways to choose bathroom accessories for the best bathroom look to help transform your current bathroom into the bathroom of your modern dreams. 

How to Choose Bathroom Accessories

The right bathroom accessories can bring tranquility to your space. Are you someone that prefers a separate handle for hot and cold water on the faucet? Do you need a higher toilet seat than the standard 14 inches? Is functionality more important than aesthetic appeal? 


All these questions can be considered when deciding how to choose bathroom accessories. Whether you're remodeling or redecorating, use the following tips to help determine the right bathroom accessories for the best bathroom look and theme. 

Consider The Overall Theme of Your Bathroom

Modern bathrooms are designed following a particular theme. Themes can vary from traditional concepts to modern 3D images. Traditional ideas intentionally create a feeling of nostalgia, whereas current concepts focus more on color and seamlessness. 


If you're a person that enjoys changing themes and not just sticking to one once you have it, neutral and plain accessories are going to give you the most bang for your buck. It'll allow you to reuse things in your space even if you change the theme of your bathroom. For example, sticking with a basic porcelain bathtub, toilet, and sink leaves your options wide open for change in the future and doesn't hurt your budget. 

Know Your Budget

This can easily be the most important factor when choosing bathroom accessories. Determining what you are willing and able to spend on a space will make hard decisions down the road easier because you're able to stick with the budget you created in the beginning. 


There can be instances where you've allotted a certain amount of money towards an accessory, and you find a deal that saves you money. You can splurge any money saved in one area on another addition.

Prioritize Necessary Accessories

Not all accessories are necessities. Buying a new sink, faucets, shower fixtures, floor drains, toilets, etc. should be on the top of the list when redoing a bathroom. The accessories that are needed should be purchased first. Have a plan and stick to it.


Before you start shopping, take inventory of your current bathroom accessories. What can stay and what needs to go? Are there items that can carry over into your new theme and help you save money? Being able to reuse, reduce, and recycle are some great ways to help the environment while transforming your new space.

Layout Your Available Space

Transforming the space into what you want requires planning. Physically laying out the space and square footage can help you make decisions on what you might want to add or take away. For example, adding a shower cubicle instead of a traditional bathtub can create more available space lengthwise. Additionally, mirrors on the walls of a smaller bathroom can give the illusion of size and space. 


The right set and placement of accessories can compliment any size of space. Overall, functionality is going to be your biggest factor when laying out your available space. 

Functionality and Frequency of Use 

When considering functional and frequently used accessories, a personal or master bathroom can differ from the bathroom guests use when visiting your home. A toothbrush holder in a guest bathroom may not be a necessity like it would be in the master bathroom. Depending on what area you're remodeling or redoing, focus on what accessories are needed for the space to make it functional.


For a guest bathroom, another thing to consider when choosing the right accessories is what age of visitors will be using the accessories. Do you have children that need a stool to reach the sink? Would an elderly person be able to stand up after using the toilet or is the seat too low? These are just some examples of creating the best quality of accessories that could create an inviting space for your guests when they need to visit the bathroom. 

Name Brand Doesn't Always Mean "Best Buy"

Popularity doesn't always tend to be the best quality when choosing accessories. It's important to keep an open mind when considering different brands. When searching for your accessories, look into the item itself and not just the brand. Just because an item costs more doesn't mean it's automatically better. Sometimes the unfamiliar brand can be a better quality item and give you more value. 


Be smart and be careful not to buy the first accessory you come across. Consider different brands so you can get a good accessory at an affordable price. There's nothing wrong with shopping around until you find the best deals on the accessories you're looking to buy.

Some Accessories to Consider

Sinks

When considering updating a sink, what would be more important: how the sink looks or how the sink works? That's solely up to you. There are drop-ins, vessels, under-mounts, wall-mounts, and pedestals to name a few types of sinks. The beauty of the many different options is you know what's going to work functionally in your space and which sink will fit your overall theme. 

Faucets

Leaky faucets are hopefully a thing of the past. Say goodbye to leaky faucets. Today's faucets have water efficiency because of features like ceramic disks inside the fixture that grinds away buildup that can cause leaks. This means less sink repair and greater durability. There are different handles to choose from when picking your bathroom faucet. Having a separate handle for the hot and cold water might be more important than having a single lever or knob. There's also a "touch-free" option if that's something that would spark your interest.

Shower Fixtures

The standard for many bathrooms is the fixed showerhead. This faucet is fixed to the wall by a short pipe that allows the water to flow through the head. Additional options include a handheld showerhead, overhead shower, shower faucet, and tub combo, shower-only faucet, body sprayer, thermostatic shower valve, tub faucet, and deluxe shower system. Each fixture is going to tailor to the specific needs of the homeowner and what they desire. Some need a shower-only option, while others need a tub and shower combo. The best way to decide which accessory will be best in your bathroom is to determine your needs in the shower.  

Toilets

The standard toilet seat is 14-15 inches tall. Although the standard height is easier for children, homeowners can choose a seat that's 16-18 inches tall. A higher commode can be a more comfortable option and make the seat accessible for those that need assistance. Toilets can come in many different colors and designs. Having a budget is key so you don't spend thousands instead of hundreds on updating your toilet.  

Have A "Want" Category

You may find that you've been careful with your budget, you've purchased accessories cheaper than predicted, and you now have money leftover. Have you always dreamed of having a rain shower head, so it seems like you're standing under a waterfall to take a shower? Do you want multiple shower fixtures so you can get massaging bursts of water from different angles? This is where your "want" list can come in handy. All the accessories that weren't deemed a necessity but you still want to be a part of your bathroom theme can be bought with the money you've saved on other accessories. The possibilities can be endless.


Hopefully, using this how-to choose bathroom accessories guide, you'll discover ways to choose bathroom accessories for the best bathroom look to help transform your current bathroom into the bathroom of your modern dreams. 

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