How To Make An Exciting Southwest Bathroom

Deciding to decorate using a southwest bathroom theme is exciting. What an unusual, but fun room to add some southwest pizazz. Just by choosing important elements, your room can go from boring to fabulous right before your eyes. A southwestern theme will add warmth and a feeling of hospitality, making your bathroom spectacular. Color is one of your first concerns. If the bathroom adjoins your bedroom, then it is wise to use the same color scheme for both rooms. Some of the more popular shades for wall color would be peach or turquoise and even a color from the orange family. But you can go deep and dark as well. It's really about what you prefer. Remember though that the more bold or strong the color, the smaller the space will appear. If the bathroom does not adjoin a bedroom, then you're free to be as creative as you choose. Don't be afraid to use color.

Another important factor to consider when designing your bathroom is the theme. There isn't just a single theme when it comes to southwestern design. Themes that are popular and considered southwestern would include Native American, Mexican, Spanish, western, cowboy and even country. Choose a southwestern theme based on your favorite style. Even though there aren't any big furniture items that need to be chosen for your southwest bathroom theme, there's still plenty of design elements you'll need to be aware of when making choices. Modern day decorators actually enjoy using furniture pieces for both the sink and vanity areas. Next, selecting awesome southwestern accents and accessories can be a ton of fun. This could include towels, the shower curtain and hooks or other theme bath accessories. The toilet seat lid is often overlooked as a drab item, when in reality, it too can become a decorative piece of art. In your southwest bathroom, you may wish to incorporate a beautifully painted toilet lid. 

All of the southwestern elements are tied together this way. Other elements to consider are the clothes hamper, rugs, soap dish and tumbler, trash can and actual artwork. A large Indian basket makes an awesome hamper for your bathroom. Mexican pottery or Native American art pieces would both work well as decor or for holding small objects on the sink or vanity areas. Even the smallest details, such as the soap dish or a toothbrush holder should be chosen carefully. Pieces of art can be used to create a wonderful look in your bathroom as well. Many times, its the stunning art that actually helps to spell out the completed theme of the room. Depending on the theme that you've chosen, your next step would be to carefully select coordinating pieces of art that you love. Items should be chosen that can stand high humidity. If you are decorating in a rustic or western style, then you might think about choosing items such as wall racks, plaques and mirrors. A mirror is always a useful item in the bath and a western style rack could be used for hanging towels or robes. 

An ideal item to use over top your bathroom sink would be a western style mirror. As you think of needed items to make your bathroom special, the list is almost endless. Western candle holders can add stunning shadows and colors in the bath area. There's nothing better than relaxing in a warm tub surrounded by candle light and listening to soft music at the end of a long day, especially if you have a Jacuzzi tub, this would be just the thing to make your bathroom welcoming and relaxing,. Most bathrooms have tile or laminate flooring. You can dress up your floor using a western tapestry or rug. A shower curtain and hooks in a coordinating pattern becomes a must. There are many creative ways to use southwestern items in your bathroom. Your washcloths and small hand towels can be rolled and placed in a basket turning the look from ordinary to spectacular. Items such as soaps and lotions can also be at home in a lovely handmade southwestern basket. It is certain to be an interesting area for all to enjoy should you decide to decorate using a southwest bathroom theme.

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