As relaxing as it should be, the bathroom can
occasionally be a source of some frustration.
Fogged-up mirrors, frigid towels, overly-humid air, and disorganized
counter tops or drawers can get a bit annoying, especially when you’re groggy
from a rough night’s sleep.
This month, we’re bringing you some ideas to make
your bathroom a bit more user-friendly and luxurious. As always, adding functionality to a room,
especially your bathroom, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Click here to learn how you can turn your
bathroom into a haven of comfort and relaxation.
1. Add a mirror defogger
Especially in the winter, a nice hot, steamy shower can be the perfect way to start or end the day. In fact, for those who can, it’s probably nice in the middle of the day too! However, a hot shower almost always comes with a cost – a fogged-up mirror. Waiting for the mirror to defog can make any person impatient, especially those looking to get ready for the day right away. Now you can solve this problem with a something previously only found in spas and luxury hotels – an electric mirror defogger. An electric mirror defogger, such as this one by WarmlyYours, attaches discretely behind any wall hung mirror, heating the mirror whenever the bathroom light is turned on. Whether you need it for shaving, applying makeup, or adjusting your apparel, a clear mirror is a simple luxury you don’t need to live without.
2. Upgrade your ventilation fan
Another way to go about defogging your mirror is making sure you have a good ventilation fan in your bathroom. Not only will this reduce any post-shower humidity, but it will help keep your bathroom fresh and clean from mold or other indoor air pollutants (see this month’s other article on ventilation here). We’ve all seen some pretty boring, or even flat out ugly, bathroom fans, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Broan makes some great looking fan/light combinations that bring some elegance into your bathroom for a reasonable price. Some are so well designed, such as the ones pictured below, that you barely notice the fan at all. Styles vary from classic to modern, ready to fit any existing theme your bathroom may have.
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| A classic-style Broan fan with light |
3. Mount some towel warmers
When the hot water stops running down your back, the first thing you do to keep your body warm is to wrap yourself in a towel. Now it’s one thing to do this with a stiff, rough towel from the linen closet, or even worse, a recently used, still damp towel. But we all know the snug, cozy feeling of using a warm towel straight out of the dryer, bringing a subtle smile to your face and putting you at ease. So why not experience that everyday without the need for walking to and from the dryer every day. Several top brands make electric towel warmers to hang on your bathroom wall and deliver the perfect end to your refreshing shower. Electric towel warmers come in a variety of sizes, so you can fit all the towels you need on one unit. Some towel warmers even have adjustable racks that swivel to provide maximum towel warming or drying space. Not only will these warmers provide a luxurious sense of comfort, but they can also help keep your bathroom clean by drying your towels faster, reducing the chance of mold and mildew growth. Many can even serve as unit heaters, keeping your bathroom nice and toasty when necessary.
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| Amba Electric Towel Warmer |
Let’s get back to the style of your bathroom. Whether you’re looking for more storage space or just bored of your standard, old medicine cabinet, getting a new mirrored medicine cabinet can be just what your bathroom needs to take it to the next level. For example, the NuTone Sonata Recessed Mounted Mirrored Medicine Cabinet brings a sense of elegance with its soft curves and beveled edge. The NuTone Granville series is framed and can come with lights above the mirrors for extra clarity. Don’t want to lose accessibility to a mirror when opening your cabinet, the NuTone Cove Series has a mirror on both sides of the cabinet door. With such a large variety of options to choose from, it’s easy to bring some new life into your bathroom without sacrificing any functionality.
If you already use liquid soap in your bathroom, this should be a no-brainer for adding class to your bathroom. Remove clutter from your counter top by adding a permanent soap dispenser on the wall. Do you like a more classic, elegant look? Check out the Delta Victorian Soap/Lotion Dispenser. Its impeccable style will impress any guest will last for years to come. Looking for something on the modern and flashy side? Try the Amba Twilight Series Wall Mounted Soap Dispenser. The Swarovski crystals that surround the dispenser can’t outshine its smooth simplicity. So get rid of all of those plastic bottles you keep collecting from the store and make your bathroom as stylish as it deserves to be.
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| Delta Victorian Soap/Lotion Dispenser |
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| Amba Twilight Series Wall Mounted Soap Dispenser |