How to create a relaxing bath environment through well chosen bathroom rugs?

Answer 1

A well decorated bathroom is a place to relax, attend to personal needs, and get ready to start a great day. Each of these things can be done much more pleasantly in a room that is comfortable, warm and welcoming. A bathroom does not have to be large to be well appointed, but it does need to be comfortable – well chosen bathroom rugs can enhance the feeling of comfort and relaxation dramatically. Following are a few steps to follow when purchasing new bathroom rugs.

1)Choose rugs that complement the existing flooring. Most bathrooms are floored with linoleum, vinyl tile or ceramic tile. Linoleum and vinyl tile, with wood subfloor, are not as hard as ceramic tile floors or linoleum/vinyl with concrete beneath. With these more pliable floors, it is alright to use thinner, decorative bathroom rugs. However, when working in a bathroom with harder floors one should choose a very plush, thick rug which helps to soften the floor, visually and physically.

2)Choose rug sizes and place rugs to suit the layout. Many bathrooms simply do not have enough bathroom rugs in them. Rugs should be chosen to suit the bathroom layout and with consideration for how a bathroom is used. Most homeowners add a bathmat rug next to the tub or shower and this is very important. But if a bathroom has a frequently used toilet, then a soft rug placed at the base of the porcelain unit can make using it much more comfortable by warming and softening the floor. Similarly, if a bathroom is used for primping and preening in front of the sink then a thick, comfortable rug to stand on is paramount.

3)Choose rugs that compliment the decor; nice bathroom rugs compliment the design of the bathroom. Rugs can be chosen based on color, design and texture. Rugs can match the decor, for a very neat and minimal look, using tone-on-tone color choices. For a little more fun, bathroom rugs can accent the room, using patterns and contrasting color to bring a little whimsy or color to a room. Bath mats, in particular, are available in some really great textures, with large loops, rag-like appearance, and fuzziness.