An apartment can sometimes be a tight living space and even tighter for the bathroom. Enhance a rental bathroom’s overall look and functionality without making permanent changes. Here are some ideas to transform rental bathrooms.
Change the shower curtain and bathmats to freshen up the space. Get rid of those boring basic shower curtains. There are so many curtains out there that will go with any theme you want. Get creative, have a different one for the holidays, and change the bathmats to match.
Update hardware– such as drawer pulls, towel racks and faucet handles, to give the bathroom a modern touch. Create a dazzling look and add crystal drawer pulls. Then decorate with more crystal items such as a soap dispenser, toothbrush holder and electrical switchboard. With these dazzling upgrades, you will indeed feel like a divine queen or king.
Add decorative elements. Plants, artworks or stylish mirrors create a more personalized and inviting atmosphere. Plants can be tricky in bathrooms without windows, but you can always opt for fake greenery. If you have a window, choose plants that do well with humidity since the bathroom gets steamy from hot showers. When selecting artwork, ensure it is humidity resistant so your painting doesn’t melt off.
Install adhesive hooks or racks. Add hooks or racks for hanging towels, robes or loofahs for additional storage without damaging the walls. For those with a separate shower and bathtub, add a small shelf inside the shower to put products on so they are not just on the shower floor.
Use temporary peel-and-stick tiles, removable wallpaper or decals to add color or patterns. Unleash your interior designer from within and get creative with tiles or decals. Amazon and Etsy have many to choose from, and since they are easy to put on and remove, you can change out with each season.
Display decorative baskets or trays to organize toiletries to keep the bathroom tidy. Baskets are a chic option for bubble baths, bath bombs, oils and other items for a luxurious bath. If you are a candle user, after the candle melts out, use the jars to fill with cotton pads, cotton swabs or smaller items to set out on the bathroom counter.
Incorporate removable fabric curtains or blinds to enhance privacy and control light. Curtains can sometimes be expensive to purchase, and the same with blinds, but most windows in the bathroom are small that you could go to a fabric store and make your own. Another way to enhance privacy is to use removable window film to add style to windows. These come in various designs, from a galaxy view to an underwater sea world. Speaking of light, add some removable stick-on lighting solutions, such as battery-operated LED lights, to improve the ambiance. Switch out the dull light above the bathtub to a colorful one to change the lighting to suit the mood.
Introduce portable and freestanding storage units like shelves or cabinets to add extra storage space. These can be inexpensive, especially from places like IKEA. Paint the shelves or cabinets to match the style you want in the bathroom.
These improvements provide practical and creative ideas to personalize bathrooms while maintaining the flexibility to revert changes when moving out.
