While achieving a stylish and sleek bathroom is desirable, it’s unnecessary to overspend on certain elements in the design process. Here, experts provide insights on nine bathroom features that may not be worth the extra cost—consider this as an opportunity to save your hard-earned money!
Area Rugs
When it comes to bathroom rugs and bathmats, they are bound to wear out over time, so it’s advisable not to allocate a significant portion of your budget to them. Jewel Marlowe, the founder of Jeweled Interiors in Fairfax Station, Virginia, suggests, “Opt for rugs that can be easily replaced as needed, as they tend to develop mold over time.”
Trendy Tiles and Vanities
Choosing timeless options over trendy ones for tiles and vanities is recommended. Marlowe emphasizes the importance of considering whether you will still like the design in five years. If not, it might lead to frequent costly renovations.
Glass Shower Doors
Grace Geison, from Grace Lauren Design, advises against glass shower doors in kids’ or guest bathrooms due to maintenance issues. She finds shower curtains more practical, versatile, and cost-effective.
Colorful Towels
While colorful towels can be appealing, Chelsey Cox and Rachel Rector, co-founders of Chinotto House in Gainsville, Florida, recommend sticking to classic white towels for their functionality and easy maintenance.
Showerhead
Stephanie Molster of Stephanie Molster Interiors suggests opting for a standard showerhead to save money, as fancy ones with multiple settings may not offer significant benefits.
Vanity
Marya Karlton, founder of Karlton Kelly Interiors in Washington, D.C., advises choosing a pre-made vanity to reduce costs. She suggests enhancing its appearance with new hardware and a high-quality faucet set.
Countertop Towel Stands
Carla Aston, founder of Carla Aston Designed in The Woodlands, Texas, prefers wall hooks over countertop stands for towels. She favors minimalistic designs in powder or guest bathrooms.
Storage Bins
Marie Cloud, founder of Indigo Pruitt in Fort Mill, South Carolina, recommends simple and functional organizers inside drawers and cabinets instead of expensive storage systems that are not visible.
Trash Cans
Investing in a basic and sleek trash can is sufficient for a bathroom, as high-end designs may not significantly enhance the space’s appearance.
“Let’s start with the bathroom,” Cloud suggests. Related: 6 Kitchen Items Not Worth Splurging On, According To Designers. Read the original article on Southern Living.
