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  Published: by Crystal Paine on January 24, 2020 | This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.
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  If you sign up for their email club you get a 10% off coupon and I just got a 40% off one item coupon for my birthday!
  As far as the rug, I think one slightly larger rug in front of the shower instead of the two small ones would look better. The bathroom looks a decent size and the rugs just look a little too small.
  Ha! Well, I'm not going to get anything different now that I've already paid for these, but thanks for the input! 😉 I'm not a decorator and don't worry too much about following the "decorating rules" when it comes to sizes of rugs — or, well, pretty much anything else.
  I also wanted to stick with a small budget and stick with things that were part of the sale, so that's why I went with what I did! I was mostly just wondering if the rug looks out of place in front of the toilet or not.
  And thanks for the tip on the 40% off on your birthday + the email club!
  It still looks very nice, the colors are pretty. We have a shower curtain from there too. They have a great selection.
  Looks great!! I love sprucing up a room. I feel like it motivates me to keep everything tidy.
  Your restroom looks very inviting😊I would definitely put the rug from the toilet by the sink being a mother of two boys.
  You mentioned Silas uses the bathroom, boys generally aren't as careful when going to the restroom, if you know what I mean.
  I'm a big fan too of not overdoing the decor, since you've already met your budget I'd suggest looking around the house for a wall hanging or two that isn't being used and place one by the toilet and another over the towel rack to complete your look.
  But in all honesty it looks great as is😊
  Thanks so much for this encouragement — and for the suggestions!
  I like your new shower curtain!
  I don't care for a bath mat in front of the toilet. Yuck. But what about moving it in front of the sink?
  If you want to add a little more to the space, one or two pictures would be nice. In my kids bathroom I have a "wash, brush, floss, and don't forget to flush" sign (I printed it out in colors to match the bathroom). In our main floor bathroom I have a couple of framed photographs (of architecture- not us!) from our trip to Italy. A few framed photos of flowers from one of your trips might be nice in your bathroom.
  That's what I was debating — whether to keep it in front of the toilet or move it to the sink area. And I'm torn on that.
  Jesse said we should get some pictures for the walls. But then that would mean I'd have to figure out how to hang them or to see if I can get a friend to come hang them for me (I've never, ever hung one photo on any wall of any home we've ever lived in. Can you believe that?? Yes, I know, I probably shouldn't even admit that! But in case you wonder why our walls are so bare, that's why! :))
  I prefer bath mats in front of the sink instead of the toilet.
  I agree with the artwork on the walls though. How about have your kids take photos or draw artwork and let them decide where and how to hang it?
  I have a friend with black and white photos of her grandkids (as wee people) in the bathroom. Inexpensive and you could paint various frames navy blue.
  Beware of pictures in a bathroom. The high humidity that comes from multiple showers a day discolored the pictures we had in our bathroom and the frames swelled and eventually we took them out. So if you feel like having picture just don't soend a ton of money on them! Or make sure your ventilation fan works!! Just thought I would warn you 🙂
  You need to get some command strips! I don't think I've used a nail to hang a picture in years. They remove easily, stick well and allow you to hang something without committing!
  2nd command strips. No damage to the walls.
  Thank you for that great suggestion!!
  Two words for hanging artwork anywhere: Command Strips. Seriously. No holes in the walls. You just put it up where you want it (use a level to get it straight), push on it for 30 seconds and you're done. If you want to move it later, it's easy peasy to take down and put elsewhere. I never use nails any more. Command Strips are the answer!
  I also struggled with hanging (relatively small – maybe up to 11″ x 14″) pictures until I started using the velcro Command strips to hang them. It makes them easy to hang, easy to move, and leaves no holes in your walls. As a bonus, my pictures are not falling off the walls like lots of other things now that we are getting earthquakes here in Kansas. Can't say the same for some that were hung by an "expert" with picture hangers!
  Use the Velcro command strips for hanging pictures! Very forgiving (repositionable). Wonderful for a gallery wall or just regular pics. Make sure to get the right weight grade for the pic. You can do it! Lol
  I was just going to suggest that!! I agree no rug by the toilet. Especially if you have boys!!
  I never hung anything on walls for the longest time – but you can hang small light weight canvases on thumb tacks! I just eyeball it, haha, nothing scientific! Love the addition of color in the room – nice work! 😊
  It looks really nice. I would move the little ribbon front of the sink, but that is it. You can always find some cheap prints to put up at some point. Love the shower curtain.
  I know it's a small room, but I still think some artwork on the walls makes it feel more homey and lived-in. Love the teal/aqua color scheme, it's my favorite!
  Yes to the artwork — if I can find someone to hang it for me. 😉 See my comment to Sara!
  And I'm such a fan of teal. Our bathroom is in the same color scheme… because I just love it!
  Are the bath mat in front of shower to step on when get out? . Are they like mold and mildew resistant? Always thought of getting one. But wasn't sure
  Yes, we use them to keep water from getting all over the floor!
  I would move the rug from in front of the toilet to in front of the sink. And some type of whimsical bathroom artwork would be a finishing touch. Shop around, even in thrift stores for that.
  I would nix the rug by the sink. The shower curtain is beautiful! We just remodeled one of our bathrooms, and something that really gave the room that little something extra, was a few fake plants. Target has really cute ones. Unfortunately, I have the opposite of a green thumb, so real plants are out of the question for us 🙂
  I have an encouraging 'words' canvas in our master bath. It starts with ENJOY TODAY. It was cheap enough to hat I wasn't worried about the humidity but it has held up for three years and still looks great. It makes me happy every morning.
  Complete agreement about the yuck factor with a rug by the toilet!
  I would add another towel bar so there's room to hang more towels when extra people are there.
  Also in agreement with some artwork. Put your daughter in charge!
  It's a great change so far.
  I don't have much of a green thumb, either… though I have managed to keep succulents alive for over 7 months (I think??) which is a massive victory for me!
  You can put the shower curtain in the dryer with a damp towel, and a lot of the wrinkles will disappear.
  I'm hoping that maybe the wrinkles will disappear after a few showers??
  Decorating and home maintenance are a constant "work in progress." I love the change a few items made to bring the room together. Kudos!
  dottie' Wolfe says
  The bathroom looks nice! I personally dont like a rug in front of the toilet. I like to clean the toilet and floor around it quite often since I have 5 males living in the house and alot more visiting . I was constantly moving the rug and washing it from people who miss. Then the rug falls apart or doesnt match anymore because it is washed more frequently then the other. So, I opt for putting it in front of the sink or returning it. Please keep in mind that if you value your bathroom floor, and its vinyl,
  you have to let it breath once in a while from the rubber on the back of the rugs or your floor while turn yellow where the are placed.
  Cant wait to see your next project.
  You didn't get a matching toilet seat cover! Or a crocheted cover for the extra toilet paper. Those would really add the perfect finishing touch!
  A rug in front of the toilet will have to be washed A LOT, then it will fade and not match the other one. For that reason, I would move it to the sink. We only have one rug in each of our bathrooms though. I don't really care about my bathrooms. We have "cultured marble" and wallpaper, but that would be a HUGE remodel, so it is still there and like I always say, the "ugly stuff lasts forever," the wallpaper is in great condition and the "marble" is bulletproof!
  I'd move the rug from toilet to sink. After a shower, people usually go straight to the sink. The rug will keep the cold tile off your feet while dressing.
  I love Deb's ideas! 🤣🤣🤣
  Oh, I forgot the toilet seat cover and the crocheted toilet paper cover… and the crocheted tissue box cover! I think all of those would really complete the look! 🙂
  If you do not want to hang a picture. A flower wreath or fabric wall hanging would look great. Big or small depending on which wall. Even a wooden plaque with a cute saying.
  Linda DuBay says
  Best way to hang is with a product called Monkey Hooks. That's all I use and I am not handy and even our contractor said he uses them. Does virtually no damage and sooooooo easy. If I can do it, anyone can.
  https://www.amazon.com/Monkey-Hook-Picture-Hanger-Office/dp/B001KVMNPI/ref=asc_df_B001KVMNPI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193166724913&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11865650168740488337&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023226&hvtargid=pla-340513044404&psc=1
  Wow. A little bit goes a long way! It looks so much better. My husband loves a mat in front of the sink to stand on. I think that would be better than in front of the toilet, although there is no pic of the sink. Great job!
  I say keep the rug in front of the toilet(nice for feet when tile is cold!) and maybe get one more rug for in front of the sink to complete the look! 😉
  Also, if you like wreaths a real simple one could work over the towel rack…Maybe something that pulls some of the colors from your shower curtain …Target and Pier One always a have nice selection!
  Amen to what Deb said about the rug needing to be washed a lot. Also, it's nice to stand on something soft while you do your hair and makeup in the mirror. 🙂
  The bath mat in front of the toilet is gross… we bought a house once that had a carpeted bathroom and you don't even want to know what we found when we pulled it up. Toilets should be surrounded by only hard surfaces that can be bleached frequently.
  Yikes — carpet in the bathroom sounds bad!
  Personally, I like a mat in front of the toilet. I hate cold tiles on my toes. I wash my mats all at the same time, and they stay the same shade as each other.
  Lara Fenner says
  The rug in front of the toilet is great! Keeps your toes nice and cozy while you are doing your business 😉 But beware if little boys dont know how to aim their "rifle", you will be washing them very frequently!!
  What is the quality of their towels? How do they hold up wash after wash? We are in the midst of a kid's bathroom complete remodel (hubby took it down to studs!), and I'm almost ready to start buying for when the boys can move back in. I need towels that can withstand the abuse of a teen boy for several years.
  I buy towels at Sam's. $7 for nice big towels and they always have them so if you need to replace one, it is really easy. Not a huge choice of colors is the only drawback. I get our sheets there too.
  I love your new shower curtain!
  We have a rug in front of the toilet and have no issues (but we are a 'closed lid toilet' family) but we also wash the bath rugs regularly. Never had problems with fading.
  I'm with the other reader who said one larger rug would look better but if you're not so concerned about that, I'd go with where you want warmer feet!
  I've never heard of At Home before! Thanks for sharing,
  I love the way it turned out! That shower curtain is gorgeous! I agree it would look more finished with some art on the walls, butI can understand your reluctance because I also feel very inadequate when it comes to hanging pictures. Maybe you could do a vinyl decal? I've seen some really pretty ones on Etsy and Amazon. But, I don't know if the humidity would be an issue :/
  Oh! That decal is a great idea! I've actually managed to put those up before!!
  That is cool that the shower curtain and the mats came in a coordinated kit. Makes it so simple. And I love the colors.
  We've switched to hotel style bathmats so that they can easily be washed each week, but it helps we don't have a bunch of people showering every day.
  I would not put a rug in front of the toilet. Since boys need to aim, you never know which direction pee will fall. 😉
  In lieu of art on the walls, this is what we did instead:
  used an old iron wine rack (picked it up for $1 at a garage sale) and re-used a piece of wood (painted it a blue color so it matched with the towels).
  https://i.pinimg.com/564x/0d/f7/b9/0df7b9ebd0e649cf2010e5e073cfd2ee.jpg
  I actually put toilet paper in mine instead of towels but it could potentially hold towels, too. My sister actually repurposed Ikea's spice rack for her bathroom:
  https://i.pinimg.com/564x/67/cc/38/67cc38d8070bdfaf21a5e32c0c0bd246.jog
  She said that if you have a narrow space, you can put it above the toilet or put two next to each other to make a wider shelf. She also puts one above the toilet paper roll and on there, she has baby wipes, poo-pouri
  Your bathroom looks great! If you are reluctant to put up pictures, could you buy a shorter narrow bookcase or dresser and put some decorative pictures on top or inside the bookcase on an clear easel type of stand (Hallmark uses a lot of these in their displays, and our store lets you buy them). Another idea is that Wall Words and Etsy sell lots of vinyl decals that would be easy to put up. Also, If you buy a stud finder, you could find the studs and puts nails there to hang a narrow picture ledge shelf, where you could constantly change the artwork, and not have to worry about putting lots of additional holes in the walls.
  Looks great but I agree, no rug in front of the toilet
  No rug in front of the toilet and the rug in front of the shower is too small. The proportion is wrong so it looks strange.
  I also like to put decorative towels on the rack, and my kids put their bath towels on hooks. It helps them dry quicker too and doesn't looks as messy.
  Ha! Thanks for your honesty! I wasn't asking about that and I don't think it looks strange at all… but that's just me! And that's why I don't have a home decor blog! 😉
  My rule is always go bigger than you think you need- wall pictures, mirrors, rugs, etc. It fills empty space better.
  Kids bathrooms are where I go all out I my house, because it's mostly a private space.
  My 12 year old son has burnt orange walls in his bathroom with navy accents in a nautical theme with pictures I have taken from our travels. My daughters have a bright yellow bathroom and I bought some of the wall decor from At Home!
  It sounds like you and I are probably very different. I like empty/open spaces and don't like all the space to be filled. In fact, if all the space is filled (or most is filled), it feels very crowded/chaotic/busy to me. I've found that I function so much better in a home where there is a lot of breathing room. I love that we are all different and our homes can reflect that!
  When I was trying to fall asleep last night, I counted in my head how many pictures/art we have on the wall and it's over 60 on our house! It sounds like a lot but it's really just 2-3 items per room plus a gallery wall in our hallway. We do have 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. I love photography and have some photos I have taken and a lot of professional photos of our 3 kids. I don't like clutter but like things "decorated", my husband likes things on the walls even more than me
  I think your "before" pictures were just fine because your bathroom was clean and in good condition! You have a very nice house. I do love your new shower curtain! It is very pretty!
  I like shopping for small wall hangings at At Home, TJ Maxx, Ross, and even Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby often has 50% off sales for wall decor.
  Personally, I like putting a rug in front of the sink, the shower, and the toilet. I get cold feet too easy! However since it is your bathroom you get to do whatever works for you!
  I love the update. If it were my bathroom I'd give myself a small $10 or less budget and go to Dollar Tree and find some nice wall art or small mirrors and maybe create a little vase decor item for the counter or a small basket to put wash clothes in. The sky's the limit for creativity at the DT
  Love the teal and The shower curtain is beautiful!
  How About some free bathroom printablew in some thrift store frames? I've used these in my laundry room And they're great!
  http://www.dwellinginhappiness.com/40-fabulously-free-bathroom-laundry-room-printables/
  Nice redo! I would definitely move the rug away from the toilet as so many others have said. Too many germs by toilets!!!
  Love the teal and the shower curtain is beautiful! How about some free bathroom printables in some thrift store or dollar store frames hung with command hooks? I've used these printables in My laundry room and they're great!
  /www.dwellinginhappiness.com/40-fabulously-free-bathroom-laundry-room-printables/
  Very cute printables!!!
  Kathleen Dunton says
  I think it looks great!! I can't wait to decorate my new home when we find one. I will be taking all the things I have learned from you on being thrifty when I get to start on that journey. As far as the rugs, I have raised 3 boys, none of them are sharp shooters. 😉 . Taking that into consideration, if it were me, I would move the rug to the sink area. Love what you do, and am thankful for your calling!!
  I still can't get over the fact that "Money Saving Mom" does not own an iron! What is that even like???
  We haven't owned one for quite some time, actually! 🙂 We do have a steamer that I occasionally use… and then we just make sure to buy clothes that don't need to be ironed and we hang things up as soon as they come out of the dryer!