Cozy up your bathroom for fall

During this fall season, there’s an emphasis on warmth, coziness and comfort. Pumpkin spice lattes, chunky sweaters and lit fireplaces will soon be a part of our daily lives. Bring that inviting feeling into your bathroom by transforming the interior with these ideas:

Update finishes
Even your bathroom faucets can evoke warmth and relaxation – you just have to select the proper finish. Instead of stainless steel or chrome, which are cool finishes, opt for satin brass, oil-rubbed bronze, copper or satin bronze to give your bathroom a rich feeling that’s perfect for fall. Consider updating the finishes on your other bathroom accessories like your shower head and cabinet hardware to produce a coordinated interior.

Try out new colors
Never hesitate to experiment with new color combinations in the bathroom. The autumn season often uses warm colors like golds, yellows, reds and oranges, but those aren’t your only options. Consider blending warm and cool using a color combination of teal and gold or coral and gray. Towels, bath mats and shower curtains are a simple way to show off these hues without having to update your entire bathroom.

Install a dimmer
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to control the ambiance in your bathroom? Well, with a dimmer, you can. Turn down the lights to cast a warm autumn glow throughout the space when you’re relaxing in your clawfoot tub or taking a shower. Then when you have to head over to the vanity to do your makeup or shave, you can turn up the lights to make it easy to see what you’re doing.

Indulge in a towel warmer
The crisp fall weather can make it even more difficult to step out of a hot shower or bath. But with a towel warmer, you’ll never be chilly. When you’re done bathing, you can wrap yourself in a soft, warm towel – the perfect way to relax on a chilly fall day. Make sure you have a plush bath mat to step on as well so your feet don’t have to endure the feel of cold tile.

Swap your flower vase
Many homeowners put fresh-cut flowers into a vase and place it in their bathroom to freshen up the atmosphere. For fall, use a pumpkin instead of a vase! Clean out the inside of the pumpkin, paint the outside white and use this fall accessory to show off your flowers. You can even place a candle inside the pumpkin for an unexpected way to create a calming environment in your bathroom.

Use fall-scented candles
Candles are a simple way to create a serene ambiance in the bathroom, and they’re a great way to warm up the space once summer comes to an end. Scents like apple pie, cinnamon, freshly fallen leaves and cranberry all evoke the coziness of fall. Choose your favorite scented candle and light it in your bathroom to really transport your senses into autumn.