Memphis Apartments

What makes your bathroom such a special place? Maybe, it is because it’s such a private space. Most of your bathroom time is probably spent alone. Remember those “Calgon, take me away” commercials? This is how many of us grew up thinking bathrooms should be—calm, relaxing, and perhaps even providing some therapy after we’d dealt with a day out in the big, cruel world.

 
But when you think of decorating your Memphis apartment, you might not place your bathroom high on your list of priorities—perhaps because bathrooms tend to be the smallest room in many Memphis apartments, perhaps because most of us don’t spend as much time there as we do in other rooms. But think of it this way: Your Memphis apartment bathroom is where you begin and end your day. In this space, you transition from sleep to activity, then from activity to sleep again. It’s where we cleanse and groom ourselves, and if you hate your bathroom, you might not be starting or ending your day off very well.

 
First, let’s talk size. There isn’t much you can do about the size of your Memphis apartment bathroom if you rent, so it may be best to just accept the size of it and get on with decorating it. I’ve lived with bathrooms that are very large and bathrooms that are so tiny two people couldn’t fit into them if they tried. Each type of space has its own unique challenges as well as advantages. So here’s the key: Working with the layout and space you have, focus on creating a room this is efficient and attractive, and, most of all, make it a nice, happy place to be.

 
Your Memphis apartment bathroom will likely come equipped with a shower and/or tub, a sink, a mirror, and some sort of cabinet, though the size, quality, and style of these items will vary.

 
Storage is high on many Memphis apartment dwellers’ lists of bathroom necessities—particularly those with very small bathrooms, those with pedestal sinks with no storage below, and those with a wall-mounted mirror and little or no cabinet space. While pedestal sinks can be lovely and large wall-mounted mirrors come in handy for grooming, you’ll still need a place for your toiletries. Some storage ideas for your bathroom necessities include the following:

 

• Baskets. Keep them in a closet or cabinet, or leave them out in plain sight—they’re great either way. Fill them with towels and toiletries, and they’re a stylish storage solution.

 

• Over the commode. You’ve probably seen these units, and they’re great space savers. You can find these at discount, bed and bath, and home improvement stores.

 

• Sink skirts. Purchase or make a simple sink skirt (for pedestal sinks), and you’ll earn a few feet of storage in a very convenient place.

 
Other necessities include bath-related items, such as a shower curtain, towel bars, and bath accessory holders. While you can certainly head down to your local bed and bath shop (or search their Web sites) for these items, you may want to consider some creative ideas:

 

• Use a tablecloth or flat sheet paired with a shower curtain liner for a soft, unique traditional shower curtain alternative.

 

• Hang decorative hooks instead of towel bars in your bathroom for towels, your robe, and other items.

 

• Forgo traditional shelving in favor of something more interesting. Try hanging wooden crates, rectangular baskets, and even old soda bottle crates on the wall for storing necessities and displaying accessories.

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