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I’ve always dreamed of having an open & airy bathroom with a lot of natural light, scented candles, colorful flowers & lots of green plants.
You know… a bathroom that’s warm, welcoming, and comfortable.
One thing that really helps to soften the “hard-edges” in a bathroom and remove that boring, sterile feeling is to add something organic.
…We’re talking about plants.
“Whether you turn your bathroom into a faux-jungle or simply display a single stem, the addition of plants and flowers will add a softer note — a breath of life.”
(Source: 101 Ideas for Bathrooms)
Plants that would thrive in most bathrooms:
- Spider plants
- Calla Lily
- Chrysanthemum
- Gerbera Daisy
- Areca Palm
In warm & humid bathrooms:
- Bamboo
- Banana plants
In limited natural light:
- Ferns
- Ivy
- Ficus
- Philodendron
- Cactus
- Bonsai trees
Colorful flowers for bathrooms:
- Begonias (great in a hanging basket over the tub)
- Orchids (perfect on a shelf or windowsill)
- Cut flowers (placed in several small vases)
“Spider plants, bamboo, philodendrons, and ivy not only are decorative but also remove pollutants from the air and replace them with oxygen. The calla lily, the humble chrysanthemum, the gerbera daisy, and the areca palm also have air-filtering properties and will help rid the bathroom of toxins.”
–Source: 101 Ideas for Bathrooms
[The above ideas were adapted from “101 Ideas for Bathrooms”, Barnes & Noble Books, NY, 2004.]
I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money — so I write about "outside the box" Household Tips and Life Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm super-organized. And I LOVE to clean! I even enjoy doing laundry (but not ironing). I’m also a lifelong dog owner — so I often share my favorite tips for living with dogs inside your home (like smart home design choices and dog-friendly cleaning & decorating ideas). Career-wise, I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started… and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). Prior to that, I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about instead. For example, I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo — to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. When I’m not cleaning, organizing, decorating, or fixing something… you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).
