When you start to think of your minimalist bathroom as a blank canvas, seasonal bathroom decor becomes a fun activity every few months. Despite being a reminder that Winter is just around the corner, the Fall season is an ideal time to refresh your bathroom design and decor.
Adding a splash of colour and a few accents warms up your bathroom space, creating a cozy space with a spa-like feel.
Minimalist bathrooms give you the perfect base for decorating. Your Fall decor will “pop” against the simplicity of your bathroom’s design. In this article we explore what a minimalist bathroom is, and four ways to decorate it this Fall season.
Minimalist Bathroom Essentials
Before we share some of the best ways to decorate your bathroom for the Fall season, let’s look at what makes a perfect minimalist bathroom:
- A clean colour palette: whites, neutral stone and wood colours work best for floors, walls, vanities, shelving, showers and bathtubs
- Clean lines and geometric shapes: simple curves to straight edges of geometric shapes with no embellishments, particularly for vanity cupboards and your bathtub. Consider rounded or square sinks, mirrors or fixtures.
- Natural sustainable materials: consider stone, wood, and other natural materials. Blend the use of smooth materials with mattes that create some texture and variation in the design.
- Modern fixtures: simple, streamlined faucets and towel holders with few embellishments.
- Simple lighting: keep it modern and clean design-wise
- Simple shelving: clean lines and wood materials work best for floating or supported shelves.
Five Ways To Decorate Your Minimalist Bathroom For Fall
Now that you have the basics of what makes a beautiful minimalist bathroom, let’s explore how you can add fall decorations.
One thing to remember is that minimalist design means you don’t over-clutter your bathroom with seasonal decor. Keep it simple but effective with a few touches added for effect.
A Minimalist Bathroom Vanity: The Perfect Spot For Fall-Scented Candles
Add your favourite Fall scented candle to your minimalist bathroom vanity. If you want to make it contrast with your light-coloured vanity counter, consider a darker candle or one with a pop of colour.
Some top Fall scents that work in a bathroom setting include:
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Wood: teakwood, mahogany, oak (think whiskey barrels)
- Sage
- Juniper berry
- Eucalyptus
- Pumpkin spice
Add A Fall Neutral Rug Or Runner
If you have a compact bathroom layout, you don’t have much room to add a large rug. However, a simple small runner or bath mat can warm up your space and draw the eye.
The key is not to go “Fall kitschy” but classic and boho. The latter works well as it’s often using curvy or geometric shapes that align with minimalist design.
Washable low-pile, woven or braided rugs in neutral colours that complement your towels are great on cooler floor tiles.
Decorate A Vase With Natural Fall Foliage And Dried Flowers
Another item to add to your bathroom vanity or to your shelves is a simple vase is Fall foliage and flowers.
From dried lavender or more dramatic bunny tails to a dried eucalyptus bouquet, give your minimalist bathroom a splash of colour and texture.
Another delicate alternative is baby’s breath, which works nicely if you want to keep a white-on-white theme in your bathroom.
Use A Pop Of Neutral Fall Colour For Your Towels
Consider neutral Fall colours like olive greens, dusty peaches and muted taupe-browns. They contrast nicely with wood tones, and a white wall or vanity, without looking garish.
If you’re not a fan of orange, choose a warmly-tinted blush or apricot-coloured towel shade.
Use Bronze Or Gold Accents
Warm up the space with bronze or gold-accented fixtures and toiletry items. For example, you can switch up your towel bars and hooks, toothbrush holder, soap dispenser or candle holders with warm-coloured metallic hues.
If your sink and shower fixtures need an update, consider swapping out standard chrome or stainless steel fixtures for copper or bronze ones.
Also, consider a bronze-coloured tray or copper-coloured vase to give your bathroom a Fall look.
Opal Baths & Design: Designing Beautiful Minimalist Bathrooms
Decorating your minimalist bathroom with Fall decor starts with having a beautiful space first.
At Opal Baths & Design, we’ve been helping customers build their dream bathrooms since 1983. We proudly serve Ancaster, Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington and nearby areas. Our team specializes in bringing our client’s visions to life with meticulous attention to detail and using only the finest materials.
