Updating Your Downstairs Bathroom: A Festive Refresh Before Christmas

Updating Your Downstairs Bathroom: A Festive Refresh Before Christmas

December 19, 2024

As the Christmas season approaches, many of us prepare our homes for festive gatherings, family dinners, and visits from friends. While we often focus on decorating living rooms, kitchens, or the main hallways, there’s one space that deserves a little extra attention this year—your downstairs bathroom.
This small but essential room gets a lot of use during the holidays, so why not take this opportunity to update it with a fresh, welcoming feel? From choosing the right colours to adding seasonal touches, here are our top tips for transforming your downstairs bathroom into a stylish, festive retreat.

Start with Colour: Set the Tone for Christmas and Beyond

Choosing the right paint colour is key to creating a bathroom that feels both timeless and festive. When updating for the holiday season, consider rich, warm tones that evoke a cosy atmosphere, while still being versatile enough to enjoy year-round.

Soft Pastels: Pastel shades like Celestial from Dulux or Mucky Swan from Colourtrend are perfect for a clean, classic look. These hues create an elegant backdrop, allowing you to switch out accessories and festive decorations easily as the seasons change.

Deeper Tones: If you want to make more of a statement, try darker, more dramatic shades like Brinjal No.222 from Farrow & Ball or Elysian Ground 320 from Little Greene. These colours add depth and richness, perfect for the winter season and especially fitting for the run-up to Christmas.

Warm Whites: Clarity from CURATOR offers a crisp, clean aesthetic with a touch of warmth, making your bathroom feel fresh and bright. These shades also reflect natural and artificial light beautifully, ideal for small spaces like a downstairs bathroom.

Add Festive Flair with Seasonal Décor

Once you’ve chosen your paint palette, it’s time to think about how to bring a little Christmas spirit into the space. While you might not want to go overboard with holiday decorations in your bathroom, subtle seasonal touches can create a welcoming, festive atmosphere.

Festive Greenery: A small arrangement of winter foliage, like eucalyptus or pine, in a sleek vase adds a seasonal touch without overwhelming the space. You could also incorporate a few sprigs of holly or berries for a pop of colour.

Scented Candles: Nothing says Christmas like the warm, inviting glow of candles. Opt for seasonal scents like cinnamon, pine, or clove to make your bathroom smell as festive as it looks.

Holiday Towels: Swapping out your regular hand towels for festive options in deep reds, greens, or metallics instantly adds a holiday vibe. Look for towels with subtle festive patterns, like stars, snowflakes, or pinecones, for a refined, sophisticated look.

Elevate with Accessories

Sometimes, it’s the little details that make the biggest impact. To give your downstairs bathroom an extra boost of elegance, consider upgrading a few accessories to match your new colour scheme.

Mirrors and Lighting: A beautifully framed mirror can instantly transform the look of your bathroom. Opt for metallic frames in gold, brass, or matte black for a luxe feel that pairs well with festive decor. Don’t forget to update your lighting—soft, warm lighting enhances the cosy atmosphere.

Hardware and Fixtures: Consider replacing outdated fixtures with sleek, modern alternatives. Matte black, brass, or brushed nickel taps and towel hooks can give the space a contemporary edge while still complementing your chosen colour scheme.

Artwork: Small pieces of artwork, especially those with wintry or nature-inspired themes, can add personality and warmth to your downstairs bathroom. Think of minimalist prints of snowy landscapes or abstract pieces in your chosen festive palette.

The Finishing Touch

A final touch to make your bathroom feel like a festive haven is the addition of carefully chosen scents. While we mentioned candles earlier, you could also consider diffusers with seasonal fragrances. Pine, cranberry, and spiced orange are excellent choices to create a cosy, welcoming atmosphere for your holiday guests.
If you have enough space, a small decorative bowl with pinecones, cinnamon sticks, and dried oranges adds a beautiful, natural scent and a touch of rustic holiday charm.

Updating your downstairs bathroom for the Christmas season doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. With the right colour palette, a few well-chosen accessories, and a touch of festive flair, you can create a warm, inviting space that your guests will love—and that you’ll enjoy long after the Christmas decorations come down.

Explore Cove & Co's wide range of high-quality paints to find the perfect shade for your bathroom refresh. With timeless colours and luxurious finishes, your downstairs bathroom will be the highlight of your home this Christmas season.