Bachelor Baths That Are Female Friendly

(ARA) - Hearing the phrase "bachelor bath" might conjure up thoughts of a leopard skin rug, mismatched items from college dorm days and open tubes of toothpaste. But, creating a bathroom design that feels masculine, yet warm and inviting enough for the opposite sex, can easily be accomplished. By incorporating some unique elements into your decor, you can produce a space that will be unquestionably male, but equally appealing to both sexes.

Choose Modern Colors
The modern man has moved beyond the garage or basement and is now claiming the bathroom as his new "man cave." However, a bachelor bathroom can still be decorated in a way that gives the room instant upscale appeal. To keep your bathroom decor looking masculine, think clean and modern. Use bold, yet basic color schemes found in nature, like ocean blues and teals with hints of sandy tones, or earthy desert hues, such as clay or sand.

Shower with Style  
You can add a spa-like quality to your bathroom while maintaining your sleek, modern look by focusing on the shower. The shower has become the new focal point of the bathroom, evolving from just a functional convenience to a luxurious experience. Long gone are the simple showerheads that offer hot and cold controls. You can now choose from massaging spray settings, his-and-her showerheads, steam units and even body sprays -- something every woman is certain to enjoy.

When it comes to maximizing your shower space, consider small ways to make it feel like an oversized spa shower. More elbow room in the shower no longer requires a major remodeling project thanks to the new line of Curved Shower Rods from Inspirations by Moen. These heavy-duty, fixed- or adjustable-length rods feature a graceful curve that provides up to six additional inches of showering space for a more comfortable shower experience.  

Warm Things Up
Although your bachelor bath is truly "your space," consider adding a few special touches that appeal to all sexes, such as radiant heat under the floor. Both men and women can take pleasure in the even heat and warm feeling on their feet in the mornings. Like to feel the heat? Don't stop with the flooring! Incorporate a heated towel bar or rack, or a warming drawer for that extra dose of indulgence and comfort on those chilly days.  

Eliminate Clutter
Forgo the fancy soaps and toiletry baskets that your mom keeps in her bathroom and keep your bathroom countertops free of clutter, except for the basics -- soap and a few fresh towels. A clean, neat bathroom always looks more appealing and spacious than a cluttered one. So, try to have only essentials visible and store all other items away. If you don't have adequate storage space under the sink or in the medicine cabinet, maximize your square footage and supplement your decor by installing a decorative glass shelf. Inspirations by Moen offers numerous styles and finishes to choose from. If you're looking to hide your toiletries from female guests, try a hanging corner shelf with doors.  Either way, you will gain storage without taking up valuable floor space.  

To enhance your clean, uncluttered decor, look for sleek, minimalist bath accessories, such as the Iso collection from Inspirations by Moen. Iso's accessories include a robe hook, towel ring, towel bars, a pivoting paper holder, a wall-mounted toothbrush holder and tumbler, a wall-mounted soap dish and a pivoting mirror with decorative hardware, to provide function and style to the bath, without adding unnecessary clutter.

Keep it Clean
Once you have a beautiful bath that both sexes can enjoy, make sure to keep it clean. Use a daily no-scrub shower cleaner, such as the environmentally-friendly method daily shower spray cleaner, available at retailers nationwide. For a quick clean-up before guests drop in, give bathroom surfaces a once-over with a disposable sanitizing wipe. Finally, for an inexpensive, more masculine way to keep your bathroom fresh, stash small open containers of baking soda in hidden spots around the room to absorb moisture and odors.  

Remember, just because your bathroom might be considered a bachelor bath, doesn't mean that it can't appeal to her senses too. With these simple decor tips, your bathroom will reflect your masculine style, yet still be alluring to you and your female guests.  

For more information on the new Curved Shower Rod, visit www.csi.moen.com or call (800) BUY-MOEN (1-800-289-6636).

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