Bathroom Basics for Your New Home
Now that you’re a homeowner (or about to be one), you’ll need to lay in some important items that you may not have considered when you either lived with roommates who handled the day-to-day workings of the household or with your family. There are so many things that you would just reach for, never thinking about where they came from or how they got there.
In this series of blog posts, we’re talking about some of the everyday things you use all the time but won’t be provided when you purchase a new home. You’ll need to put aside some additional cash around closing time – not just to get through the closing process itself, but also to outfit your new place. Today we’re going to talk about one of the smallest rooms in most houses… the bathroom. Since there’s often more than one, and it’s rarely simple to “go get something” when you need it right that minute, you need to be prepared. Here’s what you need to outfit a new bathroom!
- Shower curtain (and rings… don’t forget the rings!)
- Non-slip bathtub mat
- Comfy, absorbent rug or mat for outside the tub
- Shower radio or Bluetooth speakers
- Toothbrush holder or toothbrush sanitizer
- A few sets of quality towels
- Extendable wall-mounted mirror
- Razors and shaving supplies
- Toiletry caddies (inside and outside the shower)
- Plunger
- Spare roll holder
- Toilet cleaning brush with holder
- Cleaning supplies
- Deodorizing spray or scented candles
- Organizers, shelving or storage baskets
- Trash can
- Blinds or curtains for windows
- Hair dryer
- Magazine rack
- Hooks for bathrobes
- Liquid soap dispenser
- Small guest soaps
- A statement piece of wall art
If you’re still picking out lights, mirrors, finishes or storage options for your new bathroom, visit our Design Studio for inspiration and expert guidance.
Extra lighting in your bathroom is also a plus. Hang additional lights, use tall floor lamps, or have a local handyman wire gooseneck lamps right into your wall to provide extra illumination exactly where you need it. Most bathrooms come equipped with towel racks, but you can also invest in extra ones that hook over the back of the door to give you additional drying space.
This is especially helpful if members of your family take more than one shower a day or prefer to reuse towels before washing them. (Most experts from consumer and environmental health agencies recommend washing a towel after 3–4 uses.) Having plenty of drying space keeps towels fresh, clean and ready for the next use.
Now that you’re all set, light a candle, add soothing oils to your tub, grab a good book and enjoy a long, luxurious soak! With a little thought and planning, your bathroom can become a sanctuary — and one of your favorite rooms in your new home.
If you’re still searching for the perfect layout or ensuite design, explore our available floor plans or browse our new home communities. For questions or homeowner tips, feel free to contact our team.
