How to redo your bathroom
(without renovation)
NYC’s top designer Ariel Okin says if you’re not starting from scratch, as Gwyneth did recently with her home spa, there’s really still a lot you can do to refresh. most shower areas. Okin, who has her own furniture, wallpaper and accessory lines, as well as a stunning e-commerce site, Fenimore Lane, also runs her own interior design agency with clients. restaurants like Lena Dunham and goop (she turned an empty loft in Union Square into ours before COVID East Coast HQ), among countless other projects. Here are Okin’s great decorating tips to transform your space — no contractor needed.
STRONG WITH ACCESSORIES
Trees and oversized artwork have the ability to draw attention away from “anything less prominent, like translucent bricks,” says Okin. “A large mirror would be great if you don’t have a window.”
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Green vase
Hollyhock Plant
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SproutsIO
SproutsIO
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Green vase
Floribunda rose tree
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Large woven baskets, a patterned shower curtain, a nice bath rug, great wallpaper, and — Okin’s unsafe move — a fresh coat of paint can all get the job done. . “A slick coat of white paint (or a bold, shocking color) can transform an old, dirty vanity and do wonders to make a space clean and crisp,” she says. .
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Jute
Maya Large Tideline Basket
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Green avocado mattress
Wooden bath mat
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LIGHT IS EVERYTHING
“Changing out lighting fixtures is an easy fix that you can do without renovating — any skilled electrician can remove the old one and put in the new one. It can do wonders to freshen up a space without having to do anything else,” says Okin. “Natural light is your best friend in the bathroom,” she says, but whether you have large windows or no windows, avoid harsh overhead light and opt for wall lights instead. and floor or table lamps. “Any light emitted from a filtered shade is more diffuse and diffuse than canned light on the ceiling,” Okin said. “And it really helps when applying makeup or checking your skin.”
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Tala
Reflection Enno
Lamp
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Tala
Muse . portable light
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Skyview Wellness
Lamp
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Of course, the best light is candlelight. “Set the mood for that well-deserved long soak,” says Okin.
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Hands out of my vagina candles
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Producer
Spiritus candle
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Maison Louis Marie
Le Bouquet Candles, Set of 3
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ORGANIZATION
Okin recommends the experts at Neat Method, who have a simple system anyone can use: Empty all drawers and cabinets, evaluate what you have, and create categories ( hair, makeup, etc.). Measure the dimensions of your drawers and cabinet space and purchase caddies and bins respectively. “Put the products in the basket and walk away — you can easily find and put everything away to keep the bathroom neat and organized,” she says.
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Open space
Large Storage Bin, Set of 2
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Open Spaces medium storage bins,
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SHOW YOUR FAVORITES
Not everything needs to be put in bins and cabinets. Okin displays its most frequently used shower products on a luxurious stainless steel tray.
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G.Tox Himalayan Salt Scalp
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Ritual Conditioning
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Corpus
Natural shower gel
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Add some greenery directly to the shower. “Fresh eucalyptus smells great and can end up in the bathroom for weeks,” says Okin. “It makes the bathroom feel like a spa every time the water is turned on.”
She keeps an oak storage bin for books, candles, and a glass of wine. “Natural materials like wood add texture and warmth,” says Okin. And a silver julep cup holds her daily essentials, including her favorite Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick.
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Westman Atelier
Skin Vital
Foundation Stick
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La DoubleJ
Goodie Jar
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Latches and Awl
Oak bathtub car
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DECISION
“The simplest and most effective way to make a bathroom truly luxurious and purposeful is with pretty glass vases,” says Okin. “Put cotton balls, Q-tips, bath salts, and even mouthwash in there — they look great.”
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Glass container with oak lid
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Soak neo bath
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“There is nothing more beautiful or enveloping than a new set of cozy white bath towels,” she says. “They make a bathroom feel like a luxury European hotel. And they look great neatly stacked on a plush wooden stool. Not everything needs to fit, though: “I like to add in a patterned or scalloped handkerchief here and there for some punch.”
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RESOR
Towel
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Zadro
Warm luxurious towels
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Baina
Josephine Organic Cotton
Handkerchief
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