Easy Kitchen and Bathroom Refresh: Towels, Shower Curtains and Bath Mats
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Kitchens and bathrooms are the most expensive rooms to remodel, but textiles can change how they look and feel almost instantly. Here is an easy plan using our kitchen linens and bath linens and shower curtains.
Bathroom: start with the shower curtain
The shower curtain is the largest piece of fabric in most bathrooms, so it sets the tone. A standard shower curtain is 72x72 inches. Choose a pattern you love, then pull one or two colors from it for everything else.
Add a bath mat
A bath mat outside the tub or shower adds comfort and safety. A 20x30 mat suits most bathrooms; a longer 27x48 mat works in front of a double vanity or a long tub.
Layer towels
Coordinate bath towels, hand towels and washcloths in one color, or mix a solid with a pattern. A fresh set of towels instantly makes a guest bath feel ready for visitors.
Kitchen: towels, pot holders and oven mitts
Tea towels and dish towels are an inexpensive way to add pattern to a kitchen. Hang them on the oven door, lay one under a cutting board, or roll a few in a basket. Matching pot holders and oven mitts complete the look and are easy to swap with the seasons.
Do not forget the window
A cafe tier and matching valance give privacy at a kitchen or bathroom window while still letting in light. See our guide to curtains, tiers and valances, then shop window treatments.
Finish with a rug
A runner in front of the kitchen sink or a washable rug by the back door handles spills and traffic.
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Shop the picks
- Annie Buffalo Red Check Ruffled Shower Curtain 72x72: A machine-washable 100% cotton shower curtain with ruffles, buttonholes and a 3-inch rod pocket; a liner is recommended.
- Sawyer Mill Black Ticking Stripe Shower Curtain 72x72: A soft white cotton shower curtain with black ticking stripes for a simple, modern farmhouse bathroom.
- Burlap Vintage Bathmat 20x30: An absorbent cotton bath mat with a burlap ruffle edge and a textured rubber backing.
- Buzzy Bees Tea Towel Set of 3 19x28: Three flat-weave cotton tea towels with bees, stripes and honeycomb on a vintage yellow background.
- Sawyer Mill Charcoal Farmhouse Button Loop Tea Towel Set of 2: Two 100% cotton towels with a button loop for hanging from an oven handle, rod or cabinet.
Add a fresh scent with candles and home fragrance and keep counters clear with storage and organizers. Related: How to Choose a Runner Rug and our home fragrance guide.