Rubber Duck Bathroom Decor

“…Everyday when I make my way to the tubby

I find a little fella who’s cute, yellow, and chubby.

(rub-a-dub-a-dubby)

Rubber Ducky, you’re so fine

And I’m glad that you’re mine

Rubber Ducky I’m awfully fond of…

Rubber Ducky I’d like a whole pond of . . .

Rubber Ducky I’m awfully fond of you.” – Sung by Jim Henson (Ernie)

Rubber ducks have been around since the 1800s, but they gained popular fame in the 1970s, when the character Ernie sang Rubber Ducky, in the movie Sesame Street. As children, we just loved having rubber ducks around in our bathroom, and so do our kids. For many of us, the rubber duck, invariably referred to as rubber ducky or rubber duckie, evokes nostalgia of our childhood. My bath, I remember, was an enjoyable and much anticipated exercise, when I had my rubber ducks swimming in the bathtub, while I was bathing. It was fun watching a family of six floating rubber ducks (all yellow with orange lips) drifting across the water. When I splashed the water in the bathtub, they would go up with the small waves and down again. Couple of weeks back, while I was rummaging in the attic, I found the rubber ducks tucked neatly among my old toys. Since then, they’re back in my life, decorating the acrylic shelf in the bathroom… near my bathtub. Come to think of it, utilizing the rubber duck bathroom decor theme can be a very pleasant trip down the memory lane; you could try it too.

Decorating your rubber duck bathroom

Traditionally rubber ducks are yellow in color, but a lot of variations are also available these days. Shopping for rubber ducks shouldn’t be troublesome, whether it is for your kid or yourself. You can get them at any departmental store and they’re affordably priced. An easy way is to look up the Internet – you’ll find many hardware stores on the web specializing in duck paraphernalia and they home deliver as well. Rubber ducks are available in various styles and colors, so you can mix and match for your particular rubber duck bathroom theme. You can add a couple of shelf spaces to display a few ceramic or resin rubber ducks in your collection. If you’ve a favorite rubber duck poster, this is the right time to frame and hang it on the bathroom wall. You can even buy pictures and frame them or buy them ready-made. Another tip would be to add a duck shaped cabinet with a rubber duck knob! Or a plain one with a duck decoration. Cabinets provide additional storage space, so you can keep one close to the bath enclosure.

When you’re shopping for accessories, keep in mind not to overdo… I mean don’t buy every type of rubber duck available in the market for your bathroom. Plan the rubber duck bathroom accessories you would like to add; choose a color scheme of your choice and match the accessories accordingly (don’t feel shy of including yellow color in the bathroom.) You can accessorize, depending on whether it is for kids or adults. The decor can vary from soft and happy colors that would be ideal for young kids to introducing a sophisticated and chic look in your rubber duck bathroom. If your theme is ducks on a beach or in a garden, you can throw in seashells or butterflies here and there respectively. Let’s take a look at each area in the bathroom individually.

Entrance area: A duck bathroom mat can adorn the entrance of your bathroom. If you’re more adventurous, you can place an arch of flying ducks at the top of the bathroom door. You can even add a rubber duck door sign stating “This is where Daffy Duck bathes!” or anything else you would like. Additionally, you can use a rubber duck wall ornament too, like a light switch cover.

Bathroom walls: If the bathroom is already tiled and you plan to keep it that way (the tiles should be in good shape), you can use duck stencils and paint them. If the tiles are not in good shape and you still want to continue with them, you can shop for rubber duck tiles.The bathroom walls look good without tiles too. In such a situation, you can spray paint the walls and decorate them with ducky wall art. Place duck stencils or duck rubber stamp wall decor randomly across the wall, with the ducks facing the same direction (you can do this on plain wall tiles by placing the duck design at equal lengths). Sketch the outlines first, before you paint them. You can even use duck decals.

Bath enclosure: This is the focus of your bathroom and a shower curtain would be an ideal way to emphasize this area. You can buy a ready-made rubber duck shower curtain and hang it with duck curtain rings. Add matching bathtub plugs, duck mesh sponge, tub treads, bath towels, etc. A reachable shelf near the bathtub can be used to display your favorite duck or your kid’s favorite pull-string sailor duck. A duck soap dispenser on the countertop or wall mounted soap sack would finish of the decor in this space.

Sink area: Install blue or any other colored glass sink that matches with the background. You will need a shelf to keep the ducky bathroom set. Instead of one long shelf, you can place two or three smaller shelves, preferably with railings, so the duck toothbrush holder doesn’t topple over when the kid is trying to use it. You can add a duck towel ring to hang a duck hand towel. The area between the duck design vanity mirror and the sink can be decorated using decals. All colors can be synchronized so that the decor does not look loud and is pleasing to the eye. You can add a matching duck nylon rug below. A step stool would be a handy accessory for your young kid, so he/she can reach the sink.

Windows: Curtains with duck prints and a couple of rubber ducks on the window sill can match this area to rest of your bathroom theme.

While you’re working on your theme, just see that it doesn’t get too monotonous and repetitive. You can add some duck hooks to hang your duck bathrobe and duck bath toy bag on a convenient wall of the bathroom. Of course, don’t forget the duck bathroom slippers. A duck shaped waste basket with a duck hat for a lid would also be useful.

You can do it yourself or take the help of an interior designer. Add a lot of variations to keep the decor functional as well as interesting enough for the kid to enjoy his/her bath. Remember, the rubber duck bathroom decor is a great way to show off your quirky side, so go ahead, irrespective of whether it is for your kid or yourself, have fun!

Rubber Duck Bathroom Decor