| We spend a great deal of time in the bathroom, but | | | | other fabrics with the walls. Frame your vanity mirror |
| often fail to dress up the room we use so often! For | | | | with molding for extra appeal. Stripes and bold florals |
| many, white walls and few accents leave the room | | | | work well in a spacious bath. |
| looking like a hospital bath. We shower, shave and | | | | Floors can be bold and dramatic in larger baths. |
| relax the day's stresses away in the tub, filled with | | | | Intricately decorated ceramic tile adds even more |
| bubbles or scented oils. Why not make this room | | | | depth and a rich, warm appeal. |
| look and feel appealing? This article offers tips and | | | | Accents |
| ideas for making your bath more appealing. | | | | Whether your bath is small or large, pictures add |
| Remember, most guests that visit your home will see | | | | interest and depth. In a small bathroom, keep prints |
| this room, so make the most of it! Whether your | | | | light colored, with either metal frames or no frame at |
| bathroom is small or spacious, there are many things | | | | all so that things stay light. Larger bathrooms can |
| you can do to give it a fresh new look. | | | | handle large pictures with dramatic or embellished |
| Tips for Small Baths | | | | frames adding to the rich, bold look. |
| Do you have a tiny bathroom only big enough for | | | | In small bathrooms, minimize clutter. The top of the |
| the necessities? Visually open up the small space by | | | | vanity should be left bare, with all necessities such as |
| painting walls a light, soft pastel color. Keep shower | | | | toothpaste, shaving cream and lotions stored |
| curtains, towels and any items that are visible colored | | | | underneath. This provides a clean, open appearance. |
| in light hues. If you have shelves or any other object | | | | Larger bathrooms look beautiful when decorated with |
| that sticks out from the walls, remove them. This | | | | color coordinated candles and plenty of plants. |
| helps open up straight, clean lines, which leads to a | | | | Candles also help make the room smell wonderful! |
| more spacious look. Consider brighter lighting and | | | | Whether your bath is small or large, consider |
| additional mirrors to reflect light. | | | | stenciling patterns on the walls, or use a feather |
| For the floors, keep things light as well. A light colored | | | | duster to create softly edged abstract patterns. Just |
| linoleum or ceramic tile makes the room appear larger | | | | remember to keep paint colors light in the small bath. |
| and more spacious. | | | | Don't ignore your bath! It is one of the most |
| Have a Large Bath? | | | | frequented rooms of your home, and visitors are |
| With a larger bath, you have more options. If you | | | | impressed when you take the time to make this |
| want a rich, elegant look, use dramatic color on the | | | | room comfortable and stylish. Put these tips and |
| walls and add accents. A rich burgundy wall accented | | | | ideas to work for you, and your bathroom will be |
| with deep hues of blue and green is beautiful in a | | | | anything but average and dull! |
| bath. Coordinate your shower curtain, towels and | | | | |