Bathrooms Decorating On A Dime
The bathroom is a room in which we spend a good amount of time in, but it is often an under dressed room. Few accents and white walls make most baths appear like those of a hospital’s. The bathroom is a place to shower, shave and relax in the tub. Why not add more appeal to the room? The tips and ideas offered in this article will aid you in making the bath more appealing.
It’s always nice to remember that most people that are visiting will see this room. No matter if your bathroom is small or spacious, many things can be done to give the room a new look.
Tips for Small Baths
Is your bathroom small and only big enough for the necessities of the room? , light pastel colors will visually open up a small space. Items that are visible in the room like towels and shower curtains should be colored in lighter tones. Objects that jut out from the walls like shelves should be removed. This will help lead to a more spacious look by opening up straight, clean lines. Brighter lighting and additional mirrors to reflect light should be taken into consideration.
The floors should follow the same rules, light shades of color. Linoleum or ceramic tile that is light in color will make the room appear more spacious.
Have a Large Bath?
A larger bathroom will give you more options. Use dramatic color on the walls and add accents if you want a rich and elegant look. A bath will look beautiful with a rich burgundy wall accented with deep hues of blue and green. The walls of your room and your shower curtains, towels and other fabrics should be coordinated. For extra appeal, frame your vanity mirror with molding. Stripes and bold florals fit in well with a spacious bath.
Larger baths can benefit from bold and dramatic floors. Tiles with intricate decorations will add more depth and a warm appeal to the room.
Accents
Pictures will always add interest and depth, whether your bath is small or large. Things need to stay light in a small bathroom, so light colored prints with metal or no frames will work well. Larger bathrooms are able to handle large pictures with remarkable embellished frame, this adds to the rich, bold look.
Minimize clutter in small bathrooms. Leave the top of the vanity bare, storing all necessities such as toothpaste, shaving cream and lotions stored underneath. This way there will be a clean and open appearance. A larger bathroom can look beautiful if you simply add color coordinated candles and plenty of plants. You can also make the room smell wonderful with candles.
Take into consideration stenciling patterns on the walls, or using a feather duster to create soft abstract patterns in your bath, whether it is big or small. Colors should always be kept light in a small bath though.
Try to not ignore your bath room. Any visitors you have will be impressed if you decide to stylize the room and make it comfortable. Put all the information in this article to work for you, and the bath will be anything but average and dull!
About the Author...
Leon Tuberman has four decades of experience in the home furnishings and interior decorating industry. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They have a huge inventory of handcrafted Amish built solid wood furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Whether you're looking for a rectangle dining room table or square dining sets for your formal dining room and kitchen nook then they carry everything you need.