There is a room that we use often and is often neglected when it comes to decorating; this room is the bathroom. 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 make this room look and feel more interesting? 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? Are the necessities the only thing you have room for in your bathroom? , light pastel colors will visually open up a small space. Most visible items should be colored in light hues, like shower curtains and towels. You should remove shelves and other objects that stick out from the walls. Doing this will help to open up straight, clean lines, leading to a more spacious look. Brighter lighting and additional mirrors to reflect light should be taken into consideration.

The floors should follow the same rules, light shades of color. You can visually enlarge the room by making sure that the tiles are light in color.

Have a Large Bath?
A larger bath provides you with more options. The use of dramatic color on the walls along with the addition of accents can give the room a rich, 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.

The floors of larger baths can be more bold and dramatic. 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. Prints should be kept light colored in a small bathroom, with either metal frames or no frame at all so that things stay light. Larger bathrooms are able to handle large pictures with remarkable embellished frame, this adds to the rich, bold look.

Minimal clutter is important in a small bathroom. 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. Plants and candles can truly make a larger bathroom look beautiful. 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.

Give your bath the attention it deserves! Any visitors you have will be impressed if you decide to stylize the room and make it comfortable. Use these tips and you will see that your bathroom is anything but mundane and boring.

About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has been part of the furniture and interior design  business for four decades. He owns and operates his family owned furniture store. They have a huge inventory of handcrafted Amish built solid wood furniture for your bedroom, home office and living room. Are you searching for a plank dining room table or tall dining room sets for your kitchen and dining room then they probably have everything you need.