Saturday, May 22, 2010

Easy And Affordable Tips To Revamp Your Bathroom Decor

By Ryan Westwood

Many of us don't have the attractive and comfortable bathroom we would like to have. Don't despair. You don't have to spend a fortune to turn your bathroom into a dramatic, unique oasis. Here are some frugal techniques to try, to make your bathroom more attractive.

First, mirrors don't cost much and bring maximum visual impact. The key to effectively using mirrors is to group them tightly together. You don't want to just hang them randomly as a scattered mess. Hung in a grouping, mirrors will reflect color and be very striking.

Massing works with other items as well, not just mirrors. If you mass together pictures or prints, this is also dramatic and visually interesting. Remember to hang them closely together.

It helps if your pictures chosen have a theme. You might group by shape - oval pictures, for example. You might also pick a subject theme, like women or pets. This works best in a powder room or half-bath rather than a full bath, because if there is a tub or shower in the room you are going to have high humidity.

One unusual idea for bathroom decor is to use needlework pieces. There are plenty of different needlework pieces available, such as Colonial samplers, and you can choose a theme and group them together for a unique and attractive effect.

Remember to include a rug in your overall decorating scheme. This adds color and charm. If you have an especially drab bath, consider including a rag rug that is very colorful, or an oriental carpet. Regardless of your rug choice, you'll need to include a nonskid pad underneath. The need for a pad is even more crucial if you are using the rug in a bathroom where someone will be stepping out of a bath or shower.

Collections are also easy ways to bring visual punch to a bathroom. Try pottery for neat accent pieces that work well in a grouping. You might also try inexpensive but attractive pieces that handle humidity well, such as old bottles, perfume atomizers, shaving mugs, and the like.

For a quick and inexpensive jolt of style, use color. If you add an unusual color to a bathroom wall, this brings a sense of drama. Think colors like peach, chocolate brown, or teal. If you are not going to paint the entire room or even a wall, you can introduce colors with accents like the rug and towels. Finally, try some cut flowers or live plants to round out the room.

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