Bathroom décor

Bathroom décor

Bathrooms tend to look pretty dated because they are often the room people leave for last when redecorating. Here are some helpful ideas to take into consideration when making over your powder room. Don't bother attempting to paint over ceramic tile you aren't crazy about; just work with it. Work your bathroom paint colors around the existing tile shades, and consider replacing the flooring with easy click laminate or ceramic tiles. Both are inexpensive, easy to install and a breeze to keep clean. Ceramic is ideal in a bathroom because it can crack and split in areas of high traffic or where children play rough, but the bathroom tends to be lighter on wear and tear. Laminate works if you install it properly; one must be sure to leave a space between the boards and the wall to allow for expansion because laminate expands when it gets wet or moist. If you go the

. Bathroom Decorating Ideas

laminate route, be sure to dry off the floor with an absorbent towel after showing, should water splash out into the room. Paint your walls with a paint made especially for bathrooms and kitchens; this tends to stand up well in areas of high moisture and won’t show the water stains on the walls. For a very small, boxy bathroom, choose a pale shade to make the room feel larger. Before painting, be sure there are no water leaks and that the caulking around your tub is tight. If you do not wish to replace old towel racks or hooks, simply spray paint in a color of your choice. Make use of storage spaces in your bathroom rather than collect clutter on surface tops. If you require extra space in addition to your medicine cabinet and cupboards, purchase an over the toilet standing cabinet to house your towels and bath products. Use large wicker hampers for laundry or to conceal the kids’ tub toys. For a different twist on the traditional bath mats, use small oriental rugs. Purchase large wicker trunks in various sizes and stack them accordingly. These can be filled with extra bath linens, books, and pajamas. In place of shower curtain hooks, use decorative bows made from a fabric that matches your curtain. Cover trash cans and Kleenex boxes with fabric that coordinates with the rest of your room. Live plants are a great choice for bathrooms with lots of light. Hang in baskets from the ceiling but remember to trim regularly; most plants thrive in the moist environment of the bathroom. For a quick updated look, change the knobs on your cabinetry. These can be purchased at hardware shops for about a dollar a piece. One of the biggest challenges in making a bathroom look nice is keeping clutter to a minimum. With such a surplus of towels, shampoo bottles and accessories, it can be hard to disguise the clutter or at least keep it well-contained. Make use of wicker baskets with lids, a hanging shower caddy for toiletries.