Bathroom decor ideas on a shoestring
Most women love decorating, but sometimes finances interfere with some of our grander ideas. Don't let your budget, however modest, be a showstopper. There are many ways to make over a room, with beautiful results, on a shoestring. The bathroom is one of the easiest projects to put together and satisfy that decorating urge. Best of all, your bathroom makeover project can be completed in a weekend. Here are some bathroom decor ideas to stimulate your own creativy.
When you think about , your bathroom is - or should be - a pampering haven, where you can relax in the tub, fix your hair and do your nails. This humble room should be beautiful! It's usually one of the smallest rooms in your homeand is a perfect candidate for sumptuous decor.
If all the rest of the walls in your home are the typical whe-goes-wh-everything paint, your bathroom is the place to splash color around freely. A gallon of paint is sufficient for most bathrooms and the job doesn't require tarps all over the furnure and several days of effort. So take yourself to the paint store and collect chips of every color that strikes your fancy. Consider two colors in complementary or similar shades.
Bathroom decor ideas are simple by nature. Ltle touches can make a world of difference. A b of molding from the home improvement store is easily stained and nailed up to form wainscotting, a neat decorating trick. Use one color above and another below,or use paint above and wallpaper below. Paint that floor-to-ceiling cabinet of shelves a bolder shade than the rest of the walls for a nice contrast. A contrasting color also sets off wooden window trim nicely. For small bathrooms, light colors work best, for a spacious appearance.
Wood, painted porcelain, glass and brass towel holders, robe hooks and light swch covers are classy accessories to consider working into your bathroom decor ideas. These relatively inexpensive ems can really tie your look together.
Instead of curtains, try wooden louvres. Adjust the louvres up or down to retain privacy while allowing light to come through the window. Purchase unfinished louvres and stain or paint them to match your color scheme.
Plants in the bathroom go a long way in creating a lush, romantic mood. Vis the nursery and ask about house plants that do well in the moist atmosphere of the bathroom. Ferns and trailing plants hung from the ceiling or placed in a wrought iron plant stand are very attractive.
In short, bathroom decor ideas are tools for creating ambiance. A wall hanging, a couple of candles, new towels, bathmats and a shower curtain are all you need to complete this lovely picture. Now just run the tub and add some scented bubble bath!
