Saturday, May 1, 2010

Decorating ideas for small bathrooms

There are so many decorating ideas for small bathrooms that you need to choose the very best that suit your own design and taste. There are however some general rules to follow that ensure you will complete it much faster and attain a better finish.

The first idea is to make the small bathroom warmer and more relaxing. This is great for increasing your enjoyment of the bathroom and making it a place that you enjoy. For many people, the bathroom represents a place of privacy and total relaxation. For this reason, it is important to pay attention to the decoration.

The decoration should match a general theme. For this to work, you need to have a consistent color scheme. One of the best color schemes is a neutral or pastel color scheme. It must be something that you like and could imagine yourself spending time around.

There is also a growing trend of brighter and warmer colors. Implementing this design with mirrored cupboards can produce a really sensational effect.

The design is down to your own tastes and personal preferences, but just ensure that it fits with the bathroom setting.

If you decide that a new scheme is needed, then rub down the walls first. Bathrooms can acquire dirt very easily so you need to wipe this away before applying more paint. Failure to do this will result in a poor quality finish. Always have a clear area on which to paint first. 

Before you even start decorating, you need to clean out the small bathroom, let the fresh air clean it and remove any mildew, water damage or dirt that might have accumulated. A clean surface area is the way to start. This will ensure that you get a quality finish and your bathroom will look professionally completed.

If you want to add new features to the small bathroom, then look at buying some new fixtures and fittings. This is one area that you can find some problems with a small bathroom, but there are ways to overcome this. Because of the limited space, you need to find usable, contemporary storage features. 

These days you can find floating units that work really well and don’t invade the space. They also provide plenty of storage for the bathroom essentials. You could also look for an inset bathroom cabinet rather than using one that protrudes out into the open space. This is a great way to save space and ensure ample storage space.

If you are looking to add more warmth and comfort to the bathroom, then you might want to use a carpeted floor. This is not for everyone, and many people are now moving to traditional wooden flooring. Other people use ceramic tiles to create a very modern look to the bathroom.

Whatever you choose make sure that the design is consistent with the rest of the decoration.

There are many ways to improve and update your small bathroom. If you use some of the decorating ideas above, you will see a drastic improvement with a few small changes. Everyone can use these simple decorating ideas to improve the look and feel of their bathroom.