One of the most important rooms in your house is your bathroom. While more well-to-do people boast several bathrooms – one attached to their bedroom, one for guests, and one in the more public area of their house, if you are living in a small apartment the chances are that you have just one bathroom. And it is probably very small.
Of course, the most important thing about the bathroom is that it has everything that you need – a toilet, bath with a showering facility, and a sink. But that is not enough. Even if the bathroom has all of these utilities, if it is very small and looks dingy, it is not a very pleasant place to be in. This is a shame, as showering and bathing is supposed to be a pleasurable, refreshing activity rather than a miserable chore.
So how can you jazz up your small bathroom and make it into a comfortable, pleasant place?
First of all, take a look to see if there is any mold between the tiles or along the sides of the bath. If there is, then you should take some time to get the correct kind of solvent and remove it.
If this is your own apartment, consider painting the walls with waterproof bathroom paint. It is best to find a light color that is relaxing. White, cream, magnolia, peach, yellow, or pale blue are all good colors, as these will attract light but not be too glaring. Then take a look at the tiles. If you don’t have time or the know-how to replace them (or the landlord wouldn’t let you), consider adding some cute adhesive waterproof stickers to them to brighten up the overall design.
What’s the story with ventilation? If the window is too small, consider fitting a small ventilator fan to add to the airiness inside the room.
Find some cute, inexpensive accessories. A new bathroom cabinet may look good on the wall opposite the bath. You don’t need to invest a fortune in this. Even a second-hand one that is gently used may be enough to cheer up the room. It will also be a good place to put all of your soaps and shampoos, making the sides of the bath look less cluttered.
What about an area rug? A cute oval area rug may add the right cozy touch to your bathroom. Find one made from a waterproof, easily washed fabric that will endure the stresses and strains of being used on a bathroom floor, which is often wet and exposed to a lot of traffic.
Cute soap holders, anyone? You could match the color and design with the toilet roll dispenser and toothbrush holder. You could also color coordinate the towels in the bathroom with the walls and the tiles, as well as with the shower curtain and the area rug. A specific theme, such as colorful fish, the sea, or the beach, would definitely brighten up even the smallest bathroom.
Brightening your small bathroom really doesn’t need much time or effort. Just a little imagination and your small bathroom will look great!
This article brought to you by http://www.houseofarearugs.com and you can find my articles (originally published in The Olympian) at http://olyfurnitureworks.com/furniturecare.html.
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