| Is your bathroom plain and boring? Many people | | | | strip it off and paint. Be bold, and don't be afraid |
| find that the most visited room in the house is | | | | to use soft shades of blue, peach, even lavender. |
| the least attractive. A complete makeover is | | | | If your bath is small, steer clear of dark colors |
| beyond many people's budget, but you want that | | | | which will only make it look darker. Also, |
| room to look more appealing, especially to those | | | | remember to use paints that are made for use in |
| who visit your home. You don't have to install a | | | | areas where humidity or moisture accumulate so |
| new tub along with fancy vanity and expensive | | | | that your new look will last longer. |
| mirrors to make your bath one of your favorite | | | | Towels are to be used for drying off after a bath |
| rooms! This article offers information that will help | | | | or shower, but buy a few extras and add a |
| you transform your bathroom into one you don't | | | | splash of color! Deep green towels look |
| recognize, all while spending a few hundred dollars | | | | magnificent when hung against a pale peach wall. |
| or less, instead of thousands. | | | | Choose three colors to use throughout your bath, |
| Before You Begin | | | | one being dominant while the others complement |
| Before you get started on your bathroom | | | | or contrast. |
| makeover, give your bathroom a thorough | | | | Accessories |
| cleaning. It always makes you feel better if you | | | | A bathroom really isn't the place to have |
| start with a good cleaning from top to bottom, | | | | numerous accessories and knick-knacks sitting |
| and the results will be better when your project is | | | | around. To give your bath a clean, vibrant look, |
| completed. If you do any painting, the results are | | | | invest a little money in a new shower curtain and |
| much more professional looking when you start | | | | bath mat that add further appeal to the room. |
| on a clean base. | | | | For the vanity, colored lotion bottles and pretty |
| Tub Need a Facelift? | | | | soaps are all you need. You may want to add a |
| If your tub looks like it has seen better days, do | | | | large scented candle, not only for the beauty but |
| as much as you can to improve its appearance. If | | | | for luscious scent as well. |
| you have tiles surrounding the tub, scrub them to | | | | You really don't have to spend money that is not |
| remove any mold or mildew that may have | | | | within your budget to make your bathroom look |
| accumulated. Caulk around the fixtures, and | | | | fresh and appealing! All you need is a little paint, a |
| around the edge of the tub if necessary. Little | | | | couple of towels for decor, and perhaps a new |
| things like this make a big difference in the | | | | shower curtain along with a bath mat. Remove |
| appearance of your bathroom. | | | | the clutter, keep the lines clean and enjoy your |
| Add Color | | | | new bathroom - one that cost only a fraction of |
| Are your bathroom walls white? Perhaps you | | | | a complete remodel. Not only will your guests be |
| have old wallpaper that gives the room a worn | | | | impressed, your entire family will love the new |
| look. If you do have wallpaper that is unattractive, | | | | look of the room. |