| So you want to redecorate but don't have a fat | | | | several along a similar theme this can be most |
| roll of hundreds to use for the job. That is not a | | | | effective. |
| problem! You can still have a bath that is unique, | | | | Remember to include a rug in your overall |
| attractive, and dramatic on a budget. Here are | | | | decorating scheme. This adds color and charm. If |
| some frugal tips to help get you started. | | | | you have an especially drab bath, consider |
| Try mirrors. If you gather a collection of | | | | including a rag rug that is very colorful, or an |
| inexpensive mirrors, you can add light and space | | | | oriental carpet. Regardless of your rug choice, |
| to the bath. Any colors in the room will be | | | | you'll need to include a nonskid pad underneath. |
| reflected and also they add visual interest. You | | | | The need for a pad is even more crucial if you |
| want to group them together, instead of | | | | are using the rug in a bathroom where someone |
| scattering them around or just hanging them on a | | | | will be stepping out of a bath or shower. |
| wall randomly. | | | | You can also use a collection to add decorating |
| Massing works with other items as well, not just | | | | oomph. There are many different types of |
| mirrors. If you mass together pictures or prints, | | | | objects that would work well in a high-humidity |
| this is also dramatic and visually interesting. | | | | area like a bathroom, including pottery, vintage |
| Remember to hang them closely together. | | | | bottles, perfume atomizers, shaving mugs and so |
| It helps if your pictures chosen have a theme. | | | | on. |
| You might group by shape - oval pictures, for | | | | For a quick and inexpensive jolt of style, use |
| example. You might also pick a subject theme, | | | | color. If you add an unusual color to a bathroom |
| like women or pets. This works best in a powder | | | | wall, this brings a sense of drama. Think colors like |
| room or half-bath rather than a full bath, because | | | | peach, chocolate brown, or teal. If you are not |
| if there is a tub or shower in the room you are | | | | going to paint the entire room or even a wall, you |
| going to have high humidity. | | | | can introduce colors with accents like the rug and |
| You might try a piece of needlework for an | | | | towels. Finally, try some cut flowers or live plants |
| unusual decorating piece. There are various | | | | to round out the room. |
| samplers and patterns out there, and if you group | | | | |