| Small bathrooms have their own challenges when | | | | extra deep Japanese style bathtub. This comes in |
| it comes to decorating. The design layout for a | | | | a near-square that frees space beside the tub for |
| small bathroom is the first challenge. Space is | | | | your wall sink. The tub is large enough for small |
| limited, so you cannot use it lavishly. Very small | | | | children. Older children and adults can use as a |
| bathroom design calls for small furnishings, and | | | | soaking tub. Add a shower and curtain for rush |
| few of them. | | | | times. |
| Small bathrooms demand decorating tips that | | | | 7. Accessories: RV suppliers sell great accessories |
| differ from those for larger rooms. Decorating | | | | for small bathrooms. Over-the-door towel bars |
| ideas for a small bathroom need not be limited to | | | | hold multiple towels in a small space. Tissue box |
| miniaturized versions of those for large bathroom, | | | | holders in clear acrylic mount on the wall, as do |
| though. Consider the following small bathroom | | | | toothbrush and tumbler holders. Make a checklist |
| decorating tips. | | | | of what is used in the small bathrooms of RV's. |
| Small Bathroom Decorating Tips | | | | 8. Pictures and Plants: One of the most important |
| If you are remodeling a small bathroom, these | | | | small bathroom decorating tips is to use pictures |
| small bathroom decorating tips will help you make | | | | and plants. Photos or prints mounted in "floating" |
| the most of your space. Take time to plan | | | | clear frames can establish a decorating theme for |
| before you begin remodeling or redecorating. | | | | a small bathroom. Two or three pictures of |
| Layout and decorating ideas are important and | | | | sandpipers on a beach, for example, can establish |
| simple plans are needed to make them work well. | | | | the use of sandy beige on the walls. Towels can |
| 1. Floor: Use large, light-colored tile on the floor. | | | | be sandy beige with a border of marine blue. A |
| White or very light beige or gray floor will give a | | | | shower curtain can carry through the theme. A |
| small bathroom the illusion of space. | | | | green plant, live or silk, can be hung in a corner. |
| 2. Walls: Choose light colors for the walls. They | | | | Use a light-colored basket for an airy look. |
| need not be white or beige, but dark colors in a | | | | Tips for Organizing Bathroom Cabinets |
| small bathroom will make the walls "close in" on | | | | These tips for organizing bathroom cabinets will |
| you. | | | | help keep your small bathroom looking great. |
| 3. Sinks: Look for small, wall mounted sinks | | | | Reduce clutter by reducing container size. |
| without vanities. These permit more of your floor | | | | Shampoo, lotions, etc. are more economical in |
| to show. More visible floor space makes a small | | | | large sizes, but do not put them in your cabinet |
| bathroom appear larger. | | | | that way. Invest in small travel-sized bottles. Small |
| 4. Cabinets: Choose cabinets that can be set into | | | | bottles take less space, and are easier to handle. |
| the wall. Cabinet doors or open shelves should be | | | | Fill with lotions and shampoos, and arrange in small |
| flush with the wall surface. Smooth, unbroken wall | | | | bathroom cabinets. Store larger containers |
| surfaces make a small bathroom appear longer | | | | elsewhere. |
| and wider. Any cabinet doors should be painted to | | | | Alternatively, attach a soap-shampoo-conditioner |
| match the wall color. | | | | dispenser to the bath/shower wall. This frees the |
| 5. Mirrors: Hang large mirrors. Mirrors reflect | | | | small bathroom cabinet of several items. |
| space, and make a small bathroom seem nearly | | | | Store cotton swabs and cotton balls in small |
| double the size. Consider a large mirror above the | | | | stacking containers with lids. For multiple lipsticks, |
| sink, and one or more additional mirrors. | | | | use a holder - some offer up to 24 |
| 6. Bathtub: Your small bathroom may have a | | | | compartments. |
| bathtub. Replacing it with a clear-glass-door | | | | As noted above, online RV suppliers offer |
| shower stall will free space. Or choose a small, | | | | solutions and tips for organizing bathroom cabinets. |