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