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It is true to say that the majority of homeowners look at their bathroom to be little more than a room full of tile together with shining fixtures and fittings. Nonetheless, with a total rethink of how it could be, you could transform the space into something to be proud of. All that is needed is a little  imagination on your part as to how you would prefer it to look and the small bathroom accessories required to bring that dream bathroom to fruition.

You need to decide on a theme for your bathroom as you would any other room in the house. Theming not only bestows mood to the room but in addition your own personality. Of course, there are literally hundreds of themes to select from including sea life, country style, tropical beaches and Mediterranean villas. However, as a good rule of thumb, you should choose a theme that suits you and not one that somebody recommends. Ideally, go for a style that closely matches other deisgns around you house. By doing so, it will not be out of tune with the overall theme of your home

If your bathroom is a little on the smallish side, you are not out of line with a lot of other homeowners because bathrooms in older houses were quite literally carved out of small unused closets. Even if you are one of the many unfortunate folks that have inherited a smaller bathroom, you can still decorate for color. Bear in mind though, that with small bathrooms, less is often best. Your color schema can be paint or paper, but if the space is small, a neutral paint or paper color can be used on either one wall, or as an accent on a chair rail. You can choose to paint a conventional white, and accentuate with color using various decorating accessories like framed photographic prints, shells, baskets, throw rugs, and window treatments to name but a few.

If you choose to put plants in your bathroom, then the ideal paper or paint color to set them off is a warm rust shade. You will however need to select your plants wisely since some will not endure the warm steamy atmosphere or the different chemical substances contained in the likes of hairspray, deodorants and fragrances used in bathrooms. The residues from these products will eventually stick to the leaves and the plants will end up on the compost heap. Provided that you have a large enough bathroom, you could hang up plants from the ceiling. Alternatively, on the back of the toilet is another good location. If your tub is the type with a wide rim, try setting miniature plants around the outside and set them off with decorative baskets and soaps.

Another important aspect when decorating your bathroom are the towels and rugs. Deep opulent or hand woven rugs add a feeling of elegance. Even So, be careful when putting rugs on slippery bathroom flooring tile since a nasty fall can be a consequence. Look for rugs that have a lined backing of rubber to prevent falls. You can coordinate the rugs with the bathroom mat in alternating or matching colors too. The use of various textures that match your theme will give the bathroom a little extra touch of warmth. Do not think you are limited on textures because when they are mixed with a neutral background, they make a bathroom homey and inviting to be in.

Towel racks are another way to give a little zing to your bathroom. Decorative racks with colorful towels make a bathroom stand out. You can find towel racks in assorted tones of wood, bronze, silver or gold. Some folks paint their own wooden racks, and match their baskets and picture frames with them.

Good, functional lighting for the bathroom is essential too. The initial consideration is for safety of course, but when the room is not being used, night lights can be left on and your cabinet tops could be used for a smallish lamp. Lamps can match your theme and so can your nightlights. You can decorate them, or buy them already fixed up with your theme. Naturally, this all depends if you have sufficient counter space, but it is a wonderful decorating idea for a theme.

In conclusion, if you are at a loss for ideas, read through some home decorating books or magazines for inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. You might well come across some themes that you did not even know existed. It is your little corner of the world, so be as different as you want when adorning your home bathroom