How to Make Your Bathroom Feel Larger

by | Sep 29, 2010 | 3, 8, Articles

<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#990000">How to Make Your Bathroom Feel Larger</font></h2><p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt">If you do not have a large bathroom you don’t have to settle for a small look and feel. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to remodel your bathroom either. You create a new look with your bathroom by simply redecorating it.</span></p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt"><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Your bathroom is a place that you can go and relax and unwind after a rough day at work or an intense work out. You can decorate your bathroom to reflect that serenity that you need to visually and mentally calm down. This look is different for everyone so you can get your personal look in by the way that you accessorize. </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/3a.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/3a.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">To begin, you need to create a style that you feel is relaxing or peaceful to you. If you are unsure about this look, you may want to look online or through magazines to see if you can find the right look for you. Write it down and get creative. </p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">You want to remove all the clutter from your bathroom when you start on the new look. That is because the clutter is sometimes what causes the bathroom to seem and feel small. </p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Colors</strong></p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Color has a lot to do with the bathroom feels. If you use dark colors, they may feel relaxing to you but they will also make the room seem too small. However, if your room is bright in color you may feel too distracting and unable to relax. You need to decide what is a relaxing color for you. If the color is dark then you can accessorize with light colors and paint your walls the dark colors. <br /><br />You can accessorize with bathroom <a href="http://www.houseofarearugs.com" target="_blank">area rugs</a>. These rugs are able to absorb water and create a pleasant look and feel to your bathroom. It’s important to step onto a rug that is slip resistant and provides a sense of style to your decor. There are so many patterns and colors to choose from when it comes to area rugs. <a href="http://www.houseofarearugs.com/Bamboo-Rugs-p-1-c-15.html" target="_blank">Bamboo rugs</a> are stylish and beautiful in color and design. </p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Mirrors</strong></p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Mirrors are vital to a small bathroom. When you place mirrors up on your wall, it can make the room look larger and this affects how the room feels as well. Mirrors come in many different shapes and sizes so you can find a variety to choose from. Place them in a design on the wall. Don’t place too many mirrors in the room otherwise you will get a distracting look and feel in your room. </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><div style="text-align: center"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,29,0" width="425" height="282"><param name="movie" value="../images/banners/3c.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="menu" value="false" /><param name="wmode" value="" /><embed src="../images/banners/3c.swf" wmode="" quality="high" menu="false" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="282"></embed></object></div>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Decide on a certain look like Feng Shui. This look is clean and clutter free and can make your room feel larger because of it. Feng Shui is growing in popularity and can help to place the focus on the overall feel of the room.</p>  <p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt">Don’t forget to accessorize your look but keep it simple. You want to add just enough to bring in a coordinating color without taking over the look overall. This is all about balance so don’t rush into any decorating decisions. If you are unsure, take it out or get rid of it until you feel as though you can use it.</span></p></span>