<h2 style="margin: 10pt 0in 0pt"><font size="3" color="#990000">Simple and chic bathroom perk-ups</font></h2><p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt">(ARA) – Want a new bathroom, but think the price tag might be out of your budget? Don’t give up so easily. Many simple updates and unique products can give you a custom-designed look on a bare-minimum budget.</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">’Consumers today are looking to ‘remodel lite’- that is, refresh a room with only a few items and with a minimal investment,’ says Jack Suvak, director of market research and insights at Moen. "But at the same time, they want their home improvement project to make a significant impact on their home, in terms of both style and functionality."</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">To avoid becoming overwhelmed, break your bathroom up into smaller sections and projects. By thinking of your space in these smaller sections, goals will become more attainable.</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Storage and space</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">While you can’t easily add more square footage to your bathroom for extra storage, little things can make a difference. Adding new accessories, such as a towel bar, towel bar hooks, a towel ring, shelves and robe hooks can easily and inexpensively provide additional space and storage for your necessities … and add a bit of style. </p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">"You can change the look and functionality of your bath for less than $100 just by adding accessories," says Tim Bitterman, group marketing manager of Creative Specialties International, the accessories division of Moen Incorporated. "With designer finishes, such as brushed nickel and oil-rubbed bronze – and unique accessories, such as hotel shelves or new towel bar hooks – your bath can be more beautiful with more useful storage in no time."</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">Moen recently introduced several new accessory collections, such as the modern Method collection and the more transitional Sage collection in an oil-rubbed bronze finish. But no matter what your style – bath accessories will add a beautiful and functional update.</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Color</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">After focusing on new finishes for your accessories, take your bathroom from blah to beautiful with a splash of color. Cool colors can create a calm, serene environment, while darker colors can be warm and inviting. And once you’ve updated the walls, consider perking up the cabinets, trim and hardware with a touch of spray paint for a final finished look.<span>  </span></p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Sensational showers</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Your shower can be many things – rejuvenating, cleansing, soothing – but it should always be enjoyable. Add more space in the shower with a curved shower rod. Switching from a straight rod to one that curves outward can add up to 7 inches of elbow room – not to mention immeasurable style. Next, finish off your shower with a multi-function showerhead, such as Moen’s Inspire (a "best buy" from a leading consumer magazine) or Home Care by Moen’s hand-held shower with innovative palm grip. Soon you’ll be singing a happier tune in the shower.</p>  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong>Soft and subtle touches</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">The bathroom is filled with hard, slick surfaces – so be sure to add a variety of plush, soft accents. Fabric shower curtains, window valances, rugs and towels in coordinating colors will be the final finishing touches for a chic and appealing look in your newly "remodeled-lite" bath. For more information about Moen bath accessories or showerheads to begin your bathroom update, visit <a href="http://moen.com" target="_blank">moen.com</a> or call (800) BUY-MOEN (800-289-6636).</p>  <p><span style="line-height: 200%; font-family: ‘Verdana’,’sans-serif’; letter-spacing: 1pt; font-size: 10pt">Courtesy of ARAcontent</span></p></span>