So you want to decorate your small bathroom? If you have no idea on where to start, there are a few tips that can help you along the way. Decorating your bathroom can be fun but can also be expensive so check out some of the other ways to save money by looking for small bathroom ideas and accessories at flea markets, yard sales and even your local Goodwill. When they say "another man's junk is another man's treasure", they really mean it as you can get some really good deals and bargaining with a seller on a hot day can land you some pretty good treasures for hardly any money.
Themes
Themed bathrooms are a fun way to redecorate your small bathroom. You can choose a variety of themes including ocean, lighthouses, red hats, etc. The theme is totally up to you. Perusing a hardware store or even a local craft shop may give you some inspiration if you cannot think of a theme to use. Accents and embellishments that enhance or match your theme will bring everything together but just be careful. Try not to pick something that is rare or hard to find. Antique bathrooms are gorgeous but some of the décor is hard to find so do keep this in mind.
Baskets
Using baskets and small bathroom cabinets can be fun and can spruce up your small bathroom. You can gather hand made soaps into small baskets as well as small towels or even a small basket plant. For my child's bathroom, I took a colorful basket and rolled up all of his washcloths and placed them stragically into the basket and placed it on the counter. This gave his bathroom a little more of a personal touch without making it look too frilly. Baskets are great, just make sure to pick out the smaller ones or the oddly shaped ones will work too, making sure to not over stuff your bathroom with too big of a basket.
Mirrors
Mirrors can also be great for your small bathroom. Adding a large mirror will give your bathroom a larger look and will reflect the colors from your walls and fixtures to give you more of an open space look. Decorative mirrors are very nice, but again pay attention to size and overall neatness of your bathroom. Try not to clutter your small bathroom up with too many decorations, especially smaller mirrors.
Paint
Painting your small bathtubs and bathroom a different color can be a great and inexpensive way to decorate. There are several techniques that you can learn to use if you want to break away from the traditional paint and get into sponging, ragging, rolling, etc. Sponging two or three colors on your bathroom wall will give your bathroom a whole different look and usually takes a small amount of time to do. If you are not sure how to do any of these techniques, you can always take a free class at your local hardware store and learn how to do these special painting techniques.
Remodeling small bathrooms can be a lot of fun and you can achieve this with some of the tips I have outlined above. You can save a lot of money if you shop wisely and your bathroom will get the small face lift it deserves!
