Top tips for re-designing your bathroom

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by: D Whittome
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Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 Time: 3:55 AM
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It would be true to say that we all want big spacious bathrooms filled with luxurious fittings and accessories. After all, it's the first and last place we go to in our house. But in reality, bathrooms tend to be small corners in the house. However, this shouldn't stop you creating a stylish and functional bathroom that you will love.

Always remember to use vertical lines and alignments in small bathrooms to make it look wider and bigger. Vertical blinds, strips and wallpaper designs look great and create the required illusion. Experiment with different shades of paint as well as wallpaper to see what brings out your personality the most.

Using various accessories in the bathroom, can help to create a bigger space and with this the feeling of a bigger bathroom. Mirrors with lighting can enhance and make the bathroom look bigger. Avoid over hanging lintel or obstructions in the bathroom, as this can make you feel cramped. Instead, use large width windows that are close to the ceiling, which will allow lots of natural sunlight to light up your bathroom. Not only will this brighten up your bathroom, but creates an illusion that the space is bigger.

Bathrooms that are plain and simple are surprisingly the most appealing to people. Avoid contrasting colours and using dark shades as this will make your bathroom look small, dull and darker. Redesigning your bathroom might just be the case of replacing your old tatty wallpaper and replacing it with some more modern. Consider bright pastel shades with bright big ceiling lights to really open up your bathroom. Wooden flooring without any design such as laminate flooring, vinyl flooring and hardwood flooring are always best to use in a bathroom. Wooden flooring creates a relaxed and natural atmosphere, and offers natural warmth, unlike other cold surfaces in a bathroom (it's also easier to clean than carpet in a bathroom).

If possible, keep your bathroom on a single level. Bathrooms that have lots of different heights and steps reduce the size of the bathroom and make it awkward to do day-to-day activities. People live such hectic lives these days and they want a place they can relax and unwind from their stressful day. Take advantage of hidden space that you never used before. You could use it to add extra cabinets or fill them with more light to reduce shadows in your bathroom. However, when using cabinets bear in mind not only the aesthetic appeal, but whether the storage they hold is adequate for your bathroom. The right bathroom cabinet can surprisingly make your bathroom look very different.

If you have some extra cash to splash, consider having a ‘his and hers' sink. Features such as heated towel racks; steam showers and if there is enough room, a spa bath. On the other hand, whether you have much money or not, luxury only comes at a small price for your bathrooms if you follow these simple steps to redesigning a dreary bathroom to a comfortable space to relax and chill. Remember to consult your builder about any ideas you have.

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