Inexpensive Decorating Ideas For A Very Small Bathroom

A large mirror adds the illusion of space to a small bathroom

Very small bathrooms can be a challenge to decorate. Too small for any furniture and too tiny to hold any interesting patterns or bright colors, they can appear hopeless and all too often are left undecorated. Luckily, there are some things you can do to spruce up your small bathroom that won't cost a fortune and will give it interest and style at the same time.

Paint

Paint is the most inexpensive decorating tool available for any room, and it will probably take only 1 gallon of paint to cover a very small bathroom. Use pale colors to make the room seem larger. Try painting the upper two-thirds of the wall a very light shade of any color (light blue is popular and relaxing when used in bathrooms), and the bottom third of the wall a slightly darker shade of the same color. Then, attach a chair rail or a piece of crown molding to the line where the two paint colors meet. This will add a lot of interest to the bathroom but will not take up space. You can buy crown molding inexpensively, and most home improvement centers will cut it to the correct length for you for free. Attach with nails or a construction adhesive.

Mirrors

Mirrors are a great way to make a room seem larger, and they also add a lot of light to a room. They can be purchased inexpensively at most large chain discount stores. Instead of using one mirror over the vanity, try hanging two smaller oval mirrors instead. Alternately, hang one large mirror that will run the entire length of the wall. If you have the space, hang another mirror on another section of the wall as well, to create the illusion of a window.

Shelves

Most very small bathrooms do not have much space for shelves, save the area above the toilet. Put this space to good use by installing two or three floating shelves. This will draw the eye upward and make the most of the limited space you have in the room. Try placing a green silk plant on the highest shelf, some rolled guest towels on the middle shelf, and an incense diffuser on the bottom shelf. All of these things can be purchased inexpensively and will make a great difference in how your bathroom looks (and smells).

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