The bathroom in your home is the most used room, aside from the kitchen and its layout and design can have a very significant impact upon the overall atmosphere of your home. This room should be beautiful and functional and with so many color schemes and themes to choose from, you can create a space that is a pleasure to use within the confines of your home.

Color is an important deciding factor when decorating any room. Most people opt for cooler colors in this area of the home, mostly to keep in line with a water theme, but this is not always the norm. Primary colors like black, white and red can create a dramatic feel. A selection of sinks, tubs, basins and tiles can all be color coded to work with a color scheme.

Do keep in mind that your color choice will be one that you will have to live with for many years to come, so be sure that if you do choose a dramatic color, like red or purple, that it is one you can live with happily for many years. A full bathroom consists of a tub as well as a shower cubicle and these can vary dramatically in design.

Modern styling has clean, clear lines and free standing stone tubs are extremely stylish but may not be practical in a smaller space. Keep in mind that if your home is decorated throughout in the country cottage style, that an ultra modern bathroom will no continue the theme. Keep your overall theme in mind. Faucets, shower heads and plugs for bath and basin all have an important impact on the styling of the overall room.

Window treatments have the same effect. Whether you choose to put up horizontal or vertical blinds, blinds made from bamboo or wood, or perhaps a patterned lace curtain, these will all affect the feel of the room. A room that does not receive direct sunlight would benefit from paler colors, particularly when considering the window treatment.

The general rule is lighter shades for smaller areas, though a large room can be decorated in bolder tones. Careful consideration should be taken when selecting the light fixtures to be used. Wall mounted lighting will give a softer appearance and lighting stores offer a fantastic selection of decorative light fixtures. Medicine cabinets and mirrors will benefit from overhead lighting.

Mirrors in this area of the house can be used to reflect light and have the effect of opening up the space, particularly in a smaller room. If the room is to be painted, rather than tiled, always select a high quality mould resistant paint, particularly for the ceiling. This area of the house is exposed to high moisture levels due to the steam emitted from hot water while family members use the shower or bath.

This means that the probability of mould or fungal growth is higher than other areas in the home. Extractor fans are a good addition for removal of excess moisture in the air. After a bath or shower the windows should be opened to ensure proper ventilation and to allow fresh air into the bathroom.

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