| Need some ideas to spice up your bathroom? Does it | | | | your brushes, cologne, make-up, hair products, etc. It |
| look cold and empty like a public school bathroom? | | | | looks good to no one to walk in and see piles of |
| Nothing but the toilet sink, walls, mirror, and a few | | | | make-up on one side of the sink, medicine bottles and |
| towels? Trust me. That's not impressing anyone or | | | | hairspray on the other, dirty clothes on the floor, and an |
| anything. Often overlooked in decorating, the bathroom | | | | over-flowing waste basket. And if you have chosen |
| is in truth one of the more visited rooms in the house. | | | | that to be your theme....you should choose another. |
| With people spending an average of 45 min. a day | | | | Oh..most importantly...keep the toilet sparkling and the |
| using it, showering, and primping, why should you ever | | | | TP on the TP holder. What good does the empty |
| even think about leaving it bare? | | | | cardboard roll do for you or your guests? Don't just |
| There are a few simple things that I've learned | | | | leave the new roll on the back of the toilet and wait |
| throughout my years of being an apartmentite that | | | | for a guest to do your work for you. Remember, |
| really help turn a boring bathroom into a rich, resilient | | | | guests don't just see the living room and kitchen...they |
| restroom. | | | | also see the bathroom, so keep it clean and clutter |
| Pick a Theme- | | | | free. |
| Schultz went with a Superman theme in his bathroom | | | | Candles, Dispensers, and Other Fine Things- |
| and it actually looks really great. It helped him easily | | | | Want something neat on your counters? Try a few |
| narrow down a color scheme to red and blue with | | | | candles with cool candle holders. Also, don't just use |
| accents of yellow. All of the matching and color picking | | | | the disposable soap dispenser. Instead, buy a cool |
| had already been done for him, he just had to go with | | | | soap dispenser that goes along with your theme and |
| something he liked. Superman it was. Combining a blue | | | | refill the soap as needed. Matching soap dispensers |
| shower curtain and rugs with red bath towels and a | | | | and toothbrush holders always look great. A picture |
| yellow hand towels, this theme can appeal to anyone. | | | | frame with one of your favorite 4x6's could work |
| Throw up a few framed classic Superman comics | | | | great on the counter as well. It may be cliche', but a |
| and a retro Superman toothbrush if you want to really | | | | novelty or funny book in the bathroom is always a |
| push the theme and suddenly you have a extremely | | | | great idea. |
| fun bathroom. | | | | No matter what. Quit forgetting about or putting off the |
| Picking a theme is an easy idea for anyone to | | | | bathroom decoration. When you visit other bathrooms, |
| incorporate fun and flavor to their water closet. So find | | | | take notes, see what you like and don't like about |
| something you like...be it a sports team, a movie, or | | | | them. Then apply that to your own. Have fun and I |
| anything else...pick it...analyze the colors and go! | | | | hope reading this didn't make you ...flushed. |
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| Always keep your bathroom clean and clutter free. | | | | Home Living. |
| Keep the clutter off the counter. Find a hiding place for | | | | |