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The Small Bathroom Dilemma

You get up every morning and head straightspace and help keep things open. Take down
for the bathroom. It's the first and lastthick or dark colored shower curtains and
place that you visit every day. If it isdraperies. Installing clear doors on the
cluttered and small, it can seem cumbersomeshower extends the eye past the bathtub all
and depressing. If things are hard to find orthe way to the wall, adding about three feet
get to it can be frustrating and make youof space. Having sheer curtains or a
late for work or other appointments andpull-down window shade that lets in light can
obligations. If you are stuck with a smallmake  a  big  difference.
space, follow these tips for getting
organized and making the space seem largerInstall extra lighting where ever you can.
than  it  really  is.Bad lighting makes spaces seem small and
dreary. Bright fluorescent bulbs, recessed
First, the more floor space that is visible,lighting, sky lights and open windows can
the bigger the room will feel. Utilize yourmake all the difference. Use light colored
linen closet. Clear out the clutter and getpaint and bathroom accessories to brighten up
rid of expired medicines and make-up. Most ofthe room. Light blues and greens are the most
us have a drawer stuffed full of old make-up,pleasing to the eye and signal your brain to
medicines and hair accessories. Use plasticconsider  the  room  an  open  space.
containers that you can see through and
separate your stuff. Put the make-up that youMirrored surfaces also add to the illusion of
really use in one container. All manicurespace. If you have a small mirror, replace it
pedicure products should go in their ownwith one that is as big as possible. Add
container. Medicines can go in their own box,mirrors to other walls if possible, not just
and if you have children, you may want toabove the sink. A mirrored medicine cabinet
separate child and adult medicines. Shavingadds space and is also a practical solution
cream, razors and blades, toothbrushes andfor storage. Replace old brass doorknobs,
toothpaste can go in a box together.cabinet pulls, toilet paper holders and
Hair-dryer, curling irons and hairfaucets with bright reflective chrome. Towel
accessories can go into their own containerrods, shower curtain rods and hooks reflect
as well. Dedicate an eye-level shelf in yourlight around the room adding to the illusion
linen closet for all of these items. Add aof space. If you have a small table in your
shelf if you need to, making extra space.bathroom, cover it with a mirrored surface,
This should get everything off of youror  replace it with a pedestal and glass top.
counter.
Keep things simple and open, colors light and
The next step is to get as much as possiblepatterns subtle. Use wooden hangers to
off of your floor. Unnecessary rugs, laundryorganize your linen closet or hang your robe
baskets and garbage cans can make the spaceand keep things looking uniform. Opening up
seem smaller than it is. If you have thespace in your bathroom can rejuvenate you for
budget, opt for a wall-mounted toilet andthe day and relax you for the night.
pedestal sink. These two things free up floor



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