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