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