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InteriorApril 16, 2003 

Bathroom bliss


With these simple do-it-yourself decorating touches, your bathroom can be transformed from a disaster area to an oasis.

Is your bathroom a relaxing haven or a source of anxiety? If you're like millions of people with an overflow of products, unmatched accessories and outdated décor in your bathroom, you're probably ready to update the look. But redecorating doesn't have to break the bank. Accessorizing with the latest design innovations and products that combine style with practicality simply requires a little ingenuity. Consider these hints to achieve bathroom bliss that even the "design challenged" can follow.

Organize

It goes without saying that removing excess clutter is the first step to redecorating your bathroom, but let's be real - families don't live in a decorating magazine's version of a powder room. So, what can you do? First, store only the most-frequently used items in your bathroom. Use drawer dividers to separate items among your family and place translucent containers on the countertop for easy access.

Hidden beauty

Select toiletries and cosmetics that will look beautiful in your bathroom and are easily stored. Two-in-one beauty products such as a shampoo with conditioner and a shave gel with moisturizer can save space and time. An attractive shower caddy can hold all of your products together neatly in the bath; consider a hanging unit in which bath gel, shampoo and conditioner are dispensed from clear tubes, eliminating bottle clutter.

Accessorize

Consider fresh paint in a vibrant color or an oversized mirror; both are less expensive than adding new tile to the wall but can spruce up your décor. Updating bathroom faucets and door and cabinet handles also can dramatically change the look of your bathroom. Finally, consider these space savers: a faucet with a built in soap dispenser; a hanging toothbrush holder; a built-in shelf in your shower or bath; and a multi-pronged heated towel rack that not only swings out to hold several towels at once, but dries them quickly. If you have a small vanity, consider a wall-mounted shelf to hold scented candles, soaps and fresh flowers.




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