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Bath Remodeling and Choosing Color Schemes

With bath remodeling, color schemes are extremely important. Your bathroom colors will set the mood for the room as well as determine what type of decor items are added later on. No matter what the size of your bathroom, the colors you choose will either enhance or take away from the decor theme you're trying to accomplish. Let's look at some ideas for appropriate bath decorating colors.

Prints or Solids

Choose between solid bathroom colors or prints, or blend the two if that's your style. It's really a matter of preference. If you already have your bathroom fixtures and decor items picked out then go with wall patterns or colors to match. You don't want floral walls if most of your accessories are decorated with dolphins! On the other hand, if you plan to use unique wall prints, you'll want to choose matching accessories mostly in solid colors to offset the patterns.

Some wall paper prints that work well with bathrooms include flowers, stripes, rectangular shapes or circles, animals such as butterflies or birds, angels, or jungle prints. Remember, whatever you choose will determine the style of bath rugs, fabric shower curtains, wall paintings, bathroom shelves, and other items to be added later.

Colors to Consider

If your bath remodeling goal is to create a more soothing bathroom, choose colors that are meant to soothe and relax the spirit. Pastel colors and cream colors tend to have a calming effect while bright colors are more upbeat and energetic. Consider how the colors will make you feel as you settle in to a long, soaking bath with a candle or incense burning. If you want a more luxurious style, consider off-white with burgundy or royal green accessories. For a modernistic look, consider black and white colors with modern utilities and fixtures.

Avoid bright colors for the walls that can reflect the light in your vanity mirror in a strange way. For example, if you apply make-up in a bathroom with red walls, you may accidentally apply too much blush because the lighting and paint can fool your eyes. Light colors tend to make a room look more spacious whereas darker colors tend to make it look smaller.

If you enjoy re-decorating your bathroom often, choose main color schemes that are neutral so they'll go with most any accessories. This will allow you to change your bathroom decor when you want without painting the room or replacing wall paper again and again.

Once you've selected bath remodeling colors, it's time to add accents to the walls, bathroom shelves, and vanity to complete the room. Decorate with small plants, scented candles, fancy wall sconces, and paintings. Use a few small figurines (but not too many) to draw attention to a wall shelf or cabinet, and include a magazine basket for an added touch. Also, decorate open bathroom shelves with matching luxury bath towels and wash cloths in colors to blend with the room's decor.

You can find many color choices and bathroom decoration ideas online or by glancing through home decorating magazines. Bath remodeling is simple once you choose the colors, so check out all the varieties of colors and patterns before making a selection.

by Candice Pardue

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