Color – Choosing the color for your bathroom can be quite daunting. Too much color can look terrible, while too little can leave your room feeling sterile and unloved. For a warm and cozy feel why not choose pastels such as peach, apricot, or creams. For a more calming effect, blue is the chosen color and can give your bathroom a feeling of tranquility. If you are looking for a more restful, quite feel green is an excellent color. Of course you can always choose neutral white and add color using towels and accessories.

Storage – when it comes to bathroom decorating ideas, storage is vital. Bathroom vanities are ideal for storage and these can include bathroom vanity cabinets, vanity sinks, and vanity tables. Storage can help hide all those additional bathroom accessories such as extra shampoos, soaps, toilet rolls, and of course if you have kids, their bath toys.

Lighting – the correct lighting can make all the difference when decorating your bathroom. There are two types of lighting that need to be included and these are ambient lighting for setting a relaxing mood and a dimmer switch is ideal for this. The second of course is task lighting for grooming. For large bathrooms ceiling lights can provide ambient lighting. For grooming you should place lights around your bathroom mirrors. Lights on both sides of the mirror will prevent shadows, which is important for women who wish to apply make up. Using interesting light fixtures can also help to give your bathroom some character.

Mirrors – Mirrors are always a welcome addition especially in small bathrooms. Decorative frames can help to add glamour whilst wooden frames can add warmth. Mirrors reflect the light and can make a small space appear larger and brighter.

Accessories – Accessories for your bathroom can include towels. Towels can create an entirely new look for any bathroom and the use of colors can add warmth and ambiance. Shower curtains are another accessory that can instantly transform a bathroom and they are inexpensive. Your choice of toilet roll holder, toothbrush holder, soap dish and dispenser can also add style. You should ensure though that the style you choose fits with the overall look of your bathroom design. Finishes for these accessories can include wood, metallic, and chrome.

Luxury touches – Rugs can add a touch of softness for your feet and can also add texture to your bathroom. Vanity stools or benches can create an area to relax. Towel warmers are another luxury touch, perfect for those winter days. Plants and flowers are also a good idea as they can add natural beauty and provide a calming effect. Scented candles are also becoming very popular and can help to create a relaxing and romantic atmosphere.

Now that you know how to transform your bathroom, here are some definite no’s when it comes to bathroom decorating ideas.

• Avoid the use of bath mats that look like mini-shag rugs

• Never put a colored seat on your toilet as it will only draw attention to the toilet and take away from the overall appearance of your newly decorated bathroom.

Common sense, of course, should always prevail when decorating your bathroom and if you have small children, glass accessories are probably best avoided.