A quote by Billy Baldwin " Decorating is never successful unless it is personal".
Since I don't know your home, I must just present basics. There is a place to ask me questions at the end of each blog. That is when I can make it more personal to you.
My hairdresser asked me today about the colors for her home on the outside. We talked a little, and I gave her my professional opinion. She said that was a good idea. If she hadn't asked, she would not have had any professional input.
Today I learned something new. I was at Lowe's and looking for a type of paint for my refrigerator door handles. They are $189.00 to buy. Looking at them, they are made of a hard rubber. What kind of paint do you use on rubber to make it last? Go to the pros. Anything that you paint that is used all the time should be totally clean before it is painted. He said clean it with alcohol first, then spray it.
I will let you know. I have alcohol and white Rustoleum. If it works, it is virtually free. If it doesn't work, I guess step 2 is buy a new one.
In several blogs, I talked about mirrors. Today I went to my studio, and wow! It doesn't even look like the same place. It is so light. Great for painting. Yesterday I told you it was done so today was the visual part. I love, love, love it!!!
Mirrors are the oldest decorating trick there is. First they double the space as they reflect all the light. My little room is not huge, but today it looks humongous. If I had glass top tables in there, the room would look larger, as glass and acrylic tables or even Lucite, allow the light to go through as though they aren't even there. Myself, I have several glass top tables in my living room and my dining room table has a glass top. Even though the ceilings are 12', they make the space look larger than it is.
That is why good mirrors in bathroom are as important as the lighting. We all love pretty lighting, but make sure it is functional. I love hand mirrors on the counters as they let you look at the back of your head. Many art or craft fairs have stained glass places, or you may have a studio close to you, I love the stained glass hand mirrors as they are functional as well as pretty. I have one that looks like a pink flower on the back.
Another great thing in bathrooms are the rugs. If you find one that is multi colored, carry one or more of the colors through the bathroom. A lot depends on the size and width of the room. Also whose bath it is. Children's baths are fun to do. There is so much out there these days, that you can really be creative. I have noticed in the stores the bright colors that are available, it is fun to mix and match. Let the children become involved as it is there room. Don't put your fancy things in there, put their things in there.
One of my friends decided to make one of her bathrooms look like a tropical island. She used I will probably spell this wrong (tatuage), they are a sticker type decor and really are quite attractive. I will have to check with her on the spelling. Anyways, she has sea weed and fish on the shower door, A large palm tree, sea type accessories, and it is very whimsical. I will see if I can get pictures of it.
I find it hard to imagine how much there is to use today even compared to 10 years ago. I'd love to hear from you as to something you have used.
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