|
Article Directory :: Home & Family Articles
Choosing a color scheme for any part of your home can be a daunting task. Luckily, bathrooms are normally one of the smallest rooms in the house, and one of the easiest to decorate. As with any room in your home, the most important part about choosing a color scheme for your bathroom is to go with the colors and décor that you like, not just what is trendy or shown in magazines. We spend a decent amount of time in our bathrooms, so it's important that we like what we see each time we're in the room.
Your first step in choosing a color scheme for your bathroom will be to determine whether the room will show color through paint or accent décor. If you decide to paint a wall a bold color, like red, chances are that you will need to tone down the décor a little so as not to overwhelm the space. If you go with a more neutral wall color, like twine or white, you can be a bit more creative with the color of the décor.
For bathrooms that are painted a color other than white or beige, let that wall color be the point that you work from to choose the rest of the color scheme for the bathroom. Remember that rugs, towels, shower curtains, pictures and any other accent pieces should either be a neutral color, or complement the color of the walls. For example, if you have a red accent wall in the bathroom, you'll want your rugs to be black or beige, or a color that will match the red, such as a burnt orange. As a general rule, there should not be much else in the bathroom that exactly matches the color of a bold painted wall.
Bathrooms that are painted a neutral color have a little more wiggle room in terms of picking a color scheme. Choose rugs, towels, cup holders, paintings and other décor in a color that you love. Or, choose two colors that complement each other, such as teal and brown. A few splashes of colors in key places can turn a bland bathroom into a beautiful space. You can also choose a lovely shower curtain as the base for the color scheme in a neutral bathroom and pull out colors from that curtain to use as rugs or in a painting that is displayed in the bathroom.
No matter what color scheme you choose for your bathroom, you'll also want to be sure that your hardware match. While you do have some flexibility in metal finishes that work well together (such as a brushed nickel and a brushed silver), keep in mind that the type of hardware needs to look cohesive. A modern chrome faucet will look silly in a bathroom that features a claw-foot tub and bronze cabinet hardware. Since bathrooms are normally so small, it's important that every element of the room works together to create one harmonious space. Avoid clutter with décor and if possible, always go with the motto that less is more when dealing with bathrooms.
Alison Wood is a co-founder and managing partner of Woodmors.com, a new website offering an array of ideas and products for everyday living. For more bed and bath articles and reviews please visit ==>> http://www.woodmors.com/bed_&_bath
 EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here
More articles by Alison Wood
|
Free Report!
Ten Essential Secrets Of Article Marketing ... Grab Your Free
Copy Now:
Need Content?
Regular Top Quality Content for your Blog, Ezine or Website ...
Delivered Direct,
For Free!
Click For Details
Arts & Entertainment
Automotive
Business - General
Computers & Technology
Finance & Investment
Food & Drink
Health & Fitness
Home & Family
Internet Marketing/Online Business
Legal
Pets & Animals
Politics & Government
Reference & Education
Religion & Faith
Self-Improvement/Motivation
Social
Sports & Recreation
Travel & Leisure
Writing & Speaking
|
