We all know that bathrooms come in different shapes and sizes ranging from extra large to extra small. Small bathrooms have the annoying tendency to become cramped especially when you have not quite mastered the art of storing things yet. There are ways that you can make your tiny overstuffed bathroom look a little bit bigger. It's all about using the right bathroom design ideas. If you want to enlarge the coast of your bathroom so to speak, try out these great bathroom design tips --

- Use Colors: Painting the bathroom a different color can make it appear bigger instantly. Some colors will make it appear smaller though so be careful in your choice. Bold bright colors are the way to go if you want the bathroom to have the illusion of being a larger space. Repainting not
only provides instant results but it is less expensive than remodeling the entire room.

- Tiles: It matters greatly what size tiles are used for the floor and walls of your bathroom. Normally larger cut tiles give the room the effect of looking larger and smaller tiles make it appear smaller. Extending the bathroom tiles from the floor to the wall will give the bathroom the illusion of
space.

- Bathroom cabinets: The size of the bathroom looks bigger if the appropriate cabinets are put up carefully. Along with giving you extra storing space, cabinets also give your bathroom a much neater and cleaner look. Rather than hanging cabinets that 'eat' up space, opt for small floor cabinets.

- Doors: Putting in slide doors instead of the normal doors can make your bathroom feel bigger. Slide doors essentially make your bathroom look less cramped.

In implementing these tips, remember- blend them in with the theme of your bathroom...

By: Joe Boyd
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Designing a new bathroom for your home is a challenge, and enormously rewarding if you get it right. The trouble is, bathroom design is no walk in the park and there are many pitfalls to avoid. The most common errors are also the most the basic and if you avoid those, you'll be on the right track.

So what are the basic errors of bathroom design to avoid?

The first is possibly - or at least should be - the most obvious, and that's not giving enough consideration to the space into which your new bathroom must be fitted. Whether big or small, all bathrooms have only a finite amount of space so give proper thought to the best way to use it. If you clutter up that space with lots of nice but unnecessary features, all your planning and money will go to waste and you'll be left with a bathroom that's unsuitable or unsightly. Likewise, if you don't make proper use of the space available, it will be a missed opportunity.

You also have to get your colour scheme right. If you don't pay proper attention to the light and shade then you could end up with an uninviting bathroom. Bear in mind that the mornings and evenings are the times you'll be using the bathroom most.

Another common error of bathroom design is not giving proper consideration to the style of the rest of your home - that is, designing a bathroom that's incongruous with the interior design concept you've employed elsewhere. It's no good having state-of-the-art, space-age features and looks if the rest of your home is rustic and cosy. And it's no good having a country-style bathroom if your other rooms have been decorated in an art deco style. You get the picture. Interior design is like a jigsaw; the pieces - that is, the different rooms - have to fit together without being forced.

Here's another biggie - don't forget who's going to be using the bathroom. Get the design right for your living situation. If you have a family, the design of your bathroom has to reflect that and cater for everyone. Is a bath more important than a shower, or vice versa? It's a personal choice and once again these things might seem obvious, but you'd be amazed at how many people end up with a bathroom that's unsuitable for their needs because they've been blinded by the latest cool looking features.

Which brings us to the next common faux pas - prioritizing the latest fashions and fads over tried and tested, functional designs. This is especially true when it comes to bathroom tile designs and flooring. Just because it looks good today and everyone's got it now, it doesn't mean that a year down the line it will look as fresh. Today's fashions can be tomorrow's embarrassments so choose wisely and don't buy something because some overpaid presenter on TV tells you it's the latest must-have feature for your bathroom.

So there you have it. Bear the basics in mind, have fun and knock yourself out designing the perfect bathroom for your home.

By: Peter Deville
Peter Deville is an interior design expert and contributor to the Bathroom Design.

The bathroom is considered as one of the most important room in a home and homeowners are giving it utmost importance like any other room in the house. Earlier, people used to pay more attention to their bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms etc. But, nowadays, we see homeowners all over the world giving bathrooms all their attention that any other rooms in the home. At least, one bathroom in a home is a luxurious one these days. Proper care is taken by the homeowner to install the right type of bathroom fixtures that suits the mood and the need of the person as well as the visualized atmosphere.

The most common type of bathroom fixtures includes lightings, floorings, cabinets, sinks etc. But, nowadays, the primary importance in any bathroom is given to the bathroom fan or vent. It is considered these days, that the bathroom without proper ventilation is like a fireplace without a chimney. Most of the walls will absorb the moisture generated in the bathroom. These moist walls, in due course of time will tend to grow molds and mildew or blister the paint on the wall or will peel off the wallpaper. So, proper ventilation in the bathrooms is of utmost importance and homeowners all over the world have realized it.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of relaxing and soaking away in the bathtub is experiencing natural light and warmth of the sun streaming in from a well placed and creatively crafted window system. In the olden era, people used to have small windows or opaque holes at the top of the wall. Nowadays, apart from the increase in the size of the window vents, the location and position has also had varying changes in the due course of time. The window vents are most important to not only to allow natural light to enter the bathroom but also to let out the moisture and the vapors inside to the outside.

A right bathroom fan or bathroom vent is another fixture that is helpful to have steam free mirrors or damp walls. They come in various styles and sizes to suit one’s bathroom and preferences. A bathroom vent fan will pull out the unnecessary moisture and odors inside the bathroom and will improve the air and the atmosphere inside the bathroom. The bathroom vent fans will help in eliminating all the bad odors and pungent smells that prevails inside the bathroom after one uses the toilet inside the bathroom. The bathroom vent fans available these days, are very compact and are extremely noise free and it will hardly be noticed in the bathroom. But its very presence will help you to reap a wide array of benefits.

One has to be careful in choosing the right size and style of bathroom vent fans as small fans will not be able to completely deal with the moisture inside the bathroom that finally results in the development of mold and mildew problems. The slightly costly vent fans are most ideally suited for bathrooms in the master bedroom as it will not disturb the other person sleeping in the room. Proper air flow through the bathroom fans is an absolute necessity to keep the bathrooms free from foul smell and also devoid of moisture. Nowadays there are varied bathroom vent fan options available – fan only, fan/ light, fan/light/heater and also fan/light/heater/ night light. Also there are different types of controls available these days like on/off wall switch, motion – sensing and humidity- sensing.

By: Daniel Roshard
Bathroom Fans have a very important role to play in keeping your bathroom moist free, and with cool air flow, this might have a dramatic effect on all the things that you place in your bathroom, and therefore should be one of your major considerations in designing your bathroom. Get more information about bathroom vents and fans at http://bathroomscentral.com.

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Bathroom remodeling provides an opportunity to go for an entirely new look. For some, bathroom remodeling is a time for an unusual look – something unique.

Bathroom remodeling with rock and other natural materials can give you that unique look. It can give you the feeling of being in a natural retreat, far from the busy city life.

Achieving the Look

Begin your bathroom remodeling project by designing, or finding a design of the finished product. How do you want the bathroom to look when you are done?

For example, suppose you want a relaxing, peaceful hideout. What elements will achieve that look? What tasks will your bathroom remodeling project include?

1. Walls: Picture grasscloth wallpaper in green and tan tones. Grasscloth wallpaper is made of natural grasses, and green shades are not bright. The woven wallpaper has a horizontal line, and will set the mood for your project of bathroom remodeling with rock and natural materials.

2. Floor: A floor of slate or marble, real or imitation will fit your theme and be easy to clean. Use natural hemp or grass mats.

3. Sink: Purchase a rock sink. These sinks are hewn from river rocks, and hollowed with a polished cavity. They have a standard drain hole. Deep or shallow: choose a rock sink to enhance your bathroom remodeling.

4. Vanity: Continue your bathroom remodeling with rock and natural materials by choosing a bamboo vanity on which to set your rock sink. These vanities come in various sizes, and will carry the outdoor theme well. Hang a bamboo mirror / cabinet above the vanity.

5. Faucets: Bamboo shaped faucets will complement your sink well. The type that have an open top at the faucets end will look as though they came right from an oriental garden into your bathroom remodeling project.

6. Bathtub: Yes, you can get a "boulder bathtub" for your natural bathroom. You could probably find a standard bathtub with a marble-like finish, but an actual boulder would be natural. This calls for a large bathroom, and will look cramped in a small space. Add bamboo faucets to match those at the sink. Caution: Please make sure your floor will hold the weight before you order a boulder bathtub.

7. Toilet: You may not be able to go this far with your project of bathroom remodeling with rock, but you can camouflage the toilet to make it fit your theme. A dark green or black toilet would blend well.

8. Shower curtain: Hemp is a perfect, natural shower curtain material. It is durable, and stands up to water, as shown by its centuries-long use for canvas boat sails. Hemp is also said to be naturally anti-fungal & anti-bacterial. Macramé curtain rings are a nice touch.

9. Lights and Accessories: Complete your bathroom remodeling with rock and natural materials by adding natural lights and accessories. Recessed lights are good, since they will give the appearance of daylight without being visible. If you want makeup lighting around the mirror, look for shaded bulbs and use shades to match your grasscloth wallpaper. Towel bars and other small fixtures can continue the bamboo theme. Add a potted plant in a natural, earthen pot.

Some have used stone veneer facing in their bathroom remodeling. It can be applied to one wall, or from floor up to about 3 feet on all walls.

Nice if Space Allows

Small indoor wall fountains give a peaceful ambience to any room. If your bathroom remodeling allows for it, this would be a nice addition.

A tabletop bamboo water fountain would be pretty beside your rock sink. Water tricking from the bamboo sticks would be a soothing sound any time of day.

Helpful Tip

Bathroom remodeling with rock and other natural materials is becoming increasingly popular. With imagination, you can find things in your own backyard that will add to the look. You can also shop flea markets and thrift stores for old, natural baskets to hold towels and tissue.

By: Anna Hart
©2007, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to read more of her articles about bathroom remodeling at http://www.easybathroomremodeling.com. Anna has also posted articles on that site about bathroom decorating. If you want to learn more about positioning light fixtures during bathroom remodeling, you won’t want to miss her article on the subject.

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