subject: A Personalized Shower Curtain Can Do Wonders For A Dated Bathroom [print this page] It's an all too familiar scene, a drab and dated bathroom, not enough money in the bank to refurbish and a disillusioned spouse - can anything be done to brighten the place up while staying within a really tight budget?
The answer is a resounding yes and it's surprisingly simple! Using a personalized shower curtain as the center piece of your new dcor, anyone can give their bathroom a new and sparkling look for less than $100! If you are skeptical you should read on..
The first thing you need to establish is how much light your bathroom has? Does it have larger windows that allow lots of light to flood in, is it short of natural light and suffering from a dull and dreary appearance, or does it not have any windows at all?
The light situation is going to determine whether you have a free reign to use any colors or theme you choose, or whether you need to stick to light and vibrant colors to improve a dull ambience.
I'm going to start with the worst case scenario - let's assume your bathroom is not only dated, but it has little or no natural light.
I'm afraid your new dcor is going to be constrained to light and vibrant colors. Before I start talking about how to best customize a new shower curtain, there are a few other things you need to take a look at first.
The paint-work; is it in good condition and is it white? If the answer to either is no, you need to go to a hardware store, buy yourself some brilliant white gloss, and paint the bathroom woodwork.
The walls; are they tiled, painted or wall papered? If they are tiled and you have a limited budget there's not much you can do, however, if they are painted or papered, you might want to consider redecorating them - if you do, make sure you use light colors to enhance the ambience. Of course, if you are repapering, it gives you the opportunity to pick a theme for your bathroom.
Lighting; is it possible or within your budget to add new lighting? If not, you should put the brightest bulbs possible in your existing light fixtures.
Having done the basics, it's now time to think about how you are going to personalize your shower curtain. If you have papered the walls and already picked a theme, that will dictate your design, however, the majority will have tiled or painted walls, thus you will be looking at anything you choose as far as your design is concerned.
The most attractive and aesthetically pleasing themes often center on the ocean; two of the best are tropical beaches and sea shells. Assuming it doesn't clash with existing tiles, a white sand beach lapped by translucent turquoise tropical waters and a bright blue sky, look absolutely stunning! As an alternative, if you think that's too much, you may want to consider a collection of sea shells on a white background, either way, both will completely transform the look of any bathroom.
If you are lucky enough to have a bathroom that is flooded with light, your options are endless. However, before you start, it's still most important to look at the paint-work, walls and lighting as described above.
When it comes to designing your custom shower curtain, there are many dark designs that look absolutely fantastic. How about red roses on a black background, a starry night scene or palm trees at dawn? All of these themes can bring out the best in a brightly lit bathroom.
Before I finish, there are a number of other enhancements you can make to your bathroom, regardless of whether it is blessed with lots of light or not.
For the crowning touch, extend the theme of the shower curtain by placing conch and other sea shells around the bathroom, create your own custom towels, ornaments or framed tiles using the same theme, or even the exact same design..... your bathroom will be transformed beyond your wildest imagination!
