Top tips for a small bathroom

We’re in the process or redecorating our small bathroom and if I’ve learned one thing it’s this- in a small space, less is always more.  Steer clear of overdone themes; every detail, image, or colour has more presence in a small bathroom.  Each element must be carefully considered. 

A mixture of pale colours, clear glass and reflective surfaces can create an illusion of space in a small bathroom. Cool, light colours such as pale blue, lilac and aqua can help to make a room seem larger.  Try decorating the bathroom entirely in one single colour or shades of the same colour to add to the illusion of size.  Sounds simple but it works!

Wall-mounted fittings (see below) make the floor area appear larger and cabinets or vanity units that are on raised legs have a less bulky look.

Accent your decorative scheme with well-planned lighting inset into the ceiling. Good overall ambient light is important, along with careful placement of ‘task lighting’ in shower and vanity areas (ie light where you require it most).

Why not consider using marble or brass?  Costly materials are more affordable in small quantities and add a touch of luxury.  No girl could say no to that, right?!

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Making showering more fun!

I’ve just come across Burke Decor, an online homeware boutique based in the US… but fear not everyone, as they ship internationally!  Owner Erin Burke created the company in September 2007, which sells gorgeous homeware at affordable prices.  My favourites are the funky shower curtains, below- guaranteed to make showering that little more exciting!

New York- Brooklyn Bridge

Venice scene

Scene from the infamous Studio 54

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Product pick of the week

It’s almost winter time again folks and you know what that means… the season of sniffling!  Already I am wallowing in self-pity because I’ve somehow managed to catch my first cold.  I think it’s partly to do with the fact I haven’t been eating properly of late, so I’ll be stocking-up on my fruit and veg from now on!  A few hot Lemsips, luscious lie-ins and plenty of TLC from my other half all help to make me feel that little bit better. 

If I had to choose one thing which really does perk me up, though, it would have to be a nice relaxing bath using Nature’s Candy bath blaster by Bomb Cosmetics.  Smelling gorgeously of sweet orange essential oils with “notes of chocolate and mandarin and a floral/spicy base”, it’s a bath bomb that’s an explosion of pure delight!  And at just £2.19 per bomb you can make it a regular thing!

by resident blogger, Emily