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MAKE YOUR BATH LOOK LARGER

Architect Mell Lawrence shares tips for expanding the smallest room in the house--and not every suggestion requires a sledgehammer.

  • Hang more (or larger) mirrors. Betty's vanity mirrors extend up to the ceiling, making the room appear open and airy.
  • Run shower tile all the way up to the ceiling. Your walls will look taller.
  • Add an oversize window or French door. "If you have an existing window, it's not a big deal to turn that into a door," says Mell. "A lot of baths feel closed in, so if you can open it up, it'll change your whole perspective."


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    This article is from the May 2005 issue of Southern Living.

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