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Use Bold Color in a Small Space
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The bright salmon color found in both the wallpaper and fabric worked well on the French-style dresser. A simple coat of silver spray paint updated the pulls. |
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The dual shower rods--one for the liner and one for the curtain--are hidden behind the valance, which is attached to a wood panel. |
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Low Cost, High Style
- Fresh color: Transform a small bath that lacks personality by bringing
in color through paint, wallpaper, and fabrics. The room will take on a
whole new character even if the basics stay the same. Think about your
primary users when choosing a color scheme. Here a lively
salmon-and-green palette gives the room a feminine touch. The green in
the existing tiles guided the choice in fabric and wallpaper. Other
colors that would complement the tiles include shades of blue or yellow.
The cost of a color update will vary greatly depending on the choices
you make (paint is less expensive than wallpaper) and whether you do the
work yourself or hire a professional. A room's unusual attributes, such
as these sloping ceilings, may require more costly custom work.
- Unfinished furniture: This is a fun and affordable way to bring a
custom look to any room. The chest of drawers cost less than $300. Take
a swatch of fabric or wallpaper to the paint store so they can create
the perfect shade. Be sure to get a matching primer to use as a base
coat. If you want that high-gloss look, then use enamel paint designed
for wood. It's harder to clean up than latex, but the result is well
worth the effort. Apply a primer and two coats of paint to achieve the
best finish.
- Updated hardware: If you don't like the knobs on a piece of furniture,
consider spray painting them. A shiny silver or matte black finish will
update standard brass knobs.
- Oversize mirror: In a small bath, it makes the room feel larger and
works especially well when the space is used primarily by a woman. Look
for old mirrors at flea markets, and give them a face-lift with paint,
if needed. The mirror here--found at a secondhand shop for $65--was
spray painted silver, and then select areas were rubbed with a mild
grade steel wool so that part of the original finish shows through.
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