| The bathroom has evolved over the past
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| | shaving mugs or other flea market
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| decades from a strictly useful and
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| | collectibles. One especially exciting
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| functional room to one that is similar to
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| | bathroom included replicas of old bottles
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| a spa. And just because there aren't
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| | with genuine antique stoppers made of
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| thousands of dollars available for
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| | silver and fashioned into old-time
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| decorating doesn't mean that a bath can't
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| | designs.
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| be unique, dramatic and thoroughly
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| | In a bathroom, be certain there is ample
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| satisfying. Here are nine frugal ways to
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| | space for your collectibles, like a wide
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| spice up any bathroom.
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| | shelf with a lip or a generous window
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| 1. Collections of inexpensive mirrors add
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| | sill. Broken pottery or glass isn't
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| both light and space to any bathroom.
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| | helpful in any room - but it's especially
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| They reflect colors, faces and other
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| | destructive in a bathroom.
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| decorations and add character and
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| | 6. Color is, of course, the quickest,
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| interest . Mirrors are much more
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| | cheapest and easiest way alter any
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| effective when grouped together rather
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| | bathroom. Unusual colors on a bathroom
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| than being a scattered mass simply
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| | wall, like melon, chocolate brown or
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| hanging on a wall.
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| | peach, will add drama. Accents like
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| 2. Pictures or prints can be massed on a
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| | brightly colored towels in a
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| wall. For maximum impact hang them
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| | monochromatic bathroom will provide an
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| closely together rather than separated.
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| | outstanding accent.
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| Pictures can be striking if they have a
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| | 7. Architectural details can spark
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| 'theme', such as:
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| | interest. A piece of beaded or crown
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| * Black and white photos - no color
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| | molding halfway up the wall or near the
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| * Older shots - from the 1930s or 1940s,
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| | ceiling can transform a room, especially
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| for instance
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| | if it's painted a funky color. A more
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| * The frames are all an identical color
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| | elaborate addition would be grooved
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| * The frames or photos have a uniqueness
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| | paneling over half the wall. Even a
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| in common - oval shapes, women only, pets
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| | shelf or picture rail adds interest.
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| This decorating tactic works best in a
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| | 8. Add living color with plants or
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| powder room, rather than a full bathroom,
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| | freshly cut flowers. The energy of plants
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| because of the high moisture.
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| | is soothing and creates a zen-like
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| 3. Needlework makes a striking wall
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| | atmosphere that is very conducive to
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| accent. For instance, sampler patterns
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| | relaxation and letting go of stress.
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| from Colonial America are easily
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| | 9. A piece of furniture, space
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| available and a few samplers grouped on a
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| | permitting, can add unusual detail to any
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| wall create a totally unique bathroom.
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| | bathroom. Furniture need not be
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| 4. For color and charm, throw a rug on
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| | expensive. Most Goodwill or Salvation
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| the floor. In a dull or drab bathroom, a
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| | Army stores will have a battered piece of
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| rag rug or oriental carpet will add charm
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| | furniture that can be revived with
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| and beauty. Just be certain to use a
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| | sanding, paint and some unusual and
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| non-skid pad underneath, especially if
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| | classy handles or knobs.
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| anyone will be stepping out of a tub or
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| | All nine of these ideas won't fit every
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| shower.
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| | bathroom, nor should they. Simply choose
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| 5. Collections can spark interest and
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| | one or two, as your budget permits, and
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| admiration. Pottery is an unusual accent
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| | begin slowly adding details. And don't
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| piece for any bathroom. Or you might
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| | forget the 'before and after' pictures!
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| consider old bottles, perfume atomizers,
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