Changing the lighting in your bathroom is one of the easiest ways to transform a plain space into a high-end showpiece. Rethink how lighting is typically used in a bathroom for a designer look. Instead of the traditional light bar above the mirror, try out pretty sconces on either side. If you have the space available, pendants are a trendy look for bathrooms. Pair your new lighting with updated vanity mirrors and new hardware for a gorgeous bathroom makeover. Watch lighting trend reports for the latest ideas in lighting placement and design. Creating a monochromatic color scheme for your bathroom is easy. Start with a soothing color such as Clark + Kensington Harbor Lane, and add lighter and darker shades of that color, layering them for depth. Most paint strips from paint store fan decks are arranged from dark to light, which makes creating your color scheme easy. Choose a paint color for your vanity project that you can repeat around the room in linens and accessories. A rich gray or greige paint color will give your bathroom vanity an expensive look while keeping it neutral. A bathroom makeover with dark colors will need the right lighting, so be sure to experiment with light fixtures and bulbs when you sample paint colors. The secret to a room with deep wall color is accepting that this space will not be light, and know that finding the perfect combination of lighting and natural light is crucial to the room’s success. For such an important painting project you’ll want to sample the new color first. Use a piece of wainscoting or trim to try out your colors so that you can move the sample around the bathroom to get a look at all the angles. It’s extremely important to be sure about your paint color before committing it to features that are affixed to your walls. If you choose a paint color in hopes of hiding the unusual tile or flooring, it will do the opposite. A bathroom with pink tile will look even pinker if you try to “minimize” the pink with green or blue. You’ll want to choose a bathroom paint color that is similar to the dated tile or flooring to hide it in plain sight. Your other color secret weapon is to choose a color of the era your bathroom was built and go for the luxury look that was popular at that time. Because of its simplicity, Mid-Century Modern paint colors and style can be used in bathrooms of any era. Painting your powder room in a jewel tone paint color is a perfect start to your redecorating project. Choosing a deep paint color can work beautifully with the right lighting, but you don’t have the same lighting rules for a powder room. Your lighting needs for a room that is used occasionally are different than a master bath where you’ll be putting on makeup or showering. You’ll want to sample any paint colors you’re considering, to be sure you have the right one. Also, be prepared to paint extra coats of your new jewel tone paint colors, or choose the right primer or primer-paint combination. Add pretty accessories and towels, then finish your powder room makeover with a beautiful mirror and glamorous lighting. Yes, wallpaper can be used in a bathroom if you have enough ventilation, but powder rooms and guest baths are the perfect spots. Temporary or renter’s wallpaper is a great solution for bathrooms because of its adhesive, instead of paste, application.
