Bathroom decorating can be done in styles such as country, contemporary, and traditional through colors, fixtures, and fine details. Bathrooms are one of the most used and abused rooms in your home. For many of us, sometimes it's hard getting started without a little push.

Bathrooms are personal spaces that can look dull and dated. Spark up boring bathroom decorating with some wonderful color either on the walls or in the accessories. Painting is an easy and inexpensive way to make a dramatic and instant impact on a room. There are many painting techniques, but shiny white always looks great. One of the easiest ways to create a professionally designed look in your bathroom is to coordinate the metal finishes. Update the faucet with a new, sleek style in a hot new finish, such as antique nickel; oil rubbed bronze, brushed nickel or stainless steel.

Indirect lighting provided by a lamp on the toilet or vanity instead of a standard overhead fixture to create a soft, serene mood for the space. Replace traditional towel racks with blanket racks. In a nautical-theme bathroom, create a towel rack from an oar or paddle anchored on the wall and fitted with several hooks.

Use practical items as accessories to save both space and money. Towels can be displayed in large baskets, and colorful bottles of shampoos, lotions, bubble bath, etc. look good grouped together. Use scented candles and potpourri to make your bathroom pleasant. Dried flowers work well also. Do it yourself bathroom decorating is easy when you know how.