The bathroom can be one of the neglected areas in your home decorating projects, not only because it can be costly to get plumbing re-fitted and new tiles laid, but you also don’t want to go without your bathroom for weeks on end while you wait for the tradesmen to get their act together and finish the job.

Well, if you do it right the first time, you will be able to easily, and affordably redecorate your bathroom whenever the mood takes you, and you won’t have to rush to your neighbors’ when nature calls either.

In a bathroom decoration, you can’t go wrong with white. It is great for resale, won’t date, and will fit any color scheme, and any mood you are in when you’re choosing new towels. Also, most bathroom accessories come in a standard white colour, so you’re also not paying for abstract colours and fittings.

While you may love patterned furniture, rugs and curtains, in your bathroom decorating, keep to plain tile colours as they will make the area seem larger. Larger tiles will also make a bathroom seem bigger, as well as tiling all the way to the roof.

Now comes the fun part of any decorating project – accessorising. The colours and styles of the candles, towels, posters and vintage wrought iron wall art towel rails you choose will make a previously stark bathroom, uniquely yours.

You could choose a free standing wrought iron wall art screen where you can hang your clothes and bathrobe while you shower. Or a piece of metal wall art will contrast stunningly to the white tiles of your bathroom, and the heat and steam will only add character, rather than ruin your hanging.

And make sure you carry the theme of your home into your bathroom too. For example, if you have chosen tropical wall art, or seascape paintings in your home, the bathroom is the place to bring that theme to life, by creating a spa like sanctuary with themed accessories.