Bathrooms Are a Great Place to Show Off Your Creativity

By Carolyn Gray

Paint: If you want to try your hand at a faux finish or other decorative paint effect, but don't want to commit to a full wall in the bedroom or living areas, try your techniques out in the bathroom. Try an ethereal sponged effect, bold stripes or even marbling for a Greco-Roman spa look.

Mirror, Mirror: Reflect your creativity with customized mirrors. If the mirror is small enough to take down and lay flat, use stencils and etching chemicals to create a permanent design. Or, go 3-D by gluing and grouting stones or tiles for a one-of-a-kind mosaic mirror; make sure the wall and mounting hardware can handle the heavier mirror before rehanging.

Pulls With Panache: The best bathrooms are loaded with storage for everything from towels and linens to makeup and hairbrushes. The ultimate crafter's bathroom gives all that storage a creative touch with fun drawer and cabinet hardware. Wrap handle-style drawer pulls with wire and glass beads, and glue glass gems or giant beads on knob-style pulls.