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It is entirely possible to create your perfect luxurious bathroom however small your room or budget. Here are some tips gathered from top designers in the UK:

1. Furniture

If you’ve got the space, why not put an armchair in your bathroom? You can pick normally pick up a spare armchair from a junk shop or charity shop without spending a fortune. Cover it with a nice, washable throw and voila, the instant luxury feel. Naturally, this is assuming you’ve got enough space. You don’t have to pick a giant armchair – pick one that is in proportion to the bathroom. The very worst thing you can do is to squeeze in a piece of furniture where there’s not enough space so if an armchair is going to make the room look too crowded, skip this step.

2. Wallpaper

Okay so tiling is always a great idea but consider something a little different too : wallpaper. Don’t worry about it getting splashed, it is normally much more resistant than it looks. Besides, you are going to wallpaper areas that are not immediately next to the water (this is where the tile goes!) Many stores now stock wallpaper that is especially designed for bathrooms with a waterproof coating and chances are that as you won’t need a lot of it, it will be cheaper than tiling and look better than a plain wall.

3. The Power of Colours

Colour co-ordination in a small space is a real must because everything is so obvious.

This not only includes the fixtures but the  accessories too: the towels,  blinds, bathmats, shower curtains and bathroom bottles will all have add to the look of your bathroom.

When choosing a colour scheme, think about the following:

Red is the colour of vitality, energy and stimulation. It increases the pulse and tenses muscles.

Blue has the opposite effect to red: it relaxes the muscles, reduces the pulse and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Green is to invigorate: it fights depression, calms the nerves and resfreshes, hence it being used in hospitals.

Yellow aids digestion, increases muscle tone and purifies the blood. It stimulates a sense of security and happiness – like sunshine.

4. Window Dressing

Using linen to make curtains is a cheap and effective way to add that luxurious chic to any bathroom

5. Accessories

Accessories will give your bathroom a co-ordinated look. Old fashioned bottles or even new decanters can be filled with coloured bubble bath. And for a sea theme, try using pebbles and starfish found on the shore. Paperweights as decorations for bathrooms are a good idea too. Don’t forget to put up a bookshelf or put a basket on the floor for magazines if you have a toilet in your bathroom.

Try and minimise clutter. Invest in good shelving – again it need not be expensive – and make the display of any nick-nacks a real feature.

6. Mirror Tricks

Big mirrors and or mirror tiles will help make a small space feel larger, but you needn’t spend much to find one that fits . If your bathroom lacks natural light, the bigger the mirror the better. Try to place it adjacent to any windows to reflect as much daylight as possible.  another level.

7. Candles

Every bathroom should have candles! And scented ones are best. They look good, they create a lovely scent and they really create an atmosphere at night.

Bryan Farrow is an article writer sponsored by DJ Interiors (South West) Ltd for bathrooms and kitchens in Plymouth Devon http://www.djinteriorssw.co.uk