Decorating Help When Hardwood Floor Doesn't Match a Vanity Top

You might have moved into an apartment or older house and are stuck with a bathroom with mismatched hardwood floors and vanity. If ripping out the existing flooring or vanity and replacing them is not an option, you can still go a long way toward improving your bathroom's appearance with a little decorating magic. Small steps can have big impact in a bathroom, and you can direct attention where you want it to go, instead of on your clashing decor.

Paint
Rug
Towels
Shower curtain
Bathroom accessory set
Artwork
Window covering

Instructions

- 1
  Paint the bathroom walls a neutral, mid-tone color that complements the vanity. Tan, soft green, golden yellow or soft brown are good choices.
- 2
  Cover the floor with a bathroom rug in a deep or bright color that coordinates with the vanity.
- 3
  Choose new towels to match the bathroom rug. A patterned towel will draw attention to itself and away from the mismatched bathroom surfaces.
- 4
  Replace the shower curtain with a patterned design, making sure colors are complementary with the other bathroom upgrades.
- 5
  Buy an interesting, matched bathroom accessory set of toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, tissue cover and trash basket. A bold color, interesting shape or set made from materials such as stone, wood or with ornamental trim will add interest to the bathroom and help unify its appearance.
- 6
  Hang a picture or two that harmonizes with the design and color of the towels and bathroom set. Keep the size of the artwork in scale with the bathroom's size.
- 7
  Protect your privacy with a window covering the same color as the walls, but a shade deeper.

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