The article below appeared
in the July 2005 issue of Atlanta
Homes & Lifestyles magazine
Three Atlanta baths we love - and the designers' 35 secrets to creating bathing
bliss
Private Oasis
Designer Meg Adams offers
up 18 tips for personalizing your bath.
For a powder bath she designed at the 2005
Decorators Show House & Gardens, designer
Meg Adams thought outside of the box to make
a big impact on a small space
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Don't be afraid to
use a large-scale wallpaper in a small bath.
It often provides
the room with its only decoration.
Use clear glass accessories—they
do not intrude on your visual space.
Mirror
one wall to instantly double the size
of your bath.
Recess a built-in cabinet
for linens—it'll
save you valuable bathroom space.
Curve your granite
vanity surface, even if the cabinet
is square.
Build an alcove into the tiled
walls of your bath for your favorite
candles.
Don't
skimp on fixtures—nice ones can
feel
like butter.
Create an art gallery
using different media.Frame each piece
differently and hang from floor to ceiling.
Place your makeup vanity
near a window for a natural light
source.
Don't be afraid
to tile the ceiling in your bath.
My persona] favorites are polished
mosaics. Repeat this on the floor in random patterns to achieve
balance.
Fabric-covered walls often
provide a soothing, tranquil environment.
Each
bath should have at least two to three
sources of light. A garden tub and shower can
often be contained by the
same glass
wall, giving
the room
a spa-like feeling
Place your
mouthwash in
a clear decanter.
Hang a framed
mirror on top of your mirror.
Frame and hang
dried
ferns
and leaves
to bring nature
into the room, especially
if it doesn't have windows.
Don't ignore the
ceiling.Use silver or gold leafing
or any
textured
material to
add interest.
My personal
favorite: Roll your tissue down and jot
down a love
note. Roll
it up and
they'll
have a nice surprise.
