• Breathe new life into your bathroom with a remodel or new decorations.red bathroom image by Jeffrey Sinnock from Fotolia.com
  
  The bathroom is quite possibly the most important room in your home: the first room you visit when you rise and the last one you visit before you end your day. It's the space where you get ready for the upcoming day and wash away your stresses after a long day. If you're looking to bring new life into your bathroom to make it a more inviting space, consider some simple redecorating and remodeling ideas.
  
  

Add New Tile

• Chances are you have tile somewhere in your bathroom--the floors, walls, counter top or shower. Replacing your old tile with new instantly transforms the look of the space. If you want to create a serene and tranquil spa-inspired bathroom, a mosaic with blue and green tile will help you achieve the look. Or perhaps you're seeking to create a posh and sophisticated look. If so, choose granite or marble tiles. For a look that's inspired by nature, use slate or travertine, or even tiles that incorporate pebbles.
  
  

Update the Tub

• A tub is an ideal place to soak aching bones and wash away stresses after a long day. If you have an old and shallow tub that you wouldn't dream of soaking in, update it to a more inviting model. A deep, claw-foot tub is not only welcoming, it also complements the look of a country or vintage-themed bathroom. You'll never want to get out of an oversize spa tub, complete with jets. If you have a small space but want to incorporate a tub, consider installing a Japanese-style soaking tub, which are small in diameter yet deep for soaking.
  
  

Change Your Colors

• Color can drastically change the look of your bathroom and give it a clean, fresh appearance. If you have a small space, open it up with light colors. For a dramatic look, paint two walls one color and the remaining walls a complementary color--for instance, gray and blue or burgundy and pink. Bring the outside in with colors inspired by nature, such as sage green, tan, pale yellow or sky blue. Create a country-chic look with pastel blues, pinks, purples or greens.
  
  

Decorative Accents

• One of the easiest ways to transform the look of your bathroom is by introducing new accessories. Hang a new curtain over your shower. For a country-themed bathroom, a gingham or patchwork print is ideal. Use a satin, silk or velvet material to create a luxurious look. New towels that correspond with the color of your bathroom hung on towel bars and stocked on shelves are useful and add pops of color. A new area rug is comfortable under your feet when you get out of the tub. A jute rug works in a nature-inspired space. Lay a plush shag rug in a retro-themed bathroom. Hang new art on the walls.