Designing and creating a themed bathroom using shower curtains and bathroom accessories is a great weekend project. Pirate themes are popular with children while a nature sanctuary can be a godsend for a stressed adult.
1. Pirates Ahoy (Children)
It may not take much for a child sitting in a tub full of water to make the imaginary leap of joining a band of pirates on the high seas. A "Pirates of the Caribbean" or generic pirate themed shower curtain can help set the scene. Then populate the tub with a fleet of toy ships, fish and seashells and your child will never complain about having to take a bath again. Pirate hook towel hangers (made of plastic of course) can complete the theme. Be sure to keep your child's age in mind when purchasing small toys that can pose a choking hazard.
2. Nature Sanctuary
A nature sanctuary can follow any number of themes: forest, desert, ocean, Asian, each with its own color theme and accessories. As a general rule, think spa. Choose a monochromatic color scheme. Hang a robe on a hanger and place slippers on the floor underneath, have a selection of aromatherapy candles or incense on hand and stack a pyramid of rolled towels in a basket or on a shelf. Place an orchid on the vanity and buy several clear glass bottles in different shapes and fill them with bath salts, sea shells, cotton balls and swabs. Treat yourself to a set of natural-fiber, high-end towels and a matching bath matt. Load your iPod with nature sounds or ambiant music and set it on shuffle.
Turn off your cell phone. Soak.
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