Black And Pink Polka Dots Bathroom

          If you are looking for a way to spice up a bathroom in your home, think no further than a black and pink polka dot theme! This is perfect for a little girl or teenage bathroom, and is quite retro and fun.

Walls

          Behr Premium Paint in Candy Coated offers a bright and fun pink wall color that is just light enough to really open up a small bathroom space. Add random large "polka dots" (four inches in diameter or larger) in black paint for a unique focal point that ties the room together.

Shower Curtain

          I just adore this classic black and white polka dot shower curtain, available at Amazon.com. It measures 72 inches by 72 inches, which will fit the shower and tub size for most homes.

Mirror

          As anyone with a flair for home decorating knows, Ikea is the place for quality looks for less. The Grundtal mirror is a rounder, softer shape than the square mirror found in most homes. Replace this mirror in your bathroom, and apply a smaller sized circle mirror offset four inches to the upper left to continue the "polka dot" theme of your room. 

Cabinets & Storage

          Resurface existing cabinets easily! Simply prime with Krylon All Purpose White Primer and let set the paint set for a few hours. Add four to five coats of Krylon All Purpose Paint in Watermelon for a rich and bright pink shade. If storage is a big concern, consider purchasing an inexpensive wooden shelf unit that mounts to the wall and painting the same way instructed for the cabinets.

Towels

          Mix it up with a collection of half "fluffy to-die for" black and hot pink towels. The polka dot theme can be hard to find in a quality thread count bath sheet, so I suggest just sticking to a central color theme: black and pink. Nothing feels better after a long day than a hot shower and a fluffy towel, so don't skimp on the quality of your towels!

          Since the polka dot theme is a hot trend for 2008 décor, you should not have too much of a problem finding coordinating accessories. However, if all else fails... make your own! With a variety of scrapbook papers and decoupage mediums on the market, turning an ordinary plastic accessory (trash can, toothbrush holder) into a themed one is simple. Just "rough up" the plastic surface with a bit of medium grit sandpaper, add decoupage medium, attach the paper, smooth with your fingers, and let dry. Voila! custom accessories for far less than they charge in stores.

          And remember, anything goes when creating your own custom bathroom. Just use a little bit of imagination and doesn’t be afraid to get creative!