Ideas for the Bath Choose a bold color such as this tomato red to brighten up a space. Or simply keep the wall a lighter or neutral shade, and choose bold accent pieces. Add a fabric-covered or built-in valance above the tub to accentuate your shower curtain. Wall sconces provide task lighting and serve as decorative focal points. In lieu of window treatments, a glass block window provides both light and privacy. If you don't have closet space in your bath, consider an open storage unit for all your toiletries. A built-in laundry hamper is a great feature to include in a bath. It works to keep the room neat. To give the floor a custom look, add a border of contrasting tiles. Glass-front cabinets have a lighter look than solid ones. Frosted glass hides the contents. Carve a storage niche from a wall near the tub. By adding shelves between the wall studs, you can utilize additional space that would have been wasted otherwise. Leave the cabinet doors off the vanity to store towels and make a design statement. Choose a pocket door instead of a hinged one. A conventional swinging door will encroach too much into an already tight space. In lieu of cabinet doors, skirt your vanity. Create recesses between the studs in the walls for more storage next to the vanity or in the shower. You'd be amazed at how much storage a simple 16-inch cubbyhole can offer. Decorate with lighter colors to create a larger feel. If you lack storage space, but can't afford custom built-ins, then consider bringing in a piece of furniture, such as a chest of drawers or armoire. Furniture adds instant character and is a nice contrast to sleek bath surfaces. Small medicine cabinets offer little storage or style. An oversize mirror gives a bath more pizzazz and can double as a makeup or shaving mirror. If you dislike the tile color in your bath, you can minimize its prominence by focusing on a complementary color for your walls, shower curtain, and accessories. A tangle of wisteria vines outside the bathroom window affords privacy in winter and summer, so soft sheer curtains are the only necessary window treatment. Monogram a hand towel with your child's name, and purchase fun soaps to encourage hand washing. Chrome-accented accessories--such as the soap dish, toothbrush holder, and apothecary jars--provide a sleek look.