1 start with a theme

or style as your inspiration to help you stay focused. Suzanne and her crew started with a light blue bubble motif (perfect for the bathroom). They played it up with a circular pattern on the curtain fabric, bath mat and wall decals.

2 Think outside the package

Peel-and-stick wall decals are a great, temporary alternative to wallpaper. These were custom-coloured to match the blue of the tub and accessories, then cut out so they could be spaced out along the wall.

3 keep it light

Traditional, dark wood cabinetry was softened with fresh, striped fabric panels inserted in the recessed portions of the doors.

4 make it accessible

Since the whole family uses this bathroom, a couple of hooks were hung down low, making it easy for little ones to hang up their towels. A whitewashed step stool gives them a boost up to the faucet.

5 work with what you have

The original chandelier was updated by adding a simple light blue ribbon trim around the edges of the shades.

6 Pay attention to the details

Pretty blue and white bathroom accessories inject more colour and counter-worthy bottles, soaps and face cloths are kept tidy and easy to reach on a tray.

7 Don’t forget about window treatments

Custom Roman-style blinds elevate the look of the bathroom and continue the bubble theme with their circular pattern.

8 Be stylish and safe

A white vinyl area rug with large blue dots was too perfect to pass up, so we added a non-slip backing to the underside to create an oversized bath mat.