In this issue:

• A note from Kathleen


• Feature Article - "5 Simple Ideas for Beautiful Guest Bathrooms"


• Color Of The Month - "Pink"


• About Kathleen Newhouse

If a guest drops by your home unexpectedly, are you embarrassed to let them use the bathroom?  No more!  This month, enjoy simple tips for transforming your guest bath into a beautiful, welcoming space that you’ll be excited to show off.

And pink is our color of the month.  It isn’t just for little girls any more!  Shades of pink can be used in sophisticated ways all over the home.

Have a great May!

5 Simple Ideas for Beautiful Guest Bathrooms

Need to spruce up your bathroom?  These quick and easy ideas will turn a “blah” bath into a guest-ready space in no time.

1. Get a bold shower curtain
   A colorful shower curtain will add a big splash to a neutral bathroom.  Add a few accessories that coordinate with the pattern in the curtain, and the room will feel instantly transformed.
   
2. Display the towels
   Instead of simply hanging towels on the traditional wall rack, display yours in unique ways.  Roll a few towels and place them on an open shelf or in a basket. Stack folded towels on a decorative chair.  Present them on a silver platter.  Your towels will become part of the artwork in the room.
   
3. Replace the mirror
   You don’t need to stick with the flat “builder’s” mirror.  Choose a decorative mirror with a frame suitable to your bathroom’s style.  There are so many shapes, sizes, and styles to choose from, so don’t limit yourself.
   

4. Update the hardware
   A bathroom can take on an entirely new look when you simply change your cabinet knobs.  You can go bold and colorful to make a statement, or choose elegant shapes and finishes to coordinate with the existing fixtures in the room.
   
5. Bring in flowers
   A vase of fresh flowers is the perfect bathroom accessory.  Cut fresh blooms from the garden, or purchase a nice bouquet when guests are coming over.  This will not only add a splash of color and a lovely scent, but will evoke a cheerful mood.

Although these ideas are simple, they make a big impact.  So take a little time to update your bathroom.  You’ll love your guests’ reactions.

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Color of the Month: Pink

Pink is often associated with love and romance.  But as romantic and loving as a man may be, he is probably not going to be comfortable in an all-pink room.  This has more to do with gender stereotypes than the actual psychological effects of pink.

The color pink evokes feelings of comfort.  It soothes, calms, and heals.

Pink is most popular with little girls.  But this color can be used as accents in many rooms of the home.

Pair pink with black for a fresh, contemporary look.  Add splashes of blackberry pink to a brown room for a dramatic feel.

Deep red-pinks are great for the dining room because they increase the appetite, making food taste better.

Refined, sophisticated versions of pink can be very comfortable for both men and women.  Look for shades like puce, currant, and soft raspberry.

Kathleen works with your high expectations, skilled at understanding your needs, and accessing how to plan a space that reflects your lifestyle. Her clients know her for her strong sense of color, attention to detail and refined style.

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