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How to create a boutique-hotel-style bathroom in your home

Revive a tired space with fresh hits of girlie glamour, luxe upgrades and the perfect balance of traditional with modern. Sarah Richardson shares her secrets to getting a pretty bathroom.

Sarah Richardson Updated April 9, 2013

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Pretty in pink

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Mix pastels with bold bright shades

Inject energy into a soft, feminine room by embracing unexpected colour combos like vibrant red and powder-puff pink. Pick the strongest shade for your accent colour and carry it into your accessories. Don't be afraid to mix up the patterns! Place an occasional table beside a free-standing soaker tub for the perfect spot to rest a cup of tea.

Get this look: Ceiling paint, Dreaming, wall paint above chair rail, Smarty Pants, wall paint below chair rail and on trim, Snowfall, Para. Plaster crown moulding, Brienza Designs, 416-505-3532. Curtain rod, Gallery Metal. Chair, Black Pug Dmk. Chair painting, Benjamen Furniture Refinishing, 416-745-2559. Upholstery, Silva 4 Home. Pillow fabric, Mojave Zigzag in Pinks on Tint, Quadrille Fabrics. Stool, WR Antiques, 416-504-6900. Bathtub, Caml-Tomlin.