Four Common Bathroom Styles and What They Reveal About You

The way a person decorates the bathroom can offer clues to their personality.
Here are four bathroom decors and what they may reveal about you:

Country or Nature-From the touch of an old quilt wall hanging to a simple calico curtain, the easy comforts of this particular decor help you to sit back and relax. Your bathroom may also abound with ceramic animals, plants and decorative paint treatments.

You enjoy warmth and charm; nothing makes you more at peace with yourself than being able to communicate with nature. Your bathroom's a sanctuary from civilization.

Romantic-Fresh cut flowers, scented soaps, wood, wicker, potpourri and candles make you want to linger here (for this is not merely a bathroom; it's a toilette!). There are also cherished keepsakes among stained glass and lace curtains.

Brightly colored accessories and floral wallpaper complement your reserved, yet hidden passionate nature and showcase your grace and elegance. Your bathroom's as private and gentle as you are.

Do you prefer to keep an unadorned bathroom or maintain just one basic color scheme throughout? Then your decor style is City Sophisticate. A straight-ahead, no-nonsense person, you tend to cut right to the chase, with modest tastes and temperament. There's no abundance of accessories in this bathroom (clearly serving the purpose for which it was intended)!

Or do you like bright yellow walls (or any bold color) with a black toilet seat lid, plus heirloom linen and lace towels? Then you're a combination of styles, an Eclectic. Your fanciful mix of decorating reveals a fun-loving, whimsical personality.

You're a contented person who has the ability to be comfortable and create an intimate space through a blend of your favorite possessions.

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You can use rich jewel tone colors as accents in a black-and-white bathroom; red will work too!

Spray a little of your favorite cologne (or perfume) on your shower curtain before you go in. By the time you're ready to towel off, the entire bathroom will smell heavenly!

Keep an assortment of small towels or a group of scented soaps on a beautiful tray or in an unusual basket.

Decide on a color scheme using existing elements as your guide. For example, if the cabinets have wood trim, look for a nature-inspired hue in paint, bath rugs and wall coverings. Is the wall tile light pink? Use it as the basis for a pastel color scheme, incorporating spring colors in your choice of curtains, towels and other accessories. Or if the floor tile's black and white, go for a dramatic black and white theme (accented by the rich tones of purple and aqua; or you can use red! Do you collect small boxes, bottles, or seashells, among other things? If you have a safely-located bathroom shelf, why not display them? Objects that you enjoy looking at will make your bathroom an instant "vacation spot."

If your bathroom's large enough, include a wicker chair or bench (It's OK; the humidity will keep the wicker supple). This will come in handy when applying cream or lotion, or giving yourself a pedicure).

There's an abundance of scrubbable vinyl wall coverings available that add eye appeal, are inexpensive, easy to apply and wipe clean with a damp sponge. When choosing patterns, keep your room's scale in mind (large all-over florals and geometrics can overwhelm a small bathroom; stick to cheerful mini-prints).

For a super-easy finishing touch, coordinate your bathroom tissue with the room's color scheme!

Plants love a bathroom's humid environment! If yours has a window, put a fern or ivy in. If you have enough room, add more.