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When children become teenagers, they begin to spend longer and longer in the bathroom, experimenting with hair dye colours etc.  If there is enough room in the home, a small space can be adapted to accommodate an under-sized bath, shower or just a  hand-basin and lavatory.  Teenagers like their privacy so this solution provides a way of relieving the pressure in the family bathroom plus allows teenage freedom.  Their bathroom can be decorated   tastefully with wall to wall posters of favourite idols or display themes such as collections of sea-shells, driftwood or even some home-made airkit aeroplane models.  Teenagers may like to have their own work or exam time-tables fixed to the tiles.  To do this, use a coat of clear varnish or transparent enamel paint which will hold the paper fast, make it water-resistant and durable.

Another way to transform a bathroom could be to crate a greenhouse effect, ranging from a few potted plants dotted around the shelves and the top of cupboards and window ledges to an abundance of vegetation squeezed into every possible space.  The warmth and moisture of the bathroom suit many types of plant, but it is best to check the plant’s label before buying.  Plants can be decorative, but some scented  varieties can also add to the enjoyment of a long leisurely soak by filling the warm, moist air with their perfume.  Bathrooms are sometimes windowless and therefore lacking the sunlight that most plants need, so if the plant begins to turn yellow around the leaf edges, it is best to remove it outside for a few weeks to recover.  All plants kept in the bathroom should be sprayed regularly – a rinse with the shower attachement should wash off dust and powder or spray residue that may have settled.  Pot plants can be attractively displayed in china pots or decorative containers, such as old tea-pots, jugs, bowls or large mugs.  Only tropical plants can cope with the temperature and conditions of a steam-room or a sauna but most others should thrive in a well-heated bathroom.