Brighten the bathroom.

Wall Stamping

Painted on a backdrop of white, natural green leaves bring a fresh, simple design to a basic boxy bathroom. Apply the two-toned stamped design over a base coat of latex paint. Keep a little extra wall paint on hand for making any needed corrections. Simply "white out" your mistake, let dry, and try again.

• Stamp a row of leaves at natural breaks in the room -- at the sink level, along the ceiling, or around trims and windows. Go from horizontal to vertical rows on walls or fabrics by angling the leaf with the stem pointing into the corner.
• Select from a variety of paint for wall stamping; flat latex paints, glazes, or acrylic paints all work well.
• Choose tones that are muted, such as sage and pink. They have a less seasonal look and are easy to live with.