Add new beauty to your bath with these 12 savvy ideas for bringing new life to dated decors.

3 Tricks with Old Tile

1. Pick new wallpaper that complements the tile color. You can find all kinds of styles and patterns in just about any color. Look for patterns that will set the room apart-- perhaps sweet florals, stripes, or geometric motifs.

2. Accent the tile with fresh window-treatment and shower-curtain ideas. Make cafe curtains from new or vintage tea towels, sewing a rod picket at the top; for a no-sew method, hang the towels from curtain clips. Purchase a breezy white shower curtain, or make one yourself from a flat sheet.

3. Look for matching accessories, from decorative plates and vases to hand towels and even bathrobes. These elements can go a long way to freshen up a basic bath.

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