28 - Friday, July 29, 1988 - North Shore News Enhance practicality From page 27 face. The second purpose is aesthetic. Bathrugs can soften the look of the room and add a bit of pizzazz. They allow you to change the en- tire look of your bathroom without a large investment. As consumers have begun to ask for more elegance in their bathrooms, the rules about decor- ating them have started to change. Patterns, both in bathrugs and towels, are gaining on traditional solid colors. As a result, the old rule that bathrugs and towels must be the same color is being ‘disregarded, and coordinating col- ors of patterned fabrics are being used to brighten up the room. Solid colors are also changing. The bathrug best-sellers are ap- pearing in many different, new and exciting shades. Textures are also coming into vogue, with manufacturers mixing different fibres and multicolored yarns to create a strong textured look. 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