Don't be afraid to paint the ceiling black!

We bought an older home with a small master bathroom and no character.  Because I know that paint can completely transform a room, and having been inspired by magazines and my favorite boutiques, I decided to make a statement in this little room by painting the ceiling black and adding a chandelier.
This is what it looked like before...

 

and after:

The old school of thought was that white walls are necessary when square footage is limited.  But, dark colors actually add depth to small rooms.  Painting a ceiling black actually helps a room feel taller and adds more character.  And guess what?  It doesn't seem any darker in my little bathroom.  I LOVE it!  The chandelier came from walmart (I bought the last two last year including the floor model for $30 each)  I have a soffet (is that how you spell it?) around the shower, so I painted about 12" down from the ceiling also.  My shower curtain is an old sheet (we'll save that tutorial for another day) :).  I think I might replace it soon with a white ruffled one.