5 Ways to Spruce up Your “Old” Bathroom
If you have a bathroom that is older, then here are a few tricks that will allow you to spruce up your bathroom space without revamping!
Timeless Elegance – The Black and White Bathroom
Timeless Elegance The Black and White Bathroom When we design and decorate our homes, the bathroom is not usually the first room that comes to mind. Actually, the bathroom is normally one of the last spaces that we give our attention to. This is mostly due to the fact that most of us do not have the luxury of owning a spacious bathroom that we can turn into a pampering retreat where we can soak our worries away. More often than not, the color scheme of the bathroom is something that we all get stuck with and adapt our design style to. But when given the chance to choose from the many options and themes available, nothing comes close to the timeless elegance of the classic black and white look. Black and white bathrooms easily adapt to suit any design style, whether you strive to achieve a rustic or minimalist look. You Can’t Go Wrong A black and white color scheme provides an obvious comfort for homeowners. This is a scheme that you cannot go wrong with! This hip color combo has survived in bathrooms for centuries and has never been labeled as “out of touch” with any of the current trends. This color scheme offers a sense of elegance, expressiveness and even quirkiness that will inspire you to give your bathroom a much needed facelift! A Sense of Luxury Are you looking to add a luxurious ambiance to your bathroom? Then black and white is the way to go. This scheme will make everything in your lavatory look more: Striking Beautiful Sleek Refined One thing to...
Choosing a Faucet Finish for Your Bathroom
Whether you are building a new home or simply renovating your bathroom, one thing that seems to stump people is choosing a finish for their bathroom faucet.
Design a Better Shower
Design a Better Shower Are you thinking of remodeling your bathroom? Have you given much thought to the shower design? Well, if not, then here’s the time to start doing so! With a little foresight you can have a well-designed shower that is beneficial to your life style and tastes. Size Matters There is nothing worse than a cramped and tiny shower, especially if you are claustrophobic! So how can you decide what the right size is for you? Well, a good rule of thumb if you have the space is to go with a shower that is a minimum of 60” by 36”. If spacing is an issue, stand with your arms outstretched and turn in a circle. The circle is the bottom line for minimum sizing you should go with. Easily Accessible Water Controls Nothing wakes you up quicker than a jolt of cold water! And if the shower controls are placed in such a way that you must enter the shower in order to turn the water on, then that is what you are going to get. So make sure that the shower controls are placed in a location that can be easily accessed from outside the shower and save yourself that rude morning wake up call. Install a Bench Installing a bench inside your shower will allow you to soak up the invigorating pellets of warm water that trickle from the shower head. And if a steam shower is in your future plans, a bench will be a heavenly addition. A bench will also enhance the everyday, mundane tasks (such as shaving...
Small Bathroom = Big Ideas
Small Bathroom = Big Ideas The bathroom is usually the smallest room in the house. And just because it’s small, doesn’t mean that it has to appear small. There are various ways in which to make your bathroom look bigger than it actually is. Here are a few tips and guidelines. Everything the Same Tone Keep everything in the room the same tone as much as you can. For example, if you have dark walls and light tile your room will be chopped up visually making it appear smaller. But if you do want some contrast, limit it to an item such as a low cabinet or a light fixture. This allows the item to stand out as a feature and everything else will fade into the backdrop. Ceiling and Walls If your ceiling is angled or has oddly shaped low areas, you should paint them all the same color. By making this one unified color, the unusual shapes seem to disappear causing the space to look larger. The amount of transitions and intersecting planes are diminished creating a cleaner and more expansive space in the top of the room. Mirrors Don’t be afraid of mirrors! When it comes to mirrors, you have several options in your bathroom. Here are a few tips on how to make your bathroom appear larger using mirrors: Give your bathroom that grand feeling by installing a mirror that reaches the ceiling. Whether trimmed in wood or tile, a spacious mirror that has lighting above or hanging in front of it will double the impact of the lights and allow the space to grow....