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Give A Stylish Look To Your Bathroom Cabinets

by Bath Towel on January 3, 2010

Are you in the process of refurbishing your home? Then no stone should be left untouched- most of it all, your bathroom should be done in a way that would maintain both hygiene and the classiness of a modern home.

Bathroom cabinets from Jade are exactly what you would want. They have come up with all sorts of cabinets that can strike your fancy- from mirrored ones to ones that are fit in to the wall or ones that are free standing. With a range of colors and designer range of cabinets to suit the flooring of your bathroom, Jade bathroom cabinets have made it possible to keep your bathroom out of clutter.

The Euro White range from Jade, as is obvious, is picture perfection for all those people who fanatics of glossy white- spic and span. These pieces include cabinets along with wash basins and even linen baskets. Back to wall and basic base units are also available from Euro White.

The Reveal range from Jade is again done in glossy white, with clean and chic contemporary designs and racks. This would be the ideal choice for anyone who does not have plans of revamping their bathrooms in a long time- the timeless range of furniture takes care that your home retains its contemporary look.

The Sign floor standing range includes cabinets that would be using the flooring space of your bathroom and hence are mostly suited for biggish toilets. The Sign wall hung range on the other hand is more useful if you are having a space crunch.

If you want to opt for a little more traditional look, you can choose to find your bathroom cabinet from the Teak range, fitting it in with your choice of washbasin bowl. The Designo range has more of the posh looking cabinets. Classy yet contemporary, this range comes with large soft closed drawers, a ceramic basin and adjustable wall hangers along with bathroom mirror, light and frost doors.

The Fronte wall hung range comes complete with a washbasin, soft drawers and wall mirror cabinets. This is an ideal range if you are in mood to save a lot of space to make your bathroom look more spacious.

The Trent range on the other hand, is completely detailed with shaker style design. The cabinets fit in with frost glasses and handles with a chrome finish, perfectly gives a moderate tone to your bathroom. Available in three different sizes, you can select your own mirrored cabinet and bathroom light to give the desired look to your bathroom.

To add to these if you choose from Jade’s range of bathroom taps and whirlpool baths to suit the tone of your bathroom requirements, you can wake up to one of the most hygienic and neatly designed bathrooms of modern times.

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How to Make Your Bathroom Look Great for Less

by Bath Towel on November 24, 2009

The bathroom has inevitably become a personal retreat for most homeowners. Though all the benefits that remodeling brings, a project of such can be very costly and might be untimely with all the financial issues that one has to deal with. The long running New York housing crunch and the economic turmoil make financing a spruce up difficult but not impossible. The key to such endeavor and a successful one at that is focusing on low cost changes that bring about the greatest impacts. So whether you are in Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, or Manhattan; here are surefire ways to make your New York bathroom look great for less.

There are items in your bathroom that can be improved at a low cost. Not researching beforehand will be one good way to bust your budget. While knowing where to focus on will give you an edge in boosting the area’s appeal without breaking the bank.

Lighting

Changing your lighting fixtures can greatly enhance the ambiance in your bathroom as well as improve productivity in certain task-designated areas such as that near the vanity for effective grooming. Other than the feel, you can also buy low cost but stylish lighting fixture to add to the décor in the bath. Other great-buys that cause various lighting effects include light dimmers, candles, curtains, blinds or other window treatments to complement the overall look of the bathroom.

Cabinet Hardware

Enough storage is crucial in the layout of just any bathroom to keep everything organized and the place as tidy as possible to make every grooming and personal experience as relaxing. This makes a good number of cabinets a common and visually dominating feature in the bath. Changing cabinet hardware would bring out a spark of renewed interest into your cabinets. You can choose from a very wide variety of designs from novelty, stainless, sculptural, classic brass—from the most basic to the most uniquely designed.

The Walls

The easiest way to brighten up the bathroom and just any room in your home is through sprucing up the walls whether through painting, wallpapering or a combination of both. Choosing which method to use will depend highly on how much you are willing to spend on your walls, and your personal taste and preference.

Painting is among the least expensive ways to change the look of your walls. A fresh coat of new color could immediately turn your bathroom into an entirely different place. When opting to paint, other than the color other factors to consider include the right paint product and finish. Wallpapering offers more flexibility when it comes to colors, textures and patterns. Today, you can choose from a great selection that offers not only appealing designs but features that makes them ideal for bathroom use as well.

Decorative and Useful Accessories

Accessorizing is an excellent way to add zest to your bathroom design. To get the most value out of your money, invest in accessories that are decorative as they are useful. Ornamental plants are not only beautiful but can also help purify the air, eliminating the need to buy costly air fresheners. For your towels, you can opt to have a towel rack or a beautiful basket where your towels can be setup in a fancy way. Your creativity can get you a long way in increasing your savings so get those creative juices to work.

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Ideas for Small Bathroom Designs

by Bath Towel on November 22, 2009

Homeowners need not stress over small bathroom designs. Although the space element may be limited, there are several creative ways to maximize what you have. Here are some top ideas for small bathrooms.

Pick Light Colors

The color of your bath is crucial to creating great first impressions. Small bathrooms should always avoid dark, heavy colors. These can make your bath seem both assuming and smaller than it is. Light, pastel colors on the other hand with small designs are perfect. These colors create the impression of spaciousness. These are also the colors that can make any room fell fresh, airy and relaxing. Mix and match pastel colors for your floor, walls, cabinets and fixtures.

Use Corner and Overhead Spaces

Make use of unused spaces. The key is to make the most out of these small unused areas. You could for example push your bath tub and toilet to the wall to ensure that no remaining unused space at the back remains. You can also use corners for a hanging sink and a corner shower booth. Overhead spaces can still accommodate cabinets, hamper hooks and racks. As much as possible, keep the floor space free except for your tub, shower stall and toilet.

Choose Smaller Bath Items

Pick out small items and bathroom accessories. Bath fixtures don’t come in single sizes. If you do not have a family of giants, then you can settle for a smaller toilet, bathtub and sink. Do make sure though that you have fixtures that you are comfortable using. Consult the biggest member of your family when picking the smallest possible fixture available.

Use Mirrors

All bathrooms need mirrors. Small bathrooms would look perfect with unadorned mirrors. Extremely small bathrooms might have to do with small round mirrors. Small baths though that aren’t exactly too cramped could use wide mirrors that stretch across walls. It may not be obvious to some but mirrors are design accents that are more than just functional. These reflective surfaces will help make your bathroom seem larger.

Get Lights and Windows

Aside from mirrors, lights also help extend the perception of space. As much as possible, natural light sources should be preferred over artificial ones. Windows over bathtubs or overhead openings bring in not just light but a breath of fresh air.

Use night lights wisely. Opt for generous light fixtures that aren’t just limited to the center of the room. Attach dimmers so you can adjust light options when you are in the mood for subdued lights.

Think Minimal

Limit your bathroom items and accessories. As much as possible, stick to only the essential items that a bathroom should have. Move magazine racks, extra cabinets, excess hampers and towel racks from the bathroom.

Small bathroom designs may require your creativity. With a little imagination, you can easily convert a small bathroom into the dream haven you have always wanted.

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Remodel a Small Bathroom

by Bath Towel on November 19, 2009

When you start calling around to contractors to get a quote on remodeling your “small bathroom,” you might be surprised by the small number of responses you receive. On the other hand, you might get a large response from contractors who think you have a small, quick project. The key to successfully remodeling a small bathroom is to think creatively and to think primarily about space.

There are enough types and styles of fixtures and accessories available today to enable you to have a fully-functional, even luxurious small bathroom. There are also abundant ideas about how to use limited spaces to the maximum. If you are willing to think creatively about how you use space, design and color, a small bathroom can actually “feel” spacious and luxurious.

To remodel small bathroom spaces for maximum spaciousness and functionality, you must first learn to think small.

§ Choose either a tub or a shower; if you choose a tub, select one that is smaller but deeper.

§ Choose a taller but more compact toilet

§ Eliminate cabinets and vanities

§ Choose a sleek pedestal sink or a wall mounted sink – the smaller the better

§ Use towel rings rather than rods wherever possible

Next find ways to position items so as to use the smallest amount of space within the room:

§ Put in a behind-the-mirror cabinet for toiletries

§ Cut a niche or two into the wall for decorative items or such things as towels, etc.

§ Use small shelves under the sink (attached to the wall) for towels, washcloths, etc.

§ Consider recessed into the way shallow cabinets instead of deep free-standing ones

§ Add shelves above the toilet for decorative items or for storage

§ The less you have protruding from the walls, the bigger the space will look

Now use color, design and light to make the room look bigger.

§ Use lighter and brighter colors or cool colors

§ Use vertical stripes (wallpaper or paint) to draw the eye upward and create the feeling of spaciousness

§ Choose a wallpaper design with a vertical pull

§ Add a border at the top of the walls

§ Use larger, unframed mirrors to reflect light

§ Don’t use dark or bulky fabrics for curtains

§ Use only a valence-type curtain at windows

§ Use glass block or other types of windows and don’t use curtains, blinds or shades

§ Position light fixtures where they will reflect the most light from mirrors and other items

§ Use very few small decorative items

§ Use a tube light to brighten the room with sunlight

§ Use a clear glass tub or shower enclosure

Finally, add the luxury of a home spa:

§ Choose a whirlpool or spa tub

§ Install a multiple-head shower massage and steam insert for the shower

§ Use fogless mirrors

§ Install radiant heat in the floor

§ Buy a tub with an in-line heater to keep the water warm longer and save energy

§ Add an instant water heater if the bathroom is some distance from the water heater

§ Add sound board to contain sounds

With these tips you should be able to make design decisions and purchasing choices that will allow you to remodel a small bathroom that feels larger and offers all the comforts and pleasures of a larger room.

Dan Fritschen, the remodel-or-move guru is President and Publisher at ABCD Publishing and operates three very popular websites — www.remodelormove.com, which helps homeowners make this important decision on the basis of knowledge and reliable cost estimates, and www.remodelestimates, which offers a variety of articles on various aspects of remodeling and remodeling cost estimate calculators, as well as referrals to great contractors throughout the nation, and www.remodelingorganizer.com). He is the author of three books on home remodeling.

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Bath Accessories for Easy Bathroom Makeover

by Bath Towel on November 7, 2009

Recognizing the latest trends in bathroom designing, everybody sees the potential for their own bathrooms with just a little accessorizing and a few small changes. No need to change out the shower and fixtures!

Bath accessories have undergone a tremendous change in the way they are designed with increase in utility and comfort levels.

Today, so many quality bathroom accessories are manufactured and available in the market that you may have a tough time choosing the right one to enhance the look and feel of your room. Beautiful accessories can really transform it into a spa-like atmosphere.

At first thought, many people think that decorating is going to be expensive. We know that this secluded corner of the house needs to be clean and functional, but what about beautiful and chic?

The idea to glamorize this private area of your home has been gaining momentum, and people have become more conscious about the look and feel of the powder room, besides the practicality.

Smart decorating can give any room an inviting appeal, and when it comes to the bathroom, it’s no different. We all want it to smell clean and fresh, but let’s move beyond just clean and into the realm of fabulous! (Fabulous on a budget at least.)

4 quick, easy and inexpensive ways to freshen up with bath accessories: door hardware, cabinet hardware, and paint and aromatherapy.

1. New Cabinet Hardware

New cabinet hardware is such an easy way to transform the look of your bathroom! Various knobs and handles enhance the beauty of doors and drawers of the cabinets under the basin or on the wall.

Choosing the right cabinet hardware that perfectly suits your bathroom is a difficult task as many aspects need to be considered. You should consider the design of the cabinets when choosing new hardware.

Whether you are looking out for a decorative cabinet hardware, simple cabinet hardware or an antique cabinet hardware, it’s important to research well before you make a purchase decision.

Also, you want to consider buying new cabinet hardware that attaches the same as any existing knobs you may have. If your handles have two screws attaching them to the cabinet doors, buy new styles and shapes of handles, but make sure they have the same two screws, so you won’t have to drill more holes.

It should be mentioned that if the handles have two screws, you want to measure the distance between the screws. These can differ also.

2. Matching Bath Accessories

If you are considering new cabinet hardware, you want to look at new bath accessories in towel bars, toilet paper holders, towel rings, and shower rods, all in matching styles.

You can match all of these things regardless of if its style is Italian, French, traditional or modern.

Some of the more popular patinas are chrome and brushed nickel, with oil rubbed bronze being the newest trend.

3. Fresh Coat of Paint

The wonders of a fresh coat of paint! Even if you choose the same color, a fresh coat without all of the nicks and marks can make the room feel so clean.

If your room looks drab and dull, you can add a touch of bright colors to enlighten the room and try some textures in painting as well.

Don’t forget the paint sheen – this can make a huge difference.

Flat paint has a matte finish. It doesn’t reflect light and is good at hiding bumps and nicks on the wall.

Satin paint (sometimes called eggshell), has a slight shine, and it lasts longer and is more stain resistant than flat.

Semi gloss paint has more luster than satin paint and is easy to clean. It’s best if you think you may be scrubbing the walls.

Gloss paint is hard and shiny and hides. It’s most stain resistant, but it enhances imperfections on the wall surface that it is used. It is usually used for base boards, trim and cabinets.

4. Aromatherapy

Now that you have everything looking so great, buy a few scented candles to increase the spa appeal. Or go flameless with a plug-in oil warmer in a clean scent to really make this your escape!

Once you are done with remodeling and the recreation of your bathroom, indulge in a nice long bubble bath and pamper yourself.

With beautiful new bath accessories and cabinet hardware, your bathroom can feel like an oasis! To see a wide variety of what’s new and available in bath accessories, visit CKI Lock online at http://www.ckilock.com/.

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Creative Cabinet Storage Solutions

by Bath Towel on November 6, 2009

Current home improvement trends are all about creative storage solutions and efficient use of extra space in our now smaller homes. It’s also about keeping your family organized while juggling a busy schedule. The following ideas take simple storage cabinets and turn them into functional pieces of furniture designed to make your life a little easier. Most of these solutions utilize a cabinet with upper and lower cabinets and perhaps a shelf, but these could be modified to use a book shelf or pantry. Snack Center: Instead of the kids running in from school, opening and closing the fridge and leaving a trail of open cupboard doors, they visit the snack cupboard. Different shelves are assigned different themes or functions, such as a shelf for lunch bags, bowl of fruit, or place to drop off homework. Open the bottom cabinet and have an array of healthy snacks ready to grab including jars of trail mix, granola bars, crackers, and juice boxes. Space permitting this would be the perfect spot to insert a small bar fridge for cold drinks and refrigerated treats.Breakfast Station: This is where all the cereal is kept as well as extra spoons, cereal bowls and treats to add to the cereal such as dried fruit. Store the various brands in clear plastic containers that are easy for small children to get ahold of. Baking Station: Imagine going to one place and finding everything you need to start a baking project. Have shelves filled with flour, sugar, baking powder, and other commonly used ingredients. Allocate a space for recipe books and another shelf for blender, food processor and mixer. Hang up your muffin pans and small measuring cups and spoons. Place baking pans together and include a container for extra wooden spoons, spatulas and rolling pin. A handy corkboard attached to the inside of the door is perfect for displaying extra recipes and a shopping list. Buy magnetic containers and hang on a metal bar for small ingredients such as sprinkles, coconut or extra bits of chocolate chips.Bartending Station: This is your all-in-one bar to make serving your guests a breeze. Attach a shelf for highball glasses and underneath screw in slotted holders to hang all your stemware. On the door hang small utensils and corkscrew. Add x-shaped dividers or a small redi-made wine rack so you’re never short that bottle of wine. Add a small wire rack for drink mixes, cherries and other garnishes, napkins and coasters. A larger wire rack or shelf is perfect for bottles of liquor and an ice bucket.Craft Closet: Hobbies and craft projects are so much more enjoyable when you know exactly where everything is. With this craft closet, you’ll be able to get your hands on all your supplies with little or no searching. Start by using large shelves for items such as a sewing machine or clear bins for holding smaller items. Hang a paper towel rack on the inside of the door to hold spools of ribbon. Taller spaces are perfect for rolls of wrapping paper. Get organizers for all your craft magazines and stand them up on a shelf. Fill a drawer with commonly used items such as scissors, tape, pens, pencils, and glue.

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