Bathroom Disasters

Thing to avoid when remodeling / decorating your bathroom:
• Do not display your personal toiletries and pills on your bathroom. Store them in cabinets. Keep your medicines and ointments (you don’t want to scare visitor’s away, do you?)
• Carpet is a big no-no for the bathroom. GO for surfaces that can easily be wiped clean.
• Wallpapers will easily be damaged inside your bathroom. Go for paint.

Your bathroom should be convenient and comfortable. Bathrooms though it may be small, it has the greatest impact, so clean and maintain your bathroom well.

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Bathroom Vanity, Faucet and Sink

The first area to show the wear and tear in your bathroom is the vanity – peeled paint, cracked counter top, damaged wood. Vanities are available in many styles and finishes such as antique finish, glass and porcelain. Faucets that match the décor of your bathroom will help highlight its look, combining form and purpose. In addition to this a stylish and well-designed bathroom sink can add color and life to your bathroom. You can get these fixtures at a lower price without sacrificing the beauty and elegance of the room, and depending on your choices you can remodel using a traditional or modern look.

Latest Trends in Bathroom Designs

The latest trends in bathroom designs are inspired the home owner�s personality. If you love the idea of powder rooms and vanity dressers in your room, then this design is for you. Vanity Bathroom design is one of the latest trends, were vanity mirrors and cabinets are transformed to be a vanity basin. It is elegant and contemporary. Instead of over head lightings, dimmers can be used inside your bathroom to set the mood and adds relaxation.

High tech bathroom is also becoming a hit in bathroom designs. Wet-room, plasma TVs, walk-in showers and body sprays are some of the fixtures. You can even install mood lighting systems and steam enclosures.

Choose a design that will fit your budget and your personality.

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Bathroom Maintenance 101

Bathroom maintenance is always perceived as a dirty work, but it very essential in taking care of your bathroom.

Always check for leakage. Check the connections to the drain. Check if the flush is properly working. Make sure that your toilet is tightly secured to the floor. Inspect your tub for any kinds of loose tile. Check for missing tile gout.

Molds often accumulate at the bottom of the door or curtain. Regularly clean your curtains and door with an abrasive cleaner.

Open the back of the toilet and check for irregularities. Call the plumber if needed.

Reinventing your bathroom

Reinventing your bathroom doesn’t have to be on a large scale. You can just add one fixture at time such as body sprays, adding television, or shower systems depending on your budget.

You can start by changing your shower curtains and rugs to give it a new look. You can also add curtains on your windows. Candles add a soothing and relaxing effect to your bathroom,

Major remodeling would include repainting the room, changing the tiles, and major plumbing changes. To help your project be successful, plan ahead. Visualize what you would want to achieve in the end. Take note of it; if possible make a draft of what you would like it to be. This will be essential in achieving the bathroom of your dreams.

Small Space Bathroom

If your left with no option and you have a very small bathroom, don’t feel bad. There are some ways for you to maximize your bathroom space.

* Go for “built ins!” Look for items that can be mounted on the wall such as towel caddy, built in cabinets and the likes.
* Create an illusion. You can add decors on your ceilings to create an illusion. Use glass doors to create an illusion that the room is bigger.
* Paint it with light colors or use light colored tiles. You can purchase a new one or just repaint your existing tiles.

Bathroom Comfort

Remodeling isn’t just about improving your interior, but it’s all about the comfort that your bathroom gives you.

Other than your bedroom, this is the place where you can be yourself even when you go naked. This is the place where you can relax while bathing in a nice comfortable spa-look-a-like tub. In other words, turn your bathroom into an everyday experience spa. Make your daily visit inside your bathroom like a day pleasure spent in the spa. Live best even inside your bathroom. However, think about reasonable aspects (you can either recycle the existing decors), and your living comfort during remodeling.

Bathroom Furniture

People are more conscious when it comes to their bathrooms. After all, I, myself consider this room my safe haven.  Aside from remodeling, homemakers or family members are now looking for a more sophisticated bathroom furniture available. They are starting to pay a lot of money for quality bathroom furniture that matches their décor themes and their lifestyle. When choosing a bathroom furniture, the first thing you need to do is consider the size and shape of your bathroom. The shape and dimensions of your bathroom will have a large influence on what type of furniture pieces your want to place.

Designing a Better Bath

The basics:
1. Lavatory area should be at least be behind a half-wall. Having wall mounted fixtures makes cleaning easier.
2. Roll in showers should include a bench seat and the tiles should slant toward the drain so as to keep the outside floor dry.
3. Tubs should be built with a raised area, not steps and if possible with handrails for a safer setting.
4. Heating sources like heat lamps or exhaust fans should be installed near the open shower.
5. When putting windows and skylights, remember to make it proportional to the total area of the bathroom.
6. Full mirrors can make small baths look large.
7. Functional areas should be properly lighted.

Decorate Your Bathroom

A small bathroom does not have to appear to be a gloomy area. Simple designer tricks can make your bathroom look larger and appear cheerful. Avoid putting anything that sticks out and catches the eye of anybody who enters the room. Shelves, hanging racks, and other non-essential items in the bath may be removed. Try painting a border around the wall near the ceiling to create a break in color. Be sure that the size is proportional to the size of the room. Lighting makes the room look larger and using recessed lighting will enhance its look as well as draw attention to a specific area.