February 07, 2011 // Posted by: cooldude // Category:
Bathroom
We all spent a good deal of time in our bathrooms everyday. Thus, a little bit of decoration in our washrooms would be a great idea. A well furnished lavatory is very welcoming after a hard day’s work.
While painting, it’s better to stick to lighter colors like yellow, light green. You can also use wallpapers of your choice. Always use a dehumidifier to keep the room dry and free from molds. Hang a shower curtain. They look elegant and also protect your tub and the floor. Get a towel rack, tissue dispenser, some holders for toothbrush and combs. Your towels and shower curtains must harmonize with the color of the room. Fix up a cabinet to place your toiletries with a mirror on it. Aromatic candles create a relaxing ambience. A soft and colorful doormat is very pleasing.
Indoor plants would bring a fresh feel in the room. You can also add some flowers. But don’t overdo it. Finally, it is also important to keep a trash can.
February 02, 2010 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Bathroom,
Home Care
A running toilet is bad news due to the odor that is emitted from the overflow. The first step that one should take in stopping a running toilet is establishing where there is a blockage. This will require you to open the sewer points around the house and check which one is dry. The dry one shows that there is no effluent passing at that point. It is wise to always start with the sewer point that is closest to the toilet.
After establishing where the blockage is, there are two ways of stopping a running toilet. One is by inserting a long wire through the toilet and running it back and forth until the waste drains. The other way is done from the sewer point where a long wire is inserted into the drainage towards the direction of the toilet. Inserting a long wire unclogs anything that could have blocked the drainage.
November 26, 2009 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Bathroom,
Bathroom fittings
One of the best ways to add some style to your bathroom is to include a clawfoot bathtub.
They offer both practicality and luxury that is suitable in classic, vintage or contemporary designed bathrooms.
To get a very elegant experience in your bathroom, you can try the slipper or double slipper tubs. If your style is more nostalgic, flat rim clawfoot tubs and classic roll rim bathtubs are a great choice. The vintage style can be created in any bathroom by the double ended and pedestal clawfoot bathtubs.
The advancements in technology used in designing bathtubs has made this item which was one considered a luxury item more affordable and easy to adapt to the space in your bathroom. The clawfoot bathtubs made from acrylic are light in weight, easy to maintain and very durable. Some clawfoot bathtubs are custom made by hand to create greater elegance in vintage bathrooms.
September 05, 2009 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Bathroom,
Flooring & Tiles
Now-a-days, people have started spending enough money and time towards decorating their bathroom tiles. But sometimes, the tiles may chip or group may fall because of inadequate care and maintenance. Therefore, it is necessary to mend the damage as soon as it occurs so that you do not need to hire a contractor afterwards, when the situation goes out of your hand.
First of all, you should remove the broken tiles, take a chisel for evening out the adhesive, fix a new tile on the surface and after a day, prepare a mixture of grout to fill the joints between bathroom tiles. Sealer can also be applied for preventing water seepage into the surface of the grout.
You will be able to save a lot of money and work by repairing the tiles there and then. For this, you will need to purchase the adequate tools, grout, adhesive and tiles to replace the broken tiles with the new ones.
May 12, 2009 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Bathroom,
Bathroom fittings,
Home Furnishings
Bamboo bathroom vanities have become the latest trend for designing the bathroom into a unique one. They make your bathroom look more attractive and stunning like never before. Their splashy looks are enough to attract you as well as anyone entering your bathroom. These bamboo vanities come with mirror and without mirror. They are seen in different shapes made out of walnut, oak, maple, or cherry wood.
The bamboo vanities are said to be ideal furniture which are used for decorating your bathroom along with good storing capacity. Bamboo bathroom vanities are available in various sizes like from small to big, so that they can be easily adjusted with all types of bathroom. If you are interested in antique collections for your home and bathroom too, you can go for handcrafted bamboo vanities. These amazing collections of vanities and other items do full justice to your demand and taste for your home decoration.
January 10, 2009 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Bathroom,
Bathroom fittings
The first thing that you want to hit upon reaching home after a whole day’s work is a relaxing shower. And what can be a better way of having one, other than indulging in a luxurious bathtub?
With the diverse creative inclination of the interior decorators, bathtubs have gained a completely different look and feel in the recent times. The designer bath tubs comes with a varied range of features, like steam bath, sauna bath, whirlpool systems, shower panels and shower enclosures. Walk-in bathtubs now seems to be the most preferred choice of the customers as this also comes with dual seats and whirlpool jets. Then there is Claw foot bathtubs which are known for its elegant Victorian splendor. These tubs are provided with an oblong shape keeping the comfort level in mind. A host of faucet attachments coupled with some great massaging features serves as the icing on the cake.
Still waiting? Just go ahead and choose the right bathtub to display elegance and comfort at its best.
Bedroom
As far as possible, try to achieve symmetry in this room. Have two matching nightstands and table lamps for this area. Again, invest in coordinated bed linen and change it often. Mount a mirror or a collection of family photos on the wall over the headboard. Or have a simple wall shelf on this wall and keep ornament, photographs and books. Create a seating area here. It can be a rocking chair or a floor cushion by the window. Display fancy perfume bottles on the dresser. In case of children’s room, devote one part of the room for play area or study. And to free the room of clutter, assign one cupboard only for toys and books. Colorful rubber mats in the play area will look good.
Kitchen
Have some wall mounted corner shelves to keep ornaments. Free the counter of clutter. Have a table with tiled tabletop in one corner to keep items that usually go on the counter like prepared food dishes and appliances. Display colorful ceramic jars on open shelves. Paint the shutters with a bright color although white is the perennial favorite.
Bathroom
Have a big frameless mirror over the sink to create interest. Place a potted plant on the vanity counter or fresh flowers in a glass pitcher. Store colorful bars of soap in glass jars. Brighten the wall tiles with special stickers or painted stencil motifs. Display a few wall hangings. Or, have a wall shelf to store things and display ornaments.
August 28, 2008 // Posted by: admin // Category:
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the most important parts of our houses and hence need special attention and care. You should clean and maintain them properly.
Clean the sinks and toilets using baking soda and white vinegar. This should be done at least once in a month and should be done without any fail. After cleaning them in this manner, wash with warm water using flushing. This should be done for the sinks and tubs used in the bathrooms as well.
Clean the mirror used in the bathrooms regularly. You can use some mirror cleaning sprays for household purposes to clean them. Wipe them dry using some towels and newspaper to make them appear special and neat.
When cleaning bathrooms, you can use those special homemade cleaners to be more economical. If you don’t have much time to spend on this, prefer to buy quality cleaners from stores that are also efficient.