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Sunday, April 17th, 2016
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Adding a powder room right on the main level of your home offers that assurance to everyone that they have a ready access to a toilet and sink. There is no need to climb up the stairs in order to powder one’s nose. A two-storey home that offers a full bathroom or powder room is a welcome idea to someone who has serious injury or an elderly who is not fond of climbing up the stairs anymore. Now everyone’s grooming activities can go on without embarrassment and interruption.
You can start your powder room project by assigning a section of the underneath stairs. This is that small space that is often left unused. If this is too small for you, make the powder room no less than 60 inches in width and about 60 inches tall. Remember that there is a code that asks for a minimum of 30 inches for the toilet and no less than 30 inches of space on each side of the toilet seat. This is set up at this manner so that those who require assistance can move freely.
Having ample budget and space should give you the freedom to create a full size bathroom. Again, having the bathroom at the main level is a great way to go. This offers utmost flexibility in the chance that you have elderly members in your home.
Get Down, Get Busy
The first hurdle is over if you already know where to situate the powder room. Install a doorway that is no less than 34-36 inches wide. This provides ample room for mobility aids like walkers and wheelchairs. Pocket doors also work because they do not eat up much space.
If the room won’t allow a large door opening, then your best option is to have a swing door instead. Swing-away hinges can maximize the door opening but make sure it opens away from the toilet. This feature allows enough room for anyone who wants to turn around without having the need to close the door.
Most swing doors are installed with lever handles. This is because levers offer convenience to people with limited dexterity. Round or latch-type handles, after all, require more grasp and pressure to turn.
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Vanity, Vanity, Vanity
Depending on the kind, vanities offer storage even in a small room. There are wall-mounted vanities and there are also those that offer leg clearance to those in wheelchairs.
Pedestal sinks also work well in powder rooms. People who are in a wheelchair can approach the sink from the side or the front with ease. This also allows for someone to stand waiting for his or her turn nearby.
Pedestal sinks also have an undersink space where you can store powder room essentials as well as a step stool. This step stool comes handy for homes with young children and toddlers.
The vessel sink, on the other hand, can be seated or recessed on a countertop. They have various designs and multiple choices for accessibility. Keeping the space open underneath the counter offers leg clearance for wheelchairs. The modification of the counter’s depth also gives users access to fixtures underneath.
A vanity that has angled sides can offer a wider floor space for those who use walking aids. Be sure to place the vanity in a spot where there are minimal obstructions. No powder room is considered complete without a luxurious vanity mirror. This dramatic mirror adds drama and personality to a typically dull and small room. Adding a floor to ceiling mirror can also make a small powder room appear and feel larger.
Other powder room essentials include pendant lighting and a dresser. The former offers a relaxing ambience while the latter is the go-to piece when it comes to storage.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016
Cap the bathroom makeover with the Flexsteel Bedroom Vanity With Mirror W1861-869. Be sure to place this set in the bathroom area where there’s zero water use.
The bathroom – as opposed to common notion – should be a relaxing room in your home. If you want this to be the case for the bathrooms in your home, then be prepared to begin a makeover project. And what could be more fitting than a bathroom painting project?
Prepping the Bathroom
Preparing the bathroom for a paint job begins by cleaning the walls. There is soap scum and other substances that have surely been embedded to the walls and flooring of the bathroom.
Clean all stains from the walls by using bleach-based cleaning products. Allowing the soap scum to stay will only ruin your project. In the long run, the new paint job could easily peel off and you wouldn’t want that.
Another way to prep the bathroom for the major painting job is to remove the toilet tank. This may seemingly be a useless task to do but its removal will allow for flawless painted walls.
It is actually easy to do. That small space between the tank and the wall is difficult to reach with a brush so instead of settling for a lazy paint job, just have the tank removed and paint the walls with ease.
The seat section won’t come off, what you just need to remove in order to finish the paint job is the toilet tank. You can do this by turning off the water supply first right at the toilet base. Then, expel the water from the tank by flushing the toilet. Remove the tank using old towels all over the floor.
There you go – you’re done.
The Right Paint Color
Your best friends when you are about to paint a small bathroom are light colors. You can say goodbye to the dark colors since they will only make you feel claustrophobic. But don’t automatically resort to the white paint. There are plenty of light colors to choose from. If you wanna play safe, then go for pastels. Light yellow and light blue are also colors that will make the small bathroom appear more spacious.
If light colors are for compact bathrooms, then dark colors are welcome inside spacious bathrooms. Tiles in black, navy blue, maroon and the like would look great inside an expansive bathroom. There are also paint manufacturers that offer these chic colors.
See also if you can find paints that have mold-inhibiting agents in them. These will yield surfaces that are better resistant to moisture.
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The Right Sheen
A flat sheen of paint could give you less than stellar results. But if you really have to do it, make sure you use eggshell white – and none else.
Remember the soap scum that you removed earlier? Bathrooms are susceptible to such stains so choosing a flat paint would only make this problem continue.
It’s time to choose a different sheen for your bathroom paint. There are not hi-gloss and semi-gloss paints that can be easily scrubbed.
Gloss Up the Shower
Should you consider painting the shower, then do so with high gloss bathroom paint. You can also tile all the way up to your bathroom ceiling. A gallon of high gloss paint should be more than enough to cover a small shower area.
‘Time to Paint
Begin by painting the ceiling. Use a brush on the edges where the ceiling and the walls meet. Use the roller type of foam brush for the rest of the paint job.
Allow for drying time then apply a second coat of paint, first on the ceiling, then onto the walls.
Do not forget to apply primer on the walls. A dark bathroom would be in need of this especially if you want to transform it into a bright, light-colored one.
Always follow manufacturer instructions for the application and drying time.
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
What bathroom wouldn’t look classy with this Hooker Furniture Accessories French Jewelry Armoire 500-50-757? It is a jewelry armoire that can accentuate a bathroom, even bedrooms, the foyer, or hallways. Every side door opens to reveal hanging storage and five felt-lined drawers.
A complete overhaul of a bathroom, no matter how small, can be costly. This kind of project need not break the bank, though. You can remodel a bathroom for as low as $2,600. Bring in a plumber to look at your water lines and a professional interior designer to complete your bathroom remodelling.
Bathroom Remodelling Tips
Here are a few guidelines on how you can have a smooth transition from your old bathroom to the fashionable one that you are trying to set up.
First, make sure that you have everything on hand. Keep in mind that shopping and the actual delivery of huge items such as vanity tables can take a bit of time. Before you go about and start hammering down walls or sawing them off, just make sure that you already have everything that you need from the plumbing fixtures, lighting, tiles, a new tub perhaps, and yes, that beautiful vanity table.
Don’t get frustrated waiting for parts to be delivered, instead, have them all with you before you begin the project. It is much better to patiently wait for the parts than be left with an unusable bathroom all because you were too excited to start the renovation.
McCreery’s Home Furnishings has an exciting array of vanities that are sure to visually excite you. Work around this beautiful focal piece. As you choose the right vanity table according to your preference and the features of your bathroom, see how you can build a style that would work cohesively. You can also ask for customized lavatories or shop for beautiful designs online.
The Maitland-Smith Bathroom Finely Cast Pompeian Patina Brass Monkey Tissue Holder 1253-161 is an interesting piece that you can add to your newly renovated bathroom.
Many homeowners choose to shop online as this takes away the stress brought about by running from one store to the next. Find framed mirrors that will reflect the new bathroom wall tiles and your beautiful vanity.
Find also a gorgeous in-shower storage for the toiletries such as your soap, shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, and razor. Say no to cheap plastic cabinets that can hang on your showerhead. These can also be attached to the tub running all the way up to the ceiling. These are ugly storage units that will only ruin the attractiveness of your remodelled bathroom.
A much better choice is to find ceramic shelves that can be installed at the shower corner. For those towels, you may use wooden shelving for as long as the water will not splash or reach the area where you install it.
If you find that the removal of vinyl or floor tiling is too time consuming and taxing, then try this much simple way. Just rip up the bathroom’s underlayment together with the floor covering. Cutting this into smaller sections can make the job of removing it a lot easier. Have a circular saw blade cut through the plywood underlayment. Cut only deep through this portion and not the underlying subfloor.
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Adding pizzazz to your bathroom remodelling project does not have to be pricey. Just purchase a few glass or mosaic tiles to be used as borders. Sporadically distribute these stunning pieces throughout the bathroom. Doing so will add character and brightness to your new bathroom.
Another important part of bathroom remodelling is to update the lighting. Nothing can be uglier inside a bathroom than those outdated lighting fixtures. Plan what kind of lighting you will use early on so you would be able to tell if you need more cables for the project.
Consider using recessed lighting for unique illumination. Find lights that are rated especially for bathrooms.
When you think you’ve done everything and the bathroom still looks unbalanced, then do not be afraid to call a professional. You could need an electrician to run the cable for you especially for those in-floor heating controls. You definitely need a plumber who will check what drain or water lines need to be moved. Lastly, an interior designer could give you tips to help you achieve that relaxing aura for your bathroom remodelling project so go ahead and search among the best ones.
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Monday, February 1st, 2016
Century Furniture Bedroom Pierre Vanity With Mirror & Vanity Chair MN5608. This vanity with mirror comes in acacia and beech solids. The silver-leaf finish comes with seven drawers, one concealed compartment, and two pigeon holes. The chair’s frame is also made with beech and acacia solids and covered with textured linen.
For many years now, the vanity table has been manufactured and handcrafted in different styles. Each one had the power to complement the era from whence it came. There are different styles of vanity tables that you should know about. These lovely pieces were able to withstand the test of time.
Victorian vanities are the ones that you see to have elaborate designs. Intricate details are common with this type.
Early American vanities were often made of mahogany and rounded cabriole legs. Others have been made of solid walnut on claw feet.
The Arts and Crafts movement during the early parts of the 1900s showed the emergence of the mission oak vanity table. This was characterized by straight lines. In the 1920s, though, it developed into pieces that easily became the focal pieces in many bedrooms.
Hollywood vanities were born.
You might think that the Depression era should have dampened the spirits of furniture makers. On the contrary, the vanity table was constructed using different materials ranging from walnut veneers to the ever reliable mahogany. The elaborate veneers dominated the 1920’s till the 1940’s.
The Waterfall furniture collection was one of the most prominent designs to come out during the 1930’s. Every piece in this collection had rounded and smooth edges and the tables were already mounted with big round mirrors. A few of them had been installed with electric lights.
The metal types came out, too, but the 40’s and the 50’s paved the way for the stylish hardwood vanity tables. The look may have become easier on the eye but hardwoods offered a durability that can last hundreds of years (with proper care).
There are also accessories which are especially made to be paired with vanities. These delightful pieces include vintage perfume bottles, talcum shakers, and porcelain items.
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Other Kinds of Vanities
If you have limited your idea of vanity to those that are used inside the bedroom, then you missed out on a lot of things.
Say goodbye to bland bathroom cabinets and pedestal sinks. The newest look is vintage yet fresh. There is no need to repurpose old, dying, and damaged furniture. The antiqued or distressed look can now be achieved by artisans.
Vanity in the bathroom can come in the form of basin type. The basin option could be dictated by your choice of furniture. Be careful in doing both as not all basin type vanities harmonize well.
Choose from undermount, overmount, furniture or countertop basins.
Never stick to tables alone when searching for the right bathroom vanity. Desks, dressers, sideboards, even sewing machines can be used for this purpose. Always think outside of the box while you search for that one great piece.
Never forget to be practical, though. The bathroom is not a good place for antiques or heirloom pieces. The pieces can be altered as moisture starts to saturate the room.
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The crucial factor to always consider is the size. Height and width always matter. The standard bathroom vanity contains a set-in or the undermount sink. This should be at least 34 inches from the floor.
As for the countertop basin (also called as a vessel basin), this rule changes; the idea is to keep the top of the basin at a standard height. The measurement should not begin at the countertop beneath.
Consider other aspects in owning bathroom vanity. Ask yourself whether you can comfortably brush and gargle in front of the vanity. Also, can you see your face when the mirror is set? Who are the persons that will use the bathroom apart from you?
It can get difficult to find the right vanity but we are more than willing to help you. Choose from our wide variety of vanity tables to satiate your bedroom or bathroom design requirements.
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