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Friday, August 18th, 2017
A lovely vanity is only as good as its lovely chair. This Chloe Vanity Stool from the Protege Collection is one such vanity chair.
Don’t you just love the idea of soaking in a hot tub after a long, tiresome day at the office? What could be more relaxing, right? But what would you do if the bathroom environment isn’t exactly spa-like? Here are some quick tips for creating a relaxing bathroom or toilet so that the next time you come home from the office, you’d have someplace else to go other than the bedroom –
Fragrances are a Must
A wonderful place to begin is by using scented candles or diffusing fragrant oils. No bathroom is relaxing without these essentials. Try rose and chamomile to soothe the senses. Try to buy some candles that have a complementary scent to your bath gel or body soap. This way, you won’t end up being confused with the different scents inside the room.
Other relaxing scents include ginger and spice, lavender, and any citrus oils (e.g. lime, wild orange, lemon, and bergamot).
Set Up Some Mood Music
To do this, you would need to have some speakers installed inside the bathroom. Since water and electricity must never mix, you should have a licensed electrician set this up for you.
The ceiling is one of the best places where you can install your bathroom speakers. Or you can have Bluetooth speakers set up on the sink while you’re in the tub. Just remember to have these removed once you’re going to use the sink once more.
Before you take a bath, create a playlist of the most soothing music that you can find. Press play then enjoy your bath.
Maitland-Smith Bathroom Classic Finished Cast Brass Lion Soap Dish With Hammer Blue Shell Accents 1254-339
Use the Right Accessories
Of course, a relaxing, spa-like bathroom will only look and feel serene if it has the right accessories. Elegant accessories that every bathroom must have are –
Add according to your bathroom requirements.
Dress Up the Window
A bathroom with a window – especially one that looks out to a lovely scenery outdoors – is a blessing. Of course, you would need to dress up this window for a little privacy. You can have curtains hung just halfway up. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can also combine draperies with balloon shades. There are also others that use shutters since these require very little maintenance.
Focus on Lighting
The most restful bathrooms have the correct kind of lighting. You should shun fluorescent lighting on the bathtub and shower areas as this will only make you feel more active (this is best used as a task light). Use it, though, on areas where you will brush your teeth, do your makeup and style your hair.
For bathing, general ambient lighting would do. Use dimmers so you won’t hurt your eyes on the ceiling lights that you install. For best effects, use wall sconces that are installed at eye level. This is the proper height to cast just the right amount of light that would show your facial features.
For decorative lighting, you can always rely on a chandelier to do the job. Make sure that the materials used on the chandelier complement the other design elements inside your lovely loo.
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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.
Drexel Heritage Living Room Dylan Vanity 588-910
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.
These Maitland-Smith Bathroom Set Of Two Vanity Mirrors 1253-484 are perfect decorative pieces atop an antiqued vanity table.
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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