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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.
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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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Thursday, May 25th, 2017
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You might have heard of the futuristic bathrooms developed lately – toilets with seat warmers, integrated bidets, sensor flush, etc. These offer almost everything that you want but – most of the time – what we really need is just the standard toilet plus some truly relaxing features.
So, if you’re one of those old school folks who want the simple stuff in their bathroom, then here are some tips on how you can create the spa-like bathroom –
Fluffy Oasis
If you are going to splurge on your bathroom renovation, then you must begin with the fluffy stuff. Update your bath rugs and towels. A fluffy, soft towel would go a long, long way in turning your simple bathroom to a spa-like setting.
‘Unsure about what towels to buy?
First, check the fabric. Look at the GSM or grams per square meter number of the towel. Those with lower GSM are thinner and lighter while the thicker once have a higher GSM.
A lot of towels are made of cotton but not all cottons are created equal. Standard cotton is priced and designed for everyday use. Egyptian cotton, on the other hand, is a totally different towel all together.
Dim the Lights
Bathrooms are often installed with über-bright lights. Make your bathroom a lot more relaxing by having dimmers installed. A dimming switch can turn any harsh light into a more romantic light. If you are renting and are not allowed to install dimmers, then add some alternate lights – from small lamps to candles and wall sconces.
There are more benefits to using dimmers. Apart from creating an adjustable ambience, you are also guaranteed of energy savings. These light controllers are no less than a valuable asset to your new spa-like bathroom.
Let It Rain
It’s time to swap the showerhead to something more luxurious. There are now water-saving showerheads which can help you save as much as 35%. This is an investment since you and your guests can still enjoy the same warm showers but you get to save on your water usage.
There is also the rainfall showerhead. It is less grating plus it offers softer showers. Don’t worry about paying much because its average cost is only $40.
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Indulge Your Senses
There are different kinds of indulgent bathroom accessories. You would never go wrong with scented candles. These are the most common accessories that can soothe the senses.
Candles can also offer soft lighting. It also relaxes the muscles and your eyes; pick candles with chamomile, lavender, cinnamon, coconut, tangerine or chocolate. There is also the famous ylang ylang, jasmine, and vanilla. Some find these scents so relaxing that they even find themselves dozing off in their relaxing bubble bath.
Speaking of bubble baths or carbonated baths, these can be set up by adding foaming surfactants to the bath water. There are many known benefits to a relaxing bath – a hot bath, to begin with, promotes the flow of happy hormones – endorphins.
A relaxing bath can also improve one’s mental state. A refreshed mind is as simple as adding some essential oils to your bubble bath or lighting a few scented candles while bathing. People with insomnia have also reported that hot baths improved their ability to fall and stay asleep.
A person’s metabolism is also known to improve because of relaxing hot baths.
Enhance with Art
The bathroom isn’t just a room where you take your baths or relax a bit. This is also a place where you can add your personality. It is a tragedy to have a spacious and luxurious bathroom in your home and not have a piece of art or photograph in there.
So, go ahead, hang a piece of art in your spa-like bathroom but be sure to hang it away from the place where the showers and baths actually take place. Place the artworks right above the his and hers sinks or between two large wall mirrors.
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Friday, August 26th, 2016
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Bathroom cleanliness is quite important to homes and more so to facilities. Unsanitary restrooms could be home to germs that can bring about allergies and a host of other diseases. This is the very reason why the bathroom should be cleaned every single day.
Repeat customers could be the cause of unsanitary bathrooms. Effects of unsanitary bathrooms could extend to employee productivity as it has been proven that unclean bathrooms can cause lower productivity. As a result, various aspects of the business can be affected by something that is as simple as a bathroom cleanup.
Germs can bring about allergies and a whole host of diseases. Begin cleaning from the vents and ceilings. Have them dusted for cobwebs. Make sure the dust from those areas reach the floor.
Next, have the mirrors and other wall pieces dusted, cleaned then polished. Make sure the hand dryers are disinfected, too. Use a disinfectant to clean partition doors. After these, move on to toilet bowl disinfecting. Disinfect the inner and outer parts of the bowl. Don’t forget the base.
Be sure to empty out the trash receptacles of paper towels and sanitary pads. Remove gum and other stuck dirt on the floor. Mop the floor and use a disinfecting solution.
Lastly, wipe hand plates, door handles, and kick plates.
These tips should help you clean the bathroom like a pro or at least know how to check right after a professional commercial cleanup.
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Clean the Stained Bathtub
There are two things that you need to remember when cleaning a stained bathtub in hotels and other such areas – first, you have to know which stain removal technique you would use and; second, find out which products would be right for the tub.
The most common bathtub materials are enameled metal, acrylic and porcelain. If your bathtub looks like plastic, then it is most probably acrylic. If it looks non-plastic, it is porcelain, iron or steel.
To be able to tell the difference between porcelain and enamel, all you have to do is to stick a magnet on the side of the tub. If the magnet sticks, then it is enamel.
If you are removing stain from a porcelain tub, you might want to buy a pumice stick. This can scour the surface and could get rid of stains on porcelain toilet bowls. This scouring stick costs just $2.
Removing the stain from enameled tubs can be a bit more difficult. Pumice stick should not be used in such cases because they can leave permanent scratches. This is also true with anything that is acidic so say no to vinegar and bleach.
Abrasive powders may be used but be sure to test a part of the tub before you go all out on your cleanup. Use such powders sparingly, though. For tougher stains, make a paste with the powder then allow it to sit for half an hour before you rinse away.
If you want to be on the safe side, use the ever reliable hydrogen peroxide. It is cheap and it can make the bathtub look sparkly clean.
‘Out to clean an acrylic tub? Then know that this type is more prone to fading, scratching and cracking. Since this is so, avoid anything that’s abrasive. Use cream cleaners, again, allowing it to sit for half an hour before the actual cleanup.
Mildewy Walls and Flooring
Another serious, dirt problem in the bathroom is mildew. You can work like crazy each day, cleaning and scrubbing, but if it still stinks, then you have to look for the culprit. More often than not, it is mildew.
Find an anti-mildew solution then gently scrub the area. It helps if you let the solution sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
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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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