bathroom: Turning Your Bathroom into a Spa - 07/09/08 11:10 AM
A trip to the spa is always a wonderful experience. Both mind and body get pampered, and the lavish treatment leaves one feeling very special.  But a spa treatment can be costly. When the bills come in and the frequent visits to the spa are translated in figures, the word extravagance just might become an issue.
To lower the bills and enjoy spa at the same time, go to your bathroom and get creative. Look at your bathroom in the perspective of a spa. Many things that make the spa a soothing and relaxing place can also be arranged in your … (4 comments)

bathroom: Rolling Rings Beat Out Shower Hooks - 06/27/08 07:40 AM
A seemingly small indulgence, rolling shower curtain rings can make a massive difference in bathrooms of any size.  These rings make opening and closing the shower curtain a smooth, streamlined, and luxurious movement. The basic metal design lasts a long time and is an elegant alternative to plastic shower rings that often stick or break.  You can find them at most hardware and home improvement stores, design stores, and big chains for between $11 and $15 for a pack of 12 rings.  Available in a variety of metal finishes including gold, bronze, silver, and chrome, these metal rolling rings showcase beautiful … (2 comments)

bathroom: Bathroom Design Tips - 06/25/08 09:45 AM
One of the most utilitarian rooms in the home, the bathroom often gets overlooked when decorating.  However, a great bathroom with ample and creative storage and a strong sense of personal style can bring an extra bit of pampering to your daily life.  And who doesn't want that? 
Storage: Make sure you have plenty of storage in the bathroom, since this will create the feel of a well designed room.  Under-the-sink storage, over-the-sink storage, cabinets, over-the-toilet storage, and shower storage all offer plenty of options for tucking those unsightly bathroom necessities out of sight.  The creative use of kitchen canisters, wall … (2 comments)

bathroom: How to Create More Storage Space in the Bathroom - 06/16/08 08:51 AM
The bathroom is often a small room with a big clutter problem, and it can be a challenge to deal with its space limitations.  To conquer this problem, first get rid of as much as you can, and then explore some of the following options for the rest of your bathroom necessities.
Over-the-Sink Storage: Medicine cabinets are no longer the only option for over-the-sink storage.  Wall-mounted cabinets, wall-mounted racks, and open shelving can all replace the extremely shallow and often insufficient storage space of the medicine cabinet.  Think you'll miss the mirror?  Just use a wall-mounted extension mirror like this one … (1 comments)

bathroom: Tips To Help You Start Your Home Project - 06/10/08 06:07 AM
Envisioning your new home or simply making improvements to your residence can be exciting and challenging. The new lighter shade of paint to go with the handsome leather couch, the mosaic tiles in the bathroom - these ideas can get stuck in the mind and leave you impatient to start and finish at once.
But being fast is not advisable because although exciting, home projects are also demanding particularly on the pocket. Any work that demands expenses is better tackled first with study and preparation. 
The following tips will help you get started:
1. Plan your goal
Put the wishes and visions … (0 comments)

 

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