The elegant bathroom you're designing will definitely need two sinks. These can be installed on a long countertop, in or on a beautiful cabinet or...
The elegant bathroom you're designing will definitely need two sinks. These can be installed on a long countertop, in or on a beautiful cabinet or...
View Bathroom Renovation RSS feedThe following article offers some tips to upgrading the sink, lighting and mirros in your bathroom. There are many types of upgrades available to match individual designs and tastes.
Here are some ways to add some pizazz to your bathroom.
The elegant bathroom you're designing will definitely need two sinks. These can be installed on a long countertop, in or on a beautiful cabinet or as two seperate pedistal sinks. Double sinks should be installed far enough apart that each person can use their sink without hitting elbows.
Some new bathroom designs include placing the sinks in front of a window to take advantage of the view and natural light. A framed mirror will then be mounted on another wall.
If you have sufficient floor space you could choose two pedestal sinks in contemporary or traditional styles. Pedestal sinks will make the room look more open but they will not provide storage space - so be sure to have other storage options in mind!
Another popular sink design is installing a drop-in or hand-painted sink in a free-standing chest or cabinet that looks like a separate piece of furniture. A custom-designed sink can also be installed in a solid-surface or marble countertop for an elegant look. One of the newest looks for bathroom sinks is a sink that looks like a large bowl sitting on top of the bathroom counter. These bowls can be made of many types of materials, including marble, hand-blown glass or metal. If you're considering a sink with this design, you need to be sure the height will be convenient for you to use and that the bowl will be durable and safe.
It's time to get rid of that yellowed fan/heater/overhead light that's in the middle of your bathroom.
Lighting for a redesigned bathroom should be directed more at work areas. Softer light for the bath area can be achieved by using a wall dimmer switch. Wall sconces can be placed on above or on either side of a mirror, a small table lamp can be placed on the dressing table or counter area or you can even install a chandelier for a truly dramatic bathroom statement.
You need to run all lighting plans past an electrician or lighting designer - any new wiring needs to be installed behind the walls so no wires or cords are exposed. You should also have ground fault circuit interrupters installed on every bathroom outlet.
You can replace your large frameless sink mirror with a beautiful framed one. Homeowners can either find an existing framed mirror to install, or build a frame to put around the existing mirror. Frame molding comes in a variety of styles to complement any decor.
Are you tired of using the cramped window sill over your sink for your potted plants? If so, a kitchen garden window could be a good solution for you. Read this article to learn what a garden window is and why homeowners are installing it in their kitchens during remodeling.
This is an open letter addressed to all of the struggling mortgage borrowers (and their lenders) sitting on their haunches waiting for the government to come to their rescue.
U.S. Senate lawmakers have decided to press on with their unethical and irresponsible mortgage bailout bill despite a veto threat from the White House.
The housing crisis is a big issue for many voters. Not surprisingly, John McCain and Barack Obama offer vastly different plans to solve it. Let's see where they stand.
Falling prices are eroding the value of U.S. homes. According to a new Fed report, the equity that Americans have in their homes has dropped to the lowest level on record.
A survey commissioned by a national federation of state and local apartment associations shows that most renters will not be jumping into the U.S. housing market anytime soon. Has renting become the smart decision?
Some politicians are in favor of providing assistance to the millions of homeowners who are facing default as a result of poor decision-making and falling home prices. Others are dead set against it. Let's see where the American people stand.
Small banks and big ones alike are on the verge of bankruptcy, due to all of the bad loans that have been approved over the past few years. Although people tend to assume that their money will be safe even if their banks fail, history has shown that this isn't always the case. Find out if your hard-earned cash is at risk.
When it comes to home prices, location matters. Consider this: a $210,000 home in Atlanta, GA would be worth $1.4 million in Beverly Hills. The same home would be worth $509,000 in Washington D.C. and $207,000 in Phoenix. Find out how much homes might be worth in different cities in this home price comparison.