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Monday, September 18th, 2017
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Bathrooms are, without a doubt, one of the most popular rooms that are being renovated. They fall next to the kitchens when it comes to the number of projects that are done yearly.
Homeowners who sign up for bathroom renovations want these rooms to be not just functional but also stylish. Some even want luxurious finishes for their spa-like creations. You might even be more surprised to find out that homeowners who have bathtubs added in their bathrooms end up rarely using them.
A Question of Budget
One of the top considerations for bathroom renovations will always be the cost. Of course, the budget varies as this depends on many factors such as the region where the renovation will take place, the labor cost, the materials used, as well as the type of finishes chosen by the homeowner.
Typically, the budget for a master bath renovation is anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000. Many are willing to spend more but the majority of the projects fall into the bracket that’s given here.
Reasons for Renovating
There are many reasons why a homeowner would opt to renovate his bathroom. The most common are –
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Most Upgraded Features
Most bathroom renovation projects are even thought of in the first place because there are major features that need to be replaced. Here are some of these –
Some homeowners who have added these features end up adding some specialized features as well. The master bathroom shower can have these extras –
Those who do update their showers end up with the more high-tech type. Homeowners also like adding mood lighting.
Popular Wall Finishes
Why shouldn’t you just settle for painted walls? While paint is alright, you must consider that moisture is your main enemy inside the bathroom. Moisture, when unchecked, could devastate some materials.
Vinyl wallpapers (they now come in peelable versions) are a hundred-percent waterproof. They are also easy to install since you can just apply and reapply according to your preference. What’s greater news is that they now come in the most sophisticated designs.
What’s a bathroom without you thinking of porcelain or ceramic tiles? These two are popular choices for a reason. First, they are also waterproof.
Second, ceramic and porcelain tiles offer a classic look to your bathroom. Did you know that ceramic has been used since the ancient Romans’ time?
The Overall Design
At the end of the day, the look that you consider for your bathroom is your own choice. A change in style could be because you would want your bathroom to become more stylish, spa-like, or merely to better reflect who you are.
An energy-efficient bathroom won’t be a bad idea at all, too.
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
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At first glance, the bathroom may not be the most interesting or fashionable part in your home. While this is the case for most homeowners, it remains true that it is one of the most functional spaces and that it is actually a place where you spend more time in. Since this is so, why not spend enough time planning to make this space look extra fabulous? Why not jump in and study the trends that will make 2017 the year for that lovely bathroom transition?
Fusion of Natural Materials
Remember that 2017 is a year for organic materials. This must be a year spent on finding natural and renewable sources of design elements and materials. When it comes to bathroom style, your goal should be to find seamless lines, clean hues, and the most practical space arrangement.
This means that you can let your imagination take flight. Let your artistic side take over so that you can create a contemporary style.
The biggest creator of the perfect look for any home is Mother Nature itself. It offers a wide array of organic materials with hundreds of possibilities for one-of-a-kind designs and feelings. No two items are alike especially when they were naturally created. If you want to have a unique look for your bathroom this year, then you must be ready to embrace organics and the role that this plays in your bathroom design.
Achieve Continuity
Make life more pleasant by finding materials that are easier to maintain while having a playful look. Ensure that you don’t stray from the classiness that is supposed to remain in any bathroom. Use clean lines as well as masonry aesthetics. This should prod you to use but one material for your wall cladding and the floors.
This whole group should create continuity inside your bathroom and this is the way to go this 2017.
Bold Fusions
Be able to create a dynamic dimension that’s both organic and modern. This is a style that evokes stylishness and cleanliness – both characteristics that must be included in every bathroom setup. There must be juxtaposition where it’s needed which means you can actually combine stone and wood yet still make them work for added variety on your design.
Be Precise
It is not easy to create an easy-looking design. When you go for minimalism, you must still be able to balance the open space layout with a warm atmosphere. Going stark isn’t the way to do it. Balance the design elements by making use of natural colors while achieving an edgy look.
Old and Rediscovered
The trendiest bathroom designs this year come not with new materials but with the timeless classics. For instance, water and clay have been used for centuries to create various vessels. Even till today, clay is used to create zincs and other pieces that can be fashionable enough to use inside modern bathrooms.
Use clay without borders. Have it installed as a water-dispensing unit that can also serve as a decorative element in your home.
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Be Timeless
One other natural material that can bring back the look of natural beauty in your bathroom is wood. If you want to embrace class and timelessness, then this is an indispensable material. A lot of people think that wood is problematic when placed in the bathroom and they are quite right. To achieve wooden beauty inside the bathroom, you must be ready to use it as an accent wall right where there is very little to zero water splashes.
A pallet floor can have cedar, pine or Douglas fir as material. Combine a variety of timber with metal, stones or ceramics to create a lovely ambience that’s not too bathroomy.
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Monday, August 8th, 2016
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Have you recently decided to remodel your bathroom? Then what an amazing decision that is. As you already know, there are a lot of tasks to do ahead of you. Even when you are in collaboration with a bathroom designer as well as a general contractor, there is still a lot of mental and physical work involved in this project. As a homeowner you should be above these things.
It is up to you to decide where things will be placed, how much budget will be allocated, and how the layout will be done. There isn’t just a single book when it comes to the step-by-step process of bathroom renovation but there are fundamentals that could guide you as you go about with this project.
Know What You’re Achieving
There is a simple answer to this – you are in need of a new bathroom. Yet this journey will eat up some of your savings and a lot of your time. You need to determine, from the onset, the kind of result that you would want to achieve. Know your ideal bathroom. Don’t think about the constraints of money or time at first so that your creativity can take flight.
Envisioning the end result asks for you to know who the bathroom is for. A kid’s bathroom is a lot different from the powder room. How often this room will be used will also determine the eventual look. Consider also how many people would be using the bathroom. It also pays if you could determine how much time will be spent there during the morning, afternoon or the evening.
Other things that need to be addressed include knowing which routines will be done in the bathroom. Will this be the home where you will grow up in?
It also pays to determine if older people would be using the bathroom because, then, you will consider how to deal with poor eyesight and arthritis. It would also be good to have a bathroom that is a looker, nevertheless, one that’s easy to clean.
Lastly, know if you are remodeling for a resale because you will have to consider adding towel warmers, a fireplace, steam showers, even a television.
Define Your Remodeling Reason(s)
There are three chief reasons why people opt to remodel their bathrooms, the first being to update the look of this part in their home. If this is your reason for remodeling, then be sure to pick new cabinets as well as plumbing fixtures.
The second reason for bathroom renovation is upping the home’s resale value. When selling, it pays to know what your buyers actually want. Random buyers could be a tad more difficult to anticipate but you could survey what most homeowners love in purchasing new or pre-loved homes.
The third reason why people renovate their bathrooms is for added storage and better functionality. There are many changes that you could apply such as adding another sink or having shelves for the toiletries and make-up. This third kind of remodel could lead to a gutted bathroom but this is also the one that would end up with a high-end look.
Research
Before you set out to spend money on your bathroom renovation, see that you know what you’re getting into. You could estimate what you could roughly afford but your allotted budget would be more concise if you do your research. More than 50% of homeowners, according to some surveys, are willing to spend beyond $10,000 on master bathroom remodels.
Hire a Pro
It would definitely cost more to hire an expert but you get the added guarantee that the result would be professional-grade. So rather than risk having to redo the remodeling project, it is best to ask for help from a team that knows.
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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.
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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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