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Transform Your Plain Bathroom

Filed Under: Bathrooms
Feb.08, 2011

Are you dissatisfied with the way your bathroom looks, and is it just too expensive to remodel the room? Your bath’s atmosphere and appearance can really be changed without having to spend too much money. Sure, no one goes to your home just to see your bathroom, but people certainly do use it. Even your bathroom needs to look as beautiful as possible for visitors, it isn’t much different from any other room. This article will give you tips and ideas on how to update and refresh your home’s most used room.

Many people have bathrooms so small that the tub, vanity and toilet are only a few steps from each other, leaving barely enough space to walk. Even if this is the situation, you can make the room look charming.

Paint Can Work Miracles

Nearly anything can be accomplished with paint. Paint your ceiling bright white, and your walls a pale or pastel shade of sand, peach or buttercup yellow if you have a small bathroom. By painting all the trim around the floors and doors white, you can add some real interesting contrast. If you have a larger bathroom it’s possible to get away with using deep, rich colors. Some colors, such as burgundy, mauve and forest green, are truly beautiful colors for larger bathrooms.

Give Life to the Walls

Your bathroom, even if it’s small needs something for the walls; if the walls don’t have anything they may look dull and boring. Something to consider is placing wood or wicker shelves over the toilet. They can often be found at a flea market or resale store, and a bit of cleaning along with some paint will leave you good to go. Shelves should be topped with candles, apothecary jars filled with cotton balls or potpourri, and other colorful accents.

When it comes to bathrooms, especially small ones, mirrors are a necessity. Something to think about is hanging another mirror on the wall opposite your vanity so that you can reflect light and add dimension to the room. By hanging a large print on a wall that is brightly colored, you can further lighten up the bathroom if it’s small. The clutter of using too many pictures, sconces and such may actually make the room look smaller.

The BEST Tip of All

What will allow you to quickly improve your bathroom’s appearance? Getting a new shower curtain for the bathroom! Livening up the room is easy if you use a brightly colored print, but you can also use a solid colored one just as long as it complements the colors of the décor. By using an extra shower curtain you’ll be able to make window curtains and a waste basket cover. Your bathroom will look well put together, and you won’t have to spend too much money.

Something that adds a nice, feminine touch to any bathroom, no matter the size, is wicker baskets filled with soaps, rolled up washcloths and small lotion bottles. Consider placing a large plant in the corner if your bathroom is large. Floors should be kept in a light shade in smaller bathrooms whenever possible.

By mixing in a few of your ideas with these tips, you will have a bathroom that you truly enjoy looking at.

About the Author…

Leon Tuberman has been part of the furniture and interior decorating  business for four decades. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in California. They offer a huge assortment of solid wood furniture for your living room, bedroom and dining room that’s built in the Heartland of America. It doesn’t matter whether you’re shopping for a dining table for your breakfast nook or a dining room set for your dining room then they have everything you need.

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Small Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Filed Under: Bathrooms
Jan.07, 2011

Most home owners that have small bathrooms wish that the room would have been made larger during construction. Even if a resale was purchased, the bathroom, if small, can be a problem.

Though remodeling the bathroom might be a little beyond your means, it is possible to do other things that can make the room appear more spacious and open. The fact is, you can make it look a bit larger than it actually is. With the tips offered in this article, you’ll be able to make your room look more open, beautiful and appealing.

Your bathroom’s look can be transformed by the simple use of color and lighting. The following are a few ideas which can quickly be put to use now!

Use the Right Colors

Most people are aware that the appearance and tone of a room is greatly impacted by the use of color. Dark colors tend to make spaces appear smaller by making the walls look drawn in. Colors that are lighter and brighter can visually enlarge a room and make it look bigger than it actually is.

You can visually expand the bathroom by using lightly colored neutrals and pastels. Some great colors to use in the bath would be pastels such as peach and sky blue, sand shades and creams. You should try to keep your walls and ceilings as light as you can, and any door facings and baseboards should have contrasting, but still light, colors. You should also keep your window treatments, shower curtains and bath rugs light, and any designs or patterns they have should include colors from the same palette.

Light Up the Room!

Whether a room looks large and spacious, or dark and receding all depends on the lighting. By having natural light flood through the windows you can add to the roomy atmosphere, and the effect can be enhanced by other lighting. Something to consider would be the use of recessed lighting in the ceiling or more lighting around the mirror of your vanity.

You can also reflect light using mirrors, and the reflection from the mirrors can also make the room appear larger. Something to consider would be hanging an extra mirror on a single wall, and preferably where it can reflect light from the windows.

Add More Floor Space

Though you won’t be given more room to walk, taking out your old vanity can make a huge change in your bathroom’s appearance. Most vanities have doors, drawers, and other types of cabinetry for storing your necessities.

Your room’s appearance will change in an amazing manner if you remove and replace your vanity with a pedestal style one. Pedestal vanities add a touch of elegance to the room and also take up very little floor space. Another place for storing your necessities should be found, something like a nearby linen closet. This small sacrifice will be worth the effort once you notice the improved appearance of your bathroom.

Are you ready for an inviting and spacious bathroom to come out of your tiny one? Keep to the lighter colors in the room, use plenty of lighting and think about replacing your vanity with a smaller pedestal sink. Small changes make all the difference.

About the Author…

For over 40 years Leon Tuberman has helped people with their home furnishings and interior design needs. He owns and operates his family owned furniture store. They offer a huge assortment of solid wood furniture for your living room, bedroom and dining room that’s built in the Heartland of America. Are you searching for a filing cabinet for your home office or a wood night stand for your master bedroom then they probably have everything you need.

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Simple Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Filed Under: Bathrooms
Nov.25, 2010

Let’s just say it – one of the hardest rooms to decorate in the home is the bathroom, and it’s used a lot by guests. How can the room be livened up and be given character? Many things can be done, including some that you haven’t even heard of. The tips and ideas in this article will help you add ambiance, interest and even some romance to your bathroom.

If you have a bathroom that is small or one that is large and spacious doesn’t really matter, it can be made to look appealing and beautiful.

Liven up the walls

You might be under the impression that the only way to decorate your walls is with white pain, especially if you have a smaller bath. If a solid color is going to be used, you should keep it light. Although, if you want to use a pattern or design, rich hues of amber, burgundy and gold are perfect, along with any other colors that may fit your décor. Vertical stripes can actually make a smaller bathroom look visually taller. You can paint the stripes on manually, or it can be done with wallpaper that has a wide stripe.

You can also use the rubber stamping technique on your bathroom walls, as it lets you take many liberties with the design you want to place on them. You can add an element of texture to the room with faux finishes, which are highly popular today.

Lighting sets the mood

Using two different kinds of lighting in a bathroom is usually necessary. Lots of people want to use bright lights around the vanity mirror, it makes it easier for them to apply make up, shave, etc. Other than task lighting, you can add a bit of a romantic ambiance to a large bathroom with low wattage ceiling lights.

Placing a sconce on one wall and using a 60 watt bulb is a way off getting the effect in a smaller bath. This will provide a nice warm ambiance for when relaxing in the tub after a stressful day is all you want to do.

Time for a few personal touches

Now that you’re done with the walls and lighting, it’s time to add a few accessories to the room in order to add some appeal. The items you use should reflect your own personality, like a boldly-colored vase filled with greenery or even an old trunk filled some of your favorite accessories if space permits.

Use your imagination and creativity! You aren’t really adding to much interest to a room with a soap dish and toothbrush holder. The most luxurious towels you can afford should be used for display in order to add a few more splashes of color to the room.

Accenting is great if the bathroom isn’t too small, and it’s an option that many people don’ think about but it can add lots of character. You can hang sheer panels from the ceiling and have them drape softly around the edge, having them pull back to the wall around 8 inches above the tub’s edge. Two full sized mirrors should be placed on the walls around the tub, and man, talk about romance! Imagine relaxing in a tub filled with rich, soothing oils and the flicker of a candle reflecting in the mirrors.

Your decorating sense will simply amaze your guests – and with just a bit of imagination, there will be no end to what you can do to make the bathroom look great.

About the Writer..

Leon Tuberman has been in the home furnishings and interior decorating industry for four decades. He owns and manages a popular furniture store in California. They carry a large selection of Amish made solid oak furniture for your living room, dining room and bedroom. Are you looking for a wood file cabinet for your home office or wood beds for your bedrooms then they probably have everything you need.

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Turn Your Bath Into An Escape

Filed Under: Interior Design
Jul.13, 2010

Is your bathroom no more than a room where you shower or bathe? Do you not give much thought to its appearance or how it can really be used? What about the bathroom as your own private refuge or sanctuary, a place where you can escape to? After a long hard day’s work, there’s nothing better than have a place where you can relax the stress away and rejuvenate your spirits.

There aren’t many places in your home where you can actually escape the rest of the family. Although you sometimes need time to yourself, young children often follow along right on your heels. Everyone needs and deserves a little time now and then to unwind. With a little atmosphere, the bathroom can be the perfect place to do this.

Get Rid of That Cold, Sterile Look
Sometimes bathrooms end up looking like, well, no more than just a bathroom. Is it decorated with nothing more than stainless-steel towel racks and toilet-paper holders—the works? Is everything in the room pretty basic and straightforward, with nothing too fancy? If this is your bathroom, then here’s where you need to start!

So how are you going to soften the look? First add some wrought-iron towel racks or white or pastel colored wood. Lavender, sea foam, or another soft, relaxing shade is perfect for the walls. For the floor, go with carpet or colorful ceramic tiles. If your linoleum is plain-looking and hardly noticeable, definitely consider updating your floors.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Look at your large bathroom mirror—does it look a little stark? If your mirror is just hanging there with nothing around it, then maybe it’s time to think about making a change. If you can, invest in a mirror trimmed with gold edges, or place wallpaper border around the one you have. Choose a border that contrasts with color of the walls. Or why not change the shape of the mirror completely? For instance, by adding an oval mirror you can create a romantic look.

Decorate the Tub
If you’re lucky enough to have a garden tub or one with wide edges, why not spruce it up? Greenery looks wonderful set around the edges. For instance, small ceramic pots filled with herbs and greenery will make your tub look especially inviting. Include some votive candles in the arrangement, and you are ready to soak in a bubble-filled tubs, letting the delicious scents of the candles float your worries away. Once you light a few candles and fill the tub, nothing is quite like bathing in the warm glow of candlelight.

Accents Pull It All Together
Pull your new bathroom together by adding a few accents. An oblong or square basket to hold a few bath towels makes the perfect touch. If the bathroom is big enough for a small table, you can always add one. Paint it a contrasting color and decorate it by stenciling flowers and greenery around the edges. Add some clear glass containers to hold cotton balls, Q-tips, and other items. You might also put your most attractive body splash and lotion bottles on display. Of course, there’s always room for more plants and more candles. Just make the room your own.

Bathing can be much more relaxing when you’re in an exquisitely beautiful room that smells heavenly. There’s no need to jump in the tub and jump right out again. Instead, you can to relax, unwind, and enjoy yourself. By taking along your favorite book or magazine and a glass of wine, you can make it the most peaceful part of your day! Remember, bathrooms don’t have to be boring.

About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has been part of the furniture and interior decorating  business for 40 years. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in California. They carry a large selection of American made solid oak furniture for your living room, dining room and bedroom. Whether you’re looking for an bookcase for your study area or an wooden end table for your living room then they have everything you need.

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