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You spend time every morning and evening in the bathroom.
Why not make it look as stylish as the rest of your house?
As long as the layout works, upgrading the surfaces and replacing fixtures can take the room to a whole new level.
Here are some suggestions, including a few that are low-cost but high-impact: Paint the walls with mould- and mildewproof primers and paints.
Install new cabinet hardware for an instant visual impact. Replace faucets and fixtures on the sink, tub, and shower.
Choose stylish models in a popular finish such as satin nickel.
Upgrade towel bars, the toilet paper holder, and lighting fixtures to match.
Add a pop of color with towels, soaps, and candles. Think Function First
A bathroom is one of the hardestworking spaces in the home.
It’s a workstation for preparing for the day ahead and a refuge for resting and recovering from the hectic day behind.
Map the Space. Plumbing considerations will impact where you place showers and tubs, but you also need to think about daily use when making a bathroom floorplan.
The objects used most often should be closest at hand. Even a small bathroom can have little luxuries, such as a seat in the shower, if the space is mapped out efficiently.
Know Your Surfaces. When selecting products for the bath, such as tile or marble, be sure that you know the inherent qualities and the drawbacks of each material.
Shiny floors may not be very slipresistant; natural materials may have a pitted surface that is more slip-resistant, but also more likely to collect residue. Add Drama With Fixtures. Think of plumbing fixtures as the jewelry of the bathroom. Touches of gold in the mirror, fixtures and picture frame bring Old World glamour.
Be Careful With Lighting Consider the appropriate task lighting for sink and shower areas. Keep in mind that fluorescent lighting casts a bluish light as opposed to the yellowish radiance of incandescent bulbs.
Mix Soft and Hard Use dashes of fabric and other softer goods to reduce the inherent harshness of many bathroom materials. Anything from towels and shower curtains to window treatments and pieces upholstered in terry cloth can bring a soft touch to a hard space.
So this year why not make the most of the most relaxing rooms in your home this year and either refresh your bathroom.