i’m starting to think about renovating my kitchen and bathrooms. any suggestions on sites to get idea? i’d love to look at pictures to get a sense of things. i’d love to get a list of different manufacturers for kitchen cabinets, bathroom tiles, etc…thanks!
Your new home will never be entirely comfortable until you can proudly claim that it is well furnished. Who would want a luxurious house without a family room or bathroom that matches its elegance? Fans of interior design and housekeeping magazines can relate to the importance attached to a well furnished home. At this point, I want to make it clear that you don’t need to spend a fortune on a bathroom, but you will need to focus your mind on planning one and select carefully from the mind boggling variety of accessories.
While most people will spend lots of money on faucets, vanities and bathtubs, they often overlook one of the areas that speaks volumes and can completely change the decor of your bathroom.
One of the most vital parts of a luxurious bathroom is bathroom shower tile, however, we seldom realize its significance. Bathroom shower tile probably takes up the most surface area of your bathroom, which makes it a major criterion for determining the look and atmosphere of your bathroom.
There are a variety of shower tiles available at most hardware stores. That is a positive thing as it provides you with options to select from. This ensures that you can purchase a bathroom shower tile that suits your own taste. The drawback is that too many choices can also be overwhelming. To make shopping more straightforward, it is a good idea to jot your ideas down on paper before you actually browse in a hardware store to look at shower tile.
Bathroom tiles made of ceramics can last many decades and retain their luster for quite a few years. So, ceramic tiles are definitely a smart choice for your bathroom. As well, these tiles are much more affordable than granite or marble tiles.
It is important to recognize that the size of the bathroom tile affects the look of your room. If the tile is too small, it will mar the beauty. However, large tiles are noticeably more expensive and the expense of their replacement is also that much more. Your choice of tile size will depend in part on what you can afford and what is available in the colors you want.
It is also very important to hire the services of a professional mason for installing bathroom shower tiles. These tiles usually should not be laid completely flat. Tiles that act as tub surround or tiles that are located in corners need to be placed at a gradient to ensure that water is able to run-off into the drain. The gradient is best done by a mason. Unless you are experienced at installing ceramic tile, it’s usually ideal to hire a professional, otherwise your bathroom renovating could end up to be more expensive that you had anticipated.
So, ask yourself, what do your shower tiles say about you? Do they convey the right message to your house guests? Its been said that its the bathroom decor that sets the tone for the rest of the house. Whats the tone in your home?
Surly you remember your bathroom when you were a kid. A shower, toilet and not much more. Today, the bathroom has become our little piece of heaven where one can escape from the busy day schedule and enjoy luxurious moments of privacy, relaxation and rejuvenation.
Here are some of the best new bathroom ideas out there!
Retreat to a Spa
A long, luxurious bubble bath, aromatic oils, lit candles, soft music. Is this a two hour spa treatment? Or is it perhaps your very own bathroom, in your very own house? Do you like the luxurious spa atmosphere? Why not apply it to your bathroom so you can enjoy it without having to go out? Soothing colors, niches for candles, a large bath, and an overall atmosphere of pampering and self indulgence is the key. This bathroom, with its towel racks, separate Jacuzzi bath and glass shower, the double sink and soothing lighting, is a masterpiece of “spa” feeling. Just lie back, and enjoy!
Turn Up the Warm
Give cold, uncomfortable bathrooms a break, and warm them up! Avoid chilly colors like snow white and blues, and go for the creams, browns, and golds to give your bathroom the warmth it deserves! Color can make a huge difference and turn your bathroom into a completely different experience. A bathroom can be instantly transformed to a more inviting place, just by changing the color palate. And since it’s your bathroom, shouldn’t you feel cozy and warm in it?
Tile it Up
Tiles are back, but not in the way you think… usually, when people think tile, the first thing that comes to mind is that weird floor from the 70′s with all the different colored stones. Yet tiles can provide beautiful design elements for your bathroom. Since tile was originally designed by the Romans specifically for their baths, it makes sense to use this element in creating our own modern bathing rooms. Bathroom tiles are back! Whether you decorate the entire walls with decorative patterns or just use a subtle row design – it is definitely back in fashion. A certain ancient world feeling comes to mind, and you may just imagine yourself reclining in a Roman bath with slaves feeding you grapes…
Modern Sharp
For those who like stark looks, clean comfort, and straight lines, this is THE look to have. The black counters and stainless steel sinks, the stainless steel cabinets, the glass and high sheen of the black counter, all give this bathroom a kind of bachelor pad look (only a lot more comfortable!). Clean lines often create a sense of spaciousness and luxury.
The Asian Invasion
Still clean lines, but with an Asian touch, as the Buddha statue serenely emphasizes. The bowl-like sinks have a distinct feel of rice bowls, the large jars, and the open space give it a Zen feel. This is not the opulent East, rather the calm, insightful, Zen feeling underlying so much of modern Asian design. Truly, all that’s missing is a rock garden outside the French doors…
Romantic
Sometimes, a romantic, softly lit, fantasy inducing bathroom is all a girl really wants in life.
A haven of light, warm and inviting, and an overall feel of warm fuzzy butterflies, give this bathroom a lilt in its song. A room designed for sensuality and softness, the romantic bathroom can be a place to share, and just as importantly, dream of love.