Archive for June, 2009

If you have to completely retile your bathroom, you know it can be a rather expensive proposition. There are two ways you can save money on tile when redecorating your bathroom, you can buy inexpensive, plain tiles and then enhance them by painting on creative designs or you can decorate your already existing plain tiles. You don’t even have to paint every tile. Just by painting a border or stenciling an image on a select few tiles can do a lot to enhance and freshen the look of your bathroom décor. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many different decorative options you can use for your bathroom window treatments, from shutters to curtains to Venetian blinds. The main difference between curtains and blinds is that curtains open horizontally whereas blinds open and close vertically. Not only do blinds provide privacy and regulate the natural light into your lavatory, they also add an important decorative appeal to the room. Other things that you should consider are the function of your window treatments, if for example they are purely decorative, then you don’t need to purchase a more costly hanging system. Your budget and overall theme of your bathroom will also determine your stylistic choice. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom ceilings, like bathroom walls and floors must be resistant to moisture and humid conditions. Many times the same surface materials are used on the walls and on the ceiling. Usually along the lines of plaster (stucco) or wallboard covered in paint, wall paper, prefinished paneling or solid wood. Yet you are not limited to these common materials, with a little creativity you can use such materials like sound absorbing tiles or translucent back lighted panels suspended from a ceiling grid to add intrigue and style to your bathroom. Of course your choice of surface materials will in a large part be determined by your Read the rest of this entry »

What are some creative bathroom gift ideas you can give to that special someone for the holidays, birthday or anniversary? Give the gift of fun personality with a colorful collection of shower caps, gift baskets, accessory sets, bath soap and oils, bath pillows, bath mats and rubber ducks, the possibilities are endless. And remember, your gift doesn’t have to be big but it does have to be appropriate to be appreciated by the receiver. So do a little research and find out what that person is into and your gift will be more meaningful and greatly appreciated because you took the extra time to care. Friends and family will always be grateful for the effort you have put into finding something special for them which makes you stand out even more from the generic gifts that are always given during the gift giving seasons, this latest Chic bathroom trend is here to stay. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are not aware, the toilet is the single biggest water usage station in your entire home. Flushing your toilet is responsible for about thirty-eight percent of the water used inside your residence every day. If you went ahead and replaced your old model toilet with a new low-consumption one, you could permanently cut your home water consumption by more than twenty-five percent. It is simply amazing that for such a small room, the small “green” changes you make in your bathroom can have a big impact not only on the environment but on your water bill as well. Read the rest of this entry »

For those of you wishing to do some home improvements in your bathroom but only have the weekend to do it or you just don’t feel like tearing down the walls, then here is a simple weekend bathroom renovation project to get your feet wet: how to install a new porcelain soap dish on your bathroom tile shower wall. Aside from keeping your soap from getting soggy, a soap dish at the right height and position is an added convenience so you don’t have to bend down excessively and is an added beautifying feature to enhance your bathroom décor. Just remember to pick a dish that matches the finish and color of your existing wall tiles so that it Read the rest of this entry »

According to the EPA one of the top five urgent environmental risks to the public health is indoor air pollution. Nine out of ten homes have an indoor air quality problem. This includes particles in the air, volatile organic compound (VOC’s) in the air, excessive dryness due to the temperature of the air or the total opposite where there is too much humidity in the air. Also Carbon monoxide or too much carbon dioxide in the air can be a problem in your bathroom and the rest of your house. Read the rest of this entry »