Archive for the ‘Bath Accessories’ Category

Bathroom wall lights can be mounted either vertically or horizontally and come in single, double and even triptych arranged models and while most wall lights in your bathroom are mounted approximately six feet off the bathroom floor, some interesting decorative effects can be created without compromising the luminance of your bathroom when you mount your bath lights below or above the standard height for wall lighting. It should also be noted that mounting your bathroom wall lights too high will create down cast shadows when grooming, while installing your wall lights at eye level on either side of your bathroom mirror is best for grooming purposes, however the lights cannot be too bright to avoid unnecessary glare. Picking bathroom wall lights is not easy because of the vast array of choices. Many people have already experienced this dilemma first hand and have realized just how much thought and preparation needs to be put into purchasing just the right bathroom wall light to fit their decor. To help you out, we’ve decided to take a look at two popular models available on Amazon, to examine exactly what makes them so popular and if one is better than the other. Both bathroom wall lights mentioned below are also available as ceiling lights, if you’re not looking for wall lights. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom mirror use and its functionality has changed radically over the past couple years, one aspect that has drawn design attention is the type of bathroom mirror being used to personalize your bathroom space. In the past a bathroom mirror was simple, frameless and served one main purpose, that being, to provide a reflective surface to aid in personal hygiene. Now with the vast number of bathroom mirror ideas, from simple medicine cabinets, decorative wall hung mirrors, counter top, handheld mirrors to full length whole wall mirrors in your bathroom; any homeowner can find a truly remarkable bathroom mirror solution to add a personal and creative touch to their bathroom decor. Whether using this looking glass to enhance natural lighting or using framed mirrors for decorative purposes, bathroom mirrors can be used to update the look of your bathroom without having to remodel a whole lot. Read the rest of this entry »

Sewing a shower curtain for your bathroom can be a fun weekend project and sewing a new shower curtain can completely change the look of your bathroom. While there are numerous shower curtain designs on the market, you may not be able to find one that matches your particular décor for your bathroom. In which case, sewing your own decorative shower curtain design for your bathroom may be your only option to get the shower curtain treatment that you want. Sewing a shower curtain for your bathroom is also a good idea if you want your window treatments and shower curtains to match or even coordinate with the fabrics in the other rooms of your home. When sewing a shower curtain for your bathroom, don’t forget about your shower curtain rod and accompanying hardware. These shower curtain accessories may seem insignificant but your shower curtain hardware is also important to carry out and enhance the look of your faucets and other bathroom fixtures. So the plus side of sewing your own shower curtain for your bathroom instead of purchasing a commercial one is that you have greater flexibility of design and of course you have a much greater fabric selection as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Towel warmers supply gentle warmth in your bathroom as well as heat your towels. One of the easiest ways of creating a spa like environment in your home bathroom is to purchase a polished chrome towel warmer to keep your towels toasty. Towel warmers are heated towel bars that allow you to have warm towels ready for when you step out of your bath or shower. Who doesn’t appreciate the luxury of a warm fluffy towel? Modern heated towel racks are an energy efficient and affordable way to dry towels and keep your bathroom warm and mildew free. Heated bath towel warmers can plug into a wall receptacle or be hard-wired into your wall to conceal any dangling wires and they can be controlled by a timer, remote control or thermostat. There are two ways you can effectively keep your towels warm: by using a radiator type warmer called a hydronic unit (heated by hot water) or by an electrical towel warmer. Read the rest of this entry »

When I first saw the Rolling Razor I had to ask myself, is this for real or is this just another promotional gimmick to sell razors? I mean after all, men and women have been shaving, like forever and pretty much all that can be done with shavers has already been done, right? How could the Rolling Razor hope to revolutionize the shaving market with a razor that looks like a very large engagement ring or a fly new piece of trendy jewellery? Unless they could eliminate skin irritation and give you a bit more control in those curved and tight hard to shave places on your face and body. Well someone must have been rubbing the razor genie because for the most part your wish has come true. Read the rest of this entry »

Ok, so we all know how great and convenient it would be to have a TV hanging on your bathroom wall while you relax in your tub after a hard days work. But here is a slight twist for you, did you know you can also get a television embedded in your bathroom mirror as well. What was that? I heard that you know… I hear some of you saying, so what? I already spend too much time in the bathroom, you say, I certainly don’t need the distraction of a TV while putting on my face in the morning. For some of us that may be true but I say unto you Read the rest of this entry »

Watching TV from or in the bathroom isn’t a totally new innovation; people have been positioning their TV’s outside their bathroom doors or even dragging their sets on to their bathroom counter tops or toilet seats for some time, just so they can get their TV fix while performing their daily bathroom activities. But alas eventually they just got tired of lugging those big heavy televisions all over the place and sooner or later the novelty wore off and the inconvenience set in, so instead they just blasted the volume from the other room and listened to the commentary instead of actually watching it. Sounds familiar? Read the rest of this entry »

Can you handle the truth? The plain truth and nothing but the lucid truth reflected flawlessly right in front of your very own eyes. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then let me paint a clear picture for you, bathroom mirrors aren’t just another pretty facade in your bathroom. Not only do mirrors reflect Read the rest of this entry »

Ok I must confess all my kids are teens and above now but the other day I got to thinking about the fun things I used to do in the bathtub when I was a little kid. I remember bringing my little yellow rubber ducky along with my floating blue and white ocean cruiser. I can’t even recollect what happened to those toys but I do vaguely recall having a lot of fun pretending my Read the rest of this entry »