Archive for the ‘Bathroom Trend’ Category

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 »

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 »

We are all aware about depleting natural resources and the polluting of our environment, so we really don’t have to get into the benefits of going green when renovating your bathroom. Choosing to refinish your bathroom floor using eco friendly sustainable flooring products is a sensible choice to make and it is not surprising that manufacturers are providing eco-friendly building product alternatives for homeowners living environments. These days going green doesn’t have to be a big investment. Eco friendly flooring should not only be made from natural materials but should be durable, recyclable and long lasting as well. When choosing materials you should consider the toxicity of the products as well as the way those items were created. Linoleum, glass ceramic tile and bamboo are three eco friendly flooring products you can use when creating that perfect green bathroom oasis. Read the rest of this entry »

If there is one room in your house that has changed the most over time, it has definitely got to be the bathroom. Unlike the outdated utilitarian use of the bathroom, modern bathrooms have become increasingly important to time sensitive homeowners who have increasingly placed more emphasis on the value (or use) of their space than on their return on investment in remodelling or renovating their homes Read the rest of this entry »

 I just recently came across this article on the blog entitled ForLook Interior Design called "Move or Improve" and though the article was written in September 2008, it still holds as much relevance now as it did back then. The article talks about the dilemma people are facing now with the credit crunch. Should they try to sell their homes or instead stay, be creative and invest in home improvements as a viable alternative? Read the rest of this entry »

When you need to unwind or take a load off, where do most people go in their homes? If you guessed the bathroom then pat yourself on the back, lock the bathroom door and fill up the tub because we are going to create a personal oasis within your home with simple and effective restoring treatments. Relaxation can be created through sound, ambience, smells and texture to help you unwind both mentally and physically in your home spa. Read the rest of this entry »

I recently just read an article entitled “How to wear the season’s trends. Though the article didn’t have anything to do with bathrooms, what stuck in my head was a line offering a piece of advice which said: “No matter how odd an item looks on the shelf or hanger, try it anyway. You might be surprised how much you like it.” Sometimes we are so uptight or stuck in our ways that it is at times difficult to take chances with our money especially when it seems everyone is cutting back. Now you can tighten your purse and hope for the best or you can bring a little joy into your life by making cost effective and environmentally friendly improvements to your bathroom. It is interesting to note that despite the dismal housing industry, interest in energy-efficient homes has not diminished. Sustainable building techniques are no longer considered a luxury but are a value-adding aspect to your home, ensuring you’re your bathroom renovations will be financially sound and pay off in the future? Read the rest of this entry »

I was recently watching a TV special on the Home and Garden TV Network (HGTV) about Mike Holmes of “Holmes on Homes” and his Canadian renovation crew, who on their own accord went down to New Orleans to help with the restoration of the Lower Ninth Ward which was the area that got hit by the brunt of Hurricane Katrina. What really struck me was that after three years the few people that had moved back were still fighting to get street lights turned back on and general conveniences like Read the rest of this entry »

For those that have the means, now is the perfect time to do some bathroom remodeling. Everyone is talking about the doom and gloom economy but just like when the stock market crashed in the early part of the nineteenth century, there were those that saw an opportunity and there were those that simply gave in and got left behind. Read the rest of this entry »