Home Design; Top To Bottom Bathrooms Contributed by Shelley Murphy
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smaller unless you are utilizing bathroom The kitchen decor is probably the most immirrors which gives the appearance of an portant aspect of your kitchen interior de-
Remodeling your bathroom needs a well open space. On the other hand when work- sign, because it is the measuring stick you thought out master plan, some drawings ing with a large area, modern bathroom ac- use to decide if all your other appliances and a calculator. Think in terms of an art- cessories are a welcomed addition to give and furniture match accordingly. The décor ist starting out with a blank canvas, he or
the bathroom a finished look.
is all about choosing the theme that you want. For different people this will be differSome traditional bathrooms focus on archi- ent. The most important component is that tectural details bringing nature inside. With it matches your personality and tastes. the inspired look of wood such as oak, ma-
• If you have a big kitchen then chances are you have probably wished for a smaller one finishes enhance the mood by giving the from time to time and chances are that with bathroom a warm earthy tone, similar to a a smaller kitchen you have asked for a bigcountry or rustic looking bathroom. ger one. When you are changing the interior design of the kitchen you may be able to Once you have selected the style of bath- make your kitchen look bigger or smaller all room, think about how you will be using based on the type of paint you use. the space. When it comes to function and ple, and beech shelves and cabinets, wood
space planning, calculate the dimensions of the bathroom. This will also help you to decide on the type of bathroom furniture pieces you can place within a designated area. Assess your bathroom storage needs. Will you need a bathroom cabinet, shelving or vanity? For smaller bathrooms a minimalist style means honing in on crucial space and she has their own unique design concepts utilizing it in order to create a clutter free for what they perceive as art. Creating your bathroom by using the bathroom that furnidream bathroom takes on a similar ap-
ture has strong clean lines and is aestheti-
proach in that we must first decide on the cally pleasing to the eye. look we are trying to achieve. There are several design platforms to choose from starting with the century old Victorian bathroom that were characterized by claw-footed roll top baths, sculpted pedestal basins, free standing showers enclosures and sometimes a matching bidet. Bathroom designs change from year to year. Recent modern designs include sleek, straight and geometric lines sporting ultra mod bath and basin mixer taps in polished
Bathroom floors are built to bear the weight of a standard bathtub not whirlpool spa baths. Today’s custom homes will accommodate most luxury tubs, but floor joists may require reinforcement in older homes if the tub is oversized especially whirlpool baths. Whirlpool baths have the water capacity of up to 80 gallons. If the proper hot water tank is not installed it will result in tepid bathwater taking away the enjoyment and purpose of a whirlpool bath. By creating a blue print to your bath-
room remodeling project, you will not • If your kitchen is small (or any room for only save time, but save money by that matter) use light colors: off white, beige etc. but you can accent the room with eliminating costly last minute changes. Depending on the size of bathroom, keep bright colors if you like to brighten up your kitchen. Dark colors will make a room look in mind that less is best in the way of ac- Kitchen Design cessorizing. Overpowering the look of the Here are some guidelines to help you avoid smaller than its actual size. bathrooms with numerous accessories this scenario and achieve your dream kitchchrome.
tends to make a small room appear even en.
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