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Bathroom Storage Done Right
Kelly Weaver, with Ideal Coatings in Middlebury, recommends making a statement with the metallic style of epoxy flooring. This flooring type literally functions like a “unique piece of art that gives off a marble appearance with a variation of lighter and darker spots of color,” stated Weaver.
Epoxy flooring works well in both a kitchen and bathroom because it is seamless and waterproof. Additionally, “it is easy to maintain via sweeping and mopping in the absence of grout lines that easily attract dirt.” One thing to keep in mind, though, is the use of furniture protectors to help reduce the chance of creating scratches in the flooring.
According to Chris Doncaster, owner of Doncaster Flooring and Design in Mishawaka, many homeowners are spending less time traveling and more time remodeling. “One notable trend is that homeowners are keeping things very simple. Even the younger homeowners are minimalists who avoid clutter and anything that overwhelms,” said Doncaster.
Photo courtesy of Doncaster Flooring and Design, Mishawaka
In keeping with this trend, “white sinks with light veining can easily be coordinated between the kitchen and bathroom, especially when there is leftover material.” Doing so is not only a cost-saver; it avoids a mismatched look in one’s home, too.
Embracing the simple also means many homeowners are replacing their tubs for walk-in showers and are opting for plain-looking frameless shower doors. Additionally, a bidet toilet seat with a self-cleaning mechanism is trending right now. “All you need is an electrical hookup,” Doncaster noted.
Showroom business development manager with Mid-City Supply in Elkhart Joyce Watkins echoed similar sentiments regarding the increasing popularity of the bidet toilet seat. “Consumers in the U.S. are quickly learning of its personal hygiene benefits. By adding a bidet seat to any existing toilet, you get the luxury of a heated seat, with a personal warm water spray, deodorizer and dryer.”
The Murano Collection of glass vessel sinks from Native Trails offers another way to add character to an existing bathroom. Watkins further specified these “sought-after sinks are affordably priced,” which makes all the difference for homeowners wanting “a beautiful piece of functioning art in the bathroom coming directly from one of the most prestigious parts of the world in Murano, Italy.”
Kitchen upgrades can also make a statement with available options including “smart voice-activated faucets that work with devices such as Alexa or Google Home or gourmet stainless sinks with culinary accessories and gadgets to assist in meal prep.”
A final transformation beyond the ordinary can be accomplished with lighting. Hannah Taylor, lighting showroom manager at Kendall Lighting Center in South Bend, explained, “Updating existing lighting completely changes the look of a room.” This can be as simple as featuring a canopy of three pendant lights over a double sink bathroom vanity or making a statement above a kitchen island with a lantern, chandelier or linear fixture. “Another way to create visual interest is with under cabinet lighting or tape lighting for glass cabinets.” n
RESOURCES:
Doncaster Flooring and Design, Mishawaka, 574-318-4522 Ideal Coatings, Middlebury, 574-358-0182, idealcoatings.com Kendall Lighting Center, multiple locations, 800-558-8820, www.kendalllightingcenter.com Mid-City Supply, Elkhart, 800-589-5551, www.mid-city.com
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