If you’re working with a budget and need to add some life to your bathroom then adding some cheap and cheerful bathroom accessories is a great way to add some extra detail to your decor. This, of course, can also save you a lot of money too! The following are a few of the items you might want to think about when redecorating your bathroom.
Do you hate the sensation of walking on a wet bathroom floor – especially first thing in the morning? A wet bathroom floor floor is not only annoying but also downright dangerous. Any wet bathroom floor is a definite health hazard. One way to solve this problem is to invest in a good bath mat. They’re not the same drab old items that they used to be either. You can get discount bath mats in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors – just make sure whatever mat you choose is highly absorbent and easy to wash.
There’s nothing more annoying that having that well prepared bath overflow onto your floor and cause a mess is there? Why not invest in a water level bath alarm to make sure this never happens to you? That way you won’t have to keep a constant eye on the tub as it fills because an alarm sounds when the water reaches a certain level and you can stop the disaster before it starts.
Even the tidiest of bathrooms can be a messy place. All those cotton balls, soap wrappers and other toiletries need to be disposed of at some point. A pedestal bin is ideal in this situation because it’s opened easily with a foot pedal and then closes to keep the trash tidily out of sight. This type of bin is perfect for bathroom waste because it keeps it out of sight.
The shower curtain is another area to be addressed. The days of drab and droll shower curtains are long over. These come in styles ranging from plastic to fabric with patterns in numerous colors and designs. You can also purchase coordinating hooks and liners to further enhance your bathroom design scheme.
Before you start shopping online for the above accessories bear in mind that you’ll need to purchase them to suit a consistent theme so that the finished bathroom has a balanced look and feel to it. Nothing worse than a bathroom full of random accessories that just make no sense at all.
By: Niall Roche
Archive for November, 2009
Your Guide to Bathroom Accessories
November 30th, 2009Bathroom accessories- crosswater showers and cloakroom basins
November 30th, 2009Designing or remodeling a bathroom requires bathroom accessories so that our requirements of cleansing and relaxation are fulfilled. No one wants to compromise on luxury and convenience, so people spend a good deal of time and money finalizing their bathroom accessories. As a matter of fact, choosing bathroom accessories can be very confusing and tiring as well because once you start purchasing them, you will come across so many of them and that too of various designs and finishes. Anyways, the major bathroom accessories are bath tubs, wash basins, towel rails, showers, radiators, faucets etc. All these come in variety of designs, finishes and prices.
One of the most popular and widely used accessories is a crosswater shower. The crosswater showers display an eye of innovation and passion for excellence, coordinated by a zeal for living. Their portfolio is inspired by the rich assortment of life. With a sparkling chrome finish, they are engineered and manufactured to challenging standards. These breed of showers are suitable for both low pressure and high pressure making them ideal for almost any water system. The crosswater showers also come with a guarantee of around 15 years, so they are preferred by countless people around the world.
Another widely used bath accessory is the cloakroom basins which are small and perfectly formed and are designed especially for small spaces such as a bathroom in the downstairs etc. Because there is limited space in these bathrooms, cloakroom basins are perfect for them. These basins are made of high quality ceramic and are available in different shapes and types including the wall mounted ones also.
By: Su J
Bathroom Accessories That Make You Relax
November 29th, 2009Do you have a couple of rooms upstairs away from everyone that is being used for storage? Want to do something different and have a place to relax. I have some ideas that might help you with your new project.
Put a large sliding glass door between the two rooms. In one corner, two steps up set your extra large tub. How about add a skylight in the ceiling to let in the daylight during the day and the stars at night. Don’t forget to add mirrors around you tub with lots of candles on the ledge. Candles are so pretty reflecting off the mirrors. Maybe you might want more light so put one or two fancy light fixtures on one wall or in the ceiling.
If you have a large bathroom, why not install a fireplace on the opposite side of your glass. A fireplace will add more of a romantic and relaxing sensation to your rooms. On the ledge add some more candles and maybe put a picture over them to go with your theme.
Always chose a theme before you start your new project. Having a theme will help you to choose your colors and the mood you want to have when enjoyed your time.
You can also install a large cabinet at the end of your sink. Set a microwave and mini-fridge in it. You’ll need something to keep that wine cold while your relaxing.
Have another space in the extra bathroom. Set a chair in it to sit while putting on your lotions. You’ll want a lot of lotions and oils along with some smelly bubbles to help you relax and set the mood you are in. Remember they should all be the same scent so that the smells all drift from one room to the next.
When choosing your carpet be sure to get a natural color you might want to chance you color later on and not the carpet. The sink, counter, stool and tub should all match too but try not to have the same colors as your flooring. To much of one color will make the your room dull and not exciting to be in. It will also make you depressed sometimes if everything is the same color. So, mix and match. When choosing your tile make sure it is small maybe 1×1. The small the tile the less change you have of slipping when getting out of the tub and down the steps.
Like to read and relax at the same time. Set a basket near the chair and lay some outdated magazines in it. Get yourself a bath pillow to fit one end of the tub and a magazine pour in the bubble with a glass of wine and read. Sound cozy doesn’t it.
Be creative when organizing your new bathroom. Set a plant on a stand or even one corner of your tub. With the skylights, they will get enough sunlight and the moisture is good for them too.
Have more space and don’t know what to do with it. Put a towel rack in to put those entire special and fancy towel and washcloths you have in the cupboard. Fancy towels always make a person feel special along with all the oils and bubbles.
Once you have all your bath accessories organized and put away get that fancy and comfortable sleepwear you’ve always wanted and use it only when your in your own special rooms.
Putting lotion on and your new sleepwear will make the final relaxation come to and you can then sit back and enjoy the new you.
By: John Pawlett
