Fitting out the bathroom can be a lot of fun and not necessarily all that costly if you approach it with an open mind. Those salmon tiles that seem so dated can actually be considered quite trendy with the right accessories – new shower and bathroom kits in bold colors can bring out the best…
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Modern Bath Décor
It can be fun to flip through the pages of the better home décor magazines and to watch the home makeover shows on television – you can get all sorts of decorating ideas and learn about new products too. If you are thinking about updating your bathroom there are some unique hands-free faucets along with…
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Practical Bath Décor: Fixing Small Issues and Avoiding Bigger Problems
First and foremost a bathroom should be safe and functional – the bathroom tub and faucets should work properly, drains should clear easily and the toilet should not run or hiss. These small matters can become big problems if they are not addressed promptly so be sure to think about how to fix a leaky bathroom…
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Practical Bath Décor Ideas for the Folks Who Prefer “Aging in Place”
As baby boomers age there is a much larger population of folks who choose to “age in place” – they want to remain in the home they’ve lived in for as long as possible and are willing to make the necessary accommodations to facilitate this. A safe and functional bathroom is a critical part of…
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Practical Bath Décor: Taking Spring Cleaning Seriously
If you haven't thought much about your bathroom lately it’s a pretty good bet it looks a bit dated or worn; we tend to ignore what we see every day and are often the last to notice when things need to be refreshed or repaired. Actually there are really a lot of things to do…
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Practical Bath Décor: Replacing the Things that can’t be Replaced Easily
The bathroom is perhaps the most heavily trafficked room in any home; it can quickly become worn and dated looking. Some things simply can’t be replaced easily – toilets, sinks and tubs need to be taken care of because you have to live with them for a long time. The simple installation of a modern…
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Luxurious Bathrooms
You may have experienced a fabulous bathroom in an upscale hotel or exclusive resort – perhaps the bathroom faucets were gold-plated or the shower featured multiple showerheads from both the walls and the ceiling or the bathtub had a whirlpool feature. Hotel amenities such as towel and robe warmers are fantastic; what you may not…
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Practical Bath Décor: Eliminating Potential Hazards
The bathroom is one of the most heavily trafficked rooms in any home and it needs to perform well 24 hours a day. This means bath faucets should not leak, toilets should not run and the drains should operate properly. It also means the clutter should be confined – with high humidity and moisture the…
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Faucets and Accessories for Sophisticated Bath Décor
You know elegance when you see it – perhaps in the pages of a glossy home décor magazine, on a home tour, in real estate advertisements or when you stay in a luxury hotel or upscale resort. The bathrooms are sleek and sophisticated with stylish faucets that may be motion activated or handsfree; there are…
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Shopping for Bathroom Faucets for Practical Bath Décor
When you buy or rent your home you generally need to work with the bathroom you have – remodeling is expensive and new porcelain fixtures like tubs, sinks and toilets are something that usually is not in the budget. That does not mean you are stuck with dated bathroom and shower faucets – these can…
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