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The accessories you choose for your bathroom will be a matter of personal taste, but here are some general tips and ideas.

Tip One: Which accessories. Let the accessories complement the style of interior decoration you used in the bathroom. There is such a wide range to choose from, from contemporary chrome and shiny porcelain to beautiful natural wood or practical plastic, and in a wide range of attractive colors, that it should be possible to match it. The bathroom will look less messy if you do so.

Tip Two: Positioning accessories. Towel rails, soap dishes, shelves and so on must be positioned carefully if your bathroom is to function efficiently. Having towels and toiletries close to hand will make your time spent in the bathroom as comfortable as possible.

Tip three: Bathroom storage. Storage space for towels and the accouterments of washing and grooming is a necessity. But you do not have to limit yourself to cupboard storage, however, as many of these items add character and color to a room when displayed on open shelving. Towels can be used as an integral part of your color scheme, introducing additional tone or contrast to the room. Medicines and cleaning products, however, must be kept safely out of harms way in a family bathroom, especially when there are kids in your home.

Tip four: Another Bathroom storage tip. A generously sized family bathroom may offer the perfect home for a range of laundry and linen baskets. There are designs available that will complement and enhance any decorative scheme, just have a look on the most famous shopping sites.

Good Luck with designing and enhancing your bathroom.

By: Cory Jell

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Contemporary bathroom design is entirely a matter of personal choice. Imagination and creativity is the main key to designing modern bathrooms. In a modern society, you cannot but live without your bathroom having a contemporary design.

Contemporary bathrooms are designed keeping in mind the present speedy needs of life.

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The design and finish of the bathroom reflects the choice and personality of the person in the house. Most people tend to leave out the design of their bathrooms, but now, more and more light is being thrown into the importance of designing our bathrooms. Thus, contemporary designs deal effectively with space saving as well as elegant structures and fittings to make the bathrooms look classy.

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It usually targets at space saving items, leaving a lot of room for movement and at the same time, placing the right tool in the right place.

Contemporary bathroom design is simple, clean and offers a non-messy look.

Each piece of furniture is as important as the other in modern designing trends.

Contemporary- the opposite of traditional

It involves cleanliness in the design of furniture, striking color and abstract ideas for rugs and wall colors. Lighting fixtures are installed high up to highlight a particular piece of painting, picture or an element.

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Just a touch of stainless steel brings a new look to a traditional bathroom. Pale blue tiles, white vanity sinks and bathtub with a wood finish and a few natural effects create a calm spa-like atmosphere.

Contemporary bathroom design use spaces in an appropriate way. If the bath tub and the shower are placed in the corner, it leaves enough space in the centre for movement.

Slate colored floor tiles compliments wood finish on the wall mounted vanity. Woven blinds go well with this combination.

Unwinding at the end of a long tiring day in a Jacuzzi gives the heavenly feeling which everybody longs for.

Actually, contemporary bathroom design rests around space, namely, low benches, a bathtub installed at a low level help eliminate visual hindrances.

Long mirrors, horizontally mounted, reflect light from the sky lights and window, and enlarge the space area.

Contemporary designers use their innovative minds by incorporating natural finishes with streamlined fittings for small bathrooms.

Wood paneling system on the walls is a fantastic idea to use in a small bathroom.

Contemporary bathroom design is available for all sections of society in various designs according to one’s budget.

By: Indri Maryani

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Families are spending more and more time in their bathrooms than ever before, thus, they desire their bathrooms to be functional as well as inviting. If you are ready for a new bathroom look, take some time to consider ideas for the bathroom design and investigate remodeling your bathroom to suit your needs and style.

Several questions need to be asked prior to the start of any design process. It is critical before you decide to renovate to make sure that there are no underlying problems with the core of your home. Sound plumbing, heating and electrical service should be inspected before demolition begins. When talking to a designer, consider a few things: Do you need more storage? Are the fixtures out-dated? Do the vanity and faucets need replaced? Are you able to work around the existing fixtures such as the tub and/or sink? Do you want a separate tub and shower compartments? It is an important factor also to determined the style of bathrooms choices, you can choose from modern, traditional, contemporary or transitional type of bathrooms.

Once these questions are answered, sit down and work within a realistic budget. Determine how much you are able to afford. The focus on your bathroom improvements will also depend on the type of bathroom. If your remodel is for a guest bathroom, it should be useful, inviting, and even impressive for your guests. A children’s bathroom should be bright, colorful and even fun. A master bedroom bathroom can have a resort style, relaxing, or perhaps a sexy feel.

Making the correct lighting choices, such as decorative or accent lighting add elegance to a bathroom, or adding softer dimmable lighting can give you more of a cozy feeling. Another focal point in any bathroom is the vanity mirror, giving the area a bigger feel and a chance to show off your individual style with a decorative frame or a uniquely-shaped mirror. Incorporate your family’s own taste and fashion with accessories to complete you bathroom remodel. Tile designs, the color of the walls, and open shelves for display items add character to every bathroom as well.

Bathroom design should be attractive and just as comfortable as any other room in your home. Remodeling is also an ideal time to make your house healthier for you, the community, and the environment through the use of environmentally-friendly products and recycling or reusing existing materials.

By: Matt Murren

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The bathroom has come along way in the past one hundred years. Once just a basic tub set in front of the living room fire and filled with buckets of water, the bathing experience is now a luxury in almost every western home. Back then, a “bathroom” was something only the wealthy and privileged could afford to have in their house. It was this trend which lead to the mass production of bathroom products.

The Edwardian and Victorian styles of the time are still a popular choice today. They look exquisite in a villa or cottage bathroom, and never loose their appeal in terms of design.

Today, thanks to advanced plumbing and modern technology, the bathroom may well have evolved as far as it can. With luxury steam rooms and hydrotherapy baths, it’s difficult to imagine how bathrooms could get any more sophisticated. That said, the bathroom, like any room in the house, is ever changing in terms of design trends.

Here we look at the five most popular styles of bathroom designs. Traditional, Country, Shabby chic, Contemporary and Fantasy.

Traditional

The Traditional bathroom can mean either traditional in terms of Edwardian or Victorian style, or in respect to a standard white bathroom with basic sanitary ware and bath. Here, we’ll be looking at the style of bathroom design where it all started. The Edwardian bathroom.

Over the past decade, with the popularity of TV shows like Changing Rooms, the trend for old-fashioned bathrooms has seen a real upsurge. A rare gem of an old slipper bath or rusty traditional faucet may be found at a scrap yard or in a skip, but thankfully manufacturers are keeping up with demand with skillfully crafted traditional bathroom products.

Certain rooms only work in certain houses, so if you’re living in a modern high rise apartment the traditional bathroom isn’t going to work for you. If you have an old cottage or villa retreat this style of bathroom is one you should definitely consider.

Almost always, the bath is the centre piece attraction of the traditional bathroom. A free-standing roll-top or slipper bath sits proudly on a dark polished floor, and only if going for a traditional continental style bathroom will an inset or sunken tub hold appeal. Either a wall-mounted faucet or a free-standing one looks classy. Deep ridges and curved angles are what makes the traditional sanitary ware what it is – bold and masculine.

When decorating a traditional bathroom both soft tones and bold colours can work well. Strong tones of browns, maroons and greens give a nice warmth to the room, but be sure the bathroom is well lit, maybe with a lavish chandelier. With the right colours, antique gold can look better than chrome. Go for curtains, never blinds. If going for a vanity unit rather than a traditional basin and pedestal, choose an oak or cherry finish; or the white Cynk vanity unit is a good look with traditional baths and toilets.

One of the most appealing things about the traditional bathroom is clutter gives it more of a lived-in effect, thus enhancing the traditional look. Don’t be afraid to put plenty of pictures on the walls – black and white family portraits in gold frames are a good look. A chest of drawers or corner table with scented candles, aromatherapy oils or flowers will really bring the room to life. As a finishing touch an old style set of weighing scales, a large framed mirror or bulky traditional radiator will give the room that cozy old-fashioned feel.

Country

The country style bathroom is perhaps the easiest type of design to create, and like the traditional bathroom only really works well within the right house. The classic country look is best associated with floral wallpaper, high beams, basin frills and a bath canopy. Following the traditional design, cast iron baths and deep ridged sanitary ware are what gives the country bathroom its nostalgic look.

Check, floral or plaid curtains are preferred over roller blinds, and shutters, though rare in England, offer a great form of privacy as well as adding to the country effect. Wood plays a big part in this look, and almost all furniture works well in this setting, especially beech, maple, ash and oak vanity units and cabinets.

Either tiles or wooden floors can be used. Tiles should be a rustic colour, and can be used to create elaborate mosaics. Wooden floors should be varnished to match the furniture. Decorating may see a stenciled motif used as a border, and the technique of rubbing paint on the walls with a sponge gives the room that worn natural look.

Toilets with high level cisterns and pull chains are very rare these days, but a must have for the country bathroom, as are traditional taps for the bath and basin. Just about any kind of free-standing bath will suit the country bathroom. If wishing to have a shower a tiled walk-in shower is the advisable option with a curtain to conceal the area.

For the final touch add wicker baskets filled with pot pouri, wire basket shelves and stylish wall lamps.

Shabby Chic

“Shabby chic”, a relatively new phrase used to describe room designs, is an obscure blend of neglect and style. It is one of the most difficult bathroom designs to create, and it takes a bold decision to go for this bathroom style. It almost certainly achieves its full potential in a continental house, either a French chateau or old Spanish villa.

The absolute opposite of a fitted bathroom, the shabby chic look is a mismatch of styles and products. You can even do the unexpected, like put a put a refrigerator in the corner. Nothing is expected to match and pipework and plumbing are on show rather than concealed. This style is best suited to those who have inherited a bathroom and want to update it a little rather than fork out on a brand new bathroom suite.

The key to decoration is neutral tones with a few dark colors. For the walls choose a matte or flat wall paint. Pale golds and yellows work particularly well as does floral or check patterned wallpaper.

As with the country and traditional bathrooms, cast iron baths are a must. Either a roll-top or slipper bath will do, and although you don’t want holes or rust, the more dilapidated it looks the better. Even consider running sandpaper over the paint work and claw feet. It’s always worth looking out for old fittings at antique shops and car boot sales.

Counter top basins are highly recommended in this setting, and the look out for extremely unusual decorated designs. Place it on a washstand or run-down vanity unit. Add unique ornaments and antique framed mirrors.

Modern

Modern bathrooms are all about what you do with the space you have. Within many bathrooms there is little room to work with, so making the most of the space is essential. This is why fitted bathroom suites are now so popular. Having bathroom furniture made to measure is one of the most practical design solutions when remodeling the bathroom.

How many of us have had a bathroom with a cluttered airing cupboard? With the modern bathroom there’s no need to cram your toiletries, towels and cleaning fluids around the boiler. With fitted vanity units, storage units and cabinets you’ll have all the space you need.

When examining modern bathroom design, wall-hung furniture has to get a mention. White gloss will never go out of fashion, but more recently furniture finishes such as wenge, beech and maple have made a real emergence in popularity.

As well as the furniture, wall-hung sanitary ware is a great space-saving solution while giving the bathroom a contemporary feel. Also, concealed cistern units are a more eye-pleasing look than the standard close-coupled toilet.

Showerbaths are a great practical way of optimizing the space, so that you have the comfort of both bathing and showering. Walk-in showers are also very popular in the modern bathroom, and if buying a shower enclosure for the modern bathroom choose one with a chrome structure over white.

Chrome and stainless steel are the ultimate choice in the modern bathroom, and taps and bath mixers are available in a number of contemporary designs, rather than the traditional style faucets. Also, choose chrome towel rails over standard white radiators, as well as matching chrome accessories..

Don’t be afraid to decorate with bold colours when tiling or painting, getting the contrast right with the chrome and the gloss. If using curtains be subtle with the designs and colours, but preferably go for stylish roller blinds.

Fantasy

Daring to be anything more than conventional, the fantasy bathroom design lets you be truly innovative with your fantasies and tastes. With the emphasis on futuristic, this style of bathroom is the antithesis of the traditionalist.

The fantasy design is ideally exclusive to only larger bathrooms, as with all futuristic interior design large open spaces are what brings the room together. Steam cabins and whirlpool baths are the ideal choice for showering and bathing. Or combine the two will a well designed bath screen and a glass shower panel. Because of their minimal effect, Walk-in showers also work well with modern tiling, chrome shower fixtures and classy shower lighting.

For the sanitary ware go with wall-hung or standard close-coupled toilet and basin with pedestal with acute angles and a contemporary design. Abstract towel rails and wenge wall-hung furniture fit well in the fantasy bathroom, giving it that calm almost surreal look.

The ultimate luxury in a fantasy bathroom would have to be a waterproof TV. You could even think of doubling the bathroom up as gym, complete with exercise bike and rowing machine.

Ornaments should be unobtrusive, so choose things like small piles of pebbles and modern wall prints over candles and nick-nacks.

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To create this fabulous kids bathroom, you’ll need to start with a fresh coat of paint. I used Benjamin Moore’s Regal Matte Paint in Fresh Grass #426.

Next, get some beadboard at your local DIY store. You should be able to easily install this prepainted product with adhesive and finish it off by attaching some pre-finished chair rail at the top. I placed it all the way around the bathroom – It looks great and is easy to clean-up.

Now for the cabinets – I had these cute vanities custom made, but you can search your local big box stores for unique pedestal sinks or vanities that appeal to your kids and help create a fun atmosphere. Just remember that if you are using a vessel sink, you’ll want the cabinet to be lower to compensate for the height of the sink that is above the counter. This is very important so that the sink does not end up too high for the kids.

Find some great lighting online or at your local lighting warehouse. Many stores carry all sizes and colors. Some tips: Make sure that your lighting matches the color of your faucets and stay away from amber colored glass globes as they create a yellow tone that is not appealing.

Now accessorize your bathroom. I used towels with frogs on them – a few piped in pink, and few piped in blue – perfect for both boys and girls. Put some clear beads in the sink for a fun twist (and fun for the kids), and add some storage baskets at the bottom of your cabinets or on shelves for added functionality.

You can see why kids of all ages will love this adorable bathroom by clicking here for pictures and product guides.

By: Rebecca Groskreutz

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Small bathroom design is an area of great interest for professionals in the bathroom remodeling industry. Though most home owners see the small space as a limitation, designers in the field see it as opportunity. Working with limited room stretches the imagination to its limits, and when ideas come together, the perceived downfall of limited space becomes the great advantage of a cozy atmosphere.

For small bathroom design, the most important factor is maximizing the limited space. When the bathrooms physical space is properly expanded it affords many more opportunities for innovative design.

In order to make a small bathroom appear roomy there are certain things that should be avoided. Most people will opt for a pedestal sink or even a hanging sink in substitution of a sink which is imbedded into a counter top, and for the issue of space utilization, this if often a good idea. Countertops take up a lot of space and they are not always necessary. The storage allotted by a countertop can easily be replaced with a small closet or recessed vanity.

Hanging hardware such as towel racks and shelves should also be eliminated whenever possible. Towel racks can take up to 5 inches off the perceived width of a bathroom, and shelves can clutter up walls that would better be left alone. Instead, look into the possibility of a small closet. The actual space of the closet is not taken from the space of the bathroom, and any item can be stored there when it is not in use.

When choosing new toilets and sinks remember that smaller is better. You don’t want to be uncomfortable, but make sure your toilet isn’t so large that it causes your guests’ knees to touch the opposing wall while in use.

The space of the shower can also be minimized during a renovation. A bulky bathtub can be replaced by a tile shower. These showers can be customized to squeeze into any corner; they can even be built into a wall. Not only will this save room, but the opportunity for custom designs increase exponentially. As far as spacial perception is concerned, glass windows on a shower are far better than a shower curtain. A closed shower curtain might as well be a wall. When the shower is lined with glass it opens up the space within it, and makes a small bathroom appear that much larger.

Many home owners opt for crown molding in their bathrooms. This is certainly a luxurious option, but when attempting to maximize space it probably isn’t a good decision. Instead leave the corners open, and if possible, have a mirror that will reach all the way to the ceiling. If the lighting of the bathroom comes out of the wall in front of the sink, have the lights as high as possible. This will prevent the perception that the lights are taking up space.

By: A. E. Anderson

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