Bathroom Vanities and Accessories Design and Tips

Tips on Caulking a Bathtub like a Pro

Posted on Tuesday, July 22, 2014

A lumpy caulk job not only detracts from the appearance of your bathtub, it can fail to serve the purposes you caulked it for in the first place. As with all things, caulking a bathtub is something that gets easier with practice. But if you’re a DIYer, how much practice can you realistically expect to have? And without that practice, should you just accept less-than-ideal results?

There are really two choices here: you can lower your expectations, or you can learn how to caulk like a pro. The latter, of course, provides the larger benefit and, believe it or not, is actually not difficult at all. You just need to know the proper steps.

How to Caulk a Bathtub

· Tape your joints – using painter’s tape, carefully line the area just above the joints you are about to caulk, much as you would around windows when painting

· Create a small, rounded opening – using a very sharp knife, create a 1/8 inch hole by cutting your caulk tube at a 45-degree angle. Using 100-grit sandpaper, gently round the opening

· Prep your caulk gun –squeeze the handle of your caulk gun until caulk shows at the opening of the tube. Release the pressure and clean the tip with a damp rag

· Set your pace – caulk at a steady pace, applying consistent pressure as you follow the joint. If you miss a spot, keep going. It is easier to make a second rapid pass than to clean goopy caulk off of your tub and tiles

· Smooth your edges – wet your pointer finger and run it along the length of the caulk bead on all sides. Clean excess caulk off of your finger at regular intervals using a damp rag.

Once your caulk has dried, carefully remove the masking tape from around the joints. Do not remove the tape when caulk is still wet.

In addition to tubs, this caulking technique can be used for tile, sinks, and other household items, and is well worth taking the time to learn. When you know how to caulk properly, you can produce professional results at a fraction of the cost, and earn some well-earned bragging rights along the way.

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Enhancing Your Half Bath

Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2014

The half bath is common in many homes and, while these restrooms offer a significant amount of convenience, they can also feel cramped and unwelcoming, which makes updating them a perfect way to add style and comfort to your home.

Things to consider for a half-bath remodel include:

Sinks – pedestal sinks are best in a half bath, though small vanities can sometimes work as well. This depends greatly on the amount of space you are working with

Shower stalls – stand-alone showers come in a range of placement options. Choose one that meets both the size limitations and overall flow of your half bath. Consider adding a steam shower for optimal relaxation

Cabinetry – recessed medicine cabinets take up no additional space but offer storage for toiletries. These cabinets often include mirrors which both enhance convenience and help produce a more spacious feel in half-baths

Storage – slim linen cabinets, particularly wall-mounted options, can give much needed storage. Shelving can give space for some toiletries and allow for decorating flourishes such as sculptures, flowers, or whatever items speak to your unique tastes

Many bathroom fixtures come in matching sets or complementary styles. Look for cabinetry, storage, vanities, and sinks that look natural together. Taking this step helps ensure your half bath not only provides the comfort and convenience you deserve, but improves the appeal and flow of your entire home as well.

Labels: cabinetry, half bath decor tips, half bath storage, half bath tips, slim linen cabinets, steam shower

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Giving Your Bathroom a More Spacious Feel

Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Even medium sized bathrooms can begin to feel cramped when you begin to add shelving, cabinetry, and vanities. However, these things can help produce a clean appearance while adding significant convenience, making them an attractive addition to many restrooms.

One of the best ways to guard against a cramped feel is by choosing bathroom furniture and fixtures that are ideally sized for your space. If your washroom is small, get creative with shelving and cabinetry or consider hallways adjacent to the restroom for some of your bathroom storage needs.

Lighting and reflective surfaces can also produce a more spacious appearance. If your bathroom has little to no natural light, consider adding windows or a skylight. If these options are not available, look at installing additional light fixtures on walls or overhead to produce a brighter look and feel.

Simple additions such as mirrors on bathroom doors can help a room appear much larger. So too can chrome fixtures and glossier surfaces on countertops.

Your bathroom is where you start and end your day. Taking steps to produce a roomier feel can extend into other areas of the home for an overall more open, relaxing, and inviting aesthetic.

Labels: bathroom decor, bathroom lighting, bathroom organization, bathroom tops

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Solving Big Problems with Double Vanities

Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2014

Double sink vanities are an ideal way to functionally enhance bathrooms used by multiple members of a family. Regardless of whether it’s more than one child trying to get ready for school in the morning or bed at night, or partners vying for tooth brushing space and shaving room, a double vanity gives freedom for multi-use, helping speed grooming and get everyone where they need to be on time.

Double vanities offer more storage space than single options. Often large enough to allow for the storage of hand and bath towels as well as toiletries, double bathroom vanities can greatly enhance convenience by organizing all bathroom necessities in one spot. Adding storage in this way prevents needing additional bathroom furniture for many families, a factor that can help free up space for a more open and flowing aesthetic.

Speaking of aesthetics, double bathroom vanities come an incredible range of styles and many include customizable features such as sinks, hardware, faucets, mirrors, and even additional cabinetry. This allows you to choose a double sink vanity that not only serves your family’s practical needs, but speaks to your aesthetic sensibilities as well.

Lastly, a double vanity can increase the resale value of your home. Even if you do not currently have a large family or require space for more than one person, the future buyers of your home may. Larger washrooms with attractive features such as double sink vanities are appealing to many homebuyers, allowing this addition to be a long-term investment in the worth of your home.

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Signs You Should Invest in a Medicine Cabinet

Posted on Thursday, July 3, 2014

Your bathroom should offer the ultimate in both style and function, and medicine cabinets are a fantastic way to add both. Medicine cabinets increase storage and help de-clutter counter space – making them ideal for smaller areas. However, your bathroom needn’t be on the small side to benefit from the many features offered by modern medicine cabinet design.

If you are beginning a bathroom remodel, signs you should invest in a medicine cabinet include:

· You have limited counter space

· You are currently storing toiletries outside of the bathroom

· Lack of space requires many of your personal items to be exposed

· You do not have a bathroom mirror

Medicine cabinets come in a range of styles and many include advanced features such as additional lighting, pivoting mirrors, and compartmentalized storage spaces. These bathroom storage units also come in a variety of mounting options, enabling you to choose the solution best for your particular needs.

No matter if you are building a bathroom from scratch or remodeling for style and space, a bathroom vanity can truly enhance an entire room – adding beauty, function, and distinction to you home.

Labels: linen cabinets, medicine cabinet styles, medicine cabinets, remodel

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