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Keep Things Simple with Your Bathroom Interior Design
The main concept that anyone who is an expert in bathroom interior design understands more than anything else is that you need to keep it simple. Simple bathroom designs always turn out to be the best because there is really no need to make your bathroom look too fancy.
You can do a few things here or there to improve the features of your guest bathroom, but you don’t need to go all out when there are probably other things you could be focusing on.
You really just need to focus on the functional aspects on your bathroom and not worry about making it look too outrageous. There is not a lot of depth to bathroom interior design, but there are a few small things you can remember to make sure you don’t take your design too far.
You should still put some time into thinking of the perfect way to decorate your bathroom, but make sure that you are putting more effort into the other areas of your home.
The bathroom is sometimes the place people start when they want to redesign their home because it is the simplest place to get started.
Change the Tile – Refresh the Shower Room
Having tiles in the shower room isn’t just a decorative element: it is meant to protect the structures against the possible damages of water. Naturally the ceramic tiles are waterproof and they are relatively easy to clean, which makes them a safe choice for the decoration of the shower room.
Getting the tiles
The first thing you have to do is to order the tiles. Naturally for this you will need to know how much you will need. Once you have this number you should increase it by 8%-10% to cover the damage that results from broken tiles or those that are faulty.
To make sure that you will do a good job, you need some guiding lines. This way you can ensure that the tiles are placed in a straight line, vertically and horizontally.
Make the plan
You will need a plot to know the exact location of each of the sheets that you will lay down. The best course of action is to place some lines that touch all of the walls. It is possible that you will need some cut tiles, and it is easier to place them in case they aren’t near a wall.
What Bathroom Trends Rock 2011 So Far?
The majority of people make a bathroom when they purchase a house and they don’t really think about changing it at some point. In case you would like to keep up with new trends, changing is something you should consider for every season comes with new trends.
Vintage furniture and accessories
At the moment one of the major trends is having antique bathroom cabinets and bathroom décor, not to mention the fixtures. You could be thinking about carved wood shelves or custom made modern mirror frames. In order to get this kind of bathroom furniture you should consider high quality plastic, natural stone or exotic wood for the furniture and the tub.
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Modern bathroom showers
Economy is an important trend in 2011 and so a lot of people opt for the energy and water saving showers and whirlpools. The main point of showers this year is to be charming, healthy and functional. The showers should be part of your eco living, and so they should help you with your healthy lifestyle, while being part of the green concept.
Bathroom Tile Trends to Try for 2011
In case you would like to be in trend from every possible point of view, there might be a lot more to be taken into consideration than you might think. It’s not just about clothing, hairstyle, cars and houses anymore. Trends are set in some of the smallest details as well, such as the bathroom tiles.
This year came with something quite unexpected, and some of the most popular items used, include copper, glass, stainless steel and hardwood.
So, let’s look at them one by one.
The glass accent tile is one of the most fashionable items in the hip bathrooms. This kind of tiling might be used for backsplashes, floors and shower walls and the advantage of it is that it adds depth, luminescence and also sparkle to the bathroom that could not be offered by traditional ceramic or natural tiling.
There are numerous different kinds of colors to choose from and also many different kinds of finishes that vary between glossy and flat. In case only a small portion of a wall is covered by it, it offers an interesting highlight, while if you decide to use the tiling on the whole wall, it adds a spa-like atmosphere to the entire room.
How to Upgrade a Bathroom from Old to Vintage
Bringing a bathroom to life doesn’t mean that you have to change everything in it; just update the fixtures, floors and find new solutions for storage and the old bathroom will be as good as new. Naturally you won’t have to worry about the expenses either.
Accents
Your bathroom could get a new personality in case you offer it matching accessories. As an example, you could add a silver accent to the medicine cabinet. This could be even better in case you have metal outlet covers.
Tiles on the countertop
A lot of people opt for the stone slab, but the tile counters are also water resistant, they are a lot less expensive than stone slabs and they are easy to install DIY style. For example you could choose terra-cotta colored tiles and add a white wood edging (especially in case the vanity is white as well). In order to prevent water from getting to the wood, consider adding a bead of clear caulk.
Fixtures
You don’t necessarily have to change the cast-iron claw-foot tub and sink; you also have the possibility to reglaze them instead and so you will be able to save some money. Buying new ones could cost up to $2,000, but reglazing costs only about $800.
Chic Bathroom Touched with Cheap Home Décor
Are you looking for a big change in your bathroom but a small change in your pocket? In case you are on a low budget you should remember that sometimes the smallest changes could make all the difference. You don’t have to change everything about your bathroom to refresh it. Here are some ideas that for sure you will like.
First idea: paint job. This is one of the cheapest ways to refresh an old bathroom. In case you already have the items needed, like trays and brushes, the whole makeover will be even cheaper. Once you are done with the work it is just natural that you won’t place the furniture and the elements the way they were before, and so you will add even more novelty to the same old room.
The hand towels can also change the overall look of the bathroom. Buy some new ones in bright colors. This is a fast and cheap way to brighten up the bathroom. In case you have some money left for this project, add some new facecloths and bath towels too in the same color or in a contrasting shade. As a finishing touch you could throw in a new bath mat, and the project is done.
Inspiring Haute Design of Celebrity Bathrooms
What does haute design truly refer to? Actually there is no definition of this design. A room decorated according to it might look really simple, with no patterns, but in the same time it might come with numerous shapes and elements. In spite of the many possibilities the haute design still looks fresh and doesn’t make the people in it feel overwhelmed.
The secret lies in the way in which the elements are combined. You don’t necessarily have to think that in order to have a haute designed bathroom you have to spend a fortune on it. There are some simple elements that you might find cheap, and all it takes is good taste to use them.
As a source of inspiration, you might use the bathrooms of certain celebrities. Naturally these are quite expensive, but you simply have to use the ideas according to your budget.
For example Sarah Jessica Parker opted for a bathroom that has a beachy feeling. She used beadboard wainscoting and simple medicine cabinets and glass shelves that have been created by Urban Archeology. The wall mounted sinks have been created by American Standard.
The Bonus Storage Space in Your Bathroom
In case you haven’t decorated your bathroom, here are few smart ideas how to decorate it and save some extra space for your bonus storage. The bathroom, just as any other room requires additional space for storage. In case your bathroom is too small, you can’t place some built-in lockers for each family member.
The smartest thing you can do is to use a vinyl pocket organizer. You can hang it inside the linen closet and place some hold band aids, medicines, thermometer and anything else that can fit in there.
There are also vinyl wall organizers that work the same way as any painting, but offer some extra space for your cosmetics.
Recently the small round wooden tables are very modern for any bathroom, for they also offer enough space for your pills and cosmetics. Make sure you cover the table with a tablecloth; else the bathroom moist will ruin the wood.
Shelves are another decision to fix the space problem, but you should build them above your washer or dryer. This space is usually wasted; therefore you can use it without any problem.
The enclosed cabinets for the laundry supplies are also a good idea to save some space.
Bathroom Vanity Trends 2011
In case you haven’t decorated your bathroom, this is the right moment to do it. The trends for the bathrooms are very daring, lavish and stylish.
In case you are going to change the décor in your bathroom, here are the most modern bathroom decors of the year. If you are a green lover, the eco friendly design idea may be the one for you. Start with the materials. Go for natural wood and stone, for these are the materials that stay close to the nature.
You can install modern bathroom vanities; add some sleek bathtubs and accessories made out of eco-friendly materials. The color palette should be neutral or green, in order to keep the spirit of the nature in your bath.
In case you want a really luxurious bathroom, go for modern bath accessories. Install a modern stainless steel bathroom towel heater. The bathroom fixtures are also important.
Replace the old fixtures with colorful modern sinks and bathroom faucets. Don’t hesitate to add some bright coloring in your bath; it is already popular and trendy. Instead of placing the common neutral curtains, go for bright ones.
Small Bathrooms Call For Cute Design
Many consider the design of the bathroom as one of the biggest issues, when it comes to decorating. In case your bathroom is small, the issue looks like a real problem.
Many designers are advising to take a look at the bathroom area, before starting anything. Simply go and feel the area. If your bath is going to be very small, choose classical design.
This bathroom looks spacious thanks to the right details, involved in the decorating process. Wood isn’t the common material, when it comes to bathrooms, but in this case the wood is a classy accent; therefore place some wooden accents in your bath. Mirrors are absolute must have, for they are creating more space.
