Bathroom mood expressed by detail

How to improve the mood of your bathroom? Do you think it is need much money? It is not sure. Some ornament which cost a little money may make the bathroom looks elegant. Such as a delicate mirror with a beautiful frame or a dried flower pluged in a crystal bottle.

Just like in the rest of the house, a cleverly placed ornament can lift the mood of the bathroom. The wonderful chunky gold mirror pictured above is a superb example of how you can bring a touch of opulent elegance to your bathroom with the simple addition of an always necessary mirror. Likewise, a place for hand soap and a glass is essential… so why not select a pair of gorgeous, gold flecked glass holders? Also available in black and transparent options, they made a subtle yet intriguing decor statement.

Girl's Bedroom

Sugar and Spice
Every little girl I know loves pretty colors! For a room she'll cherish, select fabrics with flowers, trellises, cute animals, or butterflies. You might stencil flowers, vines, and butterflies on walls as a colorful accent, using paint colors matched to your fabric or wallpaper choices. Don't forget soft, airy curtains for the windows.

Ocean
If you live near the beach, or just wish you did, create an ocean theme using watery blues for the wall, sand colors on the floor, and clouds in the sky (ceiling). Take color cues from a beachy border wallpaper, art print, or piece of furniture like this colorful stool. You 'll almost be able to hear the waves!

Stars
Starlight is a great theme, and you'll find many fabrics, wallpapers, and bedding with star patterns. This theme appeals to both boys and girls, and is available in many colors both bright and pastel. Wonderful theme pieces can be the "star" in a room. You might get star-shaped rubber stamps (or sponges) and dip into wall paint to create your own star border, decorate furniture, or make random stars all over the walls or ceiling. A star quilt or rug will complete the theme.

Moonlight
Create a wonderful, soft look with by the light of the moon. The ceiling might be midnight blue, with painted moon and stars, or use some of the stick-on glow-in-the-dark stars. Embellish a colorful painted bookshelf with crisp white stars, or liven up a plain white chest with a rainbow of star shapes. Find a moon and star quilt or fabric to use for window treatments. Then add a moon cutout headboard.
Next: More Ideas for GIRLS Rooms including a look at colors, feline friends, and the very trendy butterfly.

Children Bedroom Designs

When it comes to the best in custom childrens bedroom design and childrens room furniture you need to turn to retailers with imagination.

Dropping by a local furniture store, taking a virtual visit to an online retailer or flipping through the pages of the latest children’s bedroom catalogues or magazines will provide you with a ton of inspiration for everything from multi-purpose childrens room furniture to accessories and general room decoration concepts.

childrens bedroom furniture stores are an excellent place to start. Today’s furniture manufacturers are coming up with some great multi-functional pieces with kid’s needs in mind.

Double and triple function furnishings are a real blessing. Any childrens bedroom furniture item that has double or triple duty status is tops in my books. You may wish to consider a custom childrens bedroom design that features a sleep, study and storage unit all in one.

Now I realize your toddler isn’t old enough to have homework but his or her time will come soon enough. It’s wise to consider both current and future needs when looking at custom childrens bedroom design furnishings.

Convertible and multi-purpose furnishings can save floor space and enhance the play value of a children’s bedroom. You no longer have a need for extra furniture that takes up valuable space. A further bonus is that it’s usually less expensive to buy one opposed to two pieces of furniture.

Great 2-in-1 designs like bunk beds that reassemble as single beds and seating units with concealed storage are ideal for a children’s bedroom.

When looking to make a major childrens bedroom furniture purchase, it’s best to comparison shop furniture sales and give some thought to how the furniture will be able to serve your child’s needs in the years to come.

Convertible furnishings can be purchased for baby right up to teen rooms. Today’s cribs often come as a combination crib and storage unit. Features may include a standard crib with rails attached on one side to a multi-drawer chest. Here, both the crib and chest would sit on a foundation of dual blanket drawers.

Once out of the crib, your toddler can sleep on an extension mattress (and spring) that is added once the rails and chest are removed. On some models this is standard. Other models have this as an option only. Consider the price difference of both.

Such a configuration offers up years of usefulness - a single bed and a freestanding chest of drawers. Other chest/crib combos feature a detachable changing station on top of the storage unit. If considering this design, give some thought as to the most comfortable height for changing your baby. Most are between 30 to 40” high.

Trundle beds (with a roll-out sleep unit) are ideal for sleepovers, extra storage and additional play opportunities. You can remove the bottom mattress and use the frame for off season storage or for a train or car track set up.

Topping the list of the best custom childrens bedroom design units is a loft system. Features of a loft system include storage and study areas in addition to a sleep area. A great 3-in-1 loft arrangement may also feature book shelves and reading lights.

Childrens Bedrooms

It's Time to Build!

Almost every day I ask myself why more people are not taking advantage of this crazy building market.  By crazy I mean this is a ridiculous buyers market.  The answer seems to be fear.  We can't seem to get away from all the bad news.  Just turn on your tv or your computer and you get nailed with it.  I cannot say if the fear is justified or not.  Each persons situation is unique, and so it is up to them to determine for themselves.  But I can tell you that right now there are some really good opportunities for those that choose to pursue them.  

If you have been thinking of building a new home or remodeling your existing one I suggest seriously pursuing it.  If not, you may just be missing the opportunity of a lifetime.  I have been in this industry for more than a few years now, and I cannot remember any time that the market has been more favorable for the buyer / client.  Here are a few of the big reasons:

• Interest rates are ridiculously low.
  
• Contractors and subcontractors are highly motivated.  In many cases they are working with little or no profit just to keep their good people busy.  And since they are not that busy, they have the time to dedicate to your project.  An associate of mine has had a flood of very high quality contractors practically begging to bid on a bathroom remodeling project.  I have had numerous local contractors request to bid on a project that is several hours outside of our traditional building area.
• Lot costs have plummeted.  Developers are looking to unload.  Indeed the banks now own quite a bit of really nice land.  Call up a few of your local banks and ask for their property listings.  You might find a great deal by buying directly from the bank.
• Many material costs are at 10 year lows.  Since no one is building demand is very low and inventories are up.  Classic over-supply and under-demand.
• Everyone in the process is open to negotiation.  Realtors, Land Owners, Architects, General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, etc.  

Seriously this feels like the perfect storm - as in the perfect buyers market.  A great opportunity to do a beautiful project at the best possible value.  

How long will this last?

Nobody seems to know.  But statistics are beginning to show an improvement in the sales of existing homes and once inventory is diminished construction costs will begin to rise again.  Nobody knows how long this "window" will be open, but we all know it will not be open forever.  

Don't Feel Guilty!  

It is true that the current market allows the buyer to take advantage of the situation.  But at the same time the builders, vendors, designers, realtors that are surviving are truly appreciative of the work.  And if you pick the right team they are going to give you their best.  

Build Smart!

If you decide to proceed with a project, make sure you do it smart.  For instance "McMansions" have a bad name right now and the builders cannot seem to give them away.  This might not be the type of home that will be in great demand even after the turnaround.  Folks are starting to look for a more modest, smartly designed and quality constructed home.  The type of homes as seen below designed by Larson Brenner Architects.

Be Smart!

Utilize the expertise of your professionals (architects / designers, general contractors, realtors, etc.).   Don't try to design and construct the project yourself.  You will get a better outcome and will carry less burden if you have a good team around you.  And besides, right now you are practically getting their services for free!

SIMPLY ELEGANT HOME DESIGNS

Bathroom design for handicapped

When you decide to design a bathroom, you should consider some factors such as the special person who use it. For example, the old and the handicapped. Those who have some inconvenient needs special design in the bathroom. In fact, some bathroom accessories make give your help.Handicap bathtub lifts make it easier for upper and lower body movement. Older and disabled persons often have a very hard time getting in and out of the tub safely, and a bathtub lift will allow them to do so. Or a Walk in bathtub is another good choice.

If you are looking for bathtub lifts for handicap individuals they are available in many different shapes and sizes.Some bathtub lifts do not require electricity because they are powered by water. A special fitting is what joins the lift to the shower head. Battery powered bathtub lifts are used more often than those powered by water.

Add handicap bathroom shower units with custom shower bench, or shower stools. Also available are bathroom shower built-in handicapped seats or the very popular teak shower bench.

Bathtubs and showers need to be accessed with ease, either by the use of grab handles or have full openings for wheelchair access. Manufacturers have constructed bathtubs tubs have doors that open on the side thus allowing a person to walk into it without having to lift their legs over a ledge.

Which kind of curtain used in you bathroom?

Shower curtain is a common goods in our bathroom.The curtain is used for preventing water splash.With the improvement of shower curtain, the style and pattern of shower curtain has be changed year by year.Anyone who has ever hung traditional shower curtains will agree on one thing: hooks are a pain to use. You get one side hung and the other side comes unhooked. While you’re reattaching that side, three hooks fall off.Now, a new style commes:hookless shower curtain.

A hookless shower curtain is a very unique item that can offer a large amount of convenience in stopping many of the problems that can sometimes arise when you have the regular style selections in curtains for the showers in your home. Several different varieties of hookless shower curtains are now available. Though they all attach by different methods, each works with your existing standard shower curtain rods.

For any specific style in design that you may like the best, you can be sure that you will find the perfect choice in a hookless shower curtain that can add a large amount of enhancement and overall beauty that can turn your bathrooms into a warm and more inviting area of your home.

An ensuit bathroom is convenient for your family

A single bathroom just isn't enough for many families in today's households. Especially for a large family that has more than four family members. So an ensuit bathroom come into existence as the situation requires. And there are another advantage，it is more convenient for you washing your hands at night.Certainly, it may encroach on valuable living space.

Creating an ensuite doesn’t need to be a stressful project as long as the planning is correct right from the early stages. If adding an ensuite onto an existing bedroom make sure the two rooms are coherent to make it work successfully. An ensuite isn’t meant to be as large as the main bathroom so think of products that will fit nicely into a compact space. Many ensuites tend to be a square design as they are usually built into a corner of an existing room.

If you want a bath as well in the ensuite consider the dimensions of the bath carefully as a standard 1700mm x 700mm may be too big.Smaller baths are available on the market so shop around, don’t just squeeze any bath in and spoil the design.Water pressure may be another point to consider as your ensuite may be higher than the hot water tank in your home. If this is the case then it may mean moving the existing tank or installing a pump system.

Why to choose a electric shower

What kind of shower you want to put in your bathroom. The less complicated, the better it is for you.Putting in a shower without using any of the available fixtures in your bathroom can be a little tricky, especially if you have to bore through walls to get the necessary plumbing or electrics into the new shower room.

An electric shower works well in homes that have low water pressure or no main supply of water, because many have a small built-in pump to increase the water pressure as the water is being heated. An electric shower also uses less electricity than an electric water heater, and this is advantageous in countries or areas where electrical service is sporadic or unreliable.

How to decorate a big bathroom?

Commonly, we discuss the methods of decorating a small bathroom, how to make use of the limited space and make it looks wide and not very aswarm. Different from the small bathroom, If the bathroom is too big, it is also a problem. How to make it homely and cozy by adding your own personal touch.

A chair in the one corner is perfect for sitting on after a bath and rubbing on all your different oils and body lotions. It is also the perfect spot for a friend to sit on while you catch up on gossip. Having a clothes hamper in one corner is not only practical but by choosing a design which suits your bathroom theme will definitely help you add that personal touch.

Having a beautiful plant in a corner also adds to the jungle feeling and adds a very relaxed and natural feel to your bathroom. hang up some nice pictures which you can also make sure adds to the general theme of your bathroom. I personally do not use the towel which I hang from my towel rail. Instead I have a wicker basket which stores all the family towels.

Toilet paper holder

Toilet paper is an essential goods in our daily life. But you can not be sure that every time you visit John taking along the toilet paper. So we need put some toilet paper in the bathroom to save for a rainy day.Toilet paper holder come into existence as the situation requires.Today, we consider the paper holder not only a practical goods, but also a decoration.

There are common two kinds of paper holder, paper box or a rolling bar.The paper box usually come with various style and pattern.Changing out your toilet paper holder can really change many things about your bathroom. It can increase the amount of room - particularly if your are using a recessed holder, it can give your restroom style - especially if you use a free standing holder.

How to deal with bathroom ceiling?

Though ceiling is not noticed by some people, but it is also an important part of the bathroom. Bathroom alway is a wet room with the water vapour. So it is essential for waterproof material used in bathroom ceiling.An What other questions should be considered?

Generally your ceiling will be painted. You can choose between warm colors such as orange, red and pink shades or cool colors such as blue, green, purple and violet. After choosing your paint color be sure to use a high grade ceiling paint to apply to your ceiling.

UPVC ceiling cladding is an ideal way of covering the bathroom ceiling as it is totally waterproof, is unaffected by steamy conditions, will not rot, will not harbour mould and requires no maintenance. There are panels available with a plank effect similar to timber tongue and groove, cladding in woodgrain finishes as well as plain white panelling that will mimic the effect of a painted plaster ceiling.

You can choose your ceiling light as plain or elaborate as you would like. Many ceiling lights are simple globes or squares and emit white light.

Interior Design with Sketchup

Simply Elegant Home Designs is now using Google Sketchup to better describe the interior design elements of their house plans.  

Ron Brenner of Simply Elegant had this to say.  "Better visualization of the product results in more thorough understanding of design intent and better translation by the builders.  We have been using 3d visualization for some time to illustrate building exteriors, and have discovered how valuable that visualization is.  It seems a logical next step to illustrate the interior design elements of a home with 3d.  Nowadays Architects have so many good tools to work with, and so why not use them?  The idea is to use the tools available to us to create a better product and a better service.  I think that some day we may not be issuing 2d plans, sections and elevations, but we will be issuing 3d virtual models.  And some day builders may have a television monitor at the job site in lieu of a plan desk."

The animation below illustrates the interior cabinetry and millwork elements of "The Stillwater", a house plan offered by Simply Elegant Home Designs.

How to choose toilet for your bathroom?

Toilet as an important part of bathroom, play an important role inour life. The toilet is a key piece of a comfortable, modern, well-functioning home. Everyone cannot live without toilet every day.So, choose a good toilet is very important.

One-piece, or two?

A "one-piece" toilet is actually six to ten individual pieces sculpted into a seamless, space-saving unit. The result is a sleek, hand-crafted toilet w/ no crevices between the tank & bowl to collect dirt & odors.
"Two-piece" toilets feature the traditional design of a separate tank & bowl which are bolted together upon installation.

The flushing system

In gravity fed toilets, the weight of the water from the tank pushes the waste through an S shaped trap way, as the siphon that is created empties the bowl.

With pressure assisted toilets, air in the tank is compressed as it fills with water. When flushing, the pressurized air pushes the water more strongly into the bowl, resulting in a better flush. Disadvantages, though, include greater noise, expense and difficulty of repairing.

Quality

Look for toilets with a deep, rich coat of glaze, insuring an even, easy to clean glossy surface. Ideally, the internal trapway should be glazed, providing a smooth surface to facilitate the flow of waste & prevent clogging.

Size

Toilets come in varying sizes, so check the width, depth & height of your available space. Also, most toilets bolt to the floor 12" from the wall, but some toilet manufacturers also make 10" & 14" models. Measure first.

An amazing sink and faucet

With the development of technology, the faucet and sink become more and more beautiful. Some of them looks like a work of art.This must be the trend of the bathroom deoration. Besides the practicality, people would like to purchase the different and personalized bathroom accessories.

Touch 360 has really added some technology and "a new way to interact with water" with their Ripple Faucet. The faucet was inspired by ripples on the water's surface and creates a strong visual relationship between the user's interaction with it, and with the water flow and temperature. The Ripple has hot and cold channels from which water flows and as the set temperature is changed via the metal ball, the amount of water flowing from each channel adjusts for the illusion the water is mixing for a combined temperature. In reality the water is the same temperature from both sides to prevent the user from being scalded. LED lights under the surface are lit with intensity and color according to the flow and temperature to provide a beautiful interaction with the user.

Franch style bathroom

Proportion, grace and beauty – words which eloquently describe this style that is currently enjoying something of a revival.French Style in Bathroom design decorate by mix a plain country look with heirlooms. Calm blue-grey Farrow & Ball walls and white woodwork provide a backdrop to a painted freestanding bath.

French bathroom vanities have long been the main centre piece of the bathroom, with oak vanities being the most popular choice. Whether the French bathroom is a modern design or traditional, you will nearly always find a vanity, as the French bathroom is often reffered to as a powder room, a place to pamper yourself.

Bare stained boards are warm, a white heart-shaped metal chair adds glamour. This best bathroom design is the most suitable relaxing bathroom with french style.

Invest in a magnificent Calvari rain bath – featuring a glass enclosure with rainbars – from Sottini. This rolltop bath is decorated with a black Portoro faux marble design and is supported on glided feet – the perfect centrepiece for your bathroom

Children Room Decorating

You may feel an initial sense of panic when your child announces that his favorite color is black or your daughter wants to use a shocking shade of purple. Using the favorite as an accent can create some very interesting and coordinated looks in the bedroom. Your first step is to figure out where the color inspiration is coming from for your child. For instance, your son may really be drawn to a football team that uses black in its team colors.

 In this case, you can use a neutral white for the walls and use the black and other team colors to accent the room. Of course, in this case, using the team logo and an overall football theme will make your son very happy.

Childrens Bedroom Furniture

Childrens Bedroom Furniture Contrary to what you might feel, children do grow up very quickly to pick up things for themselves. If your child can walk, then it is time enough to take him or her to the furniture store. Or go online shopping, for that matter. Show your child all the options there are, and ask his or her opinion on it; so that if things go wrong later on, you will not be hard pressed to ask for a replacement. 

Childrens Bedroom Furniture design of 2011

Childrens Storage

Childrens Storage a child's bedroom, you can never get too much storage. We have many storage options available, so you will be sure to find perfect storage furniture for even the smallest of childrens bedrooms.

For larger childrens bedrooms or simply for those boys who need a bit more space, this range offers a generously proportioned three door wardrobe. This is however a three door wardrobe with a difference, the centre console being comprised of tray style storage, perfect for T-shirts, sports clothes, or even smaller sports equipment. A useful rack shelf straddles the middle and third console, offering ideal storage space for childrens sports bags or larger luggage items. There is ample hanging space within the wardrobe, together with shoe racking and further draw space.

Childrens furniture

Childrens furniture is an example of a butterfly fabric and several coordinates. Decide on your own preferred theme, perhaps starting with the curtains, and then choose coordinates to be used on other items as you wish.Alternatively, Bedroom-in-a-Box can suggest how to combine children's fabrics and paint colour in ways which will work for you, bearing in mind light levels and size of the room in question. Whichever direction you take, your child's bedroom will be unique. We cater for newborn babies onwards.

About bathroom fengshui

Feng Shui is all about helping the flow of positive energy or chi in your home and block or flush negative energy out of it Feng Shui literally means 'Wind and Water'. The bathroom is definitely the room that you think of when you think of water. But the water in the bathroom isn't the same as the water element. Recently, People around the world have begun to see the benefits of using feng shui techniques in their homes.

As most of the Feng Shui practices have strong scientific basis, there are two important rules of thumb that you need to remember when deciding the location of a bathroom. First you need to know that , the bathroom and toilet are primarily governed by and driven by the element Water. Secondly, you should keep in mind that bathrooms are associated with elimination and waste.

There are some location direction:
Bathrooms next to or above the front door.
Bathrooms on the second floor directly above the kitchen or front door
Bathrooms in the center of the office
Bathrooms under the stairs

The bathroom in the center of the house should be painted red to introduce fire element to stop draining of wealth but otherwise, good bathroom colors and color schemes according to Feng Shui are light grays, cream and pale blues.

Feng Shui bathroom tip for wealth: First hang a faceted crystal in the center of the room; place a 3" round mirror on the ceiling directly above the toilet to visually reverse the downward flow of water (use double-sided tape to hold the mirror in place). Next place earth-type objects in the corners of the room to stabilize the energy. Lastly add an image such as a bird or tree to the downstairs area below the bathroom to help lift the energy there.

Saving money on bathroom remodeling

People who has home decoration experience are aware of the most expense is kitchen and bathroom. If you are the young or haven't enough money, you may want to know some ways to save money while guarantee the quality of the decor.Now, let's learn some useful ways to saving money on remolding bathroom.

Your bathroom is just as important as any part of your home. It gives you the kind of everyday respite that you could be looking for. That's why, too, you need to improve it whenever you can.

1.If you are a DIY person, you can save a lot of dollars by refurbishing items like cabinets, varnish, vanities with paint etc.

2.Shower/Bath glass enclosures are easy to install and clean than cloth or plastic curtains. This is also a fashionable way of dressing up your bathroom.

3.Purchase Discontinued Hardware. Paying retail for hardware fixtures such as faucets and showerheads is the most unnecessary budget drain in a bathroom remodeling project.

4.Consider some cheap posters .This will make the area look different and good. You can also cover the areas that are not appealing with posters, if you are not planning to paint currently.

5.Usually the lighting is overhead and/or framing the mirror. This might take a couple of hundred bucks for an electrician but installing sconces on each side of the mirror will really give the bathroom a makeover. In addition, spend a few dollars on a quality, quiet fan.

Safety bathroom tips

Do you think it is safe at home? It is not sure. The bathroom is often the most dangerous room in a home. The combination of water, medications and electrical appliances make safety precautions in and around the bathroom essential for every family member. But with a little common sense, appropriate supervision, and a few pointers such as those below, you can make your bathroom much safer for your young children.

1.Bathroom Safety on the Floor:

Place a bath mat directly outside of the bath and shower. The bath mat should have a non-skid bottom so that you will have a safe place to put your feet when you exit the tub. Install another grab bar on the side of the shower or bathtub, as close to the bath mat as possible. This will allow for great support as you exit the bathing space. Try to keep the bathroom floor as clean and dry as possible to prevent slipping and falling.

2.Toilet:

You probably don't need to be told that toddlers like to explore and play with water. What you may not realize is that they are also rather top-heavy because their heads are much bigger in size relative to their bodies than adults'. This makes drowning in a toilet a real--and preventable--possibility. In addition to always keeping a watchful eye on your child when you know he's in the bathroom, consider installing toilet seat locks to keep him from opening the lid.

3.Electrical Appliances:

The electrical outlet in the bathroom should have a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This is a tool that protects you from a dangerous shock when water and electricity come together. An electrician can install a GFCI for you.

4.Medicines:All medicines, cosmetics (make-up) and cleaning supplies should be locked in a cabinet.All your medicines and cleaning products should have child safety caps.

How to save water in bathroom?

Today, it is a energy saving time. People all over the world realize this problem. Most of countries in the world make some plan to save energy. As one of the humen, we have the duty to do our best to save energy such as water, electric, gas and so on. For example, we can save water when we have a bath.But how to save water in bathroom?Installing a low flow shower head is a fantastic way to save water.

Low-flow showerheads are efficient. They can significantly reduce your household water consumption without a noticeable difference to your shower experience. The term “low flow” is generally defined as a showerhead with a water consumption rate of 0.5 to 2 gallons per minute (gpm). The on-demand hot water heater can easily keep up with the lower flow so we are probably using less electricity as well. Reducing your water and electricity consumption is definitely nice! The pressure of the water coming out of the head is not noticeably less than my shower head off the hardware store shelf.

Keep in mind that the quality of low flow shower heads and the quality of your relaxing shower time will not be compromised by installing one water saving fixtures. The habit of using water is the most key step for saving water.

Give bathroom a new look

It is not very hard to update your batnroom. One of the quickest and easiest ways to give your bathroom a new look is by updating your bathroom accessories, such as a soap dish, hand washing disepenser, toothbrush holder etc. A small change may give you a big surprise.

Further ideas for bathroom accessories that can be purchased online would be new plumbing fixtures such as new faucets and faucet handles. These come in a variety of colors and finishes and may even be the centerpiece for your bathroom theme. Lighting and mirrors are two of the most important additions as they provide the overall ambiance of the bathroom. If you prefer a more eclectic look, that is fine, too. The important thing to remember is to keep one element of your bath accessories consistent throughout. For example, you might choose different styles of faucets, doorknobs and handles for your bathroom, as long as they are all the same type of finish, such as brushed chrome they will compliment each other well.

Look at the suit of cute bathroom accessories, the blue and yellow looks very concordant and beautiful.

Save energy from bathing

Energy-saving and eco-friendly has become the hotest topic in 21th century. With the number of people growing, the energy left less and less. At the same time, the environmental pollution become worse and worse. So people want to think about many solutions to the environment which we live in. What should we do? I think, everybody has to do begin with oneself, begin with every detail of life.

Just like bathing in the day life, can we have a better choice? It is sure. You can choose a solor energy heater for your bathroom.Solar energy systems capture the sun’s rays and convert them to heat that freely flows throughout a medium, usually referred to as the heat “transfer fluid”, into solar water heaters and other storgage devices, for heating and to provide hot water well into the frigid night.Heating water from the sun is one of the oldest and best methods to further your quest for renewable energy. Just taking advantage of this tactic alone can easily save you 50% of your energy bill.

Wonderful SPA experience at home

Want to have a wonderful spa? It is not too hard. You just need install a rainfall shower head in your bathroom.When your bathroom design includes rainfall shower head, you'll be able to lose yourself in the relaxation of a refreshing, all over body spray every time you take a shower.

Buy an extender arm to use with your current showerhead to allow height adjustment, buy a head and arm set to replace your existing showerhead, or add an extra extender to a head and arm set to provide even more height and adjustment flexibility to your Down Under Wonder Shower.

A hung bag organizer for bathroom

I have written about bathroom storage ways before, and many ways for organize your bathroom itmes. Today, I find an old-fashioned organizer which is a bag hung the wall.It is usually made of fabric with some beautiful pattern and picture on it.

I saw the old-fashioned organizer 20 years ago when I was a young child at my home. I remebered it was a piece of fabric with some small bags on it. My mother filled some small itmes in these bags, such as toothbrush, comb, small mirror etc. If your bathroom is small, you can use old-fashioned organizer to gathered up the bathroom itmes.It looks beautiful and nostalgic.

Bathroom decorative bins

I like various of collection boxs, such as box with drawer,folden boxes, or the hunge bags etc. Especially the colorful and cute pattern ones.There are so much bits and pieces items in the bathroom, so you need some collection boxes to filled with them.

Stow your collection of rubber duckies and other bath and body items in drawer organizers, attractive trays, or decorative bins. You'll be amazed at how much space you gain and how neat the room will look with just your cosmetic clutter hidden. The Container Store, and Target are great sources for affordable options, and don't miss the fun assortment of trend lab fabric storage bins.

Share some experience for bathroom makeover

Rooms like their hosts, beautiful rooms must be owned by the laborious and people who love their lives.On the contrary, a lazy people will not like makeover their homes.We should be itive and enjoy our life, should be laborious and happy.

If you love life, now, follow me to learn how to make over your bathroom.

*Mirrors hung on opposing walls make a space look larger, so don't limit yourself to just one.

*Customize a solid shower curtain (Target's White Waffle-Weave Fabric Shower Curtain is a perfect candidate) with contrasting ribbon, rickrack, or even a sprinkling of silk flowers.

*Stow your collection of rubber duckies and other bath and body items in drawer organizers, attractive trays, or decorative bins. You'll be amazed at how much space you gain and how neat the room will look with just your cosmetic clutter hidden.

*Forsake flatness and save space by rolling towels and storing in a basket, a galvanized bucket, or a colorful plastic bin under the sink or next to the tub.

*Choose light and neutral colours on structural elements, as well as onwall and floor tiles, and save the strong colours for the accessories. This will make it easier to refresh the decor every few years.

*Showcase high-end ceramic tiles by using them as a border or by inserting them between rows of large tiles on a floor mosaic. This type of composition lends added depth and personality to the room.

The Mudroom

The mudroom has become an increasingly important space in home design. This space has transitioned over the years from nothing more than a small hallway with a coat closet into a zone that serves multiple needs. I now spend much time thinking about the function of the mudroom zone in our home designs.

Here are a few of the potentially important features of the mudroom zone:

1. A Bench - Where you can sit down and put on your boots.
2. Lockers - A place where you can quickly drop off your coat and hat.
3. Dump Desk - A storage space for dropping off the mail or briefcase.
   
4. Powder Room - The mudroom zone is a great place for the powder room because it is a more "discreet" location and convenient on your way in or out of the house.
5. Laundry Area - The mudroom zone is a great place for the laundry. This space is convenient to the activity areas of the house, but since it is "around the corner" it is a bit more acoustically separated. Hanging storage for the laundry can sometimes double to serve as a coat closet area.
6. Second Entry - The mudroom zone typically will function as the space you enter from the garage. If the plan layout allows it can also serve as the primary "family entry" from the outdoors. This way the kids don't have to open the garage door to come inside, or worse yet use the front door.
7. Windows - The mudroom zone is an important space, so access to natural daylight here is as important as any other room.
8. Beauty - The mudroom does not to be a "utilitarian" space. It is an important space, so why shouldn't it look as good as the rest of the house?

The image below illustrates a custom cabinet that provides lockers with bench and cubby storage on one side, and provides hanging storage for the laundry area on the other side.

The image below illustrates a typical new multi-functional mudroom designed by Ron Brenner. The bench area is outfitted with hooks above for coat hanging, storage drawers below and cubbies above. A taller cabinet serves as a "dump desk". A powder room is discreetly located behind the storage area. Durable slate tile flooring is installed. The family entry door is just out of view to the right, also washing the mudroom with natural light. A separate stairway leads to a "private getaway" located above the garage. You can also see the kitchen is conveniently located around the corner.

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Update to top 10 house plan sites

Some time ago I posted my opinion of the top 10 web places to find good house plans.  I have now updated that posting by dropping in one new name.  LaMiDesign has been inserted into the number 4 position.  It is a great place to find truly modern house plans.

Please check out the revised top 10 list.

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Do you want to have a luxury bathroom?

Bathing in a luxury bathroom is a dream for most of women. To enjoy the bathing, enjoy the relaxing, enjoy the romantic. In fact, luxury bathroom is not always the patent of the wealthy. Decorate your bathroom by your creative idea, you can do the best.I'll give some ways to enhance the looks, performance, and sensory delights of a bath. Why wait to create your own dream?

Color, light, and neutral tones set the mood in this bathroom.

Good lighting adds sparkle to fixtures, fittings, and surfacing materials.When lighting a grooming center, it's best to plan light from above and both sides. Install a fixture that casts light just over the front edge of the sink. This will bounce light off the countertop and up onto your face.

Need a place to dress, file your nails, or apply makeup? Try a bench under an open section of countertop.

For the ultimate luxury, install a heated floor system under tile.Or a bathroom radiator in your bathroom, then it is not cold wen you bathing in winter.

Creating a luxury bathroom design also involves utilizing your space to its maximum potential. In order to accomplish this, you will need to open up the space as much as possible.

If you've been saving money in order to indulge in one form of home improvement, getting the bathroom spot on is money well invested. A neat, stylish new bathroom suite will add money to your property as well as offer a welcomed, updated alternative to your old bathroom that you thought you would be stuck with forever!