Covered in cosmetic charm, the Tub-E electronic bathtub by Wild Terrain Designs gives your bathroom the class that it needs. The tub comes various styles like copper and stainless steel, These styles will transform the space and look of any bathroom. The bathtub looks futuristic with an awesome enchanting sheen. There is an elegant staircase made out of silver stainless steel. Pinhole LED lights are embedded that shed light over the bathtub. There is built-in heater underneath the seat for the winter months, which allows you to adjust the temperature of the water and experience the perfect bathing experience. With single-touch control and graceful appeal, the Tub-E offers an amazing facelift to your bathroom and new feel to your bath experience. Visit Wild Terrain Designs for details.
A design so logical it belies its status as wall art: the Glascia from Skope. An attractive wall mount towel warmer, the look is entirely contemporary. Focused on a winning combination of glass and stainless steel, the look is streamlined and up-to-date.
Glascia gives off a cozy heat that keeps your towels, but also your bathroom, dry and fresh. The modular styling of the radiator means that you can pick from one to four panels to make up the towel warmer. It’s a great choice for large or smaller spaces. A welcome choice that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing – the Glascia from Skope.
Famed designer Karim Rashid has created this awesome TV bathtub for Korean bath company Saturn, and it truly is out of this world! This sleek bathtub incorporates a modern aesthetic and modern technology into the ultimate luxury bathroom must-have. Aesthetically, Karim Rashid stayed true to his ultra-modern signature style of simplicity, elegance and functionality.
This white, oval-shaped tub is made of LAR (liquid acrylic resin) – a material that not only looks great but is also known for its antibacterial qualities, durability, high gloss and luxe texture. As you submerge into a warm pool within this deep soaker tub, the ultimate in high-tech luxury – a television – is located at the foot of the tub to entertain as you relax and rejuvenate. Check out this cool design at Saturn.
Consider if the walls in your home need to be washed. Check here for information on how to clean some wall surfaces. Dust and clean all wall art. Be careful when cleaning framed art and photographs. Never spray cleaner or water onto the frame. The liquid can seep behind the glass and damage the pictures. Instead light wet a clean cloth to wipe the frame and glass.
Dust the vents and fans.
Dust the outside of vents and fans. You may need to use a gentle cleanser mixed with water and a cleaning cloth. Take down light fixtures and gently wash and dry them before replacing. (more…)
Natural stone brings the Elica and Coda Pedestal Sinks from D’Vontz alive with the beauty of nature. Bold, contemporary sinks with geometric shapes, they boast a timeless allure. In using the sinks, the fine grain of the stone can be fully appreciated. Coda (top photo) is a pedestal sink with a deep hole carved all the way through the single piece of stone. This lends the sculptural sink a surprising lightness of form.
The technical grace of Elica (bottom photo) pedestal sink is unsurpassed – a delicate swirl twists through the structure. The free-standing stance of the sinks further elevates their status - Elica and Coda are art for your bathroom. Contact the US-based company D’Vontzfor more information on getting your hands on one of their natural stone pedestal sinks.
Here is an interesting product that combines a chrome shower head with the rail upon which the curtain is hung. This product comes from AFNY and was designed by Mateo Thun & Partners.
An interesting prospect is using this type of product in bathroom design since you can create a small circular space with a drain for a shower and not have a larger rectangular space required.
It is hence space efficient and also gives a designer look and feel to your bathroom. It could be fitted in any corner of the bathroom without any space issues. These products can be viewed and details can be obtained from here.
“Flou” by Lacava is a fine example of transitional bathroom furniture. Based on more traditional designs, Lacava has reshaped this bathroom vanity and updated it to a more modern appearance. The result is transitional meaning that “Flou” can work in several decorating settings including traditional, and contemporary.
Since I am a fan of modern design I am not very surprised when someone not as into modern takes a shine to a piece like “Flou”. In some ways there is a part of each of us that wants to look more current, but it may take the right type of transitional bathroom furniture to bring it out.
Bathrooms often run short on storage space, but you’ll find more than you thought — if you know where to look.
Carve Out a Niche
The space between bathroom wall studs is just waiting for you to claim it. In this shower, white tile lines the niche. The bottom ledge and a glass bar keep towels handy, while a glass shelf holds bath oils and other accessories.
In a powder room, shallow boxes fitted with random-spaced shelves line stud spaces inside two adjoining walls.
Add some stock or custom doors and edge with stock millwork. Or you can simply finish it with a border of molding. Result: oodles of storage that didn’t cost a single cubic inch of bath space.
Consider what’s behind the wall before you begin. Be sure there’s no plumbing, ductwork, or electrical wiring in the wall space before knocking out the wall.
To check, carefully cut a small hole in the wall near a stud. Make the hole large enough to get a small flashlight and the corner of your eye in. Then take a look to make sure it’s just a blank space between the studs.
A good job of framing the space is important to ensure that the opening looks good. So you may want to have a professional drywaller frame out the niche.
Go For a Spin
Add turntables inside an upper cabinet, adjusting the height and number to achieve flexible storage. Lower cabinets hold pullout baskets.
Gliding Goods
They look like swing-out doors, but these storage spots pull out so that nothing ever gets lost at the back. Even space around the plumbing is put to good use.
One of the center pullouts holds a ring for a hand towel.
Medicine Chest Disguise
Try this trick to conceal a not-so-attractive standard medicine chest. Apply a print to a cut-to-fit wooden panel (or paint your own design) inside a wooden frame. Nonglare glass protects the paper from moisture.
Whether you’re adding a bath or replacing the fixtures in an existing room, the following facts and figures can help you plan your budget. Remember to factor in installation costs as well.
Faucets Two-handle center-set faucets offer a traditional look and the most control over water temperature. Handle and spout styles vary to suit the ambience of your bath.
Faucets with single-handle control provide a more streamlined look and greater universal access.
High-style spouts can incorporate either faucet design, but they add a stronger fashion statement to faucet functionality.
Features to Consider
* Durability. Newer faucets offer washerless construction, which virtually eliminates drips and leaks caused by worn-out workings.
* Style. Vintage handles, period spouts, and a wide variety of finishes are available.
Cost Guidelines
At the bargain level, you can get a basic, two-handle, 4-inch center-set faucet in a chrome or lower-grade brass finish for $20 to $70. For $70 to $150, you’ll have the choice of washerless faucets with more finish options, single-handle or lever-handle control, and more distinctive styles. For high-end style, such as designer, decorative, and period pieces; styled spouts; and finishes like no-tarnish brass or brushed nickel, you can expect to pay up to $500.
Toilets
One-piece toiletswere introduced during the 1960s. These low-profile models have a sculptural look, and their smaller size allows them to be integrated into an overall bathroom design. Because of their low height, one-piece toilets can be installed beneath wall cabinets or a storage shelf.
One-piece toilets have no crevice or space between the tank and bowl, an area where unsanitary liquids can collect, so this type of toilet is easier to keep clean.
Two-piece toilets have a separate tank and bowl bolted together. On some models, a sanitary dam — a raised piece on the bowl that the tank rests on — prevents liquid waste from collecting under the tank and producing odors. Two-piece toilets offer design choices from Victorian to Art Deco. Their curved and molded edges imply a period look for country and traditional interiors.
Features to Consider
* Length. An elongated bowl front is more sanitary (especially if you have young boys) and will give you about 2 inches of extra length and support. A round bowl has a shorter front-to-back dimension, making it a better choice for small or narrow spaces. A seat is generally not included when you buy a new toilet, so be sure the seat you buy matches the shape you need.
* Height. Both round and elongated styles are now being made with a 17-inch-high seat. This height (2 to 3 inches higher than standard) is more comfortable for many people because they don’t need to bend their knees as much to use the toilet.
Flushing Mechanism
* Gravity-fed. Many of the early low-flow toilets have this traditional mechanism. Press down the lever, and water is released from the tank into the bowl. The weight and force of the water moving over the trapway creates a siphon action. (Buyers of low-flow gravity-fed toilets were sometimes disappointed in the effectiveness of the flushing action, however, so they flushed twice. So much for saving water.)
* Pressure-assisted flushing mechanism. With this system, water enters the tank under normal household pressure, compressing the air in a tank within the tank. When the flush lever is pushed, the pressurized water surges through a direct-feed jet and expels waste with more than gravity force, cleaning the bowl. The flushing action is noisier, but refilling is quieter, and there’s no condensation or “sweating” on the outer tank.
* Other options. Another flushing mechanism uses a small electric pump to push water and waste through the toilet.
Taking each of the following steps at the right time will put you on the road to bath-improvement success. First Things First
1. Compile an idea folder.
2. Compose “I need” and “I want” lists; prioritize each.
3. Decide if you will keep the existing floor plan or rearrange or expand it. Options for expansion include adding a bump-out or commandeering space from an adjoining linen or bedroom closet, for example.
4. Seek professional help if you are adding a new bath or expanding an existing bath. Possibilities include architects, general contractors, design/build firms, bathroom designers, and home improvement centers.
5. Create a layout of your design.
6. Meet with your design professional to discuss your design, probable costs, and potential construction time frames.
7. Decide what work you will do (if any) and what you’ll hire out.
8. Set a realistic budget.
9. Determine how to finance your bathroom project.
Getting Specific
10. Choose the bathtub. First, select type (standard or whirlpool). Second, select material (metal, cast iron, fiberglass, or acrylic). Third, select color. Note that whirlpools typically require extra floor space.
11. Choose the toilet. First, select the style (one-or two-piece). Second, select the bowl (round or elongated). Third, select the flush (pressurized or gravity-fed).
12. Choose the sink (pedestal, undermount, integral solid-surfacing unit, abovemount, etc.).
13. Choose faucets and fittings. Popular options include brass, brushed nickel, and chrome
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