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Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:26:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Copyright © Bathroom Makeover: Tips and Ideas About Bathroom Renovations and Remodeling at Bathroomguru Review 2011 contact@bathroomgurureview.com (bathroomgurureview.com) contact@bathroomgurureview.com (bathroomgurureview.com) bathroom home improvement 1440 http://bathroomgurureview.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpghttp://www.bathroomgurureview.com 144 144 http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/feed/podcast Your how-to guide on bathroom remodeling trends, bathroom renovation ideas, bath design planning tips and tricks, product reviews and current home improvement information. bathroomgurureview.com bathroomgurureview.com contact@bathroomgurureview.com no no TheBathroomguruReviewhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/qVoDORSymIQ/the-dilemma-of-painting-your-bath-ceiling.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/walls-floors-ceilings/the-dilemma-of-painting-your-bath-ceiling.html#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:44:18 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5744 So you just painted your bathroom and it looks great! No more pulling the shower curtain to hide your ugly peeling walls. Congratulations! You did a pretty good job but before you begin to pat yourself on the back, take a look at your bathroom ceiling. Oh, oh, you forgot didn&#8217;t you! Professional designers know [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/walls-ceilings/painting-your-bathroom-ceiling.html' rel='bookmark' title='Painting Your Bathroom Ceiling'>Painting Your Bathroom Ceiling</a></li></ol> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GZsdUAlVPd4UJSEox6PO1ymYUKA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GZsdUAlVPd4UJSEox6PO1ymYUKA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GZsdUAlVPd4UJSEox6PO1ymYUKA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/GZsdUAlVPd4UJSEox6PO1ymYUKA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/qVoDORSymIQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/walls-floors-ceilings/the-dilemma-of-painting-your-bath-ceiling.html/feed 0 0:04:46 So you just painted your bathroom and it looks great! No more pulling the shower curtain to hide your ugly peeling walls. Congratulations! You did a pretty good job but before you begin to pat yourself on the back, take a look at your bathroom ceili[...] So you just painted your bathroom and it looks great! No more pulling the shower curtain to hide your ugly peeling walls. Congratulations! You did a pretty good job but before you begin to pat yourself on the back, take a look at your bathroom ceiling. Oh, oh, you forgot didn’t you! Professional designers know that it takes more than four walls to create a room. Unfortunately when remodeling their bathroom, the average home renovator neglects to take their bathroom ceiling into account. Regrettably discolored ceilings with peeling paint can undermine the hard work you spent on your beautifully painted walls. And even worse, most painting mistakes trace back to a lack of prep work. But take heart! Fortunately painting your bath ceiling is just another project for the courageous bath remodeler to tackle when beautifying their unsightly bathroom. "Summary: For some first time decorators, painting their bathroom ceiling is literally a pain in the neck. You can either paint your bath ceiling the same color family as your walls or you can make them lighter to open up the space. Paint your bathroom ceiling a little bit lighter than the original color swatch because ceilings tend to appear darker than other walls." Can you really get away with not painting your bathroom ceiling? Compared to your beautifully painted bath walls, I think in your heart you know the answer! Does your ceiling look grey and dingy or are there water stains or yellow nicotine discoloration if you or the previous owner was a smoker? I know you are probably thinking to yourself, but painting my bathroom ceiling is literally a pain in the neck (no pun intended) even with a roller attached to an extension arm. Nice try. If you look at your ceiling again you can really see just how much more it now sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the elegance of your new wall paint. Unfortunately recoating your ceiling with a gallon of paint may be the only solution if you want to give your bathroom a professional finished look. But what if there is nothing wrong with your bathroom ceiling? Should you paint it anyway? Go ahead, it’s cheap and easy, especially if you want to update your boring white ceiling with a little bit of colour. Homeowners can paint their ceiling to give it a more finished look at a relatively low cost. You can even be creative with the paint by creating interesting borders through stenciling on your ceiling. The great thing about paint is that if you get bored of the color, all you have to do is just roll on another coat of primer and decorate it with another hue. Just be careful not to make the color of your ceiling darker than the surrounding walls or else your bathroom may appear to be overtly cramped since dark ceilings tend to optically reduce the height. Forgetting your bathroom ceiling is the “fifth wall” in the room is a common newbie mistake. Thankfully you now know better. So which color should you choose to paint your bathroom ceiling? Just like your bathroom walls, the best way to choose a hue for your ceiling is to start with an inspiration that is visual such as a rug, picture or tile and repeat the color throughout the room. Unfortunately even seasoned bath designers disagree on how to finish your bathroom ceiling. If you do expect to paint your ceiling a tint, you should probably paint it a few shades lighter than what you originally picked because most ceilings tend to look a tad darker than the original color swatch. If you are still dead set on the color white to coat your bathroom ceiling, a decorator’s white, as compared to a plain stark glaring white, will give your bath ceiling a distinctive, yet non obtrusive line. This division helps separate your painted walls from your ceiling and helps bring out the architectural features of the room. It is important to note that if you paint your walls a savvy solid color and choose to leave your ceiling white, it may bring undue attent[...] bathroomgurureview.com no no http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/walls-floors-ceilings/the-dilemma-of-painting-your-bath-ceiling.htmlhttp://www.bathroomgurureview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Dilemma-of-Painting-Your-Bath-Ceiling.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/OyK_j8AbjHg/decorating-your-bathroom-with-yellow.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/choosing-colours/decorating-your-bathroom-with-yellow.html#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:18:31 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5721 Fill your bathroom with sunshine! Have you ever walked into a room in a foul mood then after having looked around, your disposition suddenly changed? This is the resonance of color. Happy, uplifting, dynamic and sometimes just plain soothing, the color yellow in your bathroom can transform an otherwise mundane looking room into a joyful [...] No related posts. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eATIlZCCN4BXhj1rQ3inS6RKBCI/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eATIlZCCN4BXhj1rQ3inS6RKBCI/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eATIlZCCN4BXhj1rQ3inS6RKBCI/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/eATIlZCCN4BXhj1rQ3inS6RKBCI/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/OyK_j8AbjHg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/choosing-colours/decorating-your-bathroom-with-yellow.html/feed 1 0:06:50 Fill your bathroom with sunshine! Have you ever walked into a room in a foul mood then after having looked around, your disposition suddenly changed? This is the resonance of color. Happy, uplifting, dynamic and sometimes just plain soothing, the co[...] Fill your bathroom with sunshine! Have you ever walked into a room in a foul mood then after having looked around, your disposition suddenly changed? This is the resonance of color. Happy, uplifting, dynamic and sometimes just plain soothing, the color yellow in your bathroom can transform an otherwise mundane looking room into a joyful and enriching place to start the day. From yellow walls to yellow accessories, inject this sunny hue into your bath décor and watch it come alive. While the design of your bathroom dictates its overall mood and energy, certain colors and stylish accents can make it more inviting and user friendly. There’s nothing more satisfying than to see a tired bath space come alive with the color yellow. "Summary: A yellow color scheme in your bathroom is a useful color to turn to when the natural light levels in your room are low. Decorating your bathroom with yellow will make your bath a bright and inviting space to use. A vibrant yellow in your bathroom is useful as an accent color. For a warmer shade of yellow in your bath you can look to the decorator’s palette of ocher and raw sienna which is warmer but less vibrant." Since the beginning of time the sun has been held in high esteem by civilizations across the globe. Of all the natural elements; earth, wind, water and fire, nothing has dazzled homo-sapiens quite like our perky yellow sun. Warm and energizing, it is a source of life and nourishment on mother earth that can both help us or harm us if it is too intense. Just like the summer sun flooding through your lavatory windows, too much vibrant yellow in your bathroom can cause sensory overload. Decorating your bath with yellow should be used in moderation. Just enough, however, will make your bathroom a bright and inviting space to use. For example, the slight contrast of yellow walls with white bath furniture along with white wicker baskets used for storage, all contribute to a subtle, yet sophisticated bathroom style. A vibrant yellow in your bathroom is useful as an accent color. It brings wallows of warmth to a cool room and draws the eye to design details. Yellow itself is a very flexible color, whether warm, cool or acidic, it is light and bright enough that it can be used in large expanses on bath walls under any lighting condition. For a warmer shade you can look to the decorator’s palette of ocher and raw sienna which is warmer but less vibrant. If your bathroom is naturally sunny then yellow will enhance the room. If on the other hand you have a north facing bathroom, yellow walls will bring warmth and light to the space. Speaking of which, we cannot stress the importance of strategically planned lighting in your bathroom. Your choice of bulbs will make or break the effect you are trying to create. Natural sunlight should be used to test out all color combinations before you finalize the decorating scheme of the room. For some homeowners, yellow paint can be a scary color to design with, undoubtedly because the wrong shade can produce the wrong effect! Like vomit, or icky mustard. However if you keep it simple and use a cream or sort of buttery yellow color against a white trim, you can create a fresh and bright contemporary bathroom environment. Yellow walls in your bathroom with an avocado feature wall and aubergine bathroom cabinets is an inviting color arrangement. Combine this color scheme with a metallic tile backsplash to add an edgy touch to the decor. Sunshine inspired mottled yellow subway tiles will brighten the whole bathroom and lend a handmade ambiance to your vanity, tub, and shower. Another reason homeowners tend to avoid the color yellow in their bathroom is because it often looks like a very traditional color, however with the right styling recommendations you can use it in a more contemporary setting with pleasant results. An example of a modern contemporary look is to pair a yellow wall offset with an auburn brown one. This [...] bathroomgurureview.com no no http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/choosing-colours/decorating-your-bathroom-with-yellow.htmlhttp://www.bathroomgurureview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Decorating-Your-Bath-With-Yellow.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/5NB4yrQMLTU/designing-a-world-style-bathroom.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/picking-a-theme/designing-a-world-style-bathroom.html#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:57:06 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5687 Countries and cultures from around the globe are coming to a bathroom near you! There is no argument that we live in a global economy. What affects one part of the world will inherently affect what happens elsewhere on the globe. A typhoon in South Asian can have profound effects on the production of electronics [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-design/ta-da-designing-your-bathroom-with-style-by-finding-your-inner-design-child.html' rel='bookmark' title='Ta Da! &#8211; Designing Your Bathroom With Style by Finding Your Inner Design Child!'>Ta Da! &#8211; Designing Your Bathroom With Style by Finding Your Inner Design Child!</a></li></ol> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/feY0R2tbPP9MfMBx3fbwGbX3Yvg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/feY0R2tbPP9MfMBx3fbwGbX3Yvg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/feY0R2tbPP9MfMBx3fbwGbX3Yvg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/feY0R2tbPP9MfMBx3fbwGbX3Yvg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/5NB4yrQMLTU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/picking-a-theme/designing-a-world-style-bathroom.html/feed 0 http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/picking-a-theme/designing-a-world-style-bathroom.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/zL2xI9yXR6k/designing-a-botanical-bathroom.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-trends/designing-a-botanical-bathroom.html#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:46:31 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5656 Dirt in your bathroom is good! Question: Which room in your home is by nature a hot and humid atmosphere, the perfect environment for growing plants? All you need is a little light and you can turn that stark looking bathroom into a luxurious tropical paradise with the addition of nature&#8217;s perfect natural accessory, plants. [...] No related posts. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6_zOAg2DljGK97ZxcBpXYBXQ6lw/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6_zOAg2DljGK97ZxcBpXYBXQ6lw/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6_zOAg2DljGK97ZxcBpXYBXQ6lw/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6_zOAg2DljGK97ZxcBpXYBXQ6lw/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/zL2xI9yXR6k" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-trends/designing-a-botanical-bathroom.html/feed 0 0:04:37 Dirt in your bathroom is good! Question: Which room in your home is by nature a hot and humid atmosphere, the perfect environment for growing plants? All you need is a little light and you can turn that stark looking bathroom into a luxurious tropic[...] Dirt in your bathroom is good! Question: Which room in your home is by nature a hot and humid atmosphere, the perfect environment for growing plants? All you need is a little light and you can turn that stark looking bathroom into a luxurious tropical paradise with the addition of nature’s perfect natural accessory, plants. Got a green thumb, why not put it to use designing a botanical bathroom? Many moisture loving plants thrive in this wet environment and are well suited to the bathroom. Creating a garden theme in your bathroom offers the bath renovator a contemporary and aesthetically pleasing way to spruce up a simple bath interior with the contrast of lush greenery. Miss those warm sunny days? Bring back memories of those lazy summer days with earthy colors and a garden palette to create an indoor getaway with your botanical bath. "Summary: When designing a botanical bathroom keep the rest of your bathroom simple to compliment the lush greenery. No matter what the size of your bath space, you have the perfect conditions necessary to create a lush botanical paradise. Moisture loving plants such as citrus trees are a good choice for a botanical bath." And don’t worry you won’t be labeled a tree hugger or “enviro-nut” because “eco chic” and organic living is finally becoming main stream. Designing a botanical bathroom doesn’t even mean you have to live the green lifestyle or sell all your possessions and go off and join green peace. The bottom line is if your only choice of greenery is a window box full of a few seedlings and you have this inbred desire to cultivate, then creating a bathroom horticultural space may be just the escape you are looking for to express your inner most desires and create a greenhouse in your bathroom. The great thing about designing a botanical bathroom is no matter what the size of your bath space, you have the perfect conditions necessary to create a lush indoor paradise so you have no excuse not to adopt this emerging bathroom trend. Your daily morning shower provides welcomed wisps of steamy fog creating nurturing dew drops on the plant leaves. Plant life can be placed near a window sill or track lighting can provide high intensity illumination which can be adjusted to fulfill your agricultural needs. All things considered your washroom’s temperate atmosphere is the best place in your home to design a botanical bathroom. So you have decided to put your green thumb to use after all "going green" is all the rage. The first question you may be asking yourself is which plants are best suited for a botanical bath? You have the option of having free standing potted plants such as citrus trees: including orange, lemon and lime saplings or you can create magnificent displays of “water hyacinth” in large glass vessels on a plant stand near a bathroom window. Plant aquariums are also available to display smaller vegetation in a controlled environment. Other moisture loving plants well suited for a botanical bathroom include: jatropha as well as many different varieties of bromeliads and even orchids. The other benefit of creating a garden setting in your bathroom is the smell. Flowers and citrus trees produce fragrant blossoms that fill your bathroom with invigorating perfumes to tantalize your senses. Be creative with your botanical bathroom, a bath mat made of moss would be the perfect addition to the garden theme. While accessorizing a bathroom garden you have to decide what to use as a suitable plant display stand; a re-purposed book shelf, converted chest vanity, sunken in-wall shelf or window sill are all interesting decorative choices. Just make sure to choose furniture that is durable and water resistant such as mahogany. For a contemporary look white porcelain fixtures offset by plastered yellow-orche walls and terra-cotta tiled floors with a natural hemp floor mat and citrus plants in the corner wit[...] bathroomgurureview.com no no http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-trends/designing-a-botanical-bathroom.htmlhttp://www.bathroomgurureview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Botanical-Bath-Ideas.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/dgyk1XzddGM/the-convenience-of-half-baths.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-design/the-convenience-of-half-baths.html#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:46:12 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5644 For the most part bathrooms are defined by the mixture of critical fixtures they contain. A half-bath is normally furnished with only a sink and toilet and is sometimes referred to as a powder room. Contrary to popular belief, half baths and powder rooms are two distinct rooms both intended for different purposes. While the [...] Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/powder-rooms/small-half-baths-with-big-time-impact.html' rel='bookmark' title='Small Half-Baths With Big-Time Impact'>Small Half-Baths With Big-Time Impact</a></li></ol> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VkNXoNntRpHuoVMQs2-HIZn9PkY/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VkNXoNntRpHuoVMQs2-HIZn9PkY/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VkNXoNntRpHuoVMQs2-HIZn9PkY/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/VkNXoNntRpHuoVMQs2-HIZn9PkY/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/dgyk1XzddGM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-design/the-convenience-of-half-baths.html/feed 0 http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-design/the-convenience-of-half-baths.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/mb4NYhcnQF0/master-bathroom-planning-ideas.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-planning/master-bathroom-planning-ideas.html#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:34:12 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5625 Ever wanted a bathroom you could just call your own? No waiting in line, no fighting over who gets to use which fixture first or cleaning up after messy children&#8230;A master bathroom has become a major selling point for most modern homes. This useful room adjoining the main bedroom is not only convenient but allows [...] No related posts. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mSW_G5LKl7F0RAdBS3OJ9VcjUuQ/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mSW_G5LKl7F0RAdBS3OJ9VcjUuQ/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mSW_G5LKl7F0RAdBS3OJ9VcjUuQ/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/mSW_G5LKl7F0RAdBS3OJ9VcjUuQ/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/mb4NYhcnQF0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-planning/master-bathroom-planning-ideas.html/feed 1 0:06:09 Ever wanted a bathroom you could just call your own? No waiting in line, no fighting over who gets to use which fixture first or cleaning up after messy children…A master bathroom has become a major selling point for most modern homes. This us[...] Ever wanted a bathroom you could just call your own? No waiting in line, no fighting over who gets to use which fixture first or cleaning up after messy children…A master bathroom has become a major selling point for most modern homes. This useful room adjoining the main bedroom is not only convenient but allows the homes main patrons to have a private space where they can express themselves because these room are rarely seen by guests or other family members. The master bath can be a modest bath placed next to the bedroom for convenience or a large more expansive suite that includes a dressing room, closet, an exercise area and sometimes even a deck, veranda or private garden. Not only will adding a master bath increase the dollar value of your home, based upon trends in home renovations, a well designed master bath is often a smart long-term investment to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. When planning out the design of a master bathroom your daily habits, its size and layout, your choice of fixtures and storage play an integral role to the appeal and functionality of the facility. "Summary: Carefully planning a master bathroom creates islands of privacy and increases functionality. Since a master bath is essential used by the two adults in the home you have to look at their schedules, preferences and daily habits to come up with logical layout for the bath. With enough space and ample storage for each person, a well designed master bathroom can be a convenient space for two people to use." Where having a family is concerned, a master bathroom offers the adult homeowner a private retreat that lends itself to luxurious amenities, materials and features. Creative planning and special care should be given to this important aspect of adult life where one can escape the insanities of the household and unwind from the tensions of the workday. The good part about your children getting older is that they will eventually leave home and go off to college or university. If you are an empty-nester with only a main family bathroom, you may be able to create a home sanctuary by borrowing space through transforming an adjacent unused bedroom into a master bath and create the luxurious private master suite you have always wanted. The layout of your master bathroom will be determined by usage timelines and how comfortable you feel with your significant other; therefore designing a master bath that will successfully serve the needs of two people requires good communication. Couples with different work schedule might prefer to separate the bedroom from the bathroom with a door to reduce noise when using the facility. More liberal couples would enjoy the openness of a large multi-head shower or the togetherness of a deep-soaking oversized bathtub with a hand-held shower in their master bathroom. Remember that details such as individual towel bars, robe hooks and double sinks all contribute to the ease of use and accessibility of the facility when two people are trying to get ready at the same time in the morning and makes the space a pleasure to share. People in general are habitual creatures and couples need to discuss how their daily habits and preferences will affect the style and layout of the facility when coming up with a design plan for their master bathroom. Carefully planning a master bathroom creates islands of privacy. Couples that value their privacy would more than likely prefer some type of separation between the toilet, vanity and bathing area. You can design a separate yet adjacent his-and-her-bathroom where you can divide some of the facilities between the two areas such as a shower in one and a bathtub in the other. Creating his and her zones that can be accessed by a pocket or sliding door creates privacy yet allows the fixtures to remain accessible when needed. As all professional bathroom designers know, compartments increase functionality in a bathroom so that more people can use the space at [...] bathroomgurureview.com no no http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-planning/master-bathroom-planning-ideas.htmlhttp://www.bathroomgurureview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Planing-a-Master-Bathroom.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/1U6uYMOJiEs/family-bathrooms-planning-basics.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-planning/family-bathrooms-planning-basics.html#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:36:07 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5611 Hurry up in there! Mom! Billy used all the hot water again! Suzy put away your dirty clothes! Welcome to the typical morning traffic jam. The family bathroom is usually the busiest room in the house most mornings. So how does the average family overcome this early morning headache? The good news is the layout [...] No related posts. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K8ALVOUn9Ac4MY_FFTZAF5Y7T2I/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K8ALVOUn9Ac4MY_FFTZAF5Y7T2I/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K8ALVOUn9Ac4MY_FFTZAF5Y7T2I/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/K8ALVOUn9Ac4MY_FFTZAF5Y7T2I/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/1U6uYMOJiEs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-planning/family-bathrooms-planning-basics.html/feed 1 0:04:52 Hurry up in there! Mom! Billy used all the hot water again! Suzy put away your dirty clothes! Welcome to the typical morning traffic jam. The family bathroom is usually the busiest room in the house most mornings. So how does the average family over[...] Hurry up in there! Mom! Billy used all the hot water again! Suzy put away your dirty clothes! Welcome to the typical morning traffic jam. The family bathroom is usually the busiest room in the house most mornings. So how does the average family overcome this early morning headache? The good news is the layout of a family bathroom offers the greatest variety of options for the bath renovator when planning out the design for her bathroom. To have a successful family bath, essentially the room must meet the needs of every member of your household. Unfortunately as in most family domicile living situations sometimes these needs create usage conflicts that could have been avoided if they had been addressed at the bathroom planning stage. But have no fear, if you are still having these traffic issues in the morning, we can offer you some planning basics so your whole family can easily get ready in your family bathroom. "Summary: Properly designing your bathroom to be shared by several family members allows your whole family to easily get ready in the morning without the stress. An essential prerequisite when planning a family bathroom is that there is enough storage space. The privacy of bathers needs to be addressed when planning a family bath." One of the most prominent conflicts is the need for privacy at odds with the necessity for several family members to use the bathroom at the same time. Another pressing issue that arises in family bathrooms is the need to store personal things clashing with the need to make the facility available to guest. If you are fortunate and your present bathroom is large enough, you can alleviate the privacy issue by transforming part of your bathroom space into a separate half-bath. An alternative solution would be to compartmentalize your bathroom’s layout so that several family members can use the available space at the same time. An essential prerequisite of any family bathroom is that there is enough storage space. This one element alone can make or break the critical usage factor of a family bath. Reducing clutter by having plenty of cabinets and drawers for towels, and toiletries as well as some type of hamper for wet towels and dirty laundry will keep your family bathroom not only looking tidy but also increase the safety and efficiency of the space. And don’t forget about using ledges, niches and open shelves as well as multiple vanity and cabinet drawers for toiletries and bath supplies. The need to incorporate versatility and durable design materials sometimes makes planning a family bath a challenge because unlike a master bath that is only used by one or two people with similar needs, your family bathroom must take into consideration everyone from preschool to elderly adults. Designed to be shared by several people, family baths should be dedicated to efficiency. And while this emphasis should be the main focus when planning a family bathroom, this does not mean that your bath can’t be trendy and stylish as well. Your job is to balance your bath’s functionality with durable, low-maintenance fixtures and surface materials that look good and are resilient. Due to its high usage throughout the day, your family bathroom needs to withstand high humidity, tracked-in grime and be resistant to standing water puddling on your bathroom countertops and floors. Tile is a logical choice for protecting walls and floors, while textured enamel bathroom cabinets helps repel dirty fingerprints. When it comes to children using a family bath, plan the room so that they can use the facility without you having to be there all the time. A step-stool by the sink so they can reach the taps, a handheld shower so they can shower and wash their own hair and placing linen cabinets within their reach so they can get their own towels or put away their own dirty clothes or toys after bath-time all contribute to helping them become more self-sufficient which equals less bodi[...] bathroomgurureview.com no no http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-planning/family-bathrooms-planning-basics.htmlhttp://www.bathroomgurureview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Family-Bath-Recommendations.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/AuxNi5WQD-o/finding-money-for-bathroom-renovations.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-renovation/finding-money-for-bathroom-renovations.html#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:04:58 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5591 Looking for a way to finance your bathroom renovation project? 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No one likes to live with an ugly bathroom that they are dissatisfied with. If you have been struggling with how to approach styling your bathroom space, then fret no more as we leap over this design hurdle and kick start the [...] No related posts. <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4DnVrYo2JcJE3kz1y--p2IygQzA/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4DnVrYo2JcJE3kz1y--p2IygQzA/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4DnVrYo2JcJE3kz1y--p2IygQzA/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/4DnVrYo2JcJE3kz1y--p2IygQzA/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~4/k2t-WrXu6js" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-design/styling-your-bathroom-space.html/feed 0 0:05:27 Are you having trouble coming up with the right style for your bathroom? No one likes to live with an ugly bathroom that they are dissatisfied with. If you have been struggling with how to approach styling your bathroom space, then fret no more as w[...] Are you having trouble coming up with the right style for your bathroom? No one likes to live with an ugly bathroom that they are dissatisfied with. If you have been struggling with how to approach styling your bathroom space, then fret no more as we leap over this design hurdle and kick start the bathroom remodeling process. Your bathroom space is defined by both the room’s physical restrictions and by the atmosphere and style created within the layout. To get a handle on styling your bathroom space you first have to understand what has the greatest impact upon the space. In any bathroom your permanent fixtures are the foundation of your bathroom’s design styling. Successful bathroom design makes creative use of the available space that not only combines the various design elements together into an integrated whole but must also successfully reflect your personal style and tastes. Elements like the sink, tub, shower and toilet are the fundamental building blocks that link all bathroom design together no matter what the size of the room. When planning and designing a bathroom start with the permanent fixtures, their placement not only determines the primary orientation of the space but how it will function and feel so it is important to pay attention to details when styling your bathroom space. "Summary: Styling your bathroom space allows the bath remodeler to create a simply perfect and well styled bathroom. Openness and a light design touch make styling your bathroom uncomplicated so you can easily integrate fixtures and finishes with design finesse. Carefully planned bathroom design elements create a stylish and modern design space." To begin styling your bathroom space you initially have to take stock of what you already have. Start with your fixtures then determine the rest. Functionally you should be looking at ways to create zones within your bathroom’s spatial layout. And this rising bath trend can be accomplished by organizing areas by activities. Believe it or not whether you are designing a new bathroom or remodeling an existing one, essentially the design process involves the same fundamental steps. The first step is to examine your existing space, agree upon a design theme, layout your fixture locations and then choose finishing materials. Sounds complicated, well it’s not as difficult as you originally thought. Look at your square footage when styling your bathroom space. The size and shape of your bathroom space will often point you in the direction of a particular style of décor. Can you expand upon your given space or are you restricted by your homes layout. Large bathroom spaces tend to feel so much cozier if you stylize the layout by including comfortable furniture like upholstered chairs for curling up and relaxing in before and after your bath. Consequentially if you do have lots of space, think about putting in a deep tub for relaxing soaks and a separate enclosure for those quick morning showers. And remember subdividing areas in your bathroom with screens or partitions can create intimacy and increase functionally and privacy. For example separating the sink from the toilet can make your bathroom more efficient so that more than one person can use the space at the same time. It’s no surprise that many of us have to work within the confines of the limited space in our bathrooms but knowing how space affects us allows us to optimize the layout we have to work with. The styling of your bathroom space can be profoundly affected by not only the shape of the room but by the proportion of the room as well. Due to its definitive shape, a square bathroom has a tendency to draw attention to the center of the design space whereas an oblong bath is more flexible and easily divided into usage zones. The longer the bathroom, such as a corridor-like layout, the more cramped the space is perceived but this can be alleviated by lining the walls with shallow shelves[...] bathroomgurureview.com no no http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-design/styling-your-bathroom-space.htmlhttp://www.bathroomgurureview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Styling-Bath-Space.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBathroomguruReview/~3/L_OJsu4cl7w/bathroom-remodeling-cost-saving-strategies.html http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/bathroom-remodeling/bathroom-remodeling-cost-saving-strategies.html#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:59:08 +0000 admin http://www.bathroomgurureview.com/?p=5565 We have all been there, staring into the abyss of your bathroom, wondering just how you&#8217;re going to be able to afford to fix up that wretched looking room when there always seems to be more month left at the end of the money. 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