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Design Bathrooms on a Budget
Creating a stunning bathroom complete with
all the luxuries from whirlpool baths, a double basin vanity to
radiator towel warmers, finished off with glam bathroom fixtures and
accessories for the ultimate dream bathroom is every homeowner’s
desire. When starting to explore your options for creating your
prestigious space you should start with a wish list of desired
needs. The two points of interest at the top of your list will be
budget and space, and then sub-dividing the list into two
categories, “what can I live with” and “what needs to be replaced.”
Most often we tend to visualize everything brand new and over look
the fact that by simply replacing small fixtures such as a new basin
mixer tap can bring new life to an existing pedestal sink. When you
look at the big picture, you not only save money especially if you
are a do-it-yourself person, but you also save on having to purchase
a new sink freeing up funds for other necessities such as a new
bathroom mirror or new bathroom accessories.
If you are looking to give your shower a modern contemporary look,
durable solid glass constructed doors is not only an affordable way
to update the look of your bathroom, but allows you to do away with
traditional plastic shower curtains and gives the bathroom a sense
of spaciousness. Shower/Bath glass enclosures is also a fashionable
way of dressing up your bathroom, they are easy to install and much
easier to clean than cloth or plastic curtains. Finding solutions to
meet both your needs and spending allowance for your bathroom
remodeling projects, doesn’t mean compromising quality. Purchasing
one good quality item, such as a whirlpool spa bath may mean looking
at the “what you can live with” check list in finding items in your
bathroom that can be refinished.
Refinish Bathroom Furniture and Save Money
New bathroom furniture does not necessarily mean the physical
purchase of a new bathroom cabinet or wall mounted vanity, try
refurbishing the cabinet or vanity instead. With a number of
commercial products that can easily strip away old paint and wood
finishes makes for an easy-to-do weekend bathroom project, with a
little sanding and a fresh new coat of paint, varnish or wood
lacquer, you will be surprised with the new look of your bathroom
cabinet or bathroom vanity. Also determine who will be using the
space, will it be a family bathroom or a tranquil place to relax and
unwind. Setting clear goals will aid in deciding the bathroom design
you are trying to achieve. If there are water works happening in
your bathroom meaning children who splash around during bath time,
then you most definitely want to think about using durable materials
such as acrylics and ceramics. Baths that are filled with Stone Cast
Resin with twinned skinned acrylic are far more durable than cast
iron or steel where acrylic is less prone to cracks and scratches
and pottery only bathroom suites are less susceptible to damage and
stains compared to wood finished bathroom suites.
When it comes to space often rearranging the layout of your bathroom
to either create the illusion of space or open the space for more
functionality to accommodate the family is a workable solution.
Today’s baths are available in a number of sizes and shapes, corner
baths are an excellent choice for space conservation since they fit
tightly into any corner of the bathroom creating a unique focal
point and again are ideal for the price consciences consumer.
Turning a dull bathroom into an enchanting delight comes from
inspiring ideas which can easily be seen on the internet or by
taking a trip to a bathroom shop. Get advice from the experts and do
some price comparison. If you are out and about shopping around for
bathroom products remember to bring the necessary items to avoid
several trips, paint swatches, tile samples, measurements including
a floor plan, existing hardware if you plan to replace bath/shower
or basin taps for exactness rather than guessing, and pictures of
your existing bathroom, this will help with your selection and give
you a visual sense of how the bathroom will look. Finally, while
trying to get the maximum utility out of your bathroom, always
balance out your needs with your bottom financial line and not to
stray from your budget.
About the Author: D. Benjamin is the owner of
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