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Bathroom Ideas

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Acquiring any type of bathroom ideas is not that difficult as some people are made to believe; what it takes is for one to search for it. It was in the past that people especially home owners over stress themselves over great ideas that would make their bathroom to be different. Any type of fittings that one wants to install in her bathrooms can be done these days with much ease.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Some of the most basic ideas which house owners must explore well are the issue of costs. Notwithstanding the type of bathroom idea that one is thinking of whether it is big bathroom or small bathroom or the remodeling of already done bathroom the factors that must always be considered are hinged on the plumbing materials. The other things which are often considered along the plumbing materials include the issue of ventilation, the issue of electricity, lighting as well as question of accessibility and many other factors.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

There are different types of decorations which house owners would give to their bathroom but a lot still depends on the type of bathroom. If the bathroom is a small sized one the challenge here should be on how to get the type of plumbing materials that could easily fit into the spaces that are available. There are small plumbing materials which are available that one could easily use to build her bathroom. The challenges therefore could not be the same for all cases and the type of challenges determine the bathroom idea that can be implemented.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

An important bathroom idea that is of interest is decoration issue. It is possible for the bathroom to be decorated in such a way which could make it spacious and lovely to the owners and users alike.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Lighting is a very important idea which the house owners must be implementing. Some people prefer to make use of natural lighting in their bathrooms. But the natural lighting can only be possible with windows. There are instances where the bathrooms can be small such that there cannot be space for windows to be fixed in the bathroom. In such a situation the house owners must explore other means of getting natural lighting to the bathroom. The best method which some people have utilized is the use of tube to bring light from the roof of the house to the bathroom.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Getting the best bathroom ideas is not difficult as there are lots of places and useful resources which home owners can always consult to get the type of bathroom idea they consider necessary. Here are some of the important sources one can get some of those ideas which are helpful. The first is the various books on bathroom designs which are available. The other sources include such ideas that can be acquired through magazines that deal on home designs and decorations. There are books that are available for house planners which contain many great ideas of bathroom making and remodeling.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

There are several other home modeling and remodeling ideas which could be obtained by home owners by relating with their neighbors in addition to those that are available in some offices within the neighborhood. What it takes the home owner is a visit to such places to borrow some great ideas from them. For those who do not know of any other source making use of the internet is another option which they can explore.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

A bit of creativity and a right design can generate new ideas to have a good bathroom and make it more attracting and fascinating. Don't get intimidated by people who show off their bathroom and their bathroom accessories could offer because it is no longer an issue to have one. Today, even the smallest bathrooms can be transformed into a fashionable, modern, space is discreetly used and advanced adjustments are made.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

In making your bathroom ideas into reality, you need to keep in mind to utilize the area wisely and keep the renovations and adjustments proportional to the area of the room. If you happen to have a small room to renovate, there are available sinks that does not consume a lot of space and are made to fit a small bathroom.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

A popular and an affordable material that is used for making sinks are ceramic. Ceramic is preferred by many because of its hygienic appearance and durability. Only if you took good care of your sink, it will still look good even if it's a decades old. Sinks that are more designed using steel or glass will require a longer time and more work to keep it looking good. Stone and marble designs will surely look marvelous but it cost much and will just ruin your budget.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Most bathrooms have covers and sturdy surface countertops, tiles are great in designing these countertops. There are so many variations of shapes and so many shades of contrasting colors to choose from. If you want to pick more for appearance and durability, select ceramic, metallic, stone, glass tiles. If you can also be creative and design your hand made painted tiles at equal intervals on the wall to create a more artistic view. Because of innovations, bathroom faucets, sinks and showers comes in different size and style, materials used which can be plastic or steel, and also various designs to meet all your preferences. These accessories can look expensive but there are not, they will perfectly fit to your budget. A bathroom is never a bathroom without bathroom faucets, taps can be made of plastic or steel and there are also stylish designs that include a ceramic knob. If you are saving up space because you have a limited bathroom area, you can install a shower that comes with a tub instead of choosing the separated ones.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Don't underestimate you easy, cost-effective bathroom ideas. For example, additional decorative finishes like in a new window, flamboyant curtains for your shower area, bathroom towels, door mats, and even bathroom items such as body soaps and candles will add to the new ambiance you are creating. For ledges, install a glass ledge on the wall for that elegant look to make the counter pleasing. The glass ledge can keep your decorative, picture frame, bath soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and other products for bathing. There are many ledges style available that will perfectly match to other bathroom accessories.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Be wise and practical to choose towel hooks placed at the back of the door rather than the spacious towel racks. Laundry hampers and trashcans are sold at cheaper prices and you can place them in corners or under the cabinet to save some space.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Let your creativity explore and design your own bathroom with your excellent bathroom ideas. Your renovations need not to cost much because there are accessories that you can buy on a cheap price but still look as elegant as the expensive ones.

bathroom ideas

bathroom ideas

Bathroom Designs

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

Bathrooms are not just bathrooms anymore and some principles of modern bathroom need to be incorporated in designing a bathroom space using modern design. Modern bathroom design has lines that are bold and clean, décor to a minimum and the use of white color abundantly. The bathroom in today's world is not just a place to do what is typically done in a bathroom but also a room that is elegant as well. In designing a modern bathroom, the following are the tips that may be followed.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

Lines that are clean play a role that is significant in the décor of the bathroom and it is important to consider the outer shape of the windows, mirror, counter top etc and ensure that they match with each other. Typically, outer lines that are wavy may be ruled out since they are not common in the design of modern bathrooms.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

It is important to emphasize or pick ovals or horizontal straight lines and use them for a clean and bold look. A more subtle and harmonious and subtle look is provided by using ovals. To match the lines, one can use a countertop that is rectangular, a sink that is rectangular or square, a horizontal mirror that is large etc and add lines to the bathroom that are horizontal. When going the oval route, a window sill that is oval in shape can be aligned with the bathtub, curved countertop, mirror etc to go with the scheme.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

With color, being a minimalist or going for a look that is minimal is key and when picking a scheme with two colors, for spaces that smaller it is recommended to pick white and a color such as bamboo green, light aqua, soft green, wooden etc to go with the white. For a bathroom that is on the larger scale, shades that are darker as in blacks, purples, reds, grays etc can be selected.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

The bathroom may feel closed in when using patterns. However, for a bathroom that is medium or large in size, the ceiling may be painted or one wall may be painted with designs in interior paint or tiles with designs on them may be used. Addition of more patterns can bring about a design that is reflective of mid century modern style.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

A very important role in the design of small bathrooms in a modern way is lighting since it can be used to create a place that is lit well. The best choices for lighting in bathrooms are lights that are white or off-white in color. For a space that is small, it is recommended to keep the countertop clear of light fixtures and have simply a small lamp. If the bathroom is large, ceiling lights that are small and in any color may be added to the ceiling in addition to light fixtures that are colored to bring ambience to the bathroom. For natural light, a skylight may be used.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

The principle of modern bathroom design is that less is more and it means that lesser numbers of items are to be used in the decoration of the space. For bathrooms that are smaller in size, it is good to keep the countertop clear of items and if not, have the least number of items on it. The use of a bathroom light that is white in color, bamboo plants that are considered lucky and some wooden mats are good. The use of hanging sinks in the bathroom in place of pedestal sinks is an alternative that works well in creating more room. Compactness, similarly, in the design elements that are used is important.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

Clutter creates a feeling of chaos and it is advised to have a bathroom that is clear of clutter and has shelves under the counter for storage. It is possible to have mirrors on the cabinets in bathrooms and in front of the sink for the sake of keeping brushes, tooth paste and other sorts of accessories. The use of a wooden shelf that is very small just outside a bathroom that is very small works really well and whatever is needed can be picked up while using the bathroom.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

The above was a discussion about the design of modern bathrooms and it is possible to have a beautifully designed and decorated bathroom by making use of these tricks and tips.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

First thing before you start a new home bathroom design is to picture how you want it to look like. Picture yourself in a nice calming environment, what do you see? So you see the ocean? Perhaps a nice field of green grass? Whatever it may be, think about it as it is sure to make your home bathroom more personalized. Remodeling your bathroom's design shouldn't be a stressful process at all as long as you already have a concrete idea of how you want it to come out in the end.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

A great tip is to cut out pictures from a magazine or download some from the internet. These pictures would serve as an inspiration and help you clearly see your vision. This would not only help you see what will work and what wont, the pictures would also help show the people you'll hire exactly how you want the home bathroom design to look like. Look at home design magazines and websites and make use of some of computer software's that are now available to aid you with the design. These programs help make it easier for you to come up with design and layout schemes without the hassle of drawing it up.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

Next is to come up with a nice color scheme. Bathrooms tend to be painted in very light and breezy colors such as whites or pale yellows. This is mainly due to the fact that a lot of people look to their bathrooms as a place to relax after a long day. But don't be afraid to mix and match colors. A great tip to bring life into a monotone home bathroom design is to add some flowers. Orchids always look best. You can also add color through the bathroom fixings as well as in the towels. By having a neutral toned bathroom would allow for more experimentation with the fixings as well as in the accessories.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

You should also consider the space and how big your bathroom is. Balance is a key and you would want a free flowing space in your home bathroom design to prevent it from becoming too small and cluttered. Maximize your space, if you have a small one, by bringing in all the necessary items first and be creative with storage. Imagine putting a wicker chair in your bathroom when hardly anything else fits in. Prioritize function before aesthetic appeal. To create the illusion of space in a small bathroom, try installing some mirrored tiles.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

It is also wise to make sure that the items and accessories you're bringing into the home bathroom design are all bathroom-friendly. Meaning, they are suited for an environment that is constantly moist. Don't bring in fabric covered seating unless you want to sit on damp sofas. The addition of plants would also help bring a sense of calm to your home bathroom design. A couple on each corner would do, if you have a small bathroom, a small one right by your sink or on the toilet would be a great addition. Remember, the design is all up to you. Just be creative and utilize the space well.

bathroom designs

bathroom designs

garden

garden

garden

During his 40-year career as a garden writer and photographer, Derek Fell has designed numerous garden spaces, many involving his wife Carolyn. The best example of their work can be seen at their home, historic Cedaridge Farm, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. There, they have designed more than twenty theme areas, including shade gardens, sunny perennial borders, tapestry gardens involving trees and shrubs, a cottage garden, herb garden, cutting garden and an ambitious water garden.

garden

garden

Derek worked as a consultant on garden design to the White House during the Gerald Ford Administration. Derek designed Ford's 'Win' garden, following his 'Win Speech', advising the nation ten ways to fight inflation.

garden

garden

Many garden designs by Derek Fell have been implemented without inspecting the site. The great late architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed beautiful homes for his clients, entirely from photographs without the need for a site inspection.

garden

garden

Fell's garden spaces have been featured in newspapers, magazines, books and also on television, including Architectural Digest, Gardens Illustrated, The Garden (the magazine of the Royal Horticultural Society), Country Gardens, HGTV, QVC and PBS.

garden

garden

Derek has authored more than sixty books and garden calendars, including 550 Home Landscaping Ideas (Simon & Schuster), The Encyclopedia of Garden Design (Firefly Books), The Complete Garden Planning Manual (Friedman), Garden Accents (Henry Holt) and Home Landscaping (Simon & Schuster).

garden

garden

Curb appeal and ambiance are important to brighten up your propoerty or prepare it for sale. Feel free to ask Derek any garden related questions regardless of how big or small.

garden

garden

Water Garden. Water is the music of nature. It can be tricked over stones, cascaded from a great height so its crashes onto rocks. It can fall in a solid sheet or as silver threads. A beautiful water garden with waterfalls and stepping stones can be located in sunlight or shade. The water garden shown here is located at Cedaridge Farm. It includes a pool for dipping, and it features both a collection of koi and hardy water lilies. A popular water garden design features a koi pool fed by a series of waterfalls, and the water re-circulated through filters to keep the water clear.

garden

garden

Sunny Perennial Border. This can be formal or informal, square, rectangular, round and kidney shaped, in the form of an island bed or backed against a decorative hedge, wall or fence. Plants can be chosen to produce a parade of color through all the seasons, or concentrated for a particular season. Color themes can be polychromatic like a rainbow, monochromatic (for example all white - perfect for a wedding), or it can feature an Impressionist color harmony, such as yellow and purple; orange and blue; red, pink and silver; blue, pink and white; even black and white or black and orange (one of Monet's favorites). A popular perennial garden design is two parallel border with a grass path leading to a focal point such as a sculpture or gazebo.

garden

garden

Tropical Garden. You do not need to live in a frost-free area to have a beautiful tropical garden. At Cedaridge Farm we have two - one is a tribute to the design philosophy of the late Roberto Burle Marx, who designed dramatic tropical gardens around Rio. It is in a lightly shaded area and features plants that are hardy (like 'Sum & Substance' hosta) but look tropical and tender plants that are tender (like banana trees and tree ferns) that either need moving indoors during winter or can be discarded like annuals at the end of the season. Our second tropical space is a patio with tropical plants grown in containers.

garden

garden

Shade Gardens. We design two kinds of shade gardens - one where the plants provide mostly foliage interest (like ferns, hostas, heuchera and hakone grass), and plants that flower well (like impatiens, coleus, and lilies), or a combination of the two.

garden

garden

Woodland Garden. Whether you have existing woodland or you need to create a woodland from scratch, the result can be sensational. Decide whether you want deciduous trees that provide fall color or evergreens that stay green all winter, or a mixture. At Cedaridge we made a cathedral' garden where the existing trees are trimmed high so the trunks look like the columns of a cathedral, and the branches arch out to meet overhead like the vaulted ceiling of a cathedral. Below, we provide two more layers of interest, at ground level and the under-story.

garden

garden

Vegetable Garden. We can design you an easy-care garden of raised beds where vegetables are planted in blocks or an edible landscape where edibles are grown for ornamental effect. We can provide the plan for a garden that was approved for the White house during the Ford Administration where Derek Fell worked as a garden consultant. Derek Fell's book, "Vegetables How to Select, Grow & Enjoy", won a best book award from the Garden Writers Association.

garden

garden

Herb Garden. The herb garden at Cedaridge Farm is a 'quadrant design', feature in numerous calendars and books, including Derek Fell's 'Herb Gardening for Beginners.' We can also provide a cartwheel design or a parterre herb garden for bountiful harvests of fresh herbs. The Herb Garden can also do double-duty as a vegetable garden.

garden

garden

Cutting Garden. The cutting garden at Cedaridge Farm features bulbs such as tulips and daffodils for spring, and ever-blooming annuals to follow the bulbs so armloads of flowers can be harvested from April through October.

garden

garden

Victorian Garden. A garden with romantic overtones! Imagine a white gazebo framed by mostly white flowers for a wedding in the family. Or choose from among several color harmonies, such as yellow and blue, red, pink and silver, or blue, pink and white.

table

table

table

Folding tables are versatile design features for any space because they allow rooms to be adapted to changing needs. The most common concerns with folding tables are that they last and are easy to move, but the usefulness of folding tables is enhanced even more by considering how the tables work with the room layout and how the table design fits with functionality. Getting an idea of what kind of folding table will work best takes answering five basic questions.

table

table

How durable a folding table is depends on the quality of the materials; well-constructed and well cared-for, a folding table can last for decades. The kinds of materials used also affect the weight of the table and, therefore, how easy it is to move.

table

table

For the tabletop, the best material option is plywood. Other materials are available, but with undesirable flaws: molded plastic (weak construction), metal (heavy), or particle board (flakes or breaks in chunks, along with being heavy). Plywood wears well without breaking or cracking. Because of its strength, plywood tops can be thinner, making them lighter and easier to move, while it still can support thousands of pounds of weight.

table

table

Most of the weight on the table is carried on the base. High-quality folding tables use steel pipes for the table chassis, extremely strong while light enough to be moved easily. Powder coating the base protects against rust and wear, so the table can be safely used outdoors.

table

table

Folding tables can be rearranged, stored, and placed indoors or outdoors for different purposes. The usability of folding tables hinges on how easy the tables are to move:

table

table

Weight. For durable, lighter tables, look for plywood tables with 5/8" thick tops; a 6' long plywood table can weigh as little as 40 lbs.

table

table

Shape. Plywood, rectangular folding tables are usually light enough to be carried by two people. Round tables can be rolled by one person. (One thing to consider for round tables: get aluminum edging instead of vinyl, which pocks and chips when the table is rolled.)

table

table

Carts. For large or heavy folding tables, manufacturers sell special carts to properly store tables and move them easily. Even regular dollies can move heavy tables more easily with fewer people.

table

table

Not all folding tables are designed the same; there is a variety in styles, specialized for different uses. Match the expected folding table functionality to the best-fitting designs. General seminar tables provide seating down both sides and, with modified leg positions, on the ends. Training tables are narrower, 18" to 24" instead of 30", with C-leg bases for better leg room and seating down only one side. Presentation tables have a modesty panel for privacy screening along the front. Folding tables can custom-designed, like for cocktail or card tables.

table

table

Clearance between tables for seating and walking. There should be 42" between table rows, 36" between the back of a chair and the wall, 24" of room for each person at the table

table

table

Seat positioning, like being able to see the front of the room or other people at the table. Seminar tables accommodate small group interaction, while training tables making seeing presentations or speakers easier.

table

table

The number of people to seat at any one table and throughout the room. Round tables fit slightly more people than rectangular tables of comparable size. However, round tables don't provide the visibility of training tables.

table

table

Folding tables are ideal solutions for special accommodations. Folding manufacturers can even custom-build folding tables to meet specific purposes for special heights, widths, or shapes. For example, the average table height is 29" or 30", but folding tables can come in alternate heights, like 36" or higher for wheelchairs, 22" for children, or 42" for cocktail tables. Contacting the folding table manufacturer gives an idea of how much flexibility there is in designing folding tables.

table

table

A table tennis table is a substantial investment for many people, so it's worth looking into what you really need, and ensure that you get value for money. There are a few important factors to consider, which are outlined below.

table

table

Beginners and Recreational players - if the table is for a beginner or if you are looking to use the table for fun in your garage or basement, you do not need a professional table built for tournaments. It would be sufficient to purchase a recreational table. These retail starting from around $300 for a quality brand name, and spending much more will not really offer you much more benefit. It is worth spending a little more for a thicker surface though, as this will make you table last a lot longer, as it's much less likely to warp.