Remodeling Bathroom Ideas

So, you’re shopping for the high-class and soigne bathroom accessories to  decorate your bathroom. But don’t be overpowered by the decor work. Follow steps  and divide the task so that it becomes simple and achievable. Now bathroom is a  very personal place so to make it the more personal retreat you need to decorate  it according to your taste and put all the latest and stylish bathroom  accessories that range from shower curtains, vanities to bath rugs, bath mats  and flooring.

Shower Curtains: You can very creatively change the look of your  bathroom by picking the perfect shower curtain that is an important bath  accessory. Bathroom shower curtain ideas can really help you in getting the one  you need. Various designs, styles, patterns and fabrics are there so, no need to  worry about the diversity that you will get here. Shower curtain by fabric can  be

• Cotton shower curtain
• Vinyl shower curtain
• Silk shower curtain

If you are looking for elegance and luxury go for the silk shower curtain  otherwise the one made from cotton are the best to use and clean. Vinyl shower  curtains although looks good but are not eco-friendly. They are very heavy but  easy to clean.

Along with this numerous designs and patterns of shower curtains that will  allure you. In the market you may find the following designs:

• Embroidered shower curtains
• Designer shower curtain
• Contemporary shower curtains
• Hookless shower curtain
• Luxury shower curtain
• Extra long shower curtains

Now the shower curtain buying ideas will really need the consideration  towards your selected theme color. Or, you can buy a shower curtain and then  revolve your theme around that. Along with shower curtain, also find the  matching shower curtain liner, rods, hooks and rings. Further if you do not like  the hooks then look for hookless shower curtain.

Bathroom Furniture: In this section of bathroom decorating ideas, you  will have an insight into mirrors, bathroom sinks, storage cabinets, bathroom  vanities, bathtubs, enclosures and shower heads & columns. Now to give a  strong impact, buy these according to the available bathroom space. Like, if you  have a limited bath space then vanity for storage can be used under the sink  otherwise you can place it separately. Also check the bathroom mirror size and size of  bathtub before purchasing them. It is better to take the measurements of your  bathroom before shopping. Along with this also check for the place where you  want to place the bathroom furniture. Moreover also confirm the color and  pattern as these must match with your other bath accessories such as shower  curtain, floor, walls etc. You can also go for the designer and contemporary  bathroom furniture that takes less space and looks elegant. It’s a good idea to use house painting software to do this as it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.

Bathroom Furnishings: The textile accessories that can modify your  bathroom are the bathroom furnishing item. The selection of all these should  also be done thematically where it is important to consider the fabric, color,  design & shape. In bathroom furnishing you will get

• Bath robes
• Bath towels
• Bath mats
• Bath rugs
• Face towels
• Hand towels

Bathroom Flooring:Another important aspect  that needs consideration is the selection of bathroom flooring for the perfect  bathroom. As bath is the wet area so flooring must be selected after proper  thinking. Before doing the flooring it is mandatory to do waterproofing of the  floor to prevent wetness and moss. So to preclude this always water lock the  base of the bath floor. Then for the flooring you can go with the following  options:

• Ceramic tiles
• Marble flooring
• Chips
• Linoleum flooring
• Carpeting

Ceramic tiles are the most popular and extensively used as these are easy to  clean and do not retain any water. Moreover, in future if the problem arises  with the single tile then it can be replaced with the new one without damaging  the others. These are also cheap and one of the wonderful bathroom decorating  ideas.

Marble flooring is also in these days. You can get variety and range in  marble. Marble floor needs to be cleaned regularly so that it remain spotless  and anti-slippery.

Chips in the cement is another option but not used much these days. These are  very cheap, last long and available in various color. But the overall look of  the bathroom does not remain luxurious by using these. Linoleum material last  long and the bathroom tiles made from these have the same property. These are  just like ceramic tiles but the replacement is bit difficult. To replace a  damaged area the flooring from that portion needs to be cut and a very precise  part of another linoleum flooring must be pasted their.

If you have a pretty large and spacious bathroom then bath decor must include  carpet. The area outside bath stall, bath tub are done with carpeting.

Bathroom Accessories: To get fresh bath decor idea you really have to  be very imaginative while using the bath accessories. This include basket,  dispenser, tissue paper holder, brush holder and mug. There are many brands that  make these and you can have the set of these having same color and design.

Bathroom decor tips

• Always work around one theme
• Don’t buy all the expensive bathroom accessories. Instead of this mix and  match these as you can buy one expensive and two inexpensive bath items
• Place a storage vanity if you have less space
• For less space use bath stall instead of bathtub
• Buy the bathroom furnishings either of same or contrasting color to enhance  the appeal
• Measure your space and then do the shopping

You can follow these bathroom decorating ideas to make your bathroom look  good and appealing.[Via]

Bathrooms are one of the smallest rooms in the house and they are also one  the most costly to renovate. Bathroom renovation is a job that, if done well,  can add value to a home and a great space full of design and light.

Bathroom design

Bathroom design is the first area of your bathroom renovation you need to get  right. Just replacing the existing bathroom with the same design may not be  enough. The key to great bathroom design is to design it with the people that  are going to use it in mind. However be sure that your bathroom design also has  a general use factor as well. For example: If you were designing a bathroom for  families you could still design the bathroom with easy access to the shower and  bath. This would ensure that the design would also work for people with limited  mobility. This means if you decide to sell your home or if you are renovating  for profit your design has a wider market appeal. Great bathroom design also  uses the space well, taking into account the light or window space, size of  fittings, and drainage options. Draw out a plan to scale and right down the  sizes of your room. Mark the existing drainage points and then and water inlet  points. Write down a wish list of the bathroom fittings to need and want with  their sizes. Now marry the two together and see what fits. Note: Most bathroom  drainage and water inlet points can be moved but this does come at extra  cost.

Bathroom remodel

If you have decided to do the work yourself or part of the work it is time to  hire a skip bin and pull out the old bathroom. If your home was made pre 1980  you may have fibro bathroom wall linings with asbestos in it and great care will  need to be taken. You will need some full body disposable overalls, eye  protection, and quality dust mask. Check with your local building authority or  council regarding the regulation on bathroom asbestos wall lining removal.

Remove everything except the plumbing. If you keep the bathroom plumbing in  place you will not have to turn the water off for the whole house. Also you will  need to jack hammer the floor tiles up and the sand and cement bed that they are  laid on.

Bathroom Renovation and construction

Bathrooms must be construction properly from the ground up to ensure that the  finished job is correct and true. This also ensures the design and look of the  bathroom will have a great finish

The Bathroom Renovation Process

1. Install water and drainage pipe and electrical wires.
2. Install wall lining and ceiling and then install the bath hob and bath.
3. Waterproof the floor and shower and bath recess.
4. Correct the fall of the floor with sand and cement ready for tiling.
5. Lay floor and wall tiles and then grout.
6. Install new bathroom vanity, fittings, and taps – install new  electrical.
7. Paint ceiling and final clean.

Step one – Plumbing and  electrical

At this point all new plumbing is installed for clean hot and cold water and  drainage. Careful attention needs to be taken when positioning the new plumbing  so that the plumbing fittings are correct when the tiling is finished. For  example: To centre a fitting in a shower recess you must take into consideration  the thickness of the wall board, tile glue and tile so the fitting will be  centred after the tiles are in place. The same applies to installing drainage  pipes for a toilet; the wall lining and tile thickness must be taken into  account so the pipe is in the correct position when the toilet is installed  after tiling. Also rough in the any new electrical wires without connecting them  to the mains power.

Step two – Install wall and ceiling linings

Install your 6mm wall lining being careful to nail the fibro board every  150mm without nailing into the new pipes and electrical wires. The best way is  to measure and mark the pipe and wire layout onto your new wall board with a  pencil as you go. Screw up (or nail) the ceiling lining, plasterboard is the  most common. However if you are laying your tiles from floor to ceiling do not  install the cornice as this is best done after tiling. If you are not tiling to  the ceiling go ahead and install the cornice after the wallboard and ceiling  lining have been installed. Also if your bath is not freestanding you can now  make up the frame and install the bath. Ensure the bath is installed correctly  allowing for the thickness of the tiles and glue.Be sure to check all linings  and pipes before you continue with your bathroom renovation.

Step three – Waterproof your bathroom

Waterproof your bathroom floor, shower recess, and around the bath. When  waterproofing the floor ensure that the waterproofing comes 100mm up the walls.  The shower recess will need to be waterproofed 100mm above the shower rose  outlet. Also the bath should be waterproofed 100mm above the lip of the bath  right around and to the floor. At the doorway install a 25 x 25mm aluminum angle  glued into place with quality silicone and waterproof into the lip. Your whole  bathroom should now the tanked, so the all water will only go down a drain.  Bathroom waterproofing tip: waterproofing is an easy job but quality and  accuracy is most important.

Step four – Lay in the cement screed for the floor.

Before the floor tiles can laid the floor must be smooth and fairly flat with  a slight fall to the drainage outlet. To do this you must use sand and cement  mix and it is best to add a waterproofing agent into this as well. With a level,  set the floor level at the doorway. Use the top aluminum angle as the finished  floor level and measure down the thickness of the tile plus 10mm for the glue.  Mark right around the bathroom with a level and then screed in your sand and  cement mix with a 1 to 3 degree fall to the top of the drain outlet. Take your  time and get it right with the finished level as smooth as possible. When the  sand cement mix has set but is not dry (you can walk on it but you it is still a  bit soft) rub it over with a house brick. This will remove all the small highs  and lows and check with a level as you go. Let the bathroom floor fully dry and  then you should have a great surface to tile onto. Tip: the more work you put  into the floor screed the easier your tiling will be.

Step five: Tile floor and walls

Lay your tiles on the floor first and then grout. Then lay your wall tiles  making sure that they are level as you lay. Once the bathroom tiles have been  cut and laid, grout all your tiles and then buff the tiles clean.

Step six: Install plumbing fitting and fixtures

Install all your plumbing fittings and taps. Also fit all your towel rails  and soap holders. Fit your new bathroom vanity making sure it is level and  sealed around the top with silicone and also seal around the bath. Tip: make  sure they are in the right place before you drill into your tiles.

Step seven: painting, and cleaning – enjoy

Paint your ceiling and do a final clean making sure everything is fitted  correctly and that there are no leaks in your plumbing. – Enjoy your new  bathroom.[Via]

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When choosing the color of bathroom tile you’ll want to be careful. It’s  likely that you’ll have to live with your decisions for several years or even  decades. You may even pass your tile choices onto the next homeowners. You may  want to steer away from trendier materials and colors that will become dated  quickly. This doesn’t mean that you have to have a boring bathroom.

Bathroom Colors Ideas

Bathroom Tile Colors

Instead of going with a bold tile color go with a neutral tile and then mix  it up with a bolder bathroom paint color. You might not even have a lot of wall  space in your bathroom because of lots of white tile. This means that it can  handle a more vibrant color. You’ll just want to choose a shade that doesn’t  make you look sickly because you will be peering into the mirror in such a room.  For instance a Tuscan bathroom might have deep wood tones and a neutral  travertine tile. You can paint a rich gold or terra cotta on the walls. You can  change this out a lot easier than you’d be able to change out tile so you can  afford to take a risk. Many stones like granite or slate have flecks of orange  in them that will tie the room together.

Bathroom Wall Colors 

Neutral bathroom color ideas don’t have to be boring. You just need to make  sure that you make one big statement so that people can tell that you decorated  instead of going with a default color palette. A black and white bathroom or all  white bathrooms will endure the test of time assuming that you clean and  maintain it properly. A lighter color may make a small bathroom feel bigger. So  if you have white fixtures, walls and trim play around with the scale to make  things interesting. This might mean going with a white subway tile instead of a  typical square ceramic. Subway tile is rectangular and evocative of vintage  design. You can also use oversized tiles on the floor for added interest in the  space.

The ceramic tile color could be dictating your bathroom color palette. This  is especially unfortunate if the previous homeowner’s left you with a sea foam  green or rose tile that you just don’t know what to do it. Instead of using the  same color on the walls, break it up with a neutral color. Painting the same  color on the wall will just make the room seem more oppressive and overbearing.  Instead you’ll want to change things like installing new bright white sinks and  toilets to make the room feel contemporary. Then you can put frosted glass on  the shower stall and even on the bathroom windows for a contemporary vibe. Change out the  light bulbs for the brightest effect possible and then paint the walls a  favorite neutral color so that your tile will go from a liability to an  asset.

Bathroom Colors Schemes 

Choosing the right color for bathroom tile ensure that you’ll have a space  that will withstand the test of time. Neutral colors don’t have to be boring.  You just have to tie them in with a favorite design style or theme that you like  to create a unique bathroom without breaking the bank.

Bathroom Colors

If you’d like to find out how your bathroom will look like in virtually with any color combination you can try our house painting software and choose colors from such well-known color collection as California Paints Millennium, PPG, Behr, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Colortrend, RAL, Sikkens, ICI Paints, Symphony and others (115 different sets, more then 57,000 colors).

Luxury does not always mean that it is expensive. You can see many items  which at a glance look luxurious but they are not very costly. Thus if you can  make a proper small luxury bathroom design, your small bathroom can be given a  beautiful and luxurious look.

Luxury Bathroom Design 

While making a proper small luxury bathroom design, the most important thing  that should be kept in mind is that the color of the tiles used should be very  light as it gives a bigger feeling about the bathroom. The reflection of light  is more in light color tiles and hence people get a bigger perspective about the  size of the bathroom. Due to this reason the pale and the soft shades are most  popular in a small luxury bathroom design.

Luxury Bathroom Ideas 

While making small luxury bathroom design, your prime goal should be to  increase the functionality of the bathroom and at a same time make its look  attractive. To utilize the maximum space in your small bathroom it is better to  use compact furniture with sleek structures to store the daily basic  requirements like shampoos and shower gels. It helps to reduce the clutter in  the bathroom creating more space.

Luxury Bathroom Remodeling 

Proper use of bathroom lighting is very important as it also helps to  visually increase the size of the bathroom. In addition to the light color tiles  on the walls a bright lit bathroom makes the space look bigger and cheerful.  Using of mirrors is also another great option in a proper small luxury bathroom  design, as use of large mirrors in a small bathroom makes it look bigger. Light  is also distributed more evenly in a small bathroom in presence of a mirror.

Luxury Bathroom Remodeling Ideas 

Use of sliding doors in a small bathroom reduces the space which is blocked  when normal hinged doors are used. To make your bathroom look more elegant you  can also use transparent shower screens or shower curtains. Instead of normal  ones, you can use pedestal basins as they get fitted in small areas quite  easily. These designs of luxury for small bathrooms are not very expensive and  they can really change the visual size and the looks of your bathroom.[Via]

If you’d like to find out how your bathroom will look like in virtually with any color combination you can try our easy to use house painting software and choose colors from such well-known color collection as California Paints Millennium, PPG, Behr, Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Colortrend, RAL, Sikkens, ICI Paints, Symphony and others (115 different sets, more then 57,000 colors).

Are you planning to upgrade or to renovate your bathroom? If yes, read this  article to know the latest bathroom designs in the market.

Modern Bathroom Design 

Our bathroom is one important area of our house which needs all the care and  attention to make it presentable and beautiful. It is where we spend lots of  time cleaning, pampering and relaxing before we go to work, to school and to  bed. It is considered our private sanctuary where we rejuvenate and where we  relax after a stressful and tedious day.

Modern Bathroom Ideas 

Since it is the most visited area of the house, it is just proper to make it  presentable, sanitary, modern and multi-functional not only for family members,  but also for visiting friends and relatives. At present, bathrooms become more  high tech, stylish and multifunctional. To meet the growing needs and demands of  consumers, bath and shower manufacturers invented state-of-the art fixtures  aimed at bringing convenience, comfort and style to homeowners.

During the design process, many interior designers failed to furnish our bath  and shower area with the right fixtures, but with little effort we can improve  it to make it more pleasing and to achieve a unique style that we can be proud  of.

There are no specific rules on how we can beautify our new bathroom, but with our  creative skills, resourcefulness and right bath and shower fixtures, we can  decorate the area efficiently. We can emulate and can get inspirations from the  top 10 modern ecological friendly bathrooms.

Remodeling Bathroom Ideas 

In 2011, ecological friendly designs and materials are the latest rage in  home interior decoration highlighting the use of natural materials, organic  materials, energy saving fixtures and colorful designs. These are inspired by  nature and professional interior designers used trendy interior design colors  like natural wood, bright sky and grass tones to create cheerful contemporary  bathroom designs. These modern bathroom designs have large bathroom windows, wood  structures, stone and other decorating elements to create relaxing environment.  Aside from arranging green house plants, they used leaves and flowers to create  a spa like ambiance.

Modern Bathroom Remodeling 

The famous modern bathroom trends for 2011  include:

1. Antique bathroom with different furniture pieces and accessories – This  design utilizes high grade quality plastic, exotic wood and natural stone.
2. Contemporary bathroom showers – This bathroom uses water saving and energy  efficient whirlpool and shower fixtures.
3. Modern eco bathtubs design – Interior designers use energy efficient  bathtubs with light emitting diodes (LED) lights.
4. Modern stone and wood bathtub designs – This design uses man made stone  materials.
5. Eco design trends – It uses ecological friendly washer models with water  efficient bathroom faucets and energy efficient modern lights.
6. Smart sensor bathroom faucets – It uses state-of-the art sensors to regulate  water temperature and pressure.
7. Eco bathroom LED lighting
8. Multifunctional contemporary bathroom decoration – Interior designers use  fashionable and comfortable furniture pieces to minimize bathroom space.
9. Modern luxury designs – This bathroom designs use stainless and wooden steel  heaters which can change temperature settings accordingly.
10. Colorful modern design bathroom trends – This designs use colorful, high  quality and ecological friendly shower heads.