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Create a Beautiful Bathroom

arnasati August 13th, 2010

bathroomWhite was fitting to make the bathroom feel more spacious and bright. But if all white, it sounded so monotonous and cold. Add red, to give a touch of “warmth”.

Popular because of its red-hot. In addition, this color has also been featured prominently, especially when juxtaposed with neutral colors like white. Due to this nature, red applications do not need much, just “splash” in some parts of the room. The result, the room feels more alive and definitely beautiful!

In the bathroom in this picture, the red stripes represented as camouflage frame. Its application is simple, but the results are not upset. Ceramic red border, which is usually mounted on a wall, this time used to create a frame on the floor. On the walls, a series of red ceramic mosaics, framed the sink area. Interestingly, this area seems to have two frames, large and small. The reason is no color matching mirror frames.

The touch of red can also be added to the mat, shower curtain, and devices like the container bath soap, towels, and so forth. Although red and white only, guaranteed, deh, bathroom will appear much more attractive, than if only the white.

May also play a motive. If you’re creative enough, create a floral or vine with cutting the red sticker. Decorate the bathroom with white walls had a motive. The bathroom will look more chic and romantic.


Create a Comfortable and Clean Bathroom

arnasati August 7th, 2010

clean bathroomHanging bathroom sink makes feel more relieved. Also simplify the process of cleaning the bathroom.

Bathroom small plots of land owners demanding more creative. Adjust the position of furniture and use every corner of the room, so do not feel cramped bathroom. One way that can be applied is to place the sink with a cantilever system. Like the other room, furniture made to hang, make a room seem more spacious.

Hanging position, also make the bathroom more easily cleaned. We can easily reach the bottom of the sink, clean the bathroom. Position to do so also reduces the formation of corners, which is often a place to deposition of dirt and dust.

Storage at the bottom of the sink

In addition to manage the placement of furniture, smart use of every land. Effective land use, also is a solution to make the bathroom more neat and orderly. Thus the bathroom is certainly more convenient to use.

The underside of the sink, for example, can be utilized as an additional storage compartment. Create shelves and small cupboard, which can be used to store a variety of toiletries. Towels, various health and beauty products, and bottles of cleaning fluid, no longer scattered on the floor or around the sink.


Essential Components In Perfect Bathroom Designs

arnasati August 5th, 2010

designImagine freshening up in a spacious toilet made up of elegant materials e.g. marble, with a touch of greenery and scented candles. The majority of people will really feel refreshed and relaxed in a region like the one described. Let us not forget the tub holding fragrant and foamy bubbles to step into, where one can listen contently to soothing music from a CD player. After having fun in the water, picture yourself setting foot on the warm floor that will immediately give you a comfortable feeling, perfected by the fact that you can wrap your body with heated towels, totally eliminating any hints of shiver. Now, when you stare at yourself on the mirror, you discover that there is no mist to cloud your vision. What have been described can actually be considered perfect bathroom designs sure to delight each and everyone.

Let’s take a closer look at these important components:

Among the first things one will find in ideal restrooms are large bathtubs that speak of luxury. They may not be on the cheap side, however, the feeling of being pampered more than makes up for the price. They do, however, require a large amount of space, so you have to make certain that the area you have is roomy.

Heated floorings are also the craze. For one, you can say goodbye to trembling and shaking from the cold because a floor warming system will definitely make a difference. You will also feel as if you are in a hotel because of how inviting the said spot will be for you. Just thinking about stepping into the shower very early in the morning wherein it will surely be cold will make you want to bury yourself under the covers of your bed. With warmed tile floors, however, a person will feel very excited to begin washing up. The attractiveness of a site also does wonders. As a result of this fact, it may be best to use ceramic tiles on the walls and your flooring because of how artistic they are and how they can transform any location from something blah to something of great beauty.

Lots of people may put up with a mirror that usually gives blurry reflections after showering with lukewarm water, making them have to spend several seconds of their time in wiping away that blur. This problem may be eliminated by the so called fog-free mirrors which help keep visions crystal clear from the beginning to the end of the cleansing process thereby removing any hassle. Last but not the least, entertainment is presently being added to comfort rooms. It is not unusual to add a television or a CD player into your powder room since a lot of people now spend a longer period in it, especially when they have tubs. What can be more restful than watching your favorite show, or singing together with your favorite song while you ease yourself unto that lavish bathtub?

There are many bathroom designs and innovative materials today that could be applied to transform bathing places into a peaceful and enjoyable corner for you and other household members.


Monochromatic Colors Cool for the Eyes

arnasati May 10th, 2010

monochromaticMonochromatic color is the color that comes from a combination of one color, but have different values and intensities. So it seemed to produce a gradation of color.

Therefore, Because it composed from one color only, you need to need to consider tone elements in combining monochromatic color. The result, gradations created from dark gray to light gray, like the bathroom in the next photo.

In some designs of houses, this monochromatic color became popular when the style of “minimalism” become trend. Until now, several architects and space designers still use it diligently.

In the bathroom at the photo, monochromatic color made gradation from dark to light areas inside out. It was applied in the room wall.

To eliminate the bored impression, the bathroom designer, put some room accessories, such as paintings on the walls, and green plants in some corner of the room. Thus created a bathroom that is not only fresh in the body, but also fresh in the eyes.


Bring Luxury in Simplicity

arnasati May 6th, 2010

luxury-bathroomBringing a special atmosphere to the bathroom do not always need expensive cost. Eveb the simple things can also bring something special.

When you hear the words luxury, you must have an imagination of exclusive items with expensive price. Maybe it was true, although not always right. The assumption is, however some luxury items was made from the simple basic materials. It means that, if you want, you can make your own impression of luxury with simple material.

One thing that can be made luxurious is bathroom. To make the impression of a luxury bathroom, use a sanitary which usually used on “luxury” bathroom. For example fill the bathroom with bathtub, shower, toilet, and sink. Of course, do not underestimate the looks. We recommend to use the bathroom sanitary with the latest design.

After all the sanitary device is place, decorate the bathroom. Add a few accessories to add functionality, or simply beautify. Such as adding a bench, carpet, other furniture, lighting, and also accessories such as paintings or other artwork. Now, if necessary, you may also add entertainment facilities such as televisions, audio equipment, or phone.

This is the practical way:

* To decorate areas of the floor, carpet or rug can be added to the dry areas. Use color and texture that can bring the atmosphere.
* Complete bathroom with a few potted plants or flowers vase. Itspresence will make the bathroom become fresh.
* The design of lighting system from the outset. Build the installation coincided with the process of making the bathroom. That way, any electrical installation can be hidden behind a wall. It’s the same if you want to add audio and video devices in the bathroom.
* If there is more room, add furniture like a bench, and complete with a pillow. The bench should be placed in dry areas.
* Expose the beauty of bath fixtures, such as towels, bath and other devices. Add the element of aromatherapy so the bathroom becomes fragrant and can make the body become more relaxed.


Rubber Floor Prevent People from Slip in the Bathroom

arnasati April 23rd, 2010

rubber-floorThe main requirement for the bathroom floor is a material with rough surfaces or abrasive in order to reduce the risk of slipping. Especially, if the users are children or old people.

Generally, the bathroom floor using textured ceramic, stone, or andesite. Are there any other material which is better?

Another option is a rubber floor, also known as rubber. Elastic and soft character makes it more friendly to the feet. It was even softer and warmer than linoleum or vinyl.

Though soft, this material is usually equipped with a sort of layer of wax which makes it safe from scratches. If torn, the layer would able to restore the surface to the original condition. This is one advantage compared with linoleum or vinyl which are not scratch resistant.

Rubber floor sold in tile and sheet form, with a variety of color options. Starting from primary colors like red, yellow and blue, to pastels and black. Normally, this product has a round object pattern on its surface. This pattern was functioned as anti-skid. But there are also other patterns such as line and texture that resembles a row of stone.

Whatever your choice, all types of rubber has the same function. If not too happy with how it looks, try to matching it with other materials, such as coral. The important thing is that your family can safely use the bathroom.