Month: December 2021

Master Bath Renovation

When you are planning a bathroom renovation, there are many points to consider. The master bath is one of the most important rooms in your house. Before you begin your remodeling and renovation project consider what you most want in your new master bath.

There are several areas to think about such as your ideal bathroom, the aesthetics, what you absolutely must have and your wish list. The amount of money you are able to spend is another factor in achieving your dream master bath. Give yourself time to research different magazines, websites and showrooms to get an idea of what you like and what you do not like. There are excellent interior design magazines that will help you narrow down your tastes.

If you choose to hire an interior designer interview several and choose one whose work you love. One caution when hiring a designer is not to be limited with a designer (or contractor) who insist on using only their suppliers. Keep your options open in case you find a cabinet company you like. Next hire a licensed contractor that has the experience and know how to get your job done.

In renovating your bathroom choose a style that you love but keep in mind current trends. You want your bathroom remodel project to be up to date. Just as clothes have fashion lifespan so does a home remodel and renovation project. However any good renovation project done with fine taste and high quality will last a life time. You may change the color scheme years down the road but a high quality remodel with always be in style.

If you are at a loss for where to begin a good designer will help. Choosing your tub and shower fixtures will tie into your lighting. For flooring and walls, you may use marble or stone tiles. Heated floors are a plus in any bathroom as is an installed steam unit in the shower.

Sticking to your budget can be tricky while you design your bathroom as you may find more expensive stone tiles, fixtures and features as your remodeling project develops. Therefore spending the time planning and designing your bathroom is a critical feature in your budgetary plan. Your contractor will give you an estimate for your bathroom and a good contractor will also point out what you or your designer may want to take into consideration to avoid any budgetary surprises down the remodeling road.

In considering a design a layout for your bathroom you will want to have your wish list, such as vanity size, shower size, potty room, bathtub, walk in closets, in mind. You may have to extend into another room to create the space you need to have the design you want. A fun way to be creative and get inspired ideas is to make cut outs of your shower, vanity, tub, etc and arrange and rearrange on a piece of paper drawn to scale. Be sure you are giving enough space to walk and move around so you will not be cramped.

Designing your dream master bath is an exciting and rewarding task. Bathroom renovations when done with planning and care create lasting joy and pleasure for years to come.

Replicating the Miami Look With Home Decorations and Colors

Miami Beach at the tip of Florida as style all of its own. The resort was built between the 1920s and 1940s in the Art Deco style, which was popular in New York and Chicago, but in Miami they gave the look at unique twist by choosing a very different range of colors to their buildings.A� In Miami the buildings were painted with bright tropical pinks, sunny yellows, purples, blues and greens. The colors were not primaries but bright pastel ice-cream colors, perfect for a holiday town. These colors have inspired many people that have chosen to have the seashell bathroom theme, or soft tones and hues as a consistent theme throughout their home decoration as the buildings echoed the shape of streamlined ocean liners.

Miami is now one of the world’s top holiday resorts, and its stylish hotels and boulevards are favorite locations for films and fashion photography. Creating your own piece of South Beach should not be too hard because a distinctive color scheme will do most of the work for you. Look out for one or two genuine Art Deco pieces of furniture, either from specialist dealers or flea markets. It should not cost a lot of money and it will make a huge difference in the overall impact. Combine with the right home decorations to enhance the Art Deco look.

Miami used Art Deco shapes but applied its own color scheme – you can do the same with bright pastel upholstery. If you have no luck finding original furniture, buy a plain sofa with a streamlined shape and dress it up with contrasting cushions piped in Miami colors.

Replicating the look should not be difficult; time and patience will be needed but at least you know you needn’t break the bank. Use soft tones and hues of pinks, yellows and blues and you will not go wrong.

How to Plan a New Shower Build Project

Starting a new shower build project can be a daunting task. It can require a series of technical skills. Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry as well as Tiling come to mind. You must first have a good sense of the space in which you are going to build. Measure carefully and write things down, be sure to take into account the height, width and length of any existing fixtures.

Make a written plan of your new building project, create a detailed plan or drawing including all relevant measurements. Prepare your site carefully by removing all unwanted items and thoroughly cleaning the area. Take the time to collect all necessary tools and equipment and keep them located conveniently to your working area. Be sure to remove all trash and excess parts or packaging as you progress to prevent loss and possible accidents.

Some tools you may require include: pliers, a drill, tube cutters, a propane torch, and rags. Other materials you may find useful include pipe tape, flux, pipe and fittings and a helper for that extra pair of hands we all need! Some may find it useful to hire professionals to do all or just parts of the build.

Doing some research to learn about the processes involved in building a shower will help you decide the best approach for your particular project, and to decide which shower unit and fixtures will best fit your plan. When you purchase your fixtures it is a good idea to save and read all the installation instructions and be sure to inventory the parts before you start.

In many areas you will be required to present your idea and purchase building permits prior to starting your project, do some research and find out what your area requires. As with all plumbing projects you should be sure the water is shut off before you begin. If you are unsure about any part of the project consult a professional, while some will offer to fix the whole thing for you and finish the job, there are some who will offer advice and charge a minimal fee to assist in your project.