Updating bathroom essentials

June 24th, 2008

A perfect bathroom is the matter of a clear vision and a thorough plan. The first thing to start with is to draw up and keep to a playbook to stay on budget, on time and to maximize the results. However, a fresh remodeled and bezazz look of the bathroom can be achieved by a simple upgrade of the existing bathroom utensils. Besides, there are many types of upgrades that can match individual designs and tastes. The following article offers some tips on upgrading such essentials as the sink, lighting and mirrors.

The bathroom sink. An ideal bathroom you’re designing will obviously need two sinks. They can be installed on a long countertop, or as two separate pedestal sinks. Double bathroom sinks should be put far apart enough so that each person can use their sink without hitting elbows. Nowadays advanced bathroom design tendencies suggest placing the bathroom sinks in front of a window to take advantage of the view and natural light. In case the floor space allows you can give preference to two pedestal sinks in modern or classic styles. Despite, making the room look more open-space such bathroom sinks do not provide storage facilities, that’s why make sure to keep other storage options in mind. A custom-designed sink installed in a solid-surface or marble countertop produces a truly elegant look.

The bathroom lighting. Bathroom lighting is a challenging task for every house owner, as every aspect should be considered. A redesigned bathroom should be equipped with lighting that is directed at work areas. A wall dimmer switch can be used as a source of softer light for the bath area. Elegant sconces can be located above or on either side of a mirror. Installing a chandelier will create a truly dramatic bathroom atmosphere. Such organization will help to distribute an even light all over the room.  

You need to check all bathroom lighting plans with a local electrician or lighting designer in order to stipulate and estimate the amount of work needed to be done (for example, installing wires or cords behind the walls).

The bathroom mirror. Replace your large frameless bathroom mirror with a beautiful framed one. Actually, you can either buy an existing framed mirror to install, or find a handcrafted or even self-made frame to put around the existing mirror. Molding for bathroom mirrors comes in an abundance of styles and shapes to complement any decor.