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Bathroom cabinets play a major role in maintaining an organized bathroom

So, you have decided to remodel your bathroom and you have also decided to replace those old, worn out cabinets which have seen better days. Bathroom cabinets play a major role in maintaining an organized bathroom. Besides being of maximum utility, they are one of the most eye catching fixtures of the bathroom. They also consume most amount of the bathroom remodeling budget.

Since cabinets take a huge chunk from your budget, decide how much you want to spend on cabinets, in advance. You can do this by first deciding where you want your cabinets. Then take measurements of the area. Decide whether you want stock cabinets, semi-custom or custom cabinets. Stock cabinets are the most inexpensive ones followed by semi-custom and then custom cabinets. When you meet the expert with these rough ideas and figures in mind, he can give you a more accurate picture.

As mentioned earlier, there are three types of cabinets available in the market. You have to choose from them according to your budget and your specific requirements. They are Stock, Semi-custom and Custom cabinets.

Stock cabinets are inexpensive and most popular. They are mass produced and built in standard sizes and shapes. The choice of color, design and style is limited.

Semi-custom cabinets are basically stock cabinets which can be changed in some ways to meet individual requirements. They offer more choice of color, finish, design and size. They are more expensive than stock cabinets.

Custom cabinets are the most expensive cabinets. They are made to order cabinets. They are made to suit your specific, individual requirements. They offer the widest range of color, design, style and size.

According to the method of assembling, there are Framed and Frameless cabinets. Framed cabinets are American cabinets and frameless cabinets are European style.
In framed cabinet, a frame is placed around the front of the cabinet opening. It is also called face frame. It is used to secure the door to the cabinet. Framed cabinets are more expensive than frameless cabinets because they use more material.

In frameless cabinets, there is no face frame and door is hung directly on the cabinet box. Frameless cabinets occupy lesser space than framed ones.

While selecting cabinets for your bathroom, keep in mind that your cabinets should match the rest of your bathroom. Doors and drawers of the cabinets should operate smoothly.

Don't just go by the looks of the doors of the cabinets because it's the quality and construction of the whole boxes that counts.

Source: Plumbing Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.

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The bathroom's importance should never be underestimated

The bathroom’s importance should never be underestimated according to TV’s interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan: “in fact it’s often in this smallest room that you can make the biggest impact. So what, precisely, makes it so important? Well, succinctly, a great bathroom won’t only enhance your quality of life; it’ll also bolster the saleability of your property. As such it’s absolutely crucial that you get it right. No longer just a place to ‘wash and go’, we now need our bathrooms to provide sanctuary from the stresses and strains of the outside world. Think about it - it’s your most personal space, a ‘home spa’ of purity, relaxation and refreshment so you owe it to yourself to get it right!

“Take a multi-sensory approach and you’ll reap serious rewards - your bathroom will look good and you’ll feel great into the bargain. Make sure your space is spotlessly clean and go overboard with fluffy towels and smells such as Ambi Pur’s Odour Naturizer collection; this little baby will freshen and fragrance your bathroom in one fabulously fresh swoop!

“Powered by nature, Ambi Pur’s Odour Naturizer collection is made with natural extracts, so you can enjoy clean and fresh fragrances that smell more natural and less aggressive. And not only does the new range offer beautiful fragrances, but they also neutralise odours and freshen the air, providing you with a complete fragrance experience.

“Experience three refreshing Odour Naturizer variants in the innovative Ambi Pur Total Fresh device, which provides a complete bathroom solution. Ambi Pur Total Fresh is a unique product that has two components: a rim block with cleansing fluid, that fits inside the toilet bowl, to help clean every time you flush; and a bottle of real liquid perfume, that discreetly sits outside the toilet, to continually fragrance the whole bathroom.

“When you’re putting together your bathroom ‘look’, think about two elements - convenience and comfort. For convenience, create efficient wash, make up and hair styling areas and for comfort establish a restful, well-decorated haven. And here’s an extra point to remember; design-wise, bathroom suites should come in any shade, as long as they’re white! Introduce colour via tiling, flooring and accessories and listen to no one who tells you that avocado is making a come back! With cutting edge design now available to all budgets, don’t be afraid to open your mind to a world of ‘egg’ shaped baths.

“This season’s trend, the free standing basin, is very fashionable, but they only really work if you have ample space – trying to squeeze them in is like trying to squeeze yourself into that size zero dress after a big meal! Having a timber clad sink unit is a great way of softening the clinical look that many white bathrooms have and will really warm up proceedings.

“So what are our fave J and C tricks to bring out the very best in your bathroom? Well, for starters, mirrors! Not only fab from a vanity perspective, they can also visually increase the size of your smallest room. With this in mind, position them opposite a window and you’ll also double the amount of natural light on offer. Think about other mirrored elements - cabinets and shelving, for example - then add loads of shiny, metallic accessories to create further sparkle."

"When space is tight, opt for inclusions with dual purpose such as mirrored storage cabinets or heated towel rails and don’t forget to mix open storage with closed so your Chanel toiletries will be on display and your haemorrhoid creams won’t! In other words it‘s all about piles of style rather than, well, just piles! Opt for water repellent flooring such as ceramic tiles, sealed stone, Amtico or Karndean and avoid carpets like the plague - in the bathroom they’re simply quagmires of human debris and bodily emissions.”

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Looks good smells good – a bathroom should refresh without even turning on a tap so get the smell right and you’ll get the bathroom right – Ambi Pur Odour Naturizer fragrances not only neutralises bad smells, it also replaces them with the clean scent of lavender, citrus or eucalyptus.

Storage is key – make sure to balance discrete and display; discrete for pills and potions and display for luxury items.

Add colour and change mood at the drop of a hat by changing accessories – a new blind, towels, artwork or new floor mat could be all you need to ‘redecorate’ your bathroom without breaking the bank.

Ensure your vanity mirror is illuminated to allow clear vision of your face – wall lights either side are ideal. Avoid relying exclusively on overhead lighting, which can cast shadows.

Creating focal points is important too, so emphasise your sink area or the wall behind the bath by adding a decorative tile feature to bring in colour and drama.

TOP 5 BATHROOM HAVE NOTS

Carpets – absorbent coverings holding onto all manner of nasty smells and damp. Yuk!

Coloured suites – wine coloured suites are for 1970’s swingers… and as for avocado? Noooooooo! Good in a bowl of guacamole but that’s it! And as for peach? Satan’s work!

Bare windows – can you be sure your frosted glass or dimpled window is keeping your nightly bathing escapades completely private? Spare your neighbours blushes with a handy blind.

Laminate flooring – just add water to budget laminate flooring and see it turn into Weetabix before your very eyes. And don’t use it to clad the bath surround either!

Mould – lose fungal growths from dodgy tile grout and past their best shower curtains and your bathroom will not only look better, it’ll smell much fresher too.

Source: Plumbing Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.

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Bathroom Organization

If you're lucky enough to have a "guest bathroom", one that isn't used by the family and one where you can always keep clean hand towels hanging for the guests, good for you. For most of us however, we have one or two bathrooms, and they both get a lot of use from the family members on a daily basis. Let's see how you can organize your bathroom so that it's guest ready too.

The one thing that most of us have too much of is lots of bottles of "stuff" sitting around the sink and countertop. Go through these and discard what you don't use on a daily basis, and what only has a drip left in it. Go buy two decorative baskets and have a "his" and "hers". One for his stuff, and one for her stuff. You could keep your toothpaste, hairspray, brush and comb, moisturizer, etc., in a basket that can be simply picked up and moved when guests come, and then put back when you're ready to use them again.

If you like to have magazines in the bathroom don't let them just pile up in a corner next to the toilet, get a nice magazine rack for them.

Next take a look at the inside of the shower. How moldy is that curtain? They cost around $4.00 - buy a new one. Look at the bottles in the shower, they tend to get left in the shower even when they're almost empty. Throw them out and try to streamline the number of bottles in the shower. If you don't have built in shelves around your shower get an organizer that hangs over your showerhead, or one on an extension pole you can put in the corner of the shower.

A cheap way to make your bathroom like new is with accessories. Buy a nice shower curtain with a matching rug. You can also get matching towels. If you have limited towel space you can buy a towel rack that hangs on the wall, they come in many different designs. With a nice wall towel rack you can make a display of beautifully colored towels - which you can also use too! Purchase a set of matching bathroom accessories, soap dish, toothbrush holder, cup, liquid soap dispenser.

Source: Plumbing Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.

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Grohe showers, taps and cisterns available from Screwfix

Grohe is the latest leading brand name to appear in the new Screwfix catalogue. The extensive Grohe range incorporates showers, taps, cisterns and cistern frames for use in domestic and commercial applications.

Featuring Grohe SilkMove technology for smooth operation as well as optimum control on water flow and temperature, the taps also benefit from the Grohe StarLight finish which provides a deeper chrome shine. Typical examples include the Concetto, a super-slick design with forward-leaning body and clean lines for a fresh modern look, and the Europlus, a bold, powerful design with enlarged loop-shaped lever that is both convenient and comfortable to use. Those who prefer a chic, sporty design will like the dynamic fin-shaped lever of the Eurodisc, whilst the Victorian-style Arabesk offers the refinement and elegance of days gone by with its’ authentic cross-head design and pleasing curves.

In showers, constant temperatures can be assured, regardless of water pressure, with the Grohe TurboStat technology found in the Grohtherm 1000 and 2000, whilst the Avensys Traditional model combines period charm with a Grohe StarLight finish. The Tempesta Duo benefits from Grohe DreamSpray technology which offers two spray settings as well as Speed Clean nozzles to prevent the build up of limescale, and Grohe CoolTouch technology to ensure that it is never too hot to handle.

The ingenious design of the Freehander with its movable shower arm means that it can switch from head to side shower in one easy movement. In addition to two spray settings and DreamSpray technology it incorporates Stop and Eco functions to save both water and energy. Grohe Precision Wireless Shower Kits are also available to ensure that a warm, inviting shower is ready and waiting at the touch of a button. The fully adjustable temperature and flow rate can be pre-set and the use of Grohe TurboStat technology ensures that the thermostat reacts instantly to any changes in water pressure.

Commercial ranges include Contropress Pillar Taps, Eurodisc Showers and Taps, an Infrared Basin Tap, Automatic 2000 shower and an Anti-vandal Shower. A water-saving, dual flush Concealed Cistern with discreet air button (which does not require direct connection to the cistern and, therefore, can be located in any position) is also offered for use with back-to-wall WCs and bathroom furniture. In addition the Grohe range at Screwfix includes pre-assembled Cistern Frames complete with sanitaryware and fixings to provide a secure and quick method of installing wall-hung basins, bidets, urinals and WCs.

Each of these items is supplied with a full 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Source: Plumbing Park - The leading online magazine for the Plumbing and HVAC industry.

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