Design Your Own Bathroom

 

 

              Comfort.  In every moment of existence, humans have an insatiable desire for comfort.  

Practically speaking, in order to increase the comfort of your home, your bathroom has to provide the feeling of relaxation.  You may not be an interior designer, but you do know what you like and what you don’t like.  You do know what makes you feel comfortable, relaxed, and what fits your personality.  

           There are many styles involved in the process of designing your own bathroom, but this is an advantage.  This affords you opportunity to find the style that fits you. If you have original ideas on what your bath should look like, then the results will meet your expectations . . . comfort, relaxation, and an expression of who you are.  There are several things you need to take into consideration when you are developing your bathroom decor ideas.

         The most critically important thing to decide as you design your bathroom is lighting.  Lighting is standard decor in your bathroom.  Lighting sets the mood and controls the overall image of your bathroom. The mirror you choose comes in a close second.  It should reflect your personal style to be sure, but functionally it is the one piece of bathroom décor that can enhance the effects of lighting, and even expand one’s perception of the size of the room.  Since the bathroom is often the smallest room in the house, the right choice becomes quite important.

The next aspect of adding your personal design to your bathroom is represented by the accessories you actually choose.  These accessories are the “theme” of your bathroom, and materialize through decorative holders for toothbrushes, towel racks, hooks, baskets, soap dishes, shelving, and many other accessories. The shower curtain is also a very important accessory to help you complete the overall look of the entire room.

      Your bathroom decor ideas will add comfort to your life through your personal art in the form of design.  Your successful results will be original and personal and you’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment and self expression.

 

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Add Some Spring Pizzazz With New Switch Plates

Add Some Spring Pizzazz  

With New Switch Plates

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Spring has finally arrived!! Blooming flowers, butterflies, and budding trees bring that “new life” hope back after the long winter. We already know what you’re thinking. “Wouldn’t it be awesome to bring some new life to the house with some spring accents?”

We have a way for you to do just that, and with the freedom of style you want!

 Inexpensive switch plate options abound, and will add some spring pizzazz to any room or decorating style. By replacing those old switch plates you don’t even have to worry about spending too much money! One can easily create a historic feeling in their Victorian home, uniquely express their love of nature in their Log Cabin style home, or even go retro with different textures and styles. Animal lovers have a plethora of style choices, and the many options for the kid’s rooms are always a hit with the children. The current styles give homeowners and renters equal and inexpensive creative license.

Some of the more popular choices are Brainerd switch plates, which exemplify the modern aesthetic with styles like the Mirror single plate and the Architectural double plate. These switch plates are common in modern homes, although they also take inspirations from colonial styles, which can be seen in their Colonial Rope models. Truly antique switch plates will typically be much more ornate, especially those from Victorian and Renaissance eras. There are antique switch plates made with a much lower price tag, and inspired along classic lines.

Ceramic switch plates are always a well accepted option, and come in many more designs and patterns than they used to. The choices are practically unlimited. Many people underestimate ceramic switch plates, because they think of the white or off-white varieties that come standard in cheap apartments and are worn down over the years. There are many different ceramic switch plates on the market today, with designs such as interwoven leaves and vines, squares of different colored paint, or etched lines in geometric patterns. These match interior styles very well and are usually quite affordable.

Empower spring inside your home with a new switch plate and a screwdriver!

 

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Choosing Cabinet Hardware| Tips

 

 

Choosing Cabinet Hardware| Tips

One of the quickest and easiest ways to update a room is changing the hardware on your cabinets. The size and shape of the cabinet knob dramatically affects the appearance of your cabinetry.

When determining the appropriate cabinet knob size, pay attention to the paneling on the cabinet door and the weight of the drawer contents, For example, if a raised-panel is surrounding by a 2″ border, you’ll want a slightly smaller knob, such as 1½” in diameter.

Here’s a trick we use: draw and cut out circles on paper in 1½” and 2½” diameters, and then place them on your cabinets and drawers.

Once you’ve identified the sizes, determine the mood you’re trying to achieve. For a formal look, select a cabinet knob style and use it in one or various diameters based on the size of your cabinet or drawer. To keep it light and playful, mix up colors, styles and sizes. Or, be deliberate and choose multiple cabinet  knobs styles within one color scheme.

More Tips

• For drawers over 18″ wide, try using two cabinet knobs or two cabinet  pulls.
• Think directional.Cabinet Pulls can be placed vertically or horizontally on cabinet doors.

Cabinet knobs and drawer pulls are elegant investments to your rooms that last for years to come.

Product Categories

Cabinet Knobs

Cabinet Pulls

Appliance Pulls

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Glass Knobs – A Touch of Class

 

     

   I know, I know – you’re tired of your kitchen cabinets. No, you don’t regret for one minute choosing glass, but you also realize a coat of paint can’t help you make the kitchen have that touch of class you’re ready for. Knobs, Hinges, & More has the perfect solution! Changing the cabinet hardware and knobs or pulls will give your kitchen that classy look you seek.

                  These days cabinet knobs come in different designs, colors and shapes. No longer are round cabinet norms the only way to go. Homeowners can choose from a range of kitchen cabinet knobs including hand painted glass knobs and antique mosaic knobs.Kitchen cabinet hardware has also changed a lot over the past few years. These days kitchen counter hardware has become a lot more sophisticated. The hinges available for the cabinets have improved in quality and design over the years.                                        

 As you shop for kitchen hardware and kitchen cabinet knobs, you’ll be surprised by the range and colors available. For some the choices may even seem intimidating. Take a close look at the hand painted ceramic knobs. Talk about classy!! While searching for kitchen knobs, look at the aesthetic appeal of the knobs as well as their functionality. Take the time to peruse your options carefully.

Choose kitchen cabinet knobs that match the cabinets, shelves and countertop, and take the decor to the next level. Oh, and most importantly, be sure you pick something that expresses YOU. (That’s why you’re going classy in the first place, right? Of course right!)

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Knock Knock-Who’s There ?

. . . . Someone standing on your porch looking at your front door while waiting for you to answer the doorbell deciding just what kind of taste you have. You know what they say . . . you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This gateway into your home is nerve center of every house. It has a power all its own! The door grants protection, offers first impressions, and allows someone to cross from the outside to the inside your very life.

Now that’s important.

Door Knocker

Not paying enough attention to door hardware and fittings may prove costly to any homeowner. Investing in hardware for your door is desirable as it will add value to your home, permit you to sleep well at night knowing you and your loved ones are safe, and has potential to say just who you are to those that do not know you. Not to mention granting your home a pleasant visual appearance.

House Number

After choosing the door itself, the accessories to enhance the style are the next choices you must make. Things to decide upon and get ordered early are bolts, hinges, door knobs or door pulls, door knocker or doorbell, door stops, and finally door mail slot or mail box. You know, while you’re at it, you might consider going ahead and ordering your house numbers just so you’re sure they’ll match and you’re satisfied.

Manufacturers of door hardware are well aware of this aspect and strive to offer only the best possible products. Many companies produce door hardware made of solid brass, but can offer even gold plated brass, should a client have such demands. In order to meet the clients’ needs, producers struggle to offer door hardware that would perfectly suit the type of building it is created for. There are some companies that produce door hardware from antique black iron and flat black iron. Some of the best producers, that have been active for hundreds of years, still use the old manufacturing techniques as they did in the past. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! They understand the old ways are the best for strength and durability. It gives their products the authentic look that many homeowners strive for.

Flower Doorbell

A beautiful door is a terrible thing to mangle with poor door hardware choices!! It isn’t uncommon for buildings to be disfigured by people who install totally inappropriate door hardware. Manufacturers can create exact replicas of the original ironmongery, using the same production methods and molds. Instead, many opt for cheaper versions that appear similar to the original ones. At a closer look, one can observe the poor finnishes and the fake patina that producers strive to incorporate.

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Kitchen Remodeling and Ideas on a Budget

Kitchen Remodeling And Ideas On A Budget 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       While at one point in time the kitchen was primarily viewed as a service area for cooking, now days the kitchen has turned into a room that is multi-functional and central to many of the activities in the family. The past century has brought about the emergence of both function and interior design within the room we call a kitchen.

                     When it comes to kitchen remodeling and other kitchen ideas, it can take a huge budget to remodel and update the interior design within this room. Believe it or not, the average costs for remodeling kitchens in the past few years have topped $25,000. It definitely is no wonder that the kitchen has been considered one of the most expensive remodeling projects that most homeowners undertake.

                    If you are one of the many people wanting to remodel your kitchen, inspired by the beautiful photos of lovely kitchens on television and in magazines, you may feel that your budget is keeping your dream kitchen out of reach. However, even if you don’t have a huge budget, you do have some options. There are a variety of ways that you can remodel and update your kitchen without totally going broke.

                   Believe it or not, kitchen remodeling and ideas do not always have to be very expensive. You may be shocked at the variety of ways that you can get a beautiful kitchen while still saving money and staying within your limited budget.

                  While you may not want to undertake an entire kitchen remodeling project, there are a variety of great kitchen ideas that can update the way your kitchen looks, even without spending a great deal of money. The following are some great kitchen ideas that will improve the look of your kitchen without breaking your budget.

Improve the Lighting – One of the most cost effective kitchen ideas to get a modern look is to update the lighting in your kitchen. There are a variety of economical ways that you can change the lighting to give your kitchen a great look. Halogen lights may be a great idea as well, but if you choose them, consider the ones that bounce off the ceiling. Many come with a dimmer that will allow you to choose the amount of light you need. Task lighting is also inexpensive to install in your kitchen. This type of lighting is great above the sink or above countertops as well. If you want to make a fashion statement or highlight a specific part of your kitchen, accent lighting may be a great choice.

Use Some Paint – If you want a new kitchen look, one of the best kitchen ideas is to add a few coats of paint. Paint is fairly inexpensive, and you can totally change the look of your kitchen with a bit of paint. Consider painting your kitchen cabinets. You can add some color to your drab kitchen, just by painting your cabinets. When it comes to your kitchen walls, you can get creative with the paint as well for a modern look. Sponging, rag rolling, or even mottling are great painting techniques that will add some texture and class to your kitchen.

New Accessories – Believe it or not, something as simple as adding new accessories can make a huge difference in your kitchen. Just getting new pulls and knobs for cabinets and drawers will add a new look in your kitchen. You can find these pulls and knobs in stone, resin, glass, wood, rubber, and metal. There are also a variety of styles that you can choose from too, so pick accessories that give you a nice modern touch.

So, as you can see, when it comes to kitchen remodeling and ideas, you don’t have to spend thousands to get a great look. If you want a new look in your kitchen without having to spend a great deal of money, why not use these budget friendly ideas for a kitchen that is multifunctional and beautiful as well.

 

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The Advantages Of Keyless Door Locks

 

The Advantages Of Keyless Door Locks

    

Nowadays we can hardly recall our lifestyles before the advent of luxuries like cell phones, high speed internet and keyless vehicle entry. With the demand for convenience rising and keyless door locksbecoming increasingly affordable, a growing number of people are upgrading to keyless door locks in order to protect and streamline both their homes and businesses.

Keyless door locks are a type of door locks that can be controlled using a combination, an access code or fingerprint recognition, thus eliminating the need for a key. Keyless door locks allow each person who lives at a residence to enter the home without a key, and also give employees easy access to designated areas of their workplace. Lost, stolen or forgotten keys are now problems of the past. For most people, the convenience of not having to toil with a key is enough, but numerous other benefits are associated with installing keyless door locks.

Using a keyless entry system is especially beneficial when a contract worker or house sitter needs temporary access to your home. It is not necessary for contract workers to have a permanent key to your home, since key duplication is effortless. Fingerprint recognition door locks allow admittance only to those who have pre-programmed access, and many even allow you to grant access for a specified period of time. For instance, a housekeeper or contractor will be given permission in advance to enter on a certain date within a scheduled timeframe. And since fingerprints cannot be duplicated as easy as keys, fingerprint recognition systems have a tremendous authentication advantage over traditional door locks and even keypad locks. Similarly, access codes to keypad locks can be shared with temporary workers and then they can be easily changed when access is no longer necessary.

Keyless entry systems are no longer reserved for an elite few. Along with more affordability, the security and convenience that keyless door locks provide are transforming them into a common consumer commodity.

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New Door Hardware Adds Excellent Decorative Touches

New Door Hardware Adds Excellent Decorative Touches

By Tori Spade

When it comes to home design, homeowners are always looking for interesting ways to incorporate detail into their home. Whether your house is large or small, details should always compliment the existing elements in the home. Home design typically focuses on one or two major items in the room. In the living room: couches or entertainment centers, in the kitchen: cabinets, counters, or appliances, in the bathroom: the vanity or the shower. These are pieces that can be found in just about every home and are absolutely vital to the room in order to be fully functional. Regardless of how beautiful or new these large elements are, they will be compromised if the smaller decorative pieces in the room do not compliment them perfectly. Although many overlook it, door hardware makes a big impact on the room’s design theme. Before guests enter a room or open a cabinet, they must first see and feel the door hardware.

When it comes to home remodeling, many simply concentrate on replacing the large items in the room and then ending the job there. Whether you’re undergoing serious house renovations or just updating the look of your home, decorative touches play an important role in completing the design. Although they’re small touches, decorative hardware makes your already great pieces even better. By adding a touch of color, detail, or texture – homeowners can maximize a room’s design potential.

In a room like the kitchen, cabinets are hanging directly at eye level. Even if you have brand new, beautiful cabinets – the wrong door hardware can make them an eyesore. Replacing regular, bland door hardware with decorative hardware, you’ve created a new decorative element within the room and improved the look of your cabinets. Decorative hardware won’t just benefit the doors you install them on, but they will impact the room as a whole.

Combining function and design makes incorporating decorative hardware into small rooms a breeze. In rooms like the bathroom, homeowners are very limited as to what they can put into the room without cramming the space. It’s important to add a decorative touch into the room, but at the same time – we don’t want to compromise the available space. With door hardware, you’re taking something that is vital to the room itself and putting a decorative twist on it. Without taking up counter, wall, or floor space, you’ve added a decorative detail in the room.

Another solution that decorative hardware provides is that homeowners who are bored with the look of their room can instantly make improvements without having to endure a home remodeling project. Home remodeling doesn’t just come with the installation of new pieces. Most of the time, plumbing and electrical routes must also be altered – making the process long and costly. Sometimes all a room needs is a few decorative adjustments, and the entire look and feel is altered. Home design doesn’t just focus on the large elements like many people think. Without small elements, like door hardware, to work in harmony with the centerpieces, a room can feel boring. So before you decide to undergo some major house renovations, sit down and decide what is really bothering you about the room. If you want to update your design, make some small adjustments first. New door hardware might seem like a very small adjustment, but the impact this small change can make is big. Details in a room ultimately give the room its class, character, and design. Without the right attention, these can get lost in the shuffle. By ensuring that no detail goes overlooked, your home’s design can reach it’s full potential

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Decorative Hardware Do’s and Don’ts

Decorative Hardware Do’s and Don’ts

By Terry Nastella

The home sales market has gone bust, so it looks like you are going to be hanging around in your place a lot longer then you expected. This in turn has left you wandering around the local warehouse hardware store scouting out ways to make your home a nice more comfortable place to live.

An Excellent Investment

Decorative hardware is an easy way to give your home the aesthetic boost that it needs, for several reasons. For one thing, it is generally easy to install if you have the right hand tools. Also, decorative hardware is something that will not escape notice. Much of it is at eye level and guests will in fact often have to touch it, as is with light and fan switches.

Start at Your Front Door and Porch

Your first target area should be your front door and porch. This is where the first impression is made on a potential buyer, like it or not. People like to see a good solid front door knob that looks like it is safe and durable. The same thing applies for lighting on the front porch. Don’t chince if you don’t have to, because the front porch and front door are both very important.

Something to Think About

You may have already noticed that you have innumerable choices in decorative hardware to select from at your local hardware store. The first thing that you will want to be careful of, is that you don’t buy components that cover a smaller area on the wall or ceiling that the component that you are replacing does.

You Don’t Need A Paint Job

This is because you will be stuck with an exposed ugly unpainted or faded area that you didn’t count on. If you don’t have matching paint to touch up these exposed areas around your component then you will have no choice but to paint all your walls and ceilings. Another tip, is to not go nuts and buy the most expensive decorative hardware available. Often moderately priced components look just fine when they are finally installed.

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