You can do colour washing onto bare wood, furniture or walls. It is basically applying a base coat of colour paint with a second light coat containing a mixture of another colour and glaze. Various visual effects depending on what you use to apply the glaze - brushes, sponges or cloths (regular cotton, cheese cloth) ...
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Faux Finish : Granite
Learning how create a faux granite finish will not only lend an exquisite look to tabletops, desks, kitchen islands, etc., but also help you lower the cost of your remodeling budget. A replacement of countertop with real granite will set you back at least 60 dollars for every square foot, and if you have a ...
Painting A Faux Sky
Painting a false sky in a small room can open up the space visually. Painting the ceiling in a child’s room adds a bit of airy and whimsical feel. You can create this carefree summer feeling by learning how to paint clouds with the steps below:Tools and Materials primer blue, satin finish paint white, semi-gloss paint glaze full-size paint roller 4-inch ...
Bathroom Design
The bathroom sometimes serves as a sanctuary to some from the craziness that surrounds our every day lives. It is the moment you get to spend some personal time relaxing. It would then seem reasonable that some prefer a bathroom that is soothing, rejuvenating, and practical. Bathroom remodeling can add value to a home as ...
Bathroom Design – Getting Started
Daunting as it may appear to be initially, bathroom renovation can be categorized broadly in 5 steps. Start by choosing the style desired and picked out your layout, then choose your finishing and bathroom fixtures. Hiring a contractor for this job is recommended.1. Identify your styleThe internet, magazines and books are good reference for looks ...
Planning The Layout of Your Bathroom
There are several guidelines that you can follow to ensure that your bathroom remodeling experience doesn’t give you too much reason to pause and think if it was a good idea to have decided upon undertaking the whole project in the first place. When planning your layout, use the following guideline:1. List items you want ...
Bathroom Design Selecting a Faucet Style
Although bath faucets are the smallest accessories in the bathroom, they often do give a certain stylish look and impact to your bathroom. They are found in the bathtub, showers and lavatories. While at times it is advised that when choosing which bath faucet you want, you should first let the whole bathroom to be ...
Bathroom Sinks
The choice of a bathroom faucet may come in tandem with the choice of the bathroom sink. Based on the style of bathroom that which you have decided on be it contemporary, country or luxury, monochromatic or a play of colour, family’s needs – for grooming, aesthetics, comfort,function; as well as whether they are easy ...
Bathtubs
Most bathtubs are recessed and designed to fit with three sides hidden by walls and the fourth side an open, finished front. Recessed tubs are 30 to 33 inches wide and can be anywhere from 42 to 72 inches long, but most are 60 inches. Most recessed bathtubs have the space-saving combination tub/shower, but this ...
Bathroom flooring
Bathroom flooring can make a dramatic difference in the look and feel of your newly remodeled bathroom. From heated bathroom floors to traditional bathroom floor tile, there are some dos and don’ts when deciding on the type of flooring that you want. When choosing bathroom flooring, you have the same considerations as you do for flooring ...
Bathroom Countertops
Counter tops provide additional workspace in the bathroom. Choosing the type of countertop in the bathroom is almost akin to choosing the type of flooring. Wood of course is not recommended for bathrooms as it can be damaged by the moisture. Plastic laminates that are water resistant and are quite decorative are quite popular for ...
Bathroom Surfaces – Final bathroom finishes
Once you’re done with putting your layout into plan, fixtures, floorings and all in improving your bathroom, cap it off with a really good decorating job. If you don\'t want to pay out for a professional to do it for you, take the time and care to do a first class job yourself.Painting and DecoratingUse ...
Bathroom Design – Hiring a Contractor
One of the challenges when you’re remodeling your bathroom is to find and hire a professional who will not give you a beautiful bathroom, but one that can make the space function properly within a reasonable cost to yourself. Professional help is definitely required when you need to rework the plumbing or electricity outlets when ...
Bathing in Luxury – Home Spa
After a hard day’s work, there’s nothing better than to soak a tired body in a bath, close your eyes and just relax to soothing scents and enjoying some peace and quiet. For a bath spa, the key is to create a full body experience, as well as an aesthetically pleasing space but still extremely ...
How to make your small bathroom look bigger?
If you have a small bathroom and adding significant space is not an option, you can make minor changes that can add a little space to it or make it seem larger.FixturesStandard bath tubs are about 60 x 32 inches. If you have a larger tub, you may consider replacing it. Installing a lower-walled bathtub ...
