Property Improvements Before the Holidays
Autumn is a great time to take on some of those home improvement projects. Now that the summer vacations are over and children are back in school, you're ready to make your house all comfortable and cozy before the deep freeze and holiday guests arrive.
Consider beginning with your bathroom first, since this is a room frequently used both by your family as well as guests. If your bathroom is outdated in decor, aged in function and behind the times in energy efficiency, you'll be doing your house and your pocketbook a good service by updating a few features. Here's how:
* New linens: A quick and simple update for your bathroom includes replacing bath towels and the shower curtain. To offer a calm and restful spa-like ambiance, get different linens in colors which blend with the colors on the walls. Or go bold with vibrant accents and splashes of color to give your room a sense of energy.
* Beautiful visuals: The washroom vanity is the primary feature in the room people will observe. Incorporate a contemporary new look in your bath that will earn admiring glances from your visitors with TOTO's Maris Semi-Recessed Vessel Lavatory. With a smooth design and deep basin, this semi-recessed lavatory has a nano-technology glaze applied that helps prevent bacteria and soap debris from sticking to the surfaces. Because of this, you'll apply fewer harsh chemicals to keep the sink clean, which saves people money and is better for the environment. Pair the lavatory with the Aquia Single Handle Faucet from TOTO for a seamless and stylish finish. This high-efficiency faucet is made out of solid brass and is WaterSense approved.
* Warmer floor covering: There's nothing worse than bare feet upon a cool floor - primarily in the early morning. Ceramic tile flooring appears beautiful in restrooms, but can leave the feet feeling a little cool. Place a soft and decorative rug in front of the sink, the shower and the toilet to help alleviate cold toes. Try to find rugs that match the color and decoration of the room. Or use the rugs as an accent color in order to cheer up the space.
* Efficient commodes: Upgrading your toilet to a high-efficiency system will make a noticeable difference on your water bill. Think about the Universal Design Maris Dual-Flush Commode from TOTO, which has clean, modern lines, a recessed-curve tank, and skirted design which saves on cleaning time. Its advanced, gravity-fed flushing technique puts an end to a common issue a lot of dual flush toilet owners have - "flush 'n brush," the need to brush the bowl in order to get rid of streaking after every solid stop.
* Elegant tiling: Prefabricated showers are simple and convenient, yet they can look aged and discolored after lengthy use. To really fix up the appearance of your shower area in the restroom, think about tiling the surround, or installing large glass pieces painted to match the color of the room. You'll be amazed at how beautiful the shower will look, and you might decide that you won't want to hang a curtain to block the view of the beautiful surround, and rather opt for a sliding glass door.
As soon as you see how beautiful your remodelled washroom looks, you'll probably want to get started fixing up the rest of your house. For the time being, enjoy the restroom, and the compliments you'll receive from your visiting guests.
Consider beginning with your bathroom first, since this is a room frequently used both by your family as well as guests. If your bathroom is outdated in decor, aged in function and behind the times in energy efficiency, you'll be doing your house and your pocketbook a good service by updating a few features. Here's how:
* New linens: A quick and simple update for your bathroom includes replacing bath towels and the shower curtain. To offer a calm and restful spa-like ambiance, get different linens in colors which blend with the colors on the walls. Or go bold with vibrant accents and splashes of color to give your room a sense of energy.
* Beautiful visuals: The washroom vanity is the primary feature in the room people will observe. Incorporate a contemporary new look in your bath that will earn admiring glances from your visitors with TOTO's Maris Semi-Recessed Vessel Lavatory. With a smooth design and deep basin, this semi-recessed lavatory has a nano-technology glaze applied that helps prevent bacteria and soap debris from sticking to the surfaces. Because of this, you'll apply fewer harsh chemicals to keep the sink clean, which saves people money and is better for the environment. Pair the lavatory with the Aquia Single Handle Faucet from TOTO for a seamless and stylish finish. This high-efficiency faucet is made out of solid brass and is WaterSense approved.
* Warmer floor covering: There's nothing worse than bare feet upon a cool floor - primarily in the early morning. Ceramic tile flooring appears beautiful in restrooms, but can leave the feet feeling a little cool. Place a soft and decorative rug in front of the sink, the shower and the toilet to help alleviate cold toes. Try to find rugs that match the color and decoration of the room. Or use the rugs as an accent color in order to cheer up the space.
* Efficient commodes: Upgrading your toilet to a high-efficiency system will make a noticeable difference on your water bill. Think about the Universal Design Maris Dual-Flush Commode from TOTO, which has clean, modern lines, a recessed-curve tank, and skirted design which saves on cleaning time. Its advanced, gravity-fed flushing technique puts an end to a common issue a lot of dual flush toilet owners have - "flush 'n brush," the need to brush the bowl in order to get rid of streaking after every solid stop.
* Elegant tiling: Prefabricated showers are simple and convenient, yet they can look aged and discolored after lengthy use. To really fix up the appearance of your shower area in the restroom, think about tiling the surround, or installing large glass pieces painted to match the color of the room. You'll be amazed at how beautiful the shower will look, and you might decide that you won't want to hang a curtain to block the view of the beautiful surround, and rather opt for a sliding glass door.
As soon as you see how beautiful your remodelled washroom looks, you'll probably want to get started fixing up the rest of your house. For the time being, enjoy the restroom, and the compliments you'll receive from your visiting guests.
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