Home Planning and Digest

 
Don’t get me wrong…..drapes are nice when you’re up for that late nap you’ve been saving up your sleepless days for. There’s just something about waking up in a cool room with heavy drapes blocking out the unforgiving sun that rejuvenates the body……well, for some. But when it’s time to take down those drapes and [...]

Have you thought about getting a whirlpool bathtub? They can have therapeutic uses, or you may be interested in one just for entertainment and enjoyment.
There are numerous kinds of whirlpool bathtubs offered in the market today. You have to select the one that fits your resources and one that is appropriate for your home. First, [...]

 
Want to save on that staggering water bill? Try installing a shower! Here are some standard facts about tubs and showers.
a)      A full bathtub holds an average of 140 liters of water
b)      Standard showers dispense 20-60 liters per minute
c)       Shower heads with restrictors dispense 10-15 liters of water per minute
If you’re not a power shower-er [...]

For your bathroom, should you buy a ready-made, ready-to-install shower stall or build the frame and tile the bathroom yourself? Like almost everything in home design, this decision largely depends on your budget and taste.
Tiled shower stalls are built from scratch, so you can design them for any space and taste. However they are more [...]

The type of flooring you choose can make a dramatic difference in the look and feel of your bathroom. You can choose to add low-voltage heating underneath the floor. The heated floor option can be “always on” or can be set on a timer with an on and off switch so that you can turn [...]

A bathroom sink and vanity are the centerpieces of a well crafted bathroom. The materials, finishes, and styles are the first things you will want to explore when choosing a bathroom sink: you can have traditional white porcelain sinks or glass, ceramic, granite or marble.
Once you have chosen a material for your new sink you [...]

Most men dream of having a bar at home to relax and have a drink after a stressful day at work. It is also a great way to entertain friends just before a formal dinner party, or when watching sporting events. Usually this is a semi open space attached to the living room and dining [...]

Most people are overwhelmed with the idea of having to decorate their own home. They hear interior design and images of ultra posh homes with pricey furnitures come to mind. This is a possibility if you have the cash to spend. But if budget is the operative word, it might be a good idea to [...]