Remodeling a bathroom can be as simple as adding a new coat of paint or installing new fixtures. On the other hand it can be a complete renovation or expansion. If you are thinking about remodeling your bathroom, the first step would be to consider your current space and figure out exactly what type of a remodel would be right for you.
To get the most out of your project, you must ask the right questions. Here are a few:
How often will the bathroom be used?
I find that families that share one bathroom greatly benefit from having the toilet in a seperate area from the shower. That way a member can shower while someone else uses the vanity and mirror.
In what kind of a state is the current bathroom.
To give your bathroom a fresher look, you should start with the basics. This means eliminating filthy tile with bleach solution, polishing fixtures and even adding a more lustrous lighting set. If that doesn't help and your bathroom suffers from falling parts or is just plain old, you might want to consider intensive makeover.
How much are you willing to spend ?
First take a look at your budget to see how much money you would have to spend for the kind of remodeling that interests your most. Once you have established your budget you are now ready to go shop around and take a look at your local prices. Don't just purchase everything from the first store you see. Look around, you can always come back if you don't find anything else that interests you.
What portions of the remodel can be done without hiring outside help?
If it's your first time remodeling do not be afraid to ask for professional help if you run into something that you do not know how to do. It's your bathroom so you want to make sure that it will be fully functional once the remodeling project is done.
How much bathroom space is available?
If you are tight on space, consider eliminating the tub and installing a stand-up shower instead. Any major reconstructions, such as taking down or putting up walls need to planned as much ahead as possible.
How long do you expect to use the bathroom for?
If you are preparing to sell the house, any bathroom remolding should be kept simple in order to appeal to the maximum number of buyers.
The above questions are vital to any successful remodel. Planning ahead is key to saving time and money during renovations. Don't forget to have fun and be creative to make the new bathroom really stand out.
By the time the typical bride takes to the aisle, her wedding dress will have hung in the closet for nearly a year; she will have looked at and admired it upwards of a billion times; and nothing ? not even her adorable niece-turned-flower girl ? is going to distract from it on the big day. That makes choosing bridal jewelry kind of a catch-22. How can a bride find jewelry that complements her dress, her hair, her glowing smile, without taking away from all of the above? Sarah Stephens, Fashion Director for Dasha Boutique, shares some advice.
1. Gold is Great
Gold is a traditional metal and therefore not a distracting one. Be it an earring dangle, necklace chain or bracelet clasp, gold conveys quality and class, and nothing more. Additionally, gold reflects less glare than sterling silver in photos and will not stand out too strongly against any skin tone. Try "goldfill" for a high quality, less pricey option.
2. Spread the Love
Scatter petite gemstones or pearls evenly around a delicate chain to create a look that is feminine and flattering. As opposed to a single stone necklace, this style spreads visual attention around the neckline, making it easy for wedding guests to appreciate without stealing their focus.
3. Shorten It Up
There is nothing more distracting than a shimmery piece of jewelry dangling precariously near cleavage. Not only will a shorter necklace move around less while you say your vows, you can bet that any time it catches the light, fewer eyes will be on it (read: keeping the focus on you) when the backdrop is not your chest. Try a keishi pearl choker, which will easily redirect the attention to your face.
4. Fit 'n' Pretty
Think of your wedding as equivalent to swimming the English Channel or hiking Kilimanjaro and you'll start to understand why ill-fitting jewelry is not logical. Buy your jewelry from a designer who can personalize the piece to fit you precisely and you'll have a bracelet that sits on your wrist and stays there.
5. Lavish Lobes
Earrings are allowed a bit more leeway because of their location so near your face. So if a pair of cascading emerald stones is a little bit flashier than you would wear to, say, church, then don't fret. Pick the earring style that best complements the shape of your face and the style of your hair and you're guaranteed to love the pictures ? not to mention the attention.
6. Remember You're Gaining a Ring
We're quite sure this could have gone unsaid, but it's important to remember that you will be adding a piece of finger bling during your wedding. If you just can't stand the idea of naked fingers on your right hand, we suggest a fashionable piece, like a coiling metallic ring, that does not include any kind of stone on top.
7. Do a Dress Rehearsal
Remember that donning simple accessories is as much about letting you focus as it is about anyone else. Try your jewelry on ? all of it ? with a hair style, neckline and sleeve length similar to your wedding day ensemble. Wear everything around your house for a couple of hours. This will give you some insight into whether things need to be tightened, loosened or replaced before you're standing at the altar desperately attempting to untangle your earring from your necklace.
8. Careful with Color
A small amount of color ? such as small jade stones alternating with pearls in your bracelet, or a cluster of citrine beads on your earrings ? can go a long way to bring out the color of your bouquet, the bridesmaid dresses or another subtle theme in your ceremony.
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