Posts Tagged ‘Bathroom Renovations’
Bathroom and kitchen Renovation Ideas – Mosaics
If you were to wiki Mosaic (and if you are reading blogs then you are no doubt wont to) it would tell you that it “is the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials”. Whilst this form of art has historically found expression in cathedrals and Roman public baths it can now be effectively used to brighten up and truly individualize your own bathroom or kitchen. Does this fall into the “trends of 2010” category? No, it is actively distancing yourself from a trend and making your own unique voice heard… or rather seen.
- Stone Mosaics are smooth and non-slippery so they are perfect for bathroom floors. A natural cascading zen flow can be fostered from pebble wash or slate, marble or travertine may be used to give the impression of natural stone
- Glass and Metal Mosaics find their place on bathroom walls and kitchen backsplashes, the pair of them (glass and metal) always conspiring to bring more space, light and colour to whatever room they grace. Common materials used here are vitreous glass and smalti (Byzantine glass).
So when you are considering your dream bathroom or kitchen renovation remember that there is the accent of mosaics available to you, truly making your dream a unique one. For any and all queries regarding mosaics and bathroom and kitchen renovations please do not hesitate to call Linda on 99 675 675
Bathroom Renovation Trends in 2010 – Eco Friendly, of course
like it or not, it's a hot topic
whether you’re a skeptic or an environmental radical you can’t deny that it is the trend of 2010. Beyond ideals and the aversion of extinction, creating a “green” bathroom is often cost effective as you are essentially trying to use less. Beyond this we should also consider the global microcosm of Sydney; Hollywood Bathrooms and Kitchens is based in Willoughby and primarily services the north shore and it is our duty (as “north shorers”) to take the first step in this and take up the slack of the developing world (read “the west”). So if you are looking to expiate your eco-guilt or if you just wish to drop your bathrooms carbon footprint into conversation there are several things you need to consider.
Low-Flow Toilets
These are not simply toilets with that half flush option that we in Australia are so familiar with but rather toilets that reduce flow dramatically without compromising their original purpose.
Energy Efficient Lighting
If you haven’t installed these already for savings alone then get on it
Low Flow Shower Heads
In the same vein as Low-Flow toilets, Bathrooms hog the most water in the home after the Laundry. Curbing the usage, however possible, is key.
Sustainable Building Products
When designing your renovated bathroom, opt for materials made of recycled or renewable sources
So if it’s the parallels with cost cutting or displaced polar bears consider the environment as you consider your new bathroom. For any and all questions regarding your dream bathroom please do not hesitate to call Linda on 99 675 675
Bathroom Design Keyword: “Open Space”
How do you make a little space look bigger?
Lining the walls of your bathroom with mirrors will certainly have your bathroom stretching out to infinity. However it is not the most orthodox choice and perhaps only suitable for the more narcissistic among us. Here are two key elements for attaining “Open Space”
1. Jostling your Bath and Window
Jostling either does not sound easy, or in the latter case cheap, but the finer points of how these two are placed can dramatically change your perception of a bathroom. Invariably a bath should not be placed below a window, compare…
a) A bath jutting out from the window.
b) Seeing the floor all the way up to the window wall.
Our eye picks up the vertical plane of the front of the bath. If it sits below the window the room is perceived to be smaller. Not to mention not having to awkwardly reach over the bath to open the window (a more significant hassle if you are without an exhaust fan)
2. Knock Down a Wall or Two
When you have exhausted the possibility of shifting the elements around it’s time to produce a sledge hammer. Many bathrooms are separated into 2 or three compartmentalized units (basin, toilet, bath/shower) each walled off from one another. At the obvious sacrifice of multiple people using the facilities at once (or as the children leave) you may join all these areas together and reclaim more “Open Space” so you can fit in a corner spa or a double bowl vanity.
Hollywood Bathrooms and Kitchens are licensed builders (only those with builder’s licenses rather then just renovation licences can knock down walls) and are therefore able to provide the convenience of not only a new bathroom Layout but an entirely new bathroom.
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- 1: Before wall removal
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- 2: Before wall removal
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- 1: After wall removal
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- 2: after wall removal
For any and all enquiries about these or other options for redeeming some coveted Open Space do not hesitate to call Linda on 99 675 675
Bathroom Renovation Trends
Is Your Bathroom a Haven yet?
When it comes to renovating your bathroom and choosing designs and finishes, it seems that the key considerations this year are providing an inner sanctuary with a zen-like feel and embracing the concept of the wet room.
Both of these concepts are a move towards simple, clean and uncluttered lines that make your bathroom both a practical and beautiful place to spend time.
The wet-room concept places the shower as the focal point of your design with clean, uncluttered lines and a lack of traditional shower screens. For this style of bathroom your bathroom preparation and waterproofing is paramount as the absence of a traditional shower base is replaced by a gently sloping floor and drain. To make the most of this style of bathroom you need to opt for fittings that are floating, rather than traditional fixed options to create a sense of space. This is ideal for making a small bathroom appear large.
Building on this concept is the idea of creating a zen sanctuary. The focus with this design is still clean lines but places emphasis on the retreat qualities of the bathroom to provide an enticing sanctuary that removes the stresses and pressures of today’s fast-paced life.
Simple colours, vessel basins and a focus on eco-friendly fixtures feature highly in this style of design.
If you have any questions about how to create the perfect bathroom haven for your home, call me on 99 675 675
Linda
Hollywood Bathrooms & Kitchens
Willoughby
