Bathrooms

 

The greatest test of a good bathroom is to ask yourself whether you like to linger there. If the answer is no, its time to convert that cold, sad, clinical space into something much more pleasurable.

 Why the bathroom should be given such low priority by most people and why architects and developers pay so little attention to this vital room is a mystery. Often allocated the meanest of budgets and constructed from what little space remains after all the important rooms have been decided upon, the typical bathroom is frequently small, misshapen and possessing the very worst of views (if, indeed, it has a window at all). From this it can be deduced that we need to be very skilful if we are to create a warm practical room that invites us in.

 Conventions dictates that the bath should run along a wall, but why not be adventurous and place it coming out into the room from a wall or even position it in the centre of the room? Not a new idea this - some of the first baths were so placed to be near an open fire. On which subject, if you have the opportunity to retain an existing fireplace or to construct a new one, think how cosy this could make your bathroom.

 The bathroom is a perfect place for incorporating fitted furniture. Not only will it help to hide away much of the engineering, but it will also give your room a smarter, more tailored appearance. Incidentally, never overlook the view that you will get while sitting in the bath - from that low level much that is not particularly attractive (the underside of the basins and so on) is revealed.

 Some bathrooms need little more than a face lift. In such cases the addition of co-ordinating towels, the introduction of a carpet or the adjustment of lighting systems can sometimes transform at little cost. Sometimes a bathroom can take on a new lease of life if you simply clear away the clutter. Enclose the basin in a vanity unit or attach a wall cabinet and much of the bathroom paraphernalia can be stored out of view, greatly improving the overall effect.

 When it comes to thinking about the decorative details, a tired palm, fluffy seat cover and a dish of broken shells will not suffice! Not only are these features hack-neyed, but they bear little relation to each other and add up to nothing short of a mess. Instead choose a theme for your room and follow it through.

Bathrooms are becoming Tub obsessed, warm soothing soak in the tub.

 Tubs are the star of the room, its the feature or focal point in the room.

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Round mirrors are trendy and functional. it creates the illusion of more space, it helps to break up the rigidity of the space. Round elements calm the mind and create a serene atmosphere, mirror are also a great way to add lights to a room.

 A backlit mirror sends out a subtle illumination over the bathroom countertop.

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Floating sinks or vanities. The look of a floating slab of marble or granite, its so beautiful and simple minimal design.

 It certainly lose a bit of storage in a bathroom that has a floating countertop. But they are stunning and really make a different look. Floating vanities make the space feel larger and its great for easy cleaning.

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New trends and key features of technology for bathroom were clear lines smooth surfaces and wall mounted installations to eliminate nooks that make it difficult to clean.

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Kitchens

 

The kitchen has taken on a much more strategic role in modern times. Once purely an engineering room, it is now more often regarded as the social centre of the home. In line with its new function a typical modern kitchen is more likely to be decorated in an altogether warmer, homelier style. Gone are all traces of laboratory lighting and outhouse floorings and in their stead have come a wealth of living-room attitudes.

 This does not mean to say that the primary purpose of a kitchen-cooking - can now be ignored. Food preparation must of course be at the forefront of any design decision made for this very important room. One of the most difficult rooms to organize (mistake will irritate on a daily basis), it requires loads of common sense and fore-thought to eliminate wasted energy and to make the room a pleasure in which to work and play.

 If you are starting from scratch, choosing the right-sized room for your kitchen can be critical. Too small a room and you will have difficulty in accommodating all that you require. Too big and the preparation of each meal will involve you in a marathon. Sometimes the use of two inter-connecting rooms can provide the best answer, the main one being reserved for cooking and the secondary one for food storage, laundry, dining, or other activity.

 Typical Kitchen Layout

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 It is always a good idea to start by listing all the activities you wish to cater for in your kitchen. Apart from the obvious ones related to cooking, you may wish to launder and iron clothes, arrange flowers, serve informal meals, store party equipment, accommodate a central-heating boiler, provide space for a child to play and so on. If your kitchen has a door to the exterior, you may also need to allocate space for the storage of outdoor clothing, and if there are pets in the house, finding them a corner in which to curl up may be a priority. When you have completed your list, its time to draw up another detailing all the equipment and storage requirements necessitated by the various activities you have listed.

Easily forgotten is the matter of waste disposal. A small skip might be appropriate in some kitchens, but a more practical solution may be the combination of large swing-bin and a waste disposal unit attached to the sink. A waste compactor will also help minimize the volume of waste for disposal. Ventilation is another aspect easily overlooked: do you really want to be reminded of what you ate for dinner last night? There are various solutions - a vent in a window or exterior wall or an extractor system over a hob that recycles the air through filters. Best of all, however, is an extractor that wafts kitchen vapours directly to the exterior.

 Once all the important planning decisions have been made, its time to decide upon the style you wish to adopt. Perusal of kitchen magazines and brochures plus visits to showroom should fill you with inspiration.

Typical standard size and dimension for kitchen cabinet.

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One of the favorite trends is a dark graycolor with a combination of natural wood and white.

the natural wood and white color helps to harmonize and soften the space creating a perfect balance with the dark color. And include some greenery to add some contrast. Dark color tends not to look heavy, its just has a little of masculinity into the kitchen.

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A kitchen cabinet with open shelve and glass fronted cabinet allow the design to reveal the contents with these place of unique artistic vision. A full height of backsplash creates real focal point in the kitchen.

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Using the same material on the countertop and on full height backsplash creates a timeless, modern and elegant looking kitchen. lighting located under the cabinet and the full height backsplash also adds and create an accent into your kitchen.

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A workstation sink is a beautiful, unique and functional to develop in a comfortable way your time of spending in a kitchen.

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