When it comes to contemporary home design finding bathroom remodeling ideas seems to be hit or miss. As I research this subject I often find more traditional solutions or even "touch up" jobs. One great aspect about working for Furniture Fashion is the amount of time I spend discovering new companies and products. These ideas are design or makeover examples from a German company called Alape. Alape has been in the business for over 120 years doing bathroom design for both residential and commercial installations. Whether you are seeking a remodeling or initial build, I would encourage you to research all the possibilities out there. Here is a link to their photo gallery.
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The "Soho Bath" is a Japanese soaking tub available from Neo-Metro. Whereas the more common examples are constructed of wood, this model is made of stainless steel. Some may argue that the lack of wood takes away from the restorative abilities of the tub and that stainless is not "personal" enough. I will leave that up to the readers to decide. Here is an earlier story we ran on wooden Japanese soaking tubs. This monster holds 150 gallons of water and measures 42" x 47" in diameter. One fact about steel is its ability to retain heat or cold. Recently, metal ice chests have been re-released that were once popular back in the 1970s. This is an example of how well metal holds heat or cold. More product information: here.
The Ebb bathroom console table offers an array of colors for a bathroom. I like the way you can add 1-2 colorful accents and really set a room off. This console table comes in several colors which include: red, deep sky blue, white, stealth, and yokan brown. The color is imbued inside the resin that sits atop the table frame. Optional lighting can be added if you wish the resin to glow. There are two options for sink basins which accommodate a 17" model. More information: here.
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I came across 4 medicine cabinets from 9 Digits that I wanted to write about today. As much as I am on the internet and browsing magazines for ideas, I don't see a lot of medicine cabinets. 9 Digits offers 4 styles of cabinets that vary from classic, to retro, to square. In small bathrooms it is hard to find any storage space and the wall might need to be used to provide storage above ground. You can learn more about their products on their website here.
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I made a statement to myself last weekend that I would organize my closet. Like so many weekends I was too busy, and did not get to the task. If you are like me, this probably happens a lot. Nonetheless, I believe that my core issue is having a poor closet design. So this morning, I embarked on searching around for pictures and ideas for "what could be". The only down side is that closet remodeling can be very costly. On the other hand, a killer closet is a great selling point when you put a house on the market. These pictures are four of the latest walk-in styles from California Closets. For me the hardest element is not picking out a wood color or style, but deciding on what features I need to best organize my clothes. I have thought about taking inventory of my wardrobe and then measuring the space it would take for my preferred method of organizing: whether it is hanging up or folded storage. I think this is the most practical idea I have come up with. Another consideration is thinking about how much shoe storage I will need. Then the over-arching question is what you will need immediate access to. For seasonal wardrobes, your closet organization needs will change. Via.
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