Bathrooms have come a long way in terms of décor and style. Gone are the days when a bathroom cabinet was little more than a square box with a small cabinet used for storage, a predictable white sink and a small amount of counter space. Today’s bathroom décor offers variety, elegance and style.

Perhaps the most popular trend in bathroom options is the above-counter sink. Sometimes referred to as vessel sinks, these bowls sit atop or are only slightly recessed in the vanity. They provide a more contemporary look to your bathroom. Sinks can now be found in a multitude of materials, such as brass, glass and of course, ceramic. They’re beautiful alternatives to the traditional white recessed sinks.

Your choices in hardware have emerged as well. With many faucets and handles available today, it’s easy to find an original look to compliment your sink and vanity style. Another idea many consider is the option of two sinks. If you have the room, the inclusion of two sinks adds even more personality and functionality to your bathroom area.

Cabinets are another way to style and originality to a bathroom. Many are freestanding footed pieces of furniture that are available in countless finishes. Not only do cabinets hide the sink plumbing, but they’re excellent storage spaces below the sink. With more people choosing mirrors that lay flush on a wall versus traditional medicine cabinets, selecting a cabinet to house toiletries, cleaning supplies and other items is important.

One the latest trends in contemporary bathroom/ shower design are the wet rooms, which can give a real touch of luxury to a property. The downside is that the attention to detail, especially waterproofing, has to be spot on if you are not going to create a maintenance headache for yourself in the future.

The idea with a wet room is that the whole shower room or bathroom is designed to accept having water thrown all over it, so there is no need for shower curtains or screens. This allows a clean and minimalist design, which is just right for many modern apartments.

With tubs that are being made far deeper than their predecessors along with showers that are now designed with multiple heads, the new trends clearly are lending to a more spa-like experience. Classic or contemporary, modern or traditional, the new look of a bathroom provides options that weren’t available as recently as ten years ago.

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Refinishing hardwood floors in a home can be a dusty and tedious job, but the results are well worth it. And if you’re going to do it yourself, there some things that you should know before you start the process.

Proper equipment to be used during the process is very important for safety and of course, stunning results. Renting a sander for a couple of days from the local home improvement store should be the first step. Make sure to also invest in some good sturdy gloves and a dust mask for your face because as stated before, this type of home improvement can get dirty and dusty.

During the process, make sure to close all doors leading to other rooms. This will cut down on the dust getting into the rest of the house. Do leave a window to the outside open, in order to get fresh air into the room. Depending on room size and previous stains or damage, sanding can take only one day or a couple of days.

Once the floors are sanded down to your liking, putting a new stain on them along with a coat of polyurethane or sealer should be done. There are many different types and colors of stains to choose from, so be sure to research which stain will work best for your home and lifestyle. Oil based stains are generally the most resilient, but water based stains are slightly easier to work with and tend to dry faster.

Hardwood floors are a beautiful asset to any home, and by properly refinishing them they can be enjoyed for years to come.

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