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By John

A bathroom is obviously incomplete without a toilet. However, have you ever thought how much water is wasted each day through your old-fashioned high-on-water-consumption bathroom toilet? A recent survey discovered that about 30% of the total water consumed in a typical household is used in our toilets. Consequently, we need to reduce this water consumption as much as possible. To do your bit to help reduce wasted water (not to mention save money on water bills!) it is important that you learn about eco friendly bathroom toilet options and how it can be useful to reduce water wasted.

The three important parts of the bathroom toilet are the toilet bowl, the cistern where the water is saved, and the flush lever used to flush the water. Traditionally, bathroom toilets were single flush, which would mean at a single flush all the water from the cistern would run down. This limitation has been eliminated in the modern day toilets that have more than one flush option. The dual flush bathroom toilet can help save around 20% of water consumed. A dual flush bathroom toilet is the best way to go to … READ MORE

By Tess C. Taylor

Looking for the ultimate in a bathroom update, without the steep costs of re-doing all that tile? There is a beautiful alternative to the plain white tile found in many bathrooms, a surface that’s often difficult to keep clean. Try a stone finish shower surround!

A stone finish adds a designer touch to any bathroom, giving your home a fresh new look at a fraction of the time and cost of a regular bathroom remodel job. This popular style is the perfect way to update any bathroom, from a guest bath to a full size master bathroom. The best part is that stone finishes come in many color choices, from natural to designer shades, which matches easily with your cabinetry, floors, tub and walls.

To choose the right stone finish shower surround, it’s important to contact a quality bathroom remodeling company, like NewBath Alabama, to do an in-home inspection of your existing bathroom. By looking at your bathroom, you can get an accurate estimate of the scope and cost of the work itself, in addition to reviewing all of the available choices in … READ MORE

Vanity skirts are a great way to hide items stored under your sink.

Whether you have a new roommate or your family is growing, everyone can use more storage in the bathroom.

Here are five ways to easily add more storage- and create space, in your bathroom:

1. Top shelf toiletries- One of the easiest ways to create more storage in your bathroom is to hang shelves.  By selecting floating shelves, the wall won’t appear as crammed as hanging a wall cabinet.  Shelves are perfect for toiletries, a toothbrush holder, a stack of towels, etc.  Be sure to choose the right material depending on the shelf’s use.  For example, forgo glass if you are using it for your toothbrush and toothpaste unless you don’t mind the constant mess.

2. Stack and see with shoebox tubs – If you are limited on cabinet storage space, consider inexpensive plastic shoebox tubs.  Simply combine like items, e.g. toiletries, first aid products, medication, etc. and stack the tubs.   Bonus- you don’t have to label the tubs because you can easily see their contents.  Most plastic bins cost around one dollar and can be easily stored under a sink.

3. The hook-up-  … READ MORE

By John…

If you’re tired of the way your bathroom looks, don’t feel bad— a lot of folks feel the same way. The bathroom is one room in the home that lends itself to looking drab and run down very easily. The good news is if you’re not quite ready to go ahead with a bathroom conversion, there are things you can do for very little money that will totally and radically improve the decor of your bathroom.

One of the biggest problems most people have with bathrooms is their tendency to get cluttered—towels hanging all over the place, bath products on top of the vanity and on the shower floor, and other unsightly things like that. So if you really want to make a 100% improvement in your bathroom, the first thing to do is clean up the clutter.

Fortunately, that is very easy to do and inexpensive. If you go to any WalMart or Target store, you will find plenty of inexpensive organizer products for use in the bathroom. Install them so that the most used products and items are within easy reach of wherever they would be used … READ MORE

By Kristina Schneider

One of the biggest arguments between a couple about a new bathroom remodel may be about the overall design.  One may want a more feminine look, with colors and accessories that are more feminine and the other more masculine. Pink versus black.  Purple versus blue.  Floral versus outdoorsy.

Relationships are all about compromising and here are some gender-neutral bathroom designs that are sure to be winners for everyone!

Browns
Brown is a very neutral color and can be appreciated by both genders.  It’s a great color to mix and match with other colors, including more subtle splashes of typically feminine colors such as light pink or lavender.

Greens
Green is not a favored color by most people, but it’s become a more popular color for interior design, particular sage greens and lighter shades of greens.  While typically viewed as a masculine color, it can be accessorized with feminine types of accessories, including candles, baskets, and plants or flowers to appease the women in the household.

Yellows
Yellow is a traditionally neutral color and, like green, it can be mixed and matched with feminine types of … READ MORE