Modern Danish » Lighting http://moderndanish.net Contemporary Bathroom & Kitchen Design Blog Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:50:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Smart Bathroom Remodeling Trends http://moderndanish.net/bathroom/bathroomsinks/smart-bathroom-remodeling-trends/ http://moderndanish.net/bathroom/bathroomsinks/smart-bathroom-remodeling-trends/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:04:11 +0000 ModernDanish http://moderndanish.net/?p=629

While remodeling your bathroom, it is important to keep in mind ways to improve the usage of your bathroom along with the overall look and feel that you want to achieve. These upgrades include dual vanities, water saving toilets, and smart storage.

Dual Vanities

Featuring a double vanity in your master bathroom is a great upgrade if the space is available. Having the two sinks allows two people to get ready simultaneously, great if you share similar schedules. On the other hand, if space in an issue in your bathroom; single vanities are also readily available in a multitude of styles to fit the look and feel of your new bathroom.

Smart Storage

Another smart bathroom-remodeling trend is to add storage to your bathroom. You can find storage in vanities and linen closets, but you can also create additional storage by adding simple shelving, wall cabinets and floor cabinets as you would in any other room in your house. Matching your additional storage units to your color scheme will emphasize the styling of your bathroom and create a more consistent feel through out the room.

Brighten the Room

Sometimes overlooked, the lighting in your bathroom can add a whole new look to the entire room. While choosing a new lighting fixture to highlight in your bathroom, be sure to match the style of the new fixture with the style of your vanity and sink combination, you want to keep a consistent style. Newer lighting fixtures also feature new electronic technologies including low voltage wiring systems and energy saving bulbs.

Reflect Your Style

Replacing that old solid borderless mirror is a bathroom upgrade that can add style and convenience to your bathroom. Adding a wood framed mirror that matches the stain of your vanity creates a more consistent look in your bathroom, also adding a mirror with shelving can create more storage for your bathroom in a convenient spot right in front of you.

Remodeling your bathroom does not have to just be about style. Adding the conveniences to your bathroom creates a better quality of life for you with just a few simple fixture upgrades.

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With summer coming to an end and winter coming up fast, you might find yourself spending more time indoors in the next few months. Now is a perfect time to add a touch of style to your home while also increasing its value for less money than you may think. For a smaller budget than what you think, you can reform your kitchen or bathroom – the two rooms in your home that will give you the best return on investment if you were to ever appraise or put your home up for sale.

Updating Your Kitchen

With the holidays only a few months away, your kitchen will be the center of attention for friends and family, whether you like it or not. Upgrading your kitchen doesn’t have to be as intimidating to your check book as you may think.

We will outline a few items for you, that will give you the greatest return on your investment:

A brand new designer stainless steel kitchen sink.

You can find them at prices from anywhere between $160 to over $400. There are many new designs available with zero radius corners that will give your home an new and modern look. These sinks display nicely, and they are very attractive to new home buyers.

New faucets for Kitchen and bath.

Another great, and extremely useful, upgrade for your home are new faucets. Faucets are available in a large array of styles that can fit your every need. The price range are very wide. You will find them starting around $60 to upwards of $1000, so if you select carefully it will not break the bank.

With your simple and stunning new kitchen and bath upgrades, you’ll be sure to get tons of compliment on your newly redesign, and you can expect to get back up to an 80% of the cost. Of course if you don’t have to hire a plumber and you can do quite a bit better than that!

Replacing Bathroom Fixtures, sinks vanities and hardware.

Your Kitchen and Bathrooms will both add to the overall image and personality of your home. If you have been in your home a number of years you may not notice that your home is a bit dated. If you are looking to sell your home you may be over looking this important point that your home is a bit lacking on style. You can be sure, however, that in this current real estate market your potential buyer will not overlook this. So if you are looking to set your home apart from other homes in the market Kitchen and Bath remodeling is the way to go. If you know that you are going to sell a few years down the road, it may be an idea to remodel now so you can enjoy the benefits of having a nice remodeled Kitchen and bath.

Mirror

A great place to start adding style to your bathrooms is with a new mirror. Mirrors are inexpensive and quite easy to replace.

Mirrors are available in many styles that can compliment your bathroom in many ways – with the help of Google you can get some ideas to what may fit your taste. Contemporary or Classic – Mirrors are available with heavy wooden frames or with a border to add a splash of color to the room and tie into your current or new décor.

Sink

Another great upgrade for a bathroom that buyers will be looking for, is your sink.
They are now available in many different materials ranging for Wood, Metal, Glass, Porcelain, Stone, Artificial material. An inexpensive and contemporary route while adding optimal style would be to go with a porcelain or glass vessel sink. These sinks are durable, pretty easy to clean, and available is many shapes and styles and ranging from $60 to $500.

Toilet

You can also add a water-saving duel flush porcelain toilet for style and water conservation. You may be eligible for a tax credit. Again Google is your friend and prices start around $300.

Storage

Stylish shelving and storage is a nice enhancement to both Kitchen and Bath.
Adding stylish glass or high quality wood wall shelving will decorate your home at the same time increases floor space. Price range will be in the range of $20 to $100.

Paint

One of the simplest projects that can make one of the biggest differences is a fresh coat of paint. If you are looking to sell in the near future, its best to stay with lighter colors and neutral colors. With lighter and neutral colors it can make a room feel larger than it is and more welcoming for potential buyers.

There are many ways to add additional style and value to your home that are inexpensive the ones mentioned above are just a few suggestions among many ways to improve your home and get the best return on the money you spend on it while staying in your budget and adding great appeal and value to your home.

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lightingfeatured The Importance of Home Lighting in Interior Design

When remodeling your bathroom or kitchen, choosing the right lighting fixtures to accent the room is a considerably important decision. The choice you make will set the tone for the style and be a key factor in determining the overall atmosphere of the room. The lighting décor you choose should gracefully compliment the rest of your kitchen or bathroom fixtures and exhibit the ideal characteristics that liken your taste. While shopping for your new lighting fixtures, keep in mind some of these important aspects and helpful suggestions.

A crucial thing to think about while deciding on your lighting décor is the mood and atmosphere that you would like to exhibit in your kitchen or bathroom. Depending on the design you select, lighting can show a bold and vivid style or serene and elegant style. It can give you and your guests the warm, delightful feeling of a cottage home or the plush, modern ambiance of an upscale penthouse. Knowing this, you should be very specific about the style lighting fixture and décor you choose to design your kitchen or bathroom.

In general, going with common accent lighting will give your kitchen or bathroom atmosphere one of a softer, more gentle feeling. On the other hand, ambient lighting generally brings a bolder, more lively feeling. Another type that one might choose would be contemporary chandelier lighting, which offers a bit more lavish touch. Be sure to consider the color and shape and the importance each has on the overall declaration of the room. Bright designs such as abstract art glass pendants will inspire a more striking, energetic aura, while sleek styles of a flush mount lighting fixture will create a lustrous, modern look.

When pursuing your desired style also make sure to consider the precise placement of your lighting fixture. One thing to keep in mind is that when you direct light into the mirror in a bathroom or kitchen the light gets reflected more directly, creating a vivid, but also more unnatural look. A great place for modern lighting fixtures is above or on the side of mirrors, which causes little reflection and offers more direct light. Another idea is to strategically place lighting above portraits or other key items that you might want to bring focus to in the room, as even the smallest touches can make beautiful, resounding statements.

The relationship between mirror depth and light intensity is also an extremely important, but not so commonly thought of, aspect to consider while choosing your fixtures. The amount of light and reflection should collaborate with one another to make a bond that will balance and harmonize the room. Too much light will create a straining glare for you and your guests, while not enough light will make the mood of your kitchen or bathroom dim and lifeless.

Remodeling your bathroom or kitchen is always exciting and fruitful, but there is a lot to consider when it comes time to choose your perfect lighting fixtures. Color, shape, style, location, and intensity should all be finely tuned. Making your dream room come alive is an intensive, but highly rewarding accomplishment that will make a profound statement in your home for years to come.

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