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		<title>Smart Bathroom Remodeling Trends</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 View Vanities Featuring a double vanity in your master bathroom is [...]]]></description>
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<p>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, <a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Porcelain-Dual-Flush-Toilet">water saving toilets</a>, and smart storage.</p>
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<div style="width:605px;" align="left"><strong>Dual Vanities</strong> </div>
<div style="width:205px;float:left;height:135px" align="center"><a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Modern-Bathroom-Vanities"><img src="http://moderndanish.com/site/ModernDanish/articles pg images/Vanities.jpg" alt="Vanities Smart Bathroom Remodeling Trends" title="View Vanities" width="150" height="115" border="0" /><br />View Vanities</a></div>
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<p>Featuring a double <a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Modern-Bathroom-Vanities">vanity</a> in your master bathroom is a great upgrade if the space is available. Having the two <a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/modern-bathroom-sinks">sinks</a> 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.</p>
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<strong>Smart Storage</strong>
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<p>Another smart bathroom-remodeling trend is to add <a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Shelving">storage</a> 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.</p>
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<div style="width:205px;float:right;height:165px;" align="center"><a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Shelving"><img src="http://moderndanish.com/site/ModernDanish/articles pg images/ShelvingStorage.jpg" alt="ShelvingStorage Smart Bathroom Remodeling Trends" title="View Shelving &amp; Storage" width="150" height="138" border="0" /><br />View Shelving &amp; Storage</a></div>
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<strong>Brighten the Room </strong>
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<div style="width:205px;float:left;height:165px;" align="center"><a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Bath-Sconce-Lighting"><img src="http://moderndanish.com/site/ModernDanish/articles pg images/Lighting.jpg" alt="Lighting Smart Bathroom Remodeling Trends" title="View Bath &amp; Sconce Lighting" width="146" height="146" border="0" /><br />View Bath &amp; Sconce Lighting</a></div>
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<p>Sometimes overlooked, the lighting in your bathroom can add a whole new look to the entire room. While choosing a new <a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Bath-Sconce-Lighting">lighting fixture</a> 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. </p>
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<strong>Reflect Your Style </strong>
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<p>Replacing that old solid borderless <a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Bathroom-Mirrors">mirror</a> 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.</p>
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<div style="width:205px;float:right;height:155px;" align="center"><a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Bathroom-Mirrors"><img src="http://moderndanish.com/site/ModernDanish/articles pg images/Mirrors.jpg" alt="Mirrors Smart Bathroom Remodeling Trends" title="View Mirrors" width="150" height="130" border="0" /><br />View Mirrors</a></div>
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<p>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.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Home Lighting in Interior Design</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; 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 [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-large; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><a title="Bathroom Design Blog: The Importance of Lighting" href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Modern-Lighting"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-285" title="Bathroom Design Blog: The Importance of Lighting" src="http://moderndanish.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/lightingfeatured.jpg" alt="lightingfeatured The Importance of Home Lighting in Interior Design" width="600" height="268" /></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: xx-large; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">W</span>hen remodeling your bathroom or kitchen, choosing the right <a href="http://www.moderndanish.com/Modern-Bathroom-Kitchen-Products/Modern-Lighting">lighting fixtures</a> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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