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The bathroom vanity is for many people, specially people who live in small apartments, the most important piece of bathroom furniture. It is often the centerpiece of the bathroom, and sometimes the only storage capacity in the room. Therefore choosing the right bathroom vanity is critical both for aesthetic reasons and practicality.

Design is becoming increasingly important when decorating bathrooms. [click to continue…]

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Ventless Ethanol Fireplace, Wall Mounted“Impulse” is the name of this beautiful ventless fireplace, that can be installed anywhere. It does not requires any flues or outside venting as it does not produce smoke, smell or CO2. It burns ethanol, a clean natural and renewable resource.

The fireplace is not only very decorative it is cutting edge technology by Planika.  It can be installed in minutes even in a rented apartment. Perfect for small apartments that are so often not friendly to space taking fireplaces. The other super advantage of this ventless ethanol fireplace is that when you move you can take it with you.

The dancing flames, with intense natural colors, are kept behind a glass shield adorned with steel, a definitely contemporary design to fit in any modern interior.

Bio ethanol fireplaces are become increasingly popular for all the advantages they offer. See our post on the advantages of bio ethanol fireplaces. If however you are concerned about the safety of ethanol fires, I encourage you to read our post Bio ethanol fireplace safety.

Features of the Impulse ventless fireplace :

  • Stainless steel brushed front
  • Stainless steel decorative strip
  • Tempered glass
  • Minimalist look
  • Lighter with extended handle provided
  • Easy to install, assembly and operation manual provide
  • Low maintenance

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How To Choose Bathroom Lighting

February 15, 2010
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Bathroom lighting defines space
Light plays a very important role in the bathroom, that is why you will really need two sources of light: a general overall light, and a localized light source near mirrors above the sink.
General bathroom lighting
The ideal bathroom is where the principal light is sufficient to see in the entire room. This [...]

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A Vent Free Gas Fireplace

February 8, 2010
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A vent free gas fireplace is only one of the many types of gas fireplaces.
Traditional fireplaces require an exhaust for safety because when gas burns, carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless gas, is produced. This gas is dangerous even lethal and must be evacuated. Then there is a newer version of gas fireplaces that are [...]

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Ventless Gas Fireplace Alternative – New & Improved

February 7, 2010
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Only a few years ago a ventless gas fireplace was very different from any you can find today. Back then, the logs looked faked and nobody would ever have mistaken one of these fires for a “real fireplace”. This kept a lot of people from using gas as a source of fuel.
Today things have changed. [...]

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Energy Tax Credit For US Consumers

February 5, 2010

A 30% Energy Tax Credit for consumer energy efficiency is currently in effect in the US. If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, before Dec, 31, 2010, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Products qualified for the credit include bio ethanol fireplaces, and other energy saving devices, such [...]

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Contemporary Bathroom Copper Vessel Sinks

February 4, 2010
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Copper vessel sinks are becoming more popular than they used to be. I think that one reason for their lagging behind glass vessel sinks in popularity is based on a misconception. People tend to think that copper is harder to keep in good looking condition. But that is not the case. A good copper vessel [...]

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Glass Vessel Sinks | Beauty & Function

February 4, 2010
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Glass vessel sinks look so contemporary, so light and so breakable that you might never consider them for your bath. You have read a few articles and learned that vessel sinks are here to stay, that they are no longer just a trend. You have searched and found out that they make a beautiful impact on [...]

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Bathroom Vessel Sinks A Trend That’s Here To Stay

February 3, 2010
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Bathroom decor is becoming more and more beautiful, bathrooms are subject to trends just like any other room, and to lay out a great bathroom there are many options available. Fixtures like showers, bathtubs, sinks, and even furniture have all been studied by designers and wonderful new designs have come to light in the last [...]

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What To Look For When Choosing A Vessel Sink

February 3, 2010
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Choosing a vessel sink can be a daunting task because there are so many choices.
Vessel sinks have taken the market by storm and with good reasons they are beautiful and transform an ordinary bathroom in a spectacular area for relaxation and a pleasure to the eye. Today’s vessel sinks are round or square, oval or [...]

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Glass Blocks And Their Use

January 21, 2010
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What are glass blocks?
Typically a glass block is a 3 dimensional piece of glass like a brick, in fact some people call them glass bricks. In the past only one size was available, but today you can buy glass blocks in 3 different sizes, 19 x 19 cm the standard size, or 24 x 24 [...]

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Planning A Dream Kitchen

January 13, 2010

You truly have to be artful to know how to set up a kitchen in today’s way of life. The kitchen holds a special place in every home, it is not only a place to prepare foods, and most of us enjoy food, but oftentimes it is a place where meals are eaten, where parents [...]

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