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A discount bathroom vanity is sometimes the way to go, but at other times it is best to stay away from it. If you have read my blog before, you know that I always advocate for quality furnishing whenever possible. This does not mean that I run away from a good bargain, far from it. Life was made for bargains, and I can hardly pass one when I see one. The trick of course is to identify a good bargain, specially when shopping for furniture, or a bathroom vanity.

It is common for stores to advertise large sales on bathroom vanity units or any one piece of furniture. In reality when you go to look at it, you find that what they have at a discount are cheaper pieces made to look like a good deal. It is easy for the homeowner who need a discount bathroom vanity to think that because the unit is on sale it is probably a good bargain. It is not always the case and you as a consumer must be careful. The price might have been reduced but it was sold at an inflated price, before the sale. You can prevent being taken when shopping for a discount bathroom vanity by [click to continue…]

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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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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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The Nobility Of Travertine Floor Tiles

February 6, 2010
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Travertine floor tiles like all natural stones are made from a living material, noble and elegant, characterized by a variety of colors and a unique charm. Travertine tiles can bring a touch of authenticity and elegance to your home whether you use them indoors or outdoors.
Travertine a durable, easy to care for material can in [...]

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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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Bathroom Flooring Options – Ideas

January 26, 2010
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Bathroom flooring must by necessity be waterproof and resistant yet it must still be decorative, in as much as materials used like tiles, wood, or vinyl have to support a fair amount of weight. When using wood flooring, or cork flooring, you should choose woods or cork that have been treated to protect them against [...]

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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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Versatile Glass Blocks

January 12, 2010
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Glass blocks entered the scene with the industrial revolution.
Glass bricks as they are sometimes called bring a touch of contemporary atmosphere to our homes, a touch of modernity in areas where stone tries to maintain a more rustic ambience. They can be transparent or translucent, clear or colored, but they always play with light.
Whether you [...]

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Travertine Tiles – A Primer

January 3, 2010
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Travertine tiles are cut from travertine a sedimentary rock with colors that vary from white to light beige to brown, including some pink, red or brown hues. Travertine tiles have been used for thousands of years and monuments made with travertine during the antiquity are still proof of this great material.
Travertine tiles are very effective [...]

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