10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom

10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom

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10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom

Posted: 03 Jun 2014 02:39 AM PDT

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In recent years, master bathrooms have gained a reputation for being increasingly luxurious. However, the bathroom remodels needed to create these relaxing retreats are often long and expensive. But, they don't need to be. Take a look at some easy design touches that will leave your master bath feeling like new with little effort.

 1. Refresh Your Vanity:

The vanity is often one of first things to catch your eye when entering a bathroom. If yours is looking a little outdated, think about switching it out. Many home improvement stores stock standalone varieties that come already assembled for easy installation. Or, a trip to the thrift store could lead to a great vintage find. But, if you don't want to redo yours entirely, you could always repaint the cabinets or refinish the countertop for a fresh look.

2. Swap Out Finishes:

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As important as the vanity is to a bathroom, it goes hand-in-hand with the finishes – facet, drawer pulls, etc. Over time, the sediment in your water and residue from your fingertips can leave marks on your finishes, which makes them look dirty no matter how hard you try to scrub them clean. When looking for new finishes, opt for stainless steel to create a sleek and modern look that's easy to clean.

3. Rethink Paint Colors:

When aiming to create a new look in your home, choosing a new paint color is always a solid option. Obviously, the paint color you decide upon will be dependent on your lifestyle and décor preferences. If you want your look to be timeless or you are trying to sell your home and would like to appeal to a mass audience, go for neutral tones. However, if you're not afraid to look trendy, be bold with color or try out an accent wall.

4. Make a Statement with the Mirror:

A new mirror is one of the easiest ways to add visual interest to a bathroom. Once you find one (or several) that work with your design scheme, all you have to do is hang it up. You can find a statement mirror that is all one piece or use a frame to customize the style of a basic model.

5. Consider Dramatic Lighting:

 

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Lighting fixtures can bring tons of drama to your master bath in one go. Add glamour to the room by going full tilt with a chandelier. Alternatively, you can really pump up the relaxing feel in the space by installing a few hanging wall sconces for candles. Whichever type of lighting you end up choosing, be sure to add dimmers onto the light switches so that you can create ambiance at a moment's notice.

6. Coordinate Accents:

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When you really need to change the look in your master bathroom in a hurry, it's all about changing up accents. Invest in a new shower curtain and floor mat. Throw out the old soap dish and get a new one along with some matching hand towels. If your bathroom is simple, consider adding color or a pattern in your accents to help the room pop. But, make sure all of the accents have a similar design to create a cohesive look.

7. Add More Storage:

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Having the right amount of storage will help you keep your bathroom neat, which is key to it looking nice for the long haul. Get creative with your space to find the solution that works best for you. Hang up a few shelves for extra towels. Install a storage rack over the toilet to get the most out of a small space. Put drawer organizers inside your cabinets to keep those odds and ends at bay.

8. Use Accessories to Create Ambiance:

For many, the master bath is supposed to be an oasis from a hectic life. You'll want the room to have a certain amount of ambiance. Use accessories to create that haven-away-from-home feel at a very low price point. Pick up a few candles. Incorporate some fresh flowers into your design. Feel free to use anything that makes you feel relaxed.

9. Incorporate Scents:

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Sometimes design is about more than the look of a room, it is about the overall experience. A simple way to add that special something to your master bathroom is by bringing in your favorite scent. You could use some scented soaps, potpourri, or a reed diffuser get the job done. Choose something that's light so that you won't become tired of it quickly.

 10. Deep Clean:

The final tip won't cost you any money. All you need is a little elbow grease. You'd be surprised how much newer a bathroom can look when its had a through deep cleaning. Get on your hands and knees and scrub at the grout between tile, wipe away any water build up from the shower, clean out your storage. By the time you're done, the bathroom will look brand new.

 

Depending on the final look you want to achieve, redoing your master bathroom is one of the most expensive and time-consuming home improvement projects you can undertake. But, it doesn't have to be that way. By keeping your projects small, you can give your bathroom a makeover with just a bit of time and money spent. Use these 10 easy design touches to get your remodel underway.

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The Essence of Modern Living above LA: Luxury Mansion in Hollywood

Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:22 PM PDT

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Overlooking unique panoramas from its blessed and carefully chosen location on a picturesque hillside in Hollywood, California, this luxurious mansion is a one-of-a-kind modern home. Bearing the name of the street it rises on, the Oriole Way luxury mansion was imagined by California-based studio McClean Design. Spreading over three levels that offer a fascinating collection of downtown Los Angeles views, the elegant modern home was imagined for both social entertaining and private relaxation. With a floor-plan that accesses the best panoramic view from each space, the home opens itself up towards the city below.

Architects explain the challenges they had to overcome to make the owner’s dreams come true: “The challenge was to graft the house onto the hillside and create a suitable entry experience and enough living space bearing in mind the steep topography. Our solution was to separate the garage and parking area from the entry of the house. This took advantage of the street slope to allow pedestrians to enter at the main level of the home while giving us the opportunity to create a water and light filled entry courtyard.”

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Light, airy and cheerful, the single family residence showcases bedrooms on the first floor, thus leaving the master bedroom to occupy higher grounds, on the main level. A spacious home cinema, a gym and a wine room were also designed to fit into the lower level, while the main social spaces (living, dining and kitchen) were placed on the main entry level. Up above, on the third level, additional bedrooms create a welcoming space, while a loft space and roof terrace right above the master bedroom expand the panoramic views.

Materials and shapes interweave to compose an amazing modern residence: “The two story living room is a rarity in the neighborhood and coupled with light coming from all sides gives the house an expansive feel. The palette for the house is sleek Hollywood; black and white, shiny and suede making plenty of use of marble, dark granite and chrome as well as high gloss cabinets and custom wall paper.” With a unique infinity edge pool stretching along the main deck, this luxury home sparkles with gratitude for its location, materials and artistic interpretation of modern life.

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