Thursday, April 28, 2011

Designer Shower Curtains for a Trendy Bathroom

Designer shower curtains are the easiest way to change the decor and look of your bathroom in no time. It can quickly change the monotonous and dull bathroom into luxurious one.

Range of designers are coming out with new styles and trends in shower curtains. Few among top designer shower curtain designers are: Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Regent, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, DKNY Hotel et. The list is very long and really there is no shortage of designer shower curtain manufacturers and brands. Single piece can cost some where between $35 to $150. SO the shopping can be done withing your limits as well.

If you really wanna create something different then you must have an eye for uniqe shower curtains and one of these options is the Designer Shower Curtains With Valance. When we talk about trends and decor, then always there is something new and more trendier than ever. Designer shower curtains with valance is one such example. With this you can have the feel of luxury shower curtain.

Designer Shower Curtain Rings
shower curtain rings are the perfect accessory to hang the curtains from the rod. Today the trend is towards designer rings rather than just simple ones. These rings can be used for a small bathroom makeover.

Designer Shower Curtain Hooks

Sturdy, designer and unique collection of designer shower curtain hooks is available in the market these days.

www.showercurtainhooks.com
www.thefind.com/homefurnishings/info-design-shower-curtain-hooks


Designer Shower Curtain Fabric

Cotton, nylon, plastic or polyester are the most common fabric that is used to make designer shower curtains. So not only you can pick either very light or very thick fabric but the average options are also available.

Vinyl free from PVC is the most popular option these days as it is really very easy to clean and maintain. Also these are mold and mildew resistant and water really very easily slither down. Range of patterns are available in vinyl shower curtains.

Then is also available in cloth and fabric but again you need vinyl lining beneath this as it will protect the fabric from getting wet.

Polyester shower curtains are also making their place in the market because of their loud and superior designs.

Designer Shower Curtain Brands
  • Maytex
  • Croscill
  • Famous Home Fashions
  • Tommy Bahama
  • Pacific Coast
  • Tommy Hilfiger

Where to Buy Designer Shower Curtains and Accessories?
www.shower-curtains.org/
www.burkedecor.com
www.beddingstyle.com/
www.overstock.com

But anything you add or revamp in your bathroom must be according to your personal taste rather than displaying the trends of a designer or a book. You must know the simple things that can change your bathroom in detail so that you can actually create personal retreat and that too in your budget. To do this you will first of all have to make the list of what you need and where it is available and at what price. For this do online research or go to the market to have a look at new things.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Different Types of Bathtubs – How to Buy Bath Tub?

Are you looking for different types of bathtubs as you are planning either  to renovate or construct a new bathroom? There are many things that should be considered before purchasing a bathtub ranging from material, size, style, color, durability, price etc. Here we are trying to present the material perspective of bathtubs that will help you in purchasing the right product.

Any kind of bathtub is used more for relaxing yourself than bathing as in this you can soak yourself completely. At the same time the material of the bathtub should be durable, high in quality, slip, acid, mold resistant. Check out different available option of bathtub by material.

Bathtub By Material
Major types of bathtub by material are:
  • Acrylic Bathtubs
  • Porcelain Bathtubs
  • Gel Coated Bathtubs/Fiberglass Bathtubs
  • Cast Iron Bathtubs
  • Ceramic Bathtubs
  • Wooden Bathtubs
  • Cultured Marble Bathtubs
Acrylic Bathtubs
Acrylic is the most popular material that is used for making the acrylic bathtubs. For further strength these are reinforced with fiberglass. To make acrylic bathtubs, first of all large piece of plastic is taken, which is then warmed and stretched and given a required shape on the mold.

It is very light in weight and resistant to almost all kinds of chemicals. Also it is a great insulator as well as affordable. But by time its color starts to fade and it can scratches very easily.

Porcelain Bathtubs
If you are looking for something that is very strong then check the porcelain bathtubs. To make this bathtub first of all steel molds are made. Then porcelain enamel is applied over it. This is followed by the intense heating of the entire structure till it gets strong and non-porous.

Porcelain bathtubs are although light in weight but these are heavier than the above discussed acrylic bathtubs. Consider the gauge of steel while buying the porcelain bathtub as it defines the durability. A low quality porcelain bathtub generally cracks easily and then starts to rust on its exposed part.

Gel Coated Bathtubs/Fiberglas Bathtub
Appearance-wise it is very similar to acrylic bathtub. So you wont even notice a difference between these two. Difference between the two is actually the coating. Gel coated bathtubs are made from the mold and then these are sprayed with a gel generally a polyester resin. Then for extra strength it is given fiberglass coating.

This is quiet an affordable choice. You can have it in many designs, colors and shapes. But these are less durable than the above mentioned types of bathtubs. Gel coating can get scratches very easily and moreover the color fades over a period of time. But if you are person who loves change after few years then buy this as you can replace this very easily and that too in budget.

Cast Iron Bathtubs
These are the most expensive and rarest of all bathtubs. Molten iron is used for making cast iron bathtubs. These are the most durable bathtubs in the market and look-wise just fabulous. These also have a great insulating capacity so will keep you and your water warm. But on the other hand these are extremely heavy and get scratches by sharp objects. 

Ceramic Bathtubs
Ceramic bathtubs are very heavy but looks good in bathroom can match with any kind of interior. On some of the ceramic bathtubs design with small mosaic ceramic tiles are made. This made then further expensive but very presentable. But this is a bit costlier project.

Wooden Bathtubs
Thinking that I am joking. No but you can actually have a wooden bathtub in your bathroom. Although it is great in looks but in comparison to other kinds of bathtubs it wont last for a longer period of time.

Cultured Marble Bathtubs
Marble is a very popular material for bathroom and kitchen. With regular cleaning marble actually has the sparkling effect. It is a natural stone that elegant in looks. Check out more http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/05/28/wood-viaggi-bathtub-by-maax.php.