Showing posts with label Bathroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bathroom. Show all posts

Monday, August 30, 2010

How to sew a decorative handtowel

Give basic linen an edge – our modern take on the trimmed handtowel will brighten up your bathroom, and is so quick and easy to make.

There’s nothing nicer than a pile of freshly washed handtowels in the bathroom, especially when you’re hosting guests. These thick linen towels, trimmed with brightly coloured ribbon or lace, are a contemporary alternative to the traditional monogrammed look.

What you will need

  1. 1 x 60cm x 30cm piece of linen per towel;
  2. Dressmakers’ pins;
  3. Sewing machine ;
  4. Thread (white and coloured);
  5. Iron;
  6. 35cm length of ribbon, lace or braid per towel

How to sew the handtowel

Pin and sew a 1.5cm rolled hem around all four sides of the linen to make the towel. Press the hem.
Pin a length of ribbon, braid or rickrack along the bottom, short edge of the towel. Turn the towel over when you get to the end and pin along the reverse side as well.
Use thread in a matching colour to sew the trimming onto the towel, tucking the loose ends of the trim in neatly as you go. Snip the threads and press the towel.

Dyed lace


If you can’t find the trim you want, you can dye 100 per cent cotton lace to your desired shade for a bright, modern trim. Simply follow the instructions on the packet to prepare your lace, then wash, dry and iron before attaching to the towel to prevent colour run staining the linen. Via; Home Life
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Friday, August 27, 2010

Breaksoap by Dave Hakkens

Though everybody knows clearly that hand pump is more hygienic and easier to use than hand soap, they seldom realize there’re lots of chemicals contained in the soap pump which may hurt your skin. Providing a clever solution to that, Dave Hakkens has created the Breaksoap, a new kind of soap that is divided into small pieces for personal use. Do you need it?



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Monday, July 26, 2010

Tiny Bathroom? Expand Your Space with these Organizers

If you dig through piles of cotton swabs to find the toothpaste, scale mountains of towels to get to the spare toilet paper or spend hours searching for the hairdryer, it could be time to organize your bathroom. When you've got to deal with a miniscule water closet, storage space comes at a premium and can get cluttered up in no time at all without some clever arranging.

Fortunately, the answer to most of your messy powder room woes can be found in a few well placed and cleverly designed bathroom organizers. If you're just about ready to get that tiny bathroom of yours whipped into shape, take a moment to consider using a few of these handy and inexpensive organizers to accommodate your most essential toiletries.

Tension Pole Shower Organizer

Sometimes the trouble in organizing your bathroom comes in the form of roommates or family members. When you've got to share a tiny bathroom, one of the first areas to suffer from clutter is the shower or bathtub itself. If you're often greeted with stacks of half empty shampoo bottles and hastily draped wash cloths during your morning shower, the tension pole shower organizer could be a life saver.

This innovative shower organizer is designed to fit into any corner of the shower and is secured into place by a spring loaded tension rod that fits between the shower floor and ceiling. The rod can fit in nearly any space and extends from 72 to 98 inches. Constructed of rust resistant steel with an attractive nickel finish, the organizer offers four large baskets for holding shampoo, soap, razors and more, plus a hook for hanging louffas and wash cloths.

Over Door Two Basket Towel Rack

If your storage problems exist primarily outside of the shower, however, it makes sense to start utilizing some of your bathroom's more inert space. Any cramped bathroom can get an extra shot of storage space in seconds with the fantastic over door two basket towel rack.

Designed to fit over any standard sized door with virtually no installation, this great organizer instantly adds two spacious wire baskets measuring 28 inches long and 5 inches wide to your bathroom. While the baskets are a great place to store extra shampoo, lotions, dry goods and more, the towel rack hanging below will keep two towels dry and out of the way when not in use.

Over Toilet Space Saver

Another area of the bathroom that often goes unused is right above the toilet. Over toilet space saver racks add lots of storage space and come in lots of styles to match your bathroom's décor. From simple chrome tubing and wire shelves to wrought iron units featuring cabinets, over toilet racks are a great place to keep extra towels, tissues, and toiletries. Designed to fit snugly over any standard toilet, these sturdy racks can also handle heavier fare including cleaning supplies.

Expandable Under Sink Shelf

Another bathroom space that has lots of storage potential is the area underneath the sink. However, plumbing fixtures can make this spot an unwieldy home for most bathroom items. Fortunately, the expandable under sink shelf features a unique and clever design that eliminates this pesky issue.

This sturdy two tier steel mesh shelf expands from 18 to 30 inches, leaving a space in the center that lets drain pipes snake through without compromising storage space. The unit also features five removable panels on each shelf so it can accommodate even irregular piping while providing you the maximum amount of space possible.

Door Waste Basket

In a tiny bathroom, even a simple waste basket can get in the way and use up valuable space. The handy door waste basket lets you keep that potential eyesore out of sight while freeing up a little more floor space. This large basket uses standard trash bags and installs securely simply in minutes. This great receptacle is available in 18 or 7 quart sizes to fit into any space and has the added bonus of keeping trash out of the reach of pets and kids.


Toilet Caddy

Finally, sometimes it's the simplest of products that make the biggest difference. The helpful toilet caddy features a sturdy toilet paper holder, magazine rack on the bottom and a pole designed to hold 3 extra rolls, effectively eliminating those cumbersome packages of toilet paper.

Whether your bathroom suffers from a lack of space, too many users or both, a little clever rearranging and some well utilized organizers can make a big difference. You'll be amazed by how some much needed shelving units or towel racks can transform your bathroom into one of the most efficient and even serene rooms in the house. Using these great products as a guide, find the organizers that will make your life simpler now.
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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Modern Creative Bathrooms From Flaminia

Flaminia is yet another maker of Italian bathrooms and we found their collection to be stunning. If you are on the lookout for modern creative bathrooms, Flaminia should be on your radar.














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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Interior Design Bathroom Egg Shower [PICS]

Interior Design Bathroom Egg Shower : The proteins in an egg can do wonders for your skin, but how about taking a shower in one? I’m talking about the egg-shaped shaped Cocoon Shower Stall that literally cocoons you once you shut all the glass slides. The usual spa features seen in such kinda stalls are included, but to spell them out: shower, bathtub, hydro massage (Jacuzzi) & mood lighting are there. The rain-showerhead is plum in the center of the ceiling, but I’d much rather use this for the hydra therapies!

 

  

  

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