September 7th, 2010 by Mark Farrell
"PR Officer for Tapshop321 and Bathshop321"
No matter the style, shape or theme of your bathroom there are always little and big things that can enhance the look of you bathing abode. The tips that you will receive here are inexpensive, enlightening and you can do it yourself. So if you are looking for decorating ideas for your bathroom, guest bathroom, little princess or prince’s bathroom read on.
Candles are a treat to have in any bathroom. They can be scented or unscented, they come in many shapes, sizes and colours and they don’t have to be lit. Candles can set the mood for relaxation, calming moods and they can be a great stress reliever.
Your kids may or may not appreciate the greatness of a candle depending on their age, but if you are looking for a great touch to any bathroom there are always ways to get around your child burning the house down. If you want to add a nice simple yet elegant touch to your child’s bathroom let alone yours try placing them on a nice looking clear shelf that’s mounted to the wall.
If you are a fan of places like Paris, London, Cancun or any other far exotic place that is not easy or inexpensive to get to you can buy figurines that represent that place. Figures of Eiffel Tower’s, statue boats and canoes and plastic palm trees and battery operated miniature waterfalls are a great way to embellish these themes. A little goes a long way.
Pictures and paintings can have a dramatic affect on a bathroom. Children love to look at them and let their imaginations wander, adults love to look at paintings of oceans and green valleys and even people. There’s always a picture for any type of theme that you are intrigued by so finding a picture or painting should not be hard. If you’re into animal themes find pictures or paintings of adorable, cute kittens or puppies. People fall prey to cute faces especially a baby animal.
Potpourri, incense, aroma sticks and flowers have great scents to them. Not only that but they come in great colours. Place a couple of baskets of potpourri in your bathroom and it will show a touch of elegance and class. If you place a tray on your counter with aroma sticks and the bottle of the scent of your choice it will show simplicity yet have your bathroom smelling great.
Just remember although we sell a hell of a lot of bathroom Taps we are much more to our readers. We will always strive to offer hints and tips to help you make that bathrrom a place that you deserve.
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September 5th, 2010 by Mark Farrell
"PR Officer for Tapshop321 and Bathshop321"
If you are like thousands of other people that want to make their bathroom like a second bedroom then do as the Romans do and spice it up. A bathroom is supposed to be a relaxing place to unwind, mellow out and release your stress.
After a long day of work, cleaning, taking care of the kids or whatever else you complete in your daily routine all you want to do is take a warm bath or shower and relax. For some this can be easily achieved just by turning on the water and hopping in, but for others the ambiance of the bathroom may not be quite right.
So you want that big oval or heart shaped tub that’s big enough to fit three people, or that deluxe shower that has up to 5 different speeds on the shower head, but these things don’t just make your bathroom heaven. It’s the colour of the walls, the flooring and what you have in your bathroom that makes it feel like a getaway. The best part is the tips that will be given here can be done completely by you and doesn’t involve too much time consumption or strenuous work.
Bathroom furniture can make any bathroom feel more romantic and luxurious. Furniture such as love seats, sofas and soft chairs can make any bathroom feel more relaxing (obviously you would need a pretty big bathroom for love seats and sofas but just go with it anyway). When picking out bathroom furniture you don’t need to spend a lot of money just go to our sister site Bathshop321 and pick out the design, comfort and colour of your choice.
If you have a medium to large sized bathroom you may want to think about adding a loveseat and a nice lounge chair 9again big bathroom required). If you think one piece of furniture is enough try a small sofa or a soft cushioned chair, once you get out of the bath you don’t have to worry about putting your clothes on right away. Just relax in your loveseat, sofa or lounge chair, take a sip of champagne or juice and let your stress float away.
If you love music, try adding a stereo, CD player or MP3 dock with all your favourite music on it, this can seriously reduce stress while you are getting ready to take a bath or already bathing. Music gives you a calm serene feeling and can escalate the ambiance of your new spa like bathroom.
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September 4th, 2010 by Mark Farrell
"PR Officer for Tapshop321 and Bathshop321"
Carrying on from the theme yesterday about updating your bathroom I thought I would add a few more ideas for you. Decorating your bathroom can be fun with the right ideas. If you have an original style and a great eye for design then put those qualities together and get busy decorating. For those of you that have a knack for taking simple everyday objects and finding something even bigger and better to do with them then here is where you will find some great ideas to run parallel with your already out of the box thoughts. For those of you that aren’t too good with decorating and you need some inspiration to allow you to think outside of the box look no further, your idea companion is here.
Mirrors are an average everyday part of life. You use them to primp yourself and get clean and proper for the day ahead and the day that has just passed. Mirrors are found in just about every human’s bathroom. They are located everywhere, on the walls, the medicine cabinet above the toilet.
You can be sure that when you step into someone’s bathroom you are sure to find a mirror. What about a mirror on the ceiling? You’ve heard of mirrors on the ceilings in bedrooms, well what’s wrong with one in the bathroom? If you have a luxury bath that’s even better for those romantic nights. If you’re a lover at heart you can see why a mirror can be inhibiting yet unique. If you aren’t too much of a lover but you just want to be unique then a mirror on the ceiling will definitely turn heads.
Have you ever been in the bath and thought “I could go for a drink right now.” The water’s warm, the mirrors are fogging up and it’s comfortable yet dry and you don’t feel like hopping out of your relaxing bath to go to the kitchen and get a drink. Well if you invest in a mini refrigerator you won’t have to move.
College kids have them all the time in their dorms and some men have them in their so to speak “man caves” so why not have one next to or close enough to your bath or shower where drinks are ready at any time but you won’t have to worry about getting electrocuted.
Steps are great and if you have a split level home steps can add to the flooring plan. Why not add steps in your bathroom. It will make you feel like you are walking into a grand room. You can have your choice of them going up or down which can also elevate your bathroom. Steps will make a great addition to your bathroom.
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September 3rd, 2010 by Mark Farrell
"PR Officer for Tapshop321 and Bathshop321"
If you are looking to spice up your bathroom a bit or completely redesign it then little added touches can make your bathroom look like new. Many people don’t think about it, but little touches as far as shower curtains, rugs, mats and flooring can help add some colour and zest to your cleansing area. If your bathroom is small, medium sized or large, small touches will still make a difference. These accessories are also inexpensive so your pockets will not feel a dent and neither will your budget.
Start out with something simple such as a colorful shower curtain. Make sure to choose earthly or fluorescent colors. Peach, tan, gold, coffee, cream, mauve, wine lavender and rose are great colors that add a hint of elegance to your bathroom area. Once you’ve picked the color that you desire, shop for that color shower curtain. On the other hand you could always choose something similar to the below:
If you can’t find the colour that you want try a neutral color such as white or a dark color like black or chocolate brown, these colors go perfect with the colors mentioned above so it’s ok to blend them together. Now you can move on to bath rugs. Try not to over accessorise with rugs but one or two will be perfect for comfort as well as style. Make sure to try and match your curtains, rugs and other accessories with the same color scheme or two colors that blend well together. Or not its up to you as you would probably find it hard to get a blood stained rug (or would you) Blood Stained Bath Mat
Now that you have chosen your rugs and shower curtain it’s time to pick out some toilet seat covers and some other little bath and body things to keep the ambiance flowing, in your bathroom. Toilet seat covers aren’t a necessity, however they are inexpensive, they add color and they keep your toilet heads from getting dirty faster and hold less germs. Aside from this toilet seat covers are convenient and hassle free. OK so I couldn’t find a blood stained toilet seat cover, which did surprise me especially when I found the shower curtain and mat so instead ive gone for ducks. Ducks are good:
You can also add hand towels that match the colors of your rugs, curtain and seat cover. In addition to the items that were previously discussed you can add little things to accent your bathroom. Antibacterial soaps that have a perfume type smell are always great for family and guests, scented lotions such as lavender, coconut, musk etc are great and provide a touch of class. You can also add perfumed soaps if you want to shake things up a bit.
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September 2nd, 2010 by Mark Farrell
"PR Officer for Tapshop321 and Bathshop321"
While most men would enjoy the comfort of sitting in front of a television while bathing, women can also embrace the enjoyment of watching television while making themselves sanitary and serene. Ladies, this is not just a male enjoyment, it can be fun and enlightening to you as well. Believe it or not a television can make your bathroom look more current and can turn your bathroom into an entertainment space all at the same time. You can live like the stars do without having the bank account.
A nice flat screen television about 22 to 36 inches can be a perfect fit for a drab bathroom. You can watch whatever shows you like and if you want to get creative add a DVD player so that you can watch movies or music videos dependent upon your mood. Who says that your bathroom is strictly for getting clean!
When choosing a T.V. to fit into your bathroom don’t try to overdo it and get a big expensive television just find something suitable and inexpensive that fits your taste. Remember that the T.V. is only used to enhance your bathing experience. Once you’ve found your perfect television of which there are many specifically designed for the bathroom, you will need to mount it on your wall. Bathroom televisions come with strict installation instructions that have to be followed exactly for obvious health and safety reasons. Another word of advice would be to avoid installing your television directly over your bath or shower (just incase).
You want to be pretty cautious with installation, mounts can and will be sturdy, but if you can avoid an electrical accident then take the correct precautions and do so. Once you’ve chosen the correct wall for your new television you should find how high or low you want your T.V. to be. You don’t want to mount the television too high in case it falls you still want to have a television. You also do not want to have to strain your neck while in the tub or shower just to view your favourite movie or show. Do not position the T.V. too low or else you won’t be able to see it and you run the risk of running into it every 5 minutes.
Once you have found the correct positioning, angle and space of where you want your television to be, it’s now time to mount it. Make sure that the screws and mount that you have purchased are the correct fit and all it takes is the correct drill and the proper installation of the screws. Once the screws have been installed, you should check to make sure that the mount is stable and then you can place your T.V. on its new holder.
See we are not just a pretty place to buy your Bathroom Taps from we also like to offer up some useful advice. Although Tapshop and Bathshop don’t currently stock Bathroom Televisions we will be doing in the future so please keep checking back.
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