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Small Bathroom Remodels – Using 24" Bathroom Vanity Styles

2 years ago
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Taking on home remodel projects is a fun and creative way to express your DIY self and bring in your personal style. If you are working on a small bathroom, give it a nice open feel and create an appearance of a larger space by using specific items and a some special techniques. Use light colors, the right mirror, and the perfect size of bathroom vanity and your small bathroom will look better than ever.

Open up the Space: When working with a small bathroom, you want to make the most of the space wherever possible. A great way to do this right off the bat is to choose a new vanity that has a good amount of under sink and counter storage space. By using a vanity that has good storage space, it will eliminate the need for things like over-toilet shelving units and multitudes of towel racks and hooks. Another way to create additional space is by using a built-in shelving unit. If you already have one, great; if you don’t, then consider installing one, they are great for storage space and because they are flush against the wall, it gives a clean appearance. Pedestal style vanities pair well with this type of shelving, because they are also great for creating the look of a cleaner and more open space.

Create Illusions: Add the feeling and look of additional space by playing with angles and reflection. Another option is to utilize mirrors for the purpose of creating the … Read More

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Aqua House – Architecture That Integrates Water Technically and Aesthetically

2 years ago
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Stephanie Madison of Habitus Living interviews the author about his book “Aqua House, Architecture that Integrates Water Technically and Aesthetically” Can you please elaborate on what inspired you to write Aqua Houses and the key ideas in the book?

Current concerns about global water usage and the increasing pollution of it’s environments is what inspired me to write Aqua House. The book focuses on the relationship of water and architecture. It re-examines the place that it occupies in architecture in order to determine how current practices in architecture contribute to the pollution of water environments and to what is believed to be an unsustainable usage of it. The book then seeks to investigate how some of these practices in architecture could be modified in the future in order to mitigate the water problem.

The key idea in the book is how can the design of a house integrate the technical and aesthetic functions of water?

I have attempted to answer this by designing a building (Aqua House) that works with both the aesthetic and technical functions of aqua. In addition, the design integrates water and architecture in a way that could contribute to reducing contamination of the water environment. While Aqua House is a small project, focused on the problem of residential architecture it can perhaps help raise awareness of wider water issues. The lessons learned can perhaps be extrapolated to a re-examination of other types of buildings and urban environments, where a wider set of water issues could be … Read More

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Having a Residential Architect Design Your House Project

2 years ago
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When you make the choice to design your own home, or make a moderation to your existing one, you want the very best, the perfect house. There are some things that need a professional touch and the design of your home is definitely one of them! A registered architect can provide you with an excellent, bespoke design and so much more, including building knowledge and suggestions for how to make your home energy efficient.

In addition to having an excellent knowledge of house planning and of the build industry as a whole, a professional architect will also have the correct understanding of permissions you need and local requirements. They can save you a lot of money and stress in the long run because they can prevent you from bumping into problems. If you employ an architect for the duration of your build, they can over-see the whole construction process, thus reducing your stress significantly!

Once you have found an architect which suits your project (many have samples of their portfolio online for you to view), you need to make it clear to him/her what your design brief is. This includes a list of what you require (such as room sizes and types and what you will need to fit into the spaces) but could also include some pictures of existing designs that you like the look of. Although you want to make your home look exactly as you have dreamt, remember that any recommendations your architect makes are because they … Read More