TORRANCE TRIBUNE October 4, 2012 Page 15 Tips and Tricks for a Bigger-Looking Bath (ARA) - Do you wish you had a bigger Blend in, but make a statement your room’s reflective bathroom? If so, you’re not alone. Using an intense color palette is not always qualities is to hang a In fact, in a recent survey conducted by the best technique when it comes to a tiny large, horizontal mirror Moen, almost half the respondents wished bathroom. Bold, dark colors can weigh a along the longest wall they could make their bathroom larger. But, room down, making it look even smaller. of the bath. However, a complete bathroom overhaul isn’t in the Instead, use pale and cool colors, like soft if a large mirror is out cards for most homeowners. And when your whites, pastels and neutral tones to add size of your budget, or not bath is too small, it can quickly go from and depth. Continue the color scheme to the practical for your space, being a retreat from the outside world to a woodwork, trim, vanity and door to create the same effect can be stress-inducing, cluttered place. a “disappearing” look that will lengthen the created by grouping an Whether you’re hoping to update the guest walls. By eliminating the hard edges created arrangement of smaller bath or the master suite, you can create a by drastic changes in color, your eye will mirrors. Unique mirrors larger-looking bath without actually expanding flow smoothly across the room. can often be found at your space. With a thorough cleaning and It’s important to look at the small details, like flea markets in different some space-expanding illusions, you’ll be faucets and accessories, to create a statement. shapes and sizes. Simply relaxed and rejuvenated in your new “bigger” Choosing a sophisticated design, such as the paint each frame in bath in no time. Moen Weymouth faucet in Chrome, LifeShine complementary colors Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze or the and group them along new LifeShine Polished Nickel finish, can the longest wall. This allows for the room storage areas; or try suspending shelving provide a beautiful focal point in your bath. to stretch, while also providing a design for a contemporary feel. This will create a Available in single-handle, widespread and element that’s uniquely yours. more spacious look - without losing precious wall-mount styles, faucets in the Weymouth Another easy, dramatic way to use mirrors storage - by giving the shelving a light and collection feature traditional detailing, like is to turn the fronts of vanity cabinets into airy appearance. Open shelving is perfect for porcelain inlays and a generously sized your canvas. Use glue to attach large, square towels and linens, plus items like tissues and spout. The unique collection additionally mirrors, or tiny mirror tiles - either square cotton balls, which can be stored in decorative offers matching faucets for the shower or or round - to the outside of cabinets and jars or containers. Avoid a cluttered look by tub, and a complete selection of accessories drawers. For a never-ending room, position placing large wicker baskets on the bottom to provide the perfect eye-catching detail. two mirrors on opposite walls to create the shelf of the vanity for large everyday items, Take a look in the mirror perfect illusion. Whatever technique you such as brushes, toiletries and makeup. A mirror in the bathroom can do more than choose, mirrors are great decor pieces that You can create a beautiful bath - regardless just show your reflection - it can stretch the won’t muddle a small bath. of the square footage - that will become a space by reproducing it. Additionally, mirrors Say “no” to big and bulky place of relaxation and worthy of attention. reflect both natural and artificial light, making Traditional, large vanities with cabinet Use these tips to turn a compressed and a smaller room look bigger and brighter by drawers can make an already petite-looking uncomfortable space to one that feels spacious bouncing illumination throughout. bath appear even smaller. In order to avoid and soothing - without a major remodel. For Don’t think that mirrors need to only be this common misstep, there are two paths more information about Moen products, visit above the sink. A great trick for improving to follow: either install a vanity with open www.moen.com. • SAT 1-4PM JUST LISTED!OPEN Original owner, meticulously cared for this 3 bed 2 bath home with a family room. Perfect kitchen for the chef and/or baker in you with custom Roger Hart cabinets and auxiliary pantries. 180º 310-781-2000 city view. Hot tub under covered patio. Over 8,000 sq.ft lot. Listed at $959,000 2420 W. Carson St. #120 5128 Elmdale Drive, Rolling Hills Estates Torrance, CA 90501
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