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Bathrooms are all about escape or a little oasis of calm.
The following are a few ideas of how to create a spa bathroom feel with a serene and fresh surrounding look.
- Light in a bathroom is critical, that’s why when you renovate, add large windows, build in skylights and/or roof lanterns.
- Choose a color that sooths your personality and your soul that inspires your passion and lifts your spirit.
- Add decorative faucets that have personality.
- Use more natural elements for your floor and accent accessories.
- A uniquely elegant sink.
- Showers with body sprays and rain heads.
- Organic shaped mirror above the sink.
- Install invisible speakers for music.
- Steam generators in showers with reservoirs for essential oils.
- A glass cylinder filled with river rocks and a few bamboo sticks would bring that serenity and “zen” feel into your bathroom.
If you would like to take it to the next level and if the space permits, create a stunning space locating a gas fireplace opposite the tub. Or:
- Install a mini fridge and a flat screen television.
- Warm-rail heated towels racks.
- Bring in comfy chairs, ottomans and lamps.
- Combine functional and decorative lighting.
- A crystal chandelier would be a beautiful accent that adds sparkle to any bathroom.
- A nickel finish cart can hold soft cotton folded towels, aromatherapy candles and elegant lidded glass urns filled with bath bombs or bath salts.
- A basket with your favorite loofah and spa sea sponges and a few sea stars and corals would give the final touch.
- Fresh cut flowers in a beautiful hand blown glass vase would finish the look that you have dreamed of.
We hope these ideas would help you in your journey to create a bathroom that delivers a spa experience.
Whether you are hosting a backyard cocktail party or just having guests over for the weekend you should set the mood with a few personal touches.
1. Introduce a touch of fun by choosing interesting wine or martini hand painted glasses.
2. Don’t use your best cutlery outside but don’t be boring either.
3. If you choose to serve from the simple acrylic glass tumbler, dress it up with umbrella straws.
4. Introduce a touch of the tropics by choosing colorful napkins.
5. Choose bold colors for your platters, bowls and serving accessories.
6. If you already have a gazebo, spice it up with a beautiful chandelier and a couple of strings of patio lights to set the mood.
7. If the evenings are a little bit cool, snuggle up with a mohair throw.
8. Don’t forget to bring out the citronella candles or citronella oil torches.
9. Flowers will always add color.
10. A decorative cactus bowl will draw everybody’s attention.
11. Beautiful, unique, natural cushions or colorful mats will warm up the space.
12. A serving cart is always a nice touch and lets not forget the ice bucket.
These are a few tips about how to spruce up your outdoor decor. We hope it is helpful.
Enjoy and Relax!
Developing your own design means creating your own uniqueness. It’s about bringing personality to a room.
The following is a small collection of tips to help you have that unique home decor that you were longing for:
1. Create a casual and eclectic focal point by placing unique items into an eye pleasing grouping for a sophisticated look.
2. Store umbrellas in an attractive stand that will never go out of style.
3. Include pieces of art that you already own to express your own personality.
4. Mix antiques with contemporary pieces for a modern look.
5. Try to create a timeless look so that you don’t have to continually buy new pieces. Then change the look periodically by adding or subtracting one item or two.
If you are looking for a unique hand made jewelry box or are a sophisticated art collector, this house shaped jewelry box is the perfect choice. Intricately hand made, the artist creates a tasteful combination of finishes by using a trim of inlaid white oyster shells, red penshells and young tiger penshells. For more unique home decor items please visit homedecorbylulu.com.
Everyday we can appreciate the beauty of a timeless design.
“Eye-catching”… best describes this exquisite rivervine floor vase.
From its subtle shape to the warm rich finish, this floor vase will bring life to any room. Stems from rivervine leaves are inlaid to create a natural design element for this exquisite and unique floor vase. The black lacquer finish reflects the designer love of clean lines and modern style.
To compliment the surrounding seascape of your ocean front condominium, high above the sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters consider this contemporary floor lamp.
The designer chose a natural oyster shell and penshell inlay tripod base to create a soothing light that gives a soft warm glow to an entire room.
This stunning modern floor lamp belongs to The Clayton Oxford Collection, a line of distinctive home decor accessories.
We’ve chosen this beautiful mango wood vase for its earth tone colors and the organic shape that helps make this vase stand on its own. A grouping of two different size vases in a corner of your room would make that corner a focal point, creating a dramatic surrounding.
How many of us women would love to be a part of that group of girlfriends that meet to have a glass of wine or a martini, when they feel the need to share their problems when no one else will listen?
If you are already there and have those special friends in your life, wouldn’t you love to surprise them with a unique gift that would remind them of the time spent with you? Wouldn’t it be nice to have them think of you every time they entertain? Then please check out our Lady Collection of red wine glasses and martini glasses. We know they will not be disappointed with the gift you chose.
“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out “said Walter Winchell.
If you have a friend that understands you, that shares all your passions and sorrows with you, and stands by you throughout your life, then you are considered a lucky person. You may already have a tradition of showing friends that you care by exchanging cards or gifts. If not, consider starting now by checking out the pewter faeries featured at homedecorbylulu.com.
It’s a beautiful and peaceful evening, one of these summer evenings when you allow yourself to immerse very deep in your dreams.
There is a gentle breeze in the air, the night is almost here, - warm, profound and calm. The scent of the vanilla candle that I have outside on the coffee table, reminds me of the Sunday mornings when as a child, I used to wake up with a sweet smell that came from my mother’s kitchen.
Even a candle can take you back to the comfortable places from your past.
If you like to recreate fond memories, try our selection of vanilla and chocolate scented candles featured at www.homedecorbylulu.com.
Any small final touch would impact your home decor. Three or four candles in repetition would create a focal point on your summer coffee table.