LIGHTING IS KEY TO CREATING A BRIGHT , AIRY , SPA-LIKE BATHROOM . THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU CAN DO WHEN DESIGNING A BATHROOM SPACE TO IMPROVE LIGHTING .
GLASS SHOWERS A full glass shower surround allows light to move throughout the space without being blocked by walls . This also keeps the room open , making it feel larger . POT LIGHTS Installing pot lights throughout the bathroom provides bright , even lighting day or night , and can elevate the look of a low ceiling . LARGE WINDOWS If space allows , a large window with a fabulous view is a great way to bring natural light into a bathroom . If privacy is a concern , consider a frosted window which will still allow light to enter . REFLECTIVE SURFACES Surfaces that will reflect the light are a great choice for a bathroom . This includes things like mirrors and glossy stone or tile . MINIMAL DÉCOR Less is more when decorating a bathroom . Clutter makes a space feel smaller . Design your bathroom to provide plenty of storage , keeping clutter at a minimum and opt for simple decorative touches that do not overwhelm the space . - AlphaOne Staging , www . alphaonestaging . com
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRE- QUALIFIED AND PRE-APPROVED ?
A pre-approval is a number your lender or mortgage advisor gives you before you go shopping . Based on a brief overview of your financial situation , this number gives you an idea as to how much you should be able to qualify for when you do secure a mortgage . A pre-approval , however , does not guarantee that financing will go smoothly . When the time comes , the lenders have to dig deep into income documents , sources of down payment , credit , appraisal and other things pertaining to getting the mortgage . Pre-qualification means that the lender or the mortgage advisor have tooth combed all documents upfront and have discussed the type of property you are buying , the investment strategy you will use and how to mitigate any risks so there are no surprises at the time of financing the deal . Financing should enable the achievement of your goals and the best way to do so is to plan financing ahead of time so you are not left scrambling for financing when you really need it .
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