HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE
shutters can be linked together with hinges
and painted to any color to create a private
area. Though not soundproof, they can
create an intimate atmosphere of privacy
when needed for oneself or seeing clients.
Tall silk plants, such as a series of ficus
trees, can also be used to divide the space.
Don’t skimp on your office chair! It’s
likely a place where you will be sitting
for several hours every single day. Make
sure that it’s comfortable and provides
plenty of lumbar support, in addition to
being an attractive addition to your office.
Visit Spine-Health.com for some helpful
suggestions on choosing the right chair
that will work best for you.
THE GREAT ESCAPE –
YOUR BATHROOM
Though your bathroom may not
spring to mind as the place to hold
your next cocktail party, with the right
accoutrements, your bath can be a great
place to hang out and enjoy life. And if you
live with family members, it may be the
only place in your house where you can
truly be alone for a bit.
Besides just being a place to “get ready”
to meet the day, it’s also a relaxing space
to recharge your batteries after a long
week at work. Hydrotherapy is one of
the best ways to relieve stress and help
tired, overworked muscles. With tons of
specialized showerheads, you can have
everything from the sprinkle of a gentle
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rain to an invigorating massage to bring
your body back to center. And a nice
relaxing bath in a soaker tub can make the
world go away for a while.
If a homeowner is just updating and
not moving plumbing, heating ducts
and electricity, the makeover can start
at around $10,000. The choices for
today’s bath are incredibly enticing.
Many homeowners are opting for larger
showers that will not only get you clean,
but can also bathe you in LED lighting
that changes colors to suit your mood.
You can also enjoy your favorite music in
the shower to either calm you down after
a stressful day, or pep you up for the daily
routine.
Vanities and bath cabinetry have also
arrived in the 21st century. Vanities are
no longer empty-shell cabinets that
open to a cavernous interior with little
customization. Current options for
drawers and cabinets include specialized
areas for storing your blow dryer neatly
away and stackable storage options for
makeup. And while you’re standing in
front of that vanity applying your makeup,
you can watch TV in the mirror! New
technology allows your favorite TV
program to be projected onto the mirror,
so you can keep up with the latest baseball
scores or check the weather before going
out.
Slate and marble tile are always elegant
options for bathrooms, but one of the
latest trends in baths are porcelain tiles