Often when we talk about bathroom lighting, it’s in terms of the purely functional: pros and cons of having different kinds of lighting above and around your vanity. But if you’re looking to turn your bathroom into a luxurious, relaxing getaway, lighting should be part of the conversation. And I don’t just mean a fancy […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Bathroom Lighting That Wows: Replacing Over-Vanity Lights With Sconces
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May
May
When you think of bathroom lighting, you probably imagine one thing: a bar of lights above the vanity. But while there’s nothing wrong with these familiar glass-shaded lights (and some newer ones can even be quite attractive), it’s a crime to think they’re the only option. Any light can be a bathroom light if you’re […]
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May
May
A well-lit room is a well-loved room. Layered lighting can turn any dark and dreary room into one with a bright and welcoming atmosphere, and no room needs that more than the one where you get ready every day: the bathroom. Adequate lighting is important for all the little tasks you do in the bathroom […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Lighting, Medicine Cabinets
Light Up Your Bathroom With A Modern Medicine Cabinet
29
Dec
Dec
Having a medicine cabinet can feel like an outdated, clunky box in your bathroom. Even if you take medication or have a lot of hygiene products littering your counter top, a medicine cabinet is rarely more than a useful clunky box. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Updated modern medicine cabinets are visually […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Heaters, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
Six DIY Projects To Update Your Bathroom (For Less Than $200!)
09
Mar
Mar
We spend a lot of time here on HomeThangs talking about large-scale bathroom renovations – replacing and updating big-ticket items like your vanity, bathtub, or shower. But there are plenty of ways to update your bathroom even if you aren’t planning a major remodel, and spending a little money on some of the smaller details […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Six Simple, Affordable Ways To Beat Your Bad Bathroom Lighting
21
Aug
Aug
More than almost any other room in the home, bathroom lighting has a tendency to go wrong. On the surface, it seems simple – just mount a three-light fixture to the wall above your vanity and call it a day, right? But the most ubiquitous bathroom lights are also the exact kinds that set you up […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Get the Look: Decorating a Traditional-Style Bathroom
15
Sep
Sep
When you hear the word traditional, it’s possible your mind jumps to other thrilling adjectives such as average, modest, maybe even boring. However, “traditional” in interior decorating is in the same category as “contemporary” and “modern”, in that it has a meaning beyond its common use. It stands for a specific set of design trends and styles. In this […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Five Bathroom Updates To Boost Your Home’s Resale Value
10
Sep
Sep
Getting ready to sell a house is more of an art than a science. Before your house goes on the market, you want to make it look as up to date and desirable as possible, but you also want to be wary of putting too much time and money into improving a space you won’t […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Sinks, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Flooring, Lighting
Six Easy And Inexpensive Ways To Improve The Value Of Your Bathroom
26
Feb
Feb
Here on the Homethangs blog, we spend a lot of time talking how to update the look of your bathroom – how to build a dream bathroom that you’ll love. But renovation and remodeling aren’t just about style. In fact, an important consideration in any bathroom update is the impact any work you do will […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Lighting
Bathroom Lighting: Balancing Form And Function
19
Feb
Feb
I think having lots of light is great in any room – there’s nothing quite so inviting and welcoming as a brightly lit space. But having adequate lighting is even more important in the bathroom. After all, our morning grooming time is probably the most time any of us spend looking at ourselves, so it’s […]
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