Five Ways to Add Personality to Bath Décor
Our master bathroom is beige, beige, and more beige. When we moved in, it had no personality at all – not exactly something that would wake you up first thing in the morning! But by adding some color and some funky accessories, I turned our boring bathroom into something a bit more fun. Here are …
10 Must-Have Bath & Spa Products
Washing off the dirt, grime and stress of a long day with a steamy, hot bath or shower is one of the simplest ways to unwind and set your mind at ease. Just as you strive to create a stress free zone in your bedroom, your bathroom should also be an oasis to escape from …
Ooh La La: The Parisian Bath
Bonjour! When I think of Paris style, I think of elegance. That elegance can take two forms: an elegant simplicity, like in this bath: Or elegant glamour, like in this one: So how can you create a Parisian retreat in your own bath? A clawfoot tub is classic Parisian style. Whether simply finished in all …
Bathroom Ideas for a Spa-like Feel
At the end of a long day, there is nothing better than soaking in a nice, hot bath. Is your bathroom that kind of peaceful retreat? Here are some current trends for bathrooms that can turn your bathroom into a spa-like, relaxing sanctuary. Glass Tile Glass tile has become more and more popular in bathrooms. …
Deciphering the Bath Rug
Today’s bath rugs and mats present a whole world of options. With so many to consider, understanding which type will best fit your needs can be confusing. Here are a few tips for you to better clarify what rug will best work for your home. HANDMADE RUGS: These are high end rugs made individually (usually …
Refresh & Recharge your Bath
Welcome to the easiest room of the house to refresh; not to mention the coolest place to recharge. While my bath rituals often relegate this room to the level of routine, I’ve been recently struck by the urge to rebel against this monotony. Note, I have teenage kids now…..so first I have to wedge IN …
Goodbye Man Cave…Hello Playroom!
As a mom of two young kids I know what it feels like to have toys slowly take over your house. They are in every room and soon you feel like you are suffocating! In my house we had to designate a play space because we couldn’t walk into the living room without tripping on a stuffed animal or worse stepping on a Lego. This play space was formerly a “Man Cave.” Hubby begrudgingly let it be redecorated from a Georgia Bulldogs Shrine to a fun playful play area where our own personal Toys R Us could be organized and put away. It was the best idea I had yet. The kids have their own personal play area, and we in turn had our living space back!
Through the redecorating phase of this space it led me to look into fun colored, yet kid friendly rugs that would fit in this space. I wanted something that looked the part but also could withstand what my kids were literally going to throw at it. Did I mention we have 2 dogs? We really needed something durable!
I actually get this question a lot. Working in the rug industry for many years I often get calls from friends and colleagues asking what rugs we have that are suitable for playrooms or play spaces. More and more I hear that people are converting their formal dining room into a play area. Sometimes its their formal den that is converted. In our case it was our “man cave”. I have found some great rugs for play spaces!
One of my favorites
A Bathroom Rug to Warm Up the Room
Our first home had carpet covering the entire floor area in the master bathroom. I never really understood why the builder decided that a bathroom should be covered wall-to-wall in carpet. Sure, it was nice to have when my toddler wanted to play in a sectioned-off and gated-off space while I took a shower, but …