| ...wless color match—or conceivably even towels that match the
design of your shower curtain completely and precisely. in either case, you can
purchase other little accessories, soap dispensers, and hand towels to go with
the shower curtain you already love. there are many simple ideas as well as a
number of much more complex solutions for you when you update or re-decorate
your bathroom wi... |
| ...orking on a full bath with a smaller footprint where storage space is at
a premium. while a powder room may not require much in the way of storage beyond
space for extra rolls of toilet paper and hand towels, a full bath demands much
more.
using the right cabinetry for your vanity can create architectural detail that
makes even this small space feel special. the clean lines of a preston... |
| ...on of styles can create a look that is completely unique to your style. next, arouse your sense of smell with aromatic candles and floral arrangements. finally, in kitchens and baths, swap your basic hand towels for a new vibrant color or design. you'll find making small updates can be simple, yet produce dramatic results easily.
faucet focus
from prep to clean-up the kitchen faucet is one e... |
| ...at-looking bathroom, so incorporate storage options that can add style while saving space. rather than a traditional towel bar, try staggered wall hooks or a standing coat rack. keep items like extra hand towels, toilet paper and cleaning supplies easily available in woven wicker baskets, and arrange counter toiletries in unused serving trays beneath the vanity or on floating shelves. pieces of fu... |
| ...on's wardrobe in your closet. carefully pack and store the rest for later.
* linen closets stay more organized when you stack similar sized items together. sort sheets by size, and group washcloths, hand towels and bath towels together.
* for closets that hold everything from the vacuum cleaner to art supplies and anything in between, work one shelf at a time. sort items by categories and dedica... |
| ...o make your home a cleaner, greener place to live.
living room: one of the easiest ways to save energy is to turn off the television when you leave the room.
kitchen: use kitchen cloths, napkins or hand towels made from bamboo or organic fibers. they are made from renewable resources.
bedroom: use rechargeable batteries for toys and electronics. if you use disposable batteries, be sure to recyc... |