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Add Oomph to Your Bathroom

Tired of the same old bathroom greeting you every morning? Looking to liven the place up with fresh fixtures or a new paint job? Here are five ways to add a little pizzazz to one of the most necessary rooms in your home.

1: Tile

Peel off that old, ugly tile and replace it with something new and gleaming. While ceramic is the most popular option for bathroom flooring, you can also look into laminate, vinyl and natural stone. You might also consider mosaic for extra personality.

2: Fixtures

Many bathrooms come with stainless steel fixtures by default, but do not let the design choices of previous occupants decide yours. Think about replacing your taps with brass or chrome, something functional yet entirely different.

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Whiten Those School Socks

I have a thing with white school socks.

For some reasons, Alex’s school white socks are not of the same length anymore even if I remember buying exactly the same pairs. It could be the pulling as she puts them on or could be due to the frequent washing. Other than that, overtime, the socks have lost their bright white color.

For the first issue, I tried my best to pair the socks that have the closest length and over-all look with each other. Then I sewed tiny marks on the insole. For the second, I have tried many tricks and home-made solutions already but to no avail.

And then I discovered Perwoll Brilliant White liquid detergent. The packaging says it can turn grayish white clothes to white again through optical brighteners that re-new white colors. It also uses fiber rebonding technology that prevents colors from fading and remove the grey appearing fabrics. I wanted to see for myself the promises of this product so I tried it with Alex’s socks.

dirty socks

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Upcoming Bedroom Interior Designs

Most designers agree that a bedroom should be something of a sanctuary – a place of calm. For this reason it requires a décor that encourages rest and sleep, however, this does not mean it has to be dull. The latest upcoming trends for bedroom design in 2014 manage to balance color, lighting, fabrics and furniture to achieve some truly inspiring combinations, no matter how big the room is. Here are a few of the top ideas.

Keep it simple

In a smaller bedroom for a child, pale colors such as light blue or cream on walls and ceilings can be combined with more vivid tones on drapes or Roman blinds to make a restful space with a splash of brightness. A guest bedroom in simple muted tones, such as beige or fawn, will suit all tastes, and contrasting throws and cushions will ensure it never looks dreary.

Ideas for the master bedroom in 2014 vary a great deal, with some of the most unusual inspirations for a larger room now including metallic paint, stand out patterns on a calm white or grey background, strikingly elaborate chandeliers, luxurious fabrics and linens and really lovely furniture.

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