If you’re looking for a way to update your bathroom without doing a complete renovation, consider upgrading your bathroom fixtures. The fixtures in your bathroom play an integral role in the overall look and feel of the space, so updating them can have a big impact on the overall aesthetic. One finish that is both stylish and durable is rubbed bronze.
Rubbed bronze, also known as oil-rubbed bronze, is a popular finish for bathroom fixtures because it has a warm, rich tone that adds depth and dimension to any space. It is achieved by using an oxidizing solution to darken the surface of the metal and then rubbing it with an abrasive pad to create highlights and lowlights.
One of the benefits of rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures is that they are very durable. The finish is resistant to corrosion, tarnishing, and wear, making it ideal for use in high-moisture areas like bathrooms. Additionally, because the finish is so dark and rich, it won’t show water spots or fingerprints as easily as other finishes like chrome or polished brass.
Another advantage of rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures is that they work well with a variety of decor styles. Whether your bathroom has a rustic farmhouse feel or a modern minimalist vibe, rubbed bronze fixtures can be incorporated seamlessly into any design scheme. They pair particularly well with natural materials like wood and stone.
When shopping for rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures, you will find plenty of options to choose from. From faucets to showerheads to towel bars, there are fixtures available in every style imaginable. Some popular brands include Kohler, Delta Faucet Company, and Moen.
In addition to being stylish and durable, rubbed bronze fixtures are also relatively easy to maintain. Simply wipe them down with a soft cloth after use to prevent water spots from forming. If you notice any buildup on the surface of the fixture, you can remove it using a mixture of equal parts water and vinegar.
Overall, rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures are an excellent choice for anyone looking to update their bathroom. With their warm, rich tone, durability, and versatility, they are sure to add value and style to any space.
Young House Love
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Author by : Sherry Petersik
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-07-14
Publisher by : Artisan
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Description : This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more....
Elements Of Style
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Author by : Erin Gates
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2014-10-07
Publisher by : Simon and Schuster
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Description : From the rising-star designer and author of the hit blog, Elements of Style, a full-color, fully illustrated book packed with honest advice, inspiration, ideas, and lessons learned about designing a home that reflects your personality and style. Elements of Style is a uniquely personal and practical decorating guide that shows how designing a home can be an outlet of personal expression and an exercise in self-discovery. Drawing on her ten years of experience in the interior design industry, Erin combines honest design advice and gorgeous professional photographs and illustrations with personal essays about the lessons she has learned while designing her own home and her own life—the first being: none of our homes or lives is perfect. Like a funny best friend, she reveals the disasters she confronted in her own kitchen renovation, her struggles with anorexia, her epic fight with her husband over a Lucite table, and her secrets for starting a successful blog. Organized by rooms in the house, Elements of Style invites readers into Erin’s own home as well as homes she has designed for clients. Fresh, modern, and colorful, it is brimming glamour and style as well as advice on practical matters from choosing kitchen counter materials to dressing a bed with pillows, picking a sofa, and decorating a nursery without cartoon characters. You’ll also find a charming foreword by Erin’s husband, Andrew, and an extensive Resource and Shopping Guide that provides an indispensable a roadmap for anyone embarking on their first serious home decorating adventure. With Erin’s help, you can finally make your house your home....
The New Bungalow Kitchen
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Author by : Peter Labau
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2007
Publisher by : Taunton Press
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Description : The American love affair with the Bungalow continues. And in this most adored housing style, it is the kitchen that homeowners must most often restore, renovate, or remodel. But no one wants an authentic Bungalow kitchen, which was a rustic space that usually featured just a stove, a hoosier, and a sink. While there are books that describe the authentic Bungalow kitchen, there are few that show readers how to update a Bungalow to handle today's lifestyle needs and personal preferences. Happily, manufacturers today understand the demand, and there are many material and appliance options for homeowners--and the designers they hire--to bring contemporary convenience and beauty to an updated or new Bungalow kitchen. The New Bungalow Kitchen not only provides wonderful historical nuggets about Bungalow kitchens, it offers a plethora of ideas about how to create a tastefully restored or remodeled kitchen, or build new within the style....
Healthy Tipping Point
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Author by : Caitlin Boyle
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-05-01
Publisher by : Penguin
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Description : Start small for big results with this inspiring guide to lifelong wellness—from popular health blogger and author of Operation Beautiful. In Healthy Tipping Point, Caitlin Boyle shares the down-to-earth philosophy and authoritative advice that has made her websites so popular. Believing that reaching a tipping point means much more than tipping the scales, Boyle helps readers find their personal ideal balance in food, fitness, love, and life, in a breakthrough program organized around three shifts: • Get Real: Challenge negative-thought patterns to create space for success • Eat Clean: Ditch conventional “diet” advice and follow a simple eating plan tailored to keep energy high, while helping the environment—including forty-five delicious vegetarian recipes for foodies on the go • Embrace Strength: Commit to a high-powered fitness program designed to help one learn to love exercise and build a strong, lean body—with targeted guidance for novice runners, bikers, swimmers, and others Featuring twenty inspiring success stories and photos of people who have transformed their lives, the book proves that a healthy body is absolutely attainable. Healthy living and a healthy self-image go hand in hand. For anyone who struggles to get fit, Healthy Tipping Point provides the drive to thrive....
Bath Planning
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Author by : NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2013-01-22
Publisher by : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN :
Description : The leading resource for student and professional bath designers—completely revised and updated Bath Planning is the most authoritative resource available on the subject, containing everything a professional needs to know to design a safe, functional, effective, and attractive bath. Based on the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines and the related Access Standards, this book presents the best practices developed by the Association's committee of professionals through extensive research. This Second Edition has been completely revised and redesigned throughout, with new full-color photographs and illustrations and a special emphasis on client needs, research, and references to industry information. Features include: New and expanded information on universal design and sustainable design The 2012 edition of the NKBA Planning Guidelines with Access Standards and up-to-date applications of the 2012 International Residential Code New information about storage, cabinet construction, and specifying cabinets Metric measurement equivalents included throughout A companion website with forms and teaching resources for instructors...
Kitchen And Bath Design Principles
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Author by : Nancy Wolford
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-01-27
Publisher by : John Wiley & Sons
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Description : The industry standard, full-color guide to practical kitchen and bath design Kitchen and Bath Design Principles is The National Kitchen and Bath Association's complete guide to uniting function and style in these important rooms. This full-color guide is heavily illustrated, with a revised layout and graphic design that presents information more clearly for visual learners. The updated second edition has been expanded to adhere more closely to the standards of interior design, including new information on unity, proportion, scale, and variety, plus a new glossary to clarify unfamiliar terms. Stylistic themes remain a major component, with emphasis on the architecture, furniture, styles, and fashions of each era, and all technical and aesthetic information is presented in clear, concise language. The companion website features a teacher's guide and image bank that facilitate use in the classroom, providing additional examples of design principles in action. The National Kitchen and Bath Association established the standard guidelines for safe and effective kitchen and bath design, and this book is the complete guide to incorporating code and aesthetics from the very beginning. Function is just as important as style in these rooms, so Kitchen and Bath Design Principles teaches readers to: Apply the elements and principles of design to real-life situations Discover how best to apply the tools of design in daily business practice Explore the global and cultural influences reflected in popular stylistic themes Translate the aesthetics of an era into a workable theme for a kitchen or bath To best serve clients, designers must learn to meet all codes, regulations, and expectations with a balance of substance and style. Kitchen and Bath Design Principles is the industry standard reference, from the industry-leading provider of kitchen and bath design education....
Old House Interiors
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Author by :
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2000-06
Publisher by :
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Description : National architectural magazine now in its fifteenth year, covering period-inspired design 1700–1950. Commissioned photographs show real homes, inspired by the past but livable. Historical and interpretive rooms are included; new construction, additions, and new kitchens and baths take their place along with restoration work. A feature on furniture appears in every issue. Product coverage is extensive. Experts offer advice for homeowners and designers on finishing, decorating, and furnishing period homes of every era. A garden feature, essays, archival material, events and exhibitions, and book reviews round out the editorial. Many readers claim the beautiful advertising—all of it design-related, no “lifestyle” ads—is as important to them as the articles....
