bathroom

Tile walls

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Everything

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One maintenance saver was the fixed-glass shower door. It also lets in additional light,

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Tiled. Tub apron

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Ledge instead of niche

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Drawers Instead of Doors

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had the glass manufacturer add a coating similar to Rain-X used on car windshields. The treatment makes water bead off the glass more quickly.

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use ledges in showers instead of niches,

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position downlights over countertops and other working areas that could use the extra light.

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Avoid clear glass shades or exposed bulbs in the bathroom because of their harsh glare. Instead, consider adding frosted shades or fabric shades

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Configuration

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Standard sizes bathroom elements

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Accessible

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. Glass Slipper by Benjamin Moore In the same house, Harkovich opted for a different light blue in the master bedroom, one that’s a smidge more toned-down than Winter Ice. “Glass Slipper is a lovely soft blue with gray undertones. It evokes a feeling of serenity and pairs with neutrals and bedroom linens like a dream,” Harkovich says. “It is the perfect color for a bedroom or bathroom where you are looking for a peaceful retreat.”

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First Snowfall by Benjamin Moore Interior designer Tracey Stephens finds light blue a good choice for bathrooms. “I often use a pale blue for the walls in a bathroom because it’s calming and peaceful, bringing to mind sky and water,” she says. She finds the right shade to complement whatever tile she’s using. In this case, the floor tile has lovely hints of powdery blues and periwinkle. “First Snowfall is a warm gray that reads pale blue, with the tiniest hint of periwinkle,” she says.

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if you want to make a smaller bathroom look as spacious as possible, choose a large slab mirror running wall to wall or inset into the tile. This will appear crisp and elegantly simple while making the room look twice the size.

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