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The size of your bathroom will dictate, to a large degree, the style of shower door you select. Here we will discuss three options: one for small baths, one for mid-size baths, and one for larger bathrooms. This will make your selection much easier.

For Larger Baths: Swinging Shower Doors

Swinging shower doors are ideal for larger bathrooms. They add a breezy, sophisticated look to any bath.

Swinging shower doors range in widths from 36 to 48 inches. Secured with a magnetic latch, swinging shower doors can be made to swing in only one direction or in both directions. And, they come as one panel or two fixed panels.

One thing to keep in mind if you select this type of shower door: consider the path of the swing of the door before installing. You want to leave enough room so that it doesn’t hit sinks, tissue racks or toilets.

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If you’re remodeling your bathroom and are looking for ways to be eco-friendly, an electric shower is one option. Never heard of an electric shower? Following is an overview of the benefits of having one installed in your bathroom.

How Electric Showers Differ from Traditional Showers

In most homes, all the water consumed is heated by one source – a water heater. Electric showers are different in that the water is heated by an electrical device in the shower head. This makes it possible to heat water immediately – and only – upon use.

You can purchase also purchase a shower head with an electrical device that allows you to store various temperature settings. This ensures perfect water temperature with every use.

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When it comes to remodeling a bathroom for your personal use, the choices are easier in that you choose what reflects your personal style. However, guest bathrooms tend to be different. It’s like decorating to appeal to the masses to a certain degree. Following are some ideas on choosing a bathroom sink that will not only be functional, but stylish as well.

• Experiment with Shape: Bathroom sinks come in a variety of shapes. Select one that is not your standard oval shape for a shot of design flair. What a sink lacks in size, it can make up for with a snazzy shape.

• Colors: Here again is where you can make an unexpected choice that will pleasantly surprise guests. From lively tangerine, to soothing ocean greens, to modern speckled black – the color choices in bathroom sinks are as diverse as nature itself.

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Oh the luxury of a large bathroom – Jacuzzi tubs, steam showers, double-vanity sinks. You can have the works. While this is utopia, small bathrooms can be just as luxurious. All you have to do is maximize the space you have.

Following are two small bathroom remodeling tips that can turn your mini space into a slice of heaven.

Do Away with the Shower/Tub Combo: Why would you want to do that? So that you can replace it with a roomy, spa-like shower instead. Invest in a high-end tile to really make the space “pop” visually. Then add beautiful fixtures for a finishing touch.

After all of this, it will barely register that the tub is gone.

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You’ve finally made the decision to move ahead with that bathroom remodeling project. And, off to the store you go to pick out your tile. Once there, the sheer array of offerings can seem overwhelming. One of the things you have to decide is should you go with the porcelain or ceramic tile.

Here’s some info about each to help you make that decision.

What Is the Difference Between Ceramic and Porcelain Tile?

Many are confused by this. Actually, the difference lies in the area of quality, not type. Porcelain tiles are made using more pure, refined clay. They have a water absorption rate of less than a half percent, making them more water resistant than clay tiles. They are also denser, which means that they tend to be more frost-resistant and less susceptible to stains than ceramic tile.

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In bathroom remodeling, the minimalist style is one of the most popular, perhaps because it feels spa-like. Following are some tips for achieving this look.

Declutter: Minimalist, as the name implies, means less is more. Hence, one of the first things you want to do is declutter. And this means everywhere; even in places that can’t be seen (eg, under the sink). Why is decluttering where you can’t see important?

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One of the quickest ways to update the look of your bath - without suffering through a complete bathroom remodeling project - is to change the fixtures. Of these, lighting is perhaps the most important, for it sets the mood of the room. While there are many bathroom lighting fixtures, the sconce is a popular option for many. Following are some reasons why.

Before we delve into why sconces are so popular as bathroom lighting fixtures, let’s clearly define what they are.

What is a Sconce?

In its simplest form, sconce lighting consists of fixtures that hold only one shade and one light bulb. They can be thought of as mounted wall lamps and are a perfect complement to any other type of lighting you may have in the bathroom.

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While your personal style is probably the first thing that comes to mind when choosing bathroom flooring, there are other factors to consider. Following are three, as well as some popular options in bathroom flooring.

• Your lifestyle: Do you have small children? Does an elderly parent or physically challenged person live with you? Then you want your bathroom flooring to be as slip-proof as possible. A lot of slip-and-fall accidents happen in bathrooms. Many of these can be prevented by having slip-proof flooring.

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When home prices fall, more homeowners choose to stay put, wait until the market rebounds and remodel, rather than sell. One of the best ways to improve the value of your home while you’re waiting for a market rebound is to remodel the bathroom.

If you don’t have to the money to do a complete bathroom remodel, replacing the largest fixture (ie, the bathtub) is an excellent way to give your bathroom a bit of a new look without spending a lot of money. The following information will help you select the best bathtub for your needs.

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The fun part of any bathroom remodeling project is the design part. Selecting tiles, bathroom fixtures, shower curtains, paint colors, pictures, etc. – all of this is what makes it exciting. But, there are some non-glamorous factors that must be considered also. They will help you stay within budget, while assuring that you get the bathroom of your dreams. Following are three.

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