| Remodeling a bathroom in NYC is both fun and | | | | energy efficient ones, not only in the bathroom but |
| dangerous... usually only dangerous to the wallet! So | | | | also in the rest of your lighting fixtures will save you |
| how can you remodel your space on a budget and | | | | money and help save the environment. If you are |
| still get the latest trendy looks? You need to get | | | | worried about the brightness of the light in the |
| informed and have a great plan. | | | | bathroom, there are many options available that will |
| We all know that trends come and go, and lets face | | | | reassure you that you are making the right decision. |
| it, unless you have an endless supply of cash, who | | | | The creation of light in the bathroom can also be |
| can honestly afford, or be bothered, to change the | | | | achieved through the installation of floor to ceiling |
| colors of their walls, change flooring or install new | | | | glass shower doors. Having a glass door ensures that |
| appliances every year? So as a general rule it is | | | | the smallest of bathrooms will open up and invite you |
| always a good suggestion to consider the reasons | | | | in! Also in this region of the bathroom, you could |
| for your project, the budget and the time frame of | | | | consider removing your bath tub. Although it may be |
| your project. | | | | expensive, if you don't require a bath, removing it |
| The bathroom is a space that we that we use | | | | from the room will also open the room right up and |
| regularly! It is a place where we can relax, get ready | | | | allow you to embark on another hot trend for this |
| for a big day or night or lock ourselves in to when | | | | year - a double shower. Double showers are a |
| we want to escape form the outside world. The | | | | beautiful option for the bathroom, however in our |
| bathroom must also be functional to your needs. As | | | | environmentally friendly world these days it is |
| a small apartment resident in NYC, surely you will | | | | worthwhile getting a plumber to install them so you |
| appreciate any additional live-in space. Even though | | | | can be assured the water flow regulations are |
| the bathrooms are usually small, it is still possible to | | | | properly adhered to. If you are still concerned with |
| create an illusion of space with this years design | | | | the amount of water you are using, a trend that has |
| trends. | | | | actually been around for a few years, is to get a |
| Let's look at color trends for this year first. We are | | | | funky new timer which will let you know exactly |
| rapidly approaching summer, if you are one of the | | | | when you are due to get out of the shower. |
| lucky ones who have a window in your bathroom | | | | If you want to make changes to your bathroom, |
| you would be thinking about throwing open the | | | | sometimes a good place to begin is with an expert, |
| windows and letting the fresh summer breezes float | | | | have a chat with a general contractor. New York City |
| in. If not, then you are probably wondering how to | | | | has an amazing amount of general contractors who |
| create a light and airy energy for this space. The | | | | come highly qualified with excellent connections. They |
| best options for summer are to keep your colors | | | | know about the latest products and materials and |
| light and neutral. If you want to create a feeling of | | | | subcontractors who would be available to help with |
| coolness, stick with whites, blues, limes and other | | | | your project at really affordable prices. To help with |
| pale choices. | | | | making a final decision about your general contractor |
| It is always a good option to keep as much light in | | | | begin by talking with people you really trust like |
| your apartment as possible. Getting the right lighting | | | | family, friends, colleague's, or even the staff in |
| this year is key to achieving an energized space. | | | | hardware stores. See if it is possible to inspect their |
| Allowing the spread of natural lighting is the best for | | | | previous work and really make sure you will feel |
| your eyes and for the environment. If possible, the | | | | comfortable using the services of this particular |
| installation of a sky light is the best answer, as this | | | | general contractor. Remodeling any small space can |
| method for allowing more light to come in to the | | | | be tricky, but with the right guidance and a sense of |
| home is free. Installing energy saving light globes is, | | | | humor it is completely possible to make your small |
| however, the next best thing and is very much this | | | | space an efficient and beautiful space ready to use all |
| years trend. Replacing your existing light globes with | | | | year round! |