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How to Decorate Your Bathroom with Incorporating Beach Themed Accessories?

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Use a personal statement piece for inspiration. In order to begin more detailed decorating, you may want to start with a statement piece and use that for inspiration. For example, perhaps you have a favourite picture of the ocean or sunset. Frame the picture and then build your decor around that piece.

Alternatively, you may have an old bathing suit that you love. Place the suit in a frame and create a fun powder room around your old beachwear! You could also display sand in a jar and seashells on a shelf, particularly if you collected the items on a beach vacation.

Choose a beach-themed shower curtain. If you decide to paint the walls a more neutral colour, such as light grey or sandy beige, then you can add creativity through your accent pieces. For example, purchase a fun beach themed shower curtain. You can find shower curtains that are patterned with anchors, boats, palm trees, fish, or nautical maps. Add beach-themed towels and rugs to complement the shower curtain and tie it all together.

Incorporate nautical touches. You could also try decorating with a more nautical look and still get a beach feel in the room. For instance, use white and navy blue as your predominant colours and then add some nautical trinkets to the room. You could hang or display an anchor, oars, an old wooden steering wheel, or a ship in a bottle. Add character by displaying driftwood or natural wood to enhance the nautical vibe.

Decorate with natural pieces. The next time you head to the beach, collect a few small beachy artifacts to include in your decor. For example, search for driftwood, shells, sea glass, sand dollars, or sea stars. Then, add these special finds to your bathroom decor. For instance, fill a glass jar with small shells and pebbles from the beach. Alternatively, you could place a larger artifact, such as a piece of driftwood or coral on a shelf with towels or other bathroom essentials. You could also collect sand from different beaches you visit. Place the sand in a small glass jar and label the beach. Display your sand collection on a small shelf.

Purchase beach-themed wall hangings. Hang pictures to help accentuate the beach theme of the bathroom. For example, you could hang pictures of boats, shells, flowers, or ocean sunsets. This will give the bathroom a vibrant feel and will help pull together the theme. Choose wall hangings that complement your chosen colour palette. Keep in mind that whatever you choose should be moisture-resistant.

 

 

How to Install a bathroom sink?

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Whether you’re installing a new sink in a recently constructed home or replacing an old one, you can learn to plan properly and install your new sink securely. While different sinks will need to be installed depending on the variations of the kit you’re using, the basic steps in the process are usually the same. Learn how to assemble and fit your new sink into place quickly and efficiently.

Get the necessary tools for the job. You can install a new sink with basic tools and new components that match the valves already installed in your plumbing. Make sure you have: Silicone caulking. Plumbers’ wrenches, either pipe wrench or slip-joint pliers. Basin wrench. Set of plumbing sockets.

Turn off the water supply valves. Typically located beneath the sink, it’s critical that you shut off the water supply to the sink before you remove it. If the valves are not beneath the sink, then you’ll have to turn off the main water supply. This is typically located on a lower level or the basement near the water meter. To test, turn on the hot and cold water on your sink and make sure no water comes out before proceeding.

Remove the old sink, if necessary. If you’re replacing a sink, you’ll obviously need to remove the sink that’s in place before installing the new one. Disconnect the supply and drain lines from the faucet, using locking pliers or a crescent wrench. A small amount of water may leak out when you do this, which is normal. Just use a bucket or a towel to handle the water that leaks out.

Locate the large nut that connects the sink to the drain and disconnect it. This metal or plastic nut will be located either in the wall or the floor. Use your hands or locking pliers to unscrew the nut. Remove the current sink by sliding the edge of a putty knife around the perimeter of the bathroom sink, loosening any caulk that connects it. Pull it loose.

Measure the new sink to make sure it fits the space. All new sinks should come with a template of the mounting opening, marking the location of the faucet holes, including a cutout for the sink. You can use the template to make sure the sink fits in the desired location. If it doesn’t, you may need to do some trimming or, or cut the entire opening if you’re installing a sink in a house under construction. Most new sinks come with clips and screws that are used to hold the sink in place. If you buy a faucet, sometimes it’ll come with the drain and tailpiece for the sink. If it isn’t included, get one before you start. The supply lines for the faucet need to correspond to the faucet and valves under the sink, so make sure they match before you get started.