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Rooms

How High Should the Cabinet Be Above the Toilet
| Updated November 13, 2023 | Published November 13, 2023

Proper bathroom storage is essential to ensure your bathroom looks clean and uncluttered at all times. By installing a range of storage options in your bathroom or washroom, you create places for towels, toilet paper, shampoos, lotions, and toothbrushes to be stored.

Ceiling Colors for The Kitchen
| Updated October 28, 2023 | Published October 28, 2023

Ceilings in any room of the home are traditionally painted white, and this is still a popular color choice in modern and contemporary homes. It is becoming more commonplace for other paint colors to be used on the ceiling, so if you want to branch out from the norm then you can explore alternative options. Here we explore some of the best paint colors for kitchen ceilings.

Color Schemes for Kitchens with Hickory Cabinets
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If you’ve moved into a home with a hickory kitchen, you might be thinking about what accessories or wall colors will go with it to give the space a new look. Hickory cabinets are solid and durable, so if you like the look of them then there’s no need to replace them. Instead, paint the walls and update the furnishings to give your kitchen a makeover. Here we explore the best color schemes to use with hickory kitchens.

Accent Colors for A Beige Bathroom
| Updated September 6, 2023 | Published September 6, 2023

One benefit of beige bathrooms is that they are easy to accent because as a soft neutral shade they work with a wide range of other colors. Trending accent colors for beige bathrooms include black, white, gold, and blue.

Tablecloth Sizes
| Updated August 24, 2023 | Published August 24, 2023

Tablecloths come in a variety of different sizes and shapes to suit different tables. Getting the right size of tablecloth can make all the difference to your table setting.

Toilet Paper Holder Height
| Updated August 17, 2023 | Published August 17, 2023

The typical height for a toilet paper holder is 26 to 28 inches (66 to 71 cm) from the floor.

What Headboard Colors Should You Choose
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The type of headboard you choose, and the color of the headboard you choose, are going to significantly impact the overall style and atmosphere in the room. For an industrial-themed bedroom, a black metal headboard could be appropriate, or for a romantic, feminine space, a soft pink, velvet upholstered headboard could work well.

How to Paint a Shower Pan
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If your shower tray has faded, or you’ve moved into a new property where the shower tray looks old and out of date, you can paint it instead of replacing it. Painting a shower pan is an easy job that anyone with a basic understanding of DIY can do, following a few simple instructions regarding preparation and paint spraying.

Utility Sink Dimensions
| Updated July 19, 2023 | Published July 19, 2023

Utility sinks are usually deeper than other types of sinks, to accommodate the different types of uses, with a depth range of 8 inches to 24 inches.

Bathroom Rug Sizes
| Updated July 11, 2023 | Published July 11, 2023

Standard bathroom rugs measure around 22 inches in width and 34 inches in length, but you can find alternative sizes to fit the floor space in your bathroom.

Types of Shower Pans
| Updated July 5, 2023 | Published July 5, 2023

What all shower pans have in common is the need to be strong and durable while also feeling comfortable underfoot. Here we explore the different types of shower pans available and consider what shower pans are made from.

Should You Caulk Around a Toilet
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In many US states, building code requires that toilets be caulked at floor level, however the debate continues as to whether it’s really a good idea to caulk the toilet. There are arguments for both sides, but those in favor of caulking the toilet carry more weight, so most professionals agree that toilets should be caulked.