Internet user RileyReplicas shows off his creative side with the design of a Spider-man themed bathroom. As far as bathroom designs go, this is one piece that is sure to knock every comic book fan off of their feet. Movie goers will also be able to recognize some famous villains of the series: The Sandman, The Lizard, Doc Ock, and The Green Goblin.

Look out Spider-man!

RileyReplicas also showcases a couple of rare comics that showcase Spider-man’s black costume, along with a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15. If you’re looking for interesting bathroom ideas, this is one creative path to wander down!

Set your phasers to stun- err, wrong universe. However, if this wall doesn’t get your “spidey sense” tingling, you don’t know how much danger you’re in. Between the Lizard’s gaze, Sandman’s porous fist bursting through the wall, Doc Ock’s two tentacles blindly tapping their way around to find a weak spot, and the jack-o’-lantern bomb from the Green Goblin in mid flight – if you really were Spider-man, you’d be in trouble!

Both Venom and Spider-man action figures pose for a quick snap.

The brilliant brick wall isn’t the only art piece on show in this bathroom. Most of the bathroom furniture is also decked out as well! There are a couple of trapezoidal shelves that show off a couple figurines of Venom and a boxed version of Spider-man. The white webbing that accents these shelves has a sort of “comic book” authenticity to it that fits perfectly in this bathroom. Even the mirror has some of this webbing accenting the corners of the mirror.

The designer of this bathroom shows off two particularly rare comic books off in a haphazard alignment inside two black picture frames. These frames also feature the webbing used on most of the other bathroom.

Finally, if you look at the toilet, the toilet seat cover is a bright, vibrant red that matches the trash bin close by, and one of the hand towels sitting on top of the toilet reservoir.

Two particularily rare framed Spider-man comic books.

Matching Spider-man’s signature colors, the floor mat and the other hand towel sitting next to the red towel are both colored a powder blue.

Even the toilet is properly themed!

This wraps up a brilliantly designed bathroom that’s sure to WOW the next comic book fan expecting to walk into a “normal” bathroom. Even if you’re not into comics, it’s impossible to not admire the amount of thought, work, and craftsmanship that went into this remodel. Check out this link to RileyReplicas and view more images showing off this bathroom!

Most bathrooms are designed to allow for ample ventilation (to prevent mold), so they naturally don’t retain heat and insulate as effectively as other rooms. To say nothing of that early morning chill you get from sitting down on the toilet seat… BRRRR!

So, here’s a crazy idea; or maybe, a not so crazy idea: why not outfit your bathroom with an electric fireplace or a space heater?

A lovely fireplace in a bathroom - luxurious excess, or brilliant idea?

This concept is actually part of a growing trend among the interior design community to “re-define” the bathroom’s role in the house. More than just a quick-and-clinical hygiene station, more and more modern bathrooms are styled as true “rest” rooms, with comfy chairs and beautiful wall decor complementing the elegance of bathroom vanities and stainless steel, designer-made bath tubs. A fireplace may not be such a crazy leap beyond that. And in fact, more and more homes are having fireplaces pop up in their bathroom designs.

Bathroom fireplaces are essentially categorized into two branches: traditional fireplaces (including gas and wood burning models) and electric fireplace heaters (including electric space heaters and gel-warming fireplaces). There are several upsides and downsides to each.

Electric fireplaces are the more accessible option, requiring very little “work” to fit one into your bathroom remodeling project. In fact, you don’t even need to necessarily remodel your bathroom at all: many electric fireplaces are compact and portable, so all you need to do is set them somewhere away from a water source and plug them in. Boom! Instant bathroom comfort, and if you pick a luxury electric fireplace model, instant bathroom style points!

This electric fireplace also has storage for towels, soaps, and more!

Of course, while the style of the fire-box itself is usually topnotch, electrical space heaters tend to balk a bit in the “flame” department. As good as the current technology is, electric fireplaces still don’t perfectly represent the appearance of a real, flickering fire. There’s a depth to fire that simply isn’t captured on a screen. This may be a deal breaker for some.

Traditional fireplaces, of course, have the “real flame experience” in spades. That’s pretty much the main draw. The sight and smell of a real fireplace, while perhaps slightly less effective at directing heat into a bathroom (real fireplaces send heat upward and outward, while electric fireplaces direct heat outward and upward – more effective for comfort in the first moments after turning the heat source on), is a really emotional thing.

Of course, while that “genuine” characteristic is incredibly romantic and desirable, the realities of a traditional wood burning fireplace or stove in your bathroom is sort of a pain in the neck. First of all, bathrooms are often quite humid, and this makes for damp kindling. Damp kindling takes longer to get going, if it burns at all. And the logistics of a full fireplace hearth are difficult, as well: you will need to either install the new fireplace into an existing chimney, or build an entirely new chimney.

In the end, the decision comes down to one between sentimentality and practicality. Electric fireplaces can be very well-made with style and appearance in mind, and they can do wonders for your bathroom design, but it’s unlikely that they will ever get past that “cheap and ingenuine” stigma until the technology improves to the point where fire is simulated with smell and sound and depth, as well as simple appearance. A traditional fireplace is seen as more elaborate and therefore more luxurious, but requires a lot more work to install and maintain, and can post many more hazards than electric fireplaces.

Either way, a fireplace in the bathroom is a crazy idea – but it’s crazy enough to work, and a totally awesome bathroom addition! Never spend another morning in a freezing-cold bathroom. Get a traditional or an electric fireplace!

We’ve all been there, stomping slowly down the hall like a zombie (perhaps even less gracefully), stepping across the bathroom threshold, flicking on the lights and getting completely blinded in the process. Perhaps inevitably, you stub your toe and emit a few choice words into your echoing bath chamber.

Sometimes, this is what it feels like to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Once your business is done, you march to the lightswitch (don’t forget to wash your hands!) and flip off the vanity lights, and are blinded once again as your eyes are forced to re-adjust to total darkness. By the time you return to bed, you’re still seeing stars and halos, your toe is still hurting, and it takes you another fifteen minutes for your eyes to settle and the slight buzzing headache to go away so you can fall back asleep.

But what if we could enjoy our late night trip to the bathroom without having to blind ourselves in the process (and still see our surroundings well enough to “aim” properly)? What if we didn’t even have to raise a finger to turn on a light switch?

Here’s our crazy idea, if you’re feeling a little “MacGyver” today:

Try some motion-activated bathroom vanity underglow for an easy, subtle, ambient lighting solution.

Ta-Da!

With a few feet of LED rope lighting or EL wire, you can illuminate the ground beneath your feet and create a soft, lounge-y lighting atmosphere. It’s attractive, it’s effective, it keeps your toes from stubbing and it prevents your poor eyes from burning. The folks over at DIY Network give a little more insight into the concept.

But here’s an idea to make your bath cabinet rope lights even more luxurious: Pair the lights up with a PIR motion sensor so they turn on automatically whenever a person enters the room.

Now if you’re like me, you probably don’t know much (here, “much” is defined as “anything”) about programming a PIR motion sensor. I wouldn’t know how to begin syncing it up with my rope lights. But there is a forum over on 43oh.com discussing this very topic. This intrepid inventor, dubbed “Fred,” has a great idea and shares his steps for implementing it.

SCIENCE!

With the right know-how, it is easy and inexpensive to outfit your bathroom vanity with perfect undermount lighting to lend just the right amount of ambient glow to your bathroom, to make those midnight pit-stops bearable and put an end to blind eyes and stubbed toes for good!

About a month ago some of us in the office were wondering about hand washing. Why do we wash our hands after using the restroom? Why do we not wash our hands prior to “doing our business”? And is it really necessary to wash every single time?

So we did our research, and we can say that the short answer to that last question is a resounding yes. Want to know why? Read our infographic and find out!

One of the things that impressed me most was the fact that using antibacterial soap is not objectively less effective than using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, so long as you use the soap correctly. Presumably, the same goes for hand sanitizers.

Does all this information give you a sudden desire to go wash your hands? It certainly does for me! So why not get clean with one of our high quality chrome vanity faucets?

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Stay hygienic, stay healthy, and stay happy, everyone! Cheers.

Is this relaxing, or is this paying a visit to the local newsstand?

Bathrooms aren’t typically thought of as places to just “get away,” which is unfortunate, because where else in your home do you get so much privacy? Turning on the television in your living room isn’t really an escape, because you are still surrounded by distractions. Reading in bed isn’t really an escape, because your spouse is probably right there with you, and can pull your attention away from your book at any moment.





But what if you were to seek out your television and book escapes in an environment that was more conducive to meditation, less prone to interruption? Imagine running a hot bath, dipping your body into the soothing waters, and cracking the spine on a fresh new book. The world falls away, and all that remains is you, the warm cleansing waters, and the words on the page.

I’ve been thinking about this lately because I stumbled across a post on Digs Digs that featured this cozy-looking bathroom library:

Now this is what escape is all about!

Just imagine that!

Now, of course, the homes featured on Digs Digs are often more “artistic” than functional because the site is dedicated to unique and innovative designs more than, for lack of a better word, practicality. But if your bathroom is large enough for a full-sized bath tub, then it is large enough for your own personal library. Whether it’s a ten-book shelf or a two-hundred-book shelf, having direct access to your own unique collection of beloved books is a simple, inexpensive luxury that can truly never be overstated.

If you’re a big reader and you’re remodeling your bathroom, or if you’re considering new ways to make it feel more “comfortable,” I would definitely recommend installing a bookshelf to help you pass away your bathroom time in total tranquility. Illuminate the bathroom with aromatic candles and get a waterproof neck pillow for the ultimate in bathroom bliss!

This is the bathroom of a man or woman who loves to find respite in new knowledge

Bathrooms tend to get stereotyped as liminal, solely-functional places where the only “reading” that happens is in an old magazine, or the back of a shampoo bottle (we’ve all been there!) whilst sitting on the toilet. It’s time to challenge that! Bathrooms are the ultimate havens of privacy and relaxation. I can think of no better place to spend time reading or enjoying my favorite television show, without distraction, and with complete serenity.

If you are a home remodeler, challenge the old-fashioned limits of bathroom design. The bathroom is about you, and your relaxation. Make it feel like home.

If you liked this article, be sure to share it with friends on Twitter or Facebook! And if you would like more great bathroom ideas, check out our new and educational bathroom resources center!

Here are the 5 most popular vanities from the past year:

59″ Sirius Double Bathroom Vanity – Espresso
16.75″ Jenny Petite Vanity
35.5″ Gemini Single Bathroom Vanity – Espresso
59″ Rana Double Bath Vanity
24″ Carina Single Bathroom Vanity – Espresso

The 59″ Sirius Double Bathroom Vanity – Espresso is built out of oak wood and is therefore quite sturdy and built to last a lifetime. The stainless steel drawer and cabinet handles along with the legs add a sense of modernization. With two cabinets, this vanity allocates plenty of space for all bathroom necessities and still has room to spare for other items. The drawers also come equipped with a soft-close system that prevents any damage to the vanity that would be due to the slamming of drawers. This is the perfect addition for any couple.

The 16.75″ Jenny Petite Vanity is the perfect vanity for those bathrooms that are lacking in space. By being wall mounted, this vanity frees up valuable floor space. This vanity is also lacking a drawer for storage but the associated medicine cabinet makes up for that. The white porcelain sink gives this vanity a sense of elegance while the finished MDF board protects it from water damage.

The 35.5″ Gemini Single Bathroom Vanity – Espresso is a sturdy single sink vanity constructed out of oak. Oak gives this vanity an durability that should last a very long time. This vanity also comes with a single white porcelain vessel sink that sits on top of the cabinet and adds to the visual. By putting the sink on the countertop, more room in the cabinet is freed up for use as storage space. The deep rich finish also adds to the look of modernity and elegance.

The 59″ Rana Double Bath Vanity adds a sense of wonder to any bathroom that it is installed in. The four central drawers add ample space for all bathroom items that could ever appear. As with many others, this vanity comes equipped with soft close glides that allows the drawers to close with ease while keeping the vanity looking immaculate. This vanity also comes equipped with two very spacious cabinets for larger items.

24″ Carina Single Bathroom Vanity – Espresso is made of durable oak that gives it a toughness to last forever. This vanity comes equipped with two drawers to store al bathroom necessities. This Is a hanging vanity and therefore does not take up valuable floor space. The white ceramic basin is mounted on the countertop which frees up space within for more storage. The shape also adds a modern feel.

Choose one of these amazing vanities for a bathroom worthy of your master bedroom.

Don’t worry though because it is not the end of the world. There are lots of color options available to your bathroom remodel; just ask the author of this lovely article on the subject!

It is often a rule of thumb to not choose too many colors as it will take away from the calm feeling that most bathrooms give off; often three colors is the optimal choice. A good place to start would be selecting the main color; the color that is going to be the center and backdrop of your bathroom remodel. Choose a color that you like and would be good with seeing it every day. Once the main color is chosen, accent colors should then be picked that are complementary to the main color. It is also a good idea to choose colors that seem to go with your existing fixtures such as the bathroom vanity.

If you are feeling adventurous and bold, a high contrast scheme of something with pop, blue and yellow might be a choice to consider. If this is not what you are going for then a monochromatic scheme might be the best choice for you. When dealing with this type of scheme it is idea to choose one color and then to use different intensities of the same color in the rest of the room.

No matter what color scheme you may choose, get ready for the look of a new bathroom to keep you entertained and content for many years to come.

I am sure many of you have had the honor of a frantic day at work and out running errands to come home and want nothing more than to be able to unwind in a soothing bath. Doing nothing but staring into space and relaxing, until the sight of something in the bathroom starts your mind spinning again, whether it is that your husband left the toilet seat up again, that the room is dirtier than you last remember it, or that the bathroom vanity looks completely out of touch with the rest of the room. A vanity that is unsuitable for the room can wreck havoc on the tranquil atmosphere that is most often trying to be achieved. This is why choosing the right vanity is a must for one to achieve the perfect feel in the bathroom.
Choosing the right vanity isn’t as hard as it is assumed to be. While yes there are thousands of different options out there, there will always be one that is perfect for each individual. There are a variety of styles ranging from antique to modern bathroom vanities and simple to edgy. They can be found in a variety of sizes and made out of an assortment of materials. The same boring old counter top does not have to be kept either. Sinks can rest within the counter top or be set on top to make a rather bold statement.
The point is that no person in their right mind has to settle for something that they do not like. With all of the options available, if something spectacular could not be found to suit ones needs, bathroom sinks and vanities could just as well be customized.
The bathroom vanity should be everything you ever wanted. It should fit exquisitely in your bathroom and add to the atmosphere. The vanity should be a part of you, ok well not literally, but it should be a part of who you are. It should reflect your personality, character, and likes and dislikes.
Now I want all of you to go out there and make a decision: Does the vanity create an incredible atmosphere or do I need to dump it and go on an adventure?

While out and about, enjoying time with close friends, the bathroom vanity may not be at the top of your conversation list but it just may need to be after what I have recently seen.

This past weekend I was at a get together that one of my close friends was hosting. After a couple of beverages I felt the need to seek out the restroom. When I got there, I didn’t notice at first, but on my way out the vanity caught my eye. And when I say “caught my eye” I don’t mean it in a good way. There bathroom vanity was one of the most dilapidated and horrible vanities I have ever seen. The white counter top was covered in toothpaste and looked like it had been stained with something. The handles to the cabinets were falling off. The legs were all chewed up, which I suspect was due to their adorable teething puppy. This vanity was in such bad condition that it was hard to look at. I wish I would have taken a picture to show you exactly what I am talking about.
I love my friends but I do not see how someone can just let their bath vanity turn into a pile of garbage.

A bathroom vanity should be sleek and elegant. It should be inviting and make a person want to spend more time in the bathroom. That is why I love the Tradewinds Imports bath vanities. They are the perfect new addition to any home and make the bathroom that much more awesome. And with the huge selection of amazing bath vanities available there is a perfect one for everyone.

Finding the right bathroom vanity really comes down to what qualities you want the bathroom to have. Each bathroom should have some sort of design coherence with the rest of the house, unless you’re deliberately giving your bathroom an eclectic feel.

A bathroom vanity is much more than a “glorified medicine box”, it is the keystone of the delicate arch that is successful interior design. Using an older countertop and retrofitting it to a new bathroom vanity cabinet is a successful design strategy that can save you a lot of money. That’s why we like to offer our customers a wide selection of topless vanities on the cheap!

The high quality vanities that we promise to carry also carries onto these topless vanities as well. They are built to be just as sturdy and reliable as the regular bathroom vanities we sell. They have the range of customizable wood options and cabinet furnishings – more combinations than we know what to do with. So if you’re looking for a luxurious, high-end bathroom vanity that will help to keep unsightly clutter out of sight in your bathroom, we have the perfect vanity for you.