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A well-functioning bathroom is crucial whether you are a bachelor living on his own or a busy mom maintaining an active home. Fortunately, this is not an insurmountable task. In fact, with a few quick switches, you can have your bathroom running smoothly in no time. You like the idea, but then come the questions, quickly followed by the doubts. What do I need for a well-functioning bathroom? What kind of hardware should I use for my bathroom cabinets? If my bathroom is tiny, can I still maintain order? These are common enough questions regardless of which category you fall under. If you're not sure where to start, use this bathroom hardware checklist. You don't have to tackle each area all at once. Take it slow, but remember that once this list is completed, your morning, evening and all-day routines will never be the same (for the better, of course).
BATHROOM HARDWARE CHECKLIST:
- Bathroom cabinet hardware: You can use this catalyst to create a fabulous color scheme or personalized design theme. Begin with a certain style, color or finish for your cabinet hardware and keep the theme going throughout the rest of the bathroom hardware and accessories. Whether or not you are into stylizing your home, the most important thing to remember about bathroom hardware is that waterproof resistance is not an option it's a prerequisite. That is, unless you like replacing your knobs, hooks etc. every few months.
- Shower caddies: A shower caddy is useful beyond belief; it's the backbone of shower sanity. Use shower caddies to keep things organized and out of the way whether you are showering, bathing the kids or enjoying a relaxing bubble bath after hours. Use a single shelf for just a couple of bottles of soap and shampoos or multi-tiered shower caddies for the cornucopia of bathing products that comes along with multiple shower users. Remember to continue your color scheme with this piece of bathroom hardware.
- Shower curtain/rod/hooks: Another way to introduce decor into your bathroom, shower curtains and their accessories are an easy way to make a big statement. Choose wild prints with whimsical shower curtain hooks or opt for more subtle colors and an elegant shower curtain rod; whichever will express your personalitymore.
- Medicine chest/glass shelves: From the largest suite to the tiniest hallway unit, every bathroom needs storage space. Medicine chests or simple glass shelves are the perfect places to keep everything from bars of soap to those little extras such as hair accessories, makeup, toothbrush holders, soap dispensers etc. Of course, a full vanity will offer more space and organizational options, but these will cost a lot more and take up much more space. You have to know your budget both financially and spatially before making such purchases.
- Grab bars: Safety and style in one, grab bars are not just for grannies. While invaluable for senior citizens who have a harder time getting in and out of the shower/bath, grab bars are useful for everyone from young children to pregnant women and even full grown men who just want something to sturdy themselves in a slippery situation. Many people also install grab bars outside of the shower, near the sink and toilet.
- Towel bar/rack/ring: Every bathroom should have at least one towel for drying hands. Towel bars, towel racks and towel rings are useful for keeping decorative towels, hand towels and bath towels handy. These are available in a wide variety, so you can really tailor this bathroom hardware to fit your taste. - Hooks: Towel hooks and robe hooks are great for any number of items from towels and robes to a change of clothing, pajamas or a laundry bag. As with other towel accommodations, towel hooks are available in an array of styles, and you can, once again, continue your color scheme with the finish of choice.
- Bathroom mirrors: With all the functions that an average bathroom plays, bathroom mirrors are also fundamental items. Whether you are applying makeup for a hot date, getting in a quick shave in the morning or checking to make sure your shirt isn't on crooked, bathroom mirrors can help you out many, many times a day.
- Toilet paper holder & spare roll: While not the most glamorous task for this room, toilet paper usage is essential. Toilet paper holders are actually more of a science than you would believe. After all, ask anyone who has been too far from the roll, and they will tell you the importance of a well-situated toilet paper holder. Keep spare rolls handy with a spare roll holder as well.
- Bathroom Accessories: Finally, stock up on all your bathroom accessories. This is a broad category that includes soap dishes, soap dispensers, tumblers, toothbrush holders, garbage cans, toilet brush holders and more. Which ones you get will depend on your bathroom, your needs and your budget. Think about your average day and where there is room for improvement. Bathroom accessories are meant to make your life easier, so this is where you would implement the accessories of choice.
Of course, you'll want to get bathroom hardware from quality names like Smedbo and Elite Home Fashions. Smedbo has fantastic cabinet hardware that you can rely on and Elite Home Fashions has some fun and funky accessories. Once again, take this bathroom renovation slowly, and you will not get overwhelmed by the changes being made. What you will begin to notice, though, is how much easier, nicer and more functional your bathroom has become during the process. So which bathroom hardware change will you tackle today?
