How To Create A Luxurious Spa Bathroom In Your Home

The luxurious feel of a spa bathroom in your home will wash away the stresses of the day and relax your body and mind. A spa like bath creates a sense of peace, tranquility and cleanliness. Creating that feeling in your bathroom without remodeling and on a budget is easy and accessible.

The first step in creating that Zen-like feeling is to address the paint color on the walls. Choose paint colors in the neutral family from warm to cool shades such as warm taupe, crisp white, or pale gray. Next update or replace bath fixtures such as faucets, lighting and mirrors that will blend with the spa theme (preferrably white or chrome).

Install storage displays; purchase woven baskets and hooks to display your spa decor. Last but not least, add texture with accessories: white cotton towels, soft terry robes, sea sponges, apothecary glass containers, all natural soaps, and nature inspired artwork. http://amzn.to/29urwEz

To further enhance the mood, light some soy or flameless candles and you are ready for the spa.

Check out  these luxurious spa bathrooms from Better Homes and  Gardens:

           
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Five Tips To Consider Before Working With A Home Contractor

Renovating or remodeling your home is a big investment but very rewarding. If you choose to work with a contractor you should be prepared for the drawbacks and the added expense that comes with remodeling.

As a homeowner, if you are prepared ahead of time you can make the renovating journey effortless and make working with your contractor a breeze.

Here are five tips to consider when working with a contractor:

1. Verify the contractor's license. Find out if your county requires a contractor to be licensed and make sure that his/her license is not expired. 
2. Check the Better Business Bureau and verify that there are no complaints associated with the contractor. Take the time to research the company online as it might help to avoid a bad experience later on.
3. Compare bids from different contractors; obtain at least three written bids.
4. Make the contractor responsible for obtaining building permits.
5. Obtain a written contract from the contractor showing a start and completion date of the project and a detailed list of purchases.

Remodeling a home and working with a contractor takes a lot patience and cooperation, but following the above tips will get you on the path to success.

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