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A good example of the glass vanity is the Solace.

The solace features sturdy chrome construction and, as with most modern vanities, features a very sparse look. But just because it is simple, do not assume that it is unattractive. In fact, the simplicity of the Solace’s design is one of its more endearing qualities.

The countertop is glass, and it supports a glass countertop vessel sink and a towel rack. The glass is available in four colors: amber, blue, frosted (a sort of light blue), and grey.    The Solace has one shelf beneath the countertop for storage, so if you are a serious organizer by nature, this may not be the vanity for you. The shelf should give you plenty of room to organize your toiletries and hygienic products, but the fact that these are clearly visible (as the Solace does not have cabinet doors) may be a bit deterring for some designers and homeowners.   The shelf is approximately 30” wide, as opposed to the countertop which is 35” wide. The entire vanity stands at about 20” in height, though this may change depending on the faucet you choose to install. It should be noted that the Solace and the faucet are sold separately, which is an important budget consideration.   The Solace is a relatively affordable vanity though, with a price tag of about $650.

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There are additional types of vanities and counters that you may use.  The whole point of replacing such an item would be to create beauty and value for the people living there and/or the ones that might be interested in buying your home and for them the bathroom is very important.

The photo above can probably be best described as the BEFORE picture when it comes to how most of our bathroom look. It doesn’t have to be that way though  — as you’ll see from the photos below, there are tons of new ideas, designs, and colors that can rejuvinate your bathroom, making it more beautiful and family friendly.
Sometimes simpler is better! As you can see from the bathroom above, there’s not that much too it, but it looks stellar at the same time.

When it comes to remodeling the bathroom, all the repair work, new walls, wiring, and wall finishing are relatively cheap and usually at a price you’d expect to pay.  Where they get you is when you go to buy the decorative items for your bathroom — things like, the vanity, the mirror, shelves, faucets  — you should know, before you go out to purchase these things, you’re going to probably pay a lot.

During our remodel, about three finishing items ended up costing more than the actual remodeling portion.  If you have coupons, friends, or know of places you can get a good deal, you’ll want to have those ready.

Here is a collection of some of the most beautiful modern bathrooms you’ve ever seen.

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Above: a photo of a modern bathroom with a touch of the old days.  Notice the modern tin/porcelain tub accenting the center of the room.  Beautiful!

Above: Another modern bathroom, accent with large frosty windows and a privacy wall for the center shower.

You might have one in your home or have seen them at a friends or business – the tanks on today’s toilets are much smaller or are gone entirely.

Below is a list of rated toilets that have caught our eye – and other things.

Gerber UltraFlush 21-312

• Removes the most solid waste in a single flush
• Quiet but powerful
• Large water surface

• Requires home water pressure of at least 25 psi

TOTO Eco UltraMax MS853113E

• Meets WaterSense certification
• One-piece design is easy to clean
• Simple technology
• Softclose seat eliminates clanking

• More expensive than two-piece toilets
• Average solid-waste removal

Caroma Caravelle 305

• Dual-flush system saves on water bills
• Easy-to-use push buttons
• Powerful, efficient

• Expensive
• Low water level

American Standard  Mainstream FloWise WaterSense™ High-Performance Round Complete Toilet

This unit costs about $129.00 at LOWES!

I’ll say right up front that the Dyson Airblade is more of an investment rather than going Green, besides, the towel your grandmother used is just as good today as it was back then.

But, some businesses and house holds are starting to upgrade.

When compared to the old hand dryer – basically a cold, soft air, that gradually got warmer, while you literally grew a 5 O’clock shadow waiting, still never even got the job done. You almost always ended up drying your hands on your pants on the way out the door.

There’s several Blade Models out there — key word being BLADE. The new guys on the block require you to stick your hands into the apparatus while it shoots an eyelash thin beam of hot air on your hands…as you slowly pull them out. They literally sheer the water from your skin. Leaving the skin.