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Reuse, recycle and restore for a bathroomAs homeowners move towards sustainable design in bathrooms, the trend for reusable, recycled and restored, furniture comes to the fore. |
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Stencil on bathroom accessoriesPlain white ceramic or acrylic bathroom accessories are not expensive, and you can easily dress these up with stencils and Rust-Oleum 2X spray paints, to add delicate designs that are perfect for a bathroom. |
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Make a 2-roll toilet holderI seem to be forever putting new toilet rolls in the guest loo, so I decided that it was out with a single roll holder and in with a toilet roll holder that holds two toilet rolls. |
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How to whitewash a floorThere's something truly beautiful about a whitewashed wooden floor, especially an older floor that cannot be restored or sanded any more. A whitewashed floor lends itself to an older home, or one decorated in a more relaxed style, such as Shabby Chic, French Country, Rustic or Cottage. |
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Make a bathroom medicine cabinetIf you need a place to store bathroom essentials, this medicine or bathroom cabinet has about three times as much storage as a typical medicine cabinet. It's also a great project for a woodworking novice, thanks to simple joinery. |
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Give a guest loo a new lookIf you go into remodelling or redecorating a room with a theme, picture, style, or colour scheme in mind beforehand it will go a lot smoother and most likely turn out just like you could have ever hoped for. Sketch it on paper, get some samples together, or you can just imagine it in your head, like me! |
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Add a touch of Tuscan to a bathroomTransform a boring guest loo with a simple paint effect and accessories that provide a rustic, Tuscan style bathroom. Use this paint technique to add a touch of Provence to a bathroom. |
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Make these colourful bathroom storage cubesTurn PG Bison SupaWood into bright cabinets for your bathroom. These cubes are stacked so that they take up the minimum amount of space. Two are left open, and the other two have fitted doors to hide bathroom clutter. |
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Make a wooden ladder towel railWood adds a warm accent to any room, even clinical tiled bathrooms. This modern towel rail is a great way of introducing a cosy touch, and is designed to match the standard towel size 50 x 100 cm. |
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Warm up a bathroom with the right flooringSure, these hard-surface elements look nice, but they also can feel downright icy on your bare feet, not to mention hard and slippery when wet. With various designs in distinctive colours and textures, including authentic-looking tile and stone, Belgotex Vinyl provides the beauty of natural flooring with enhanced durability and warmth. |
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Bathroom storage for a rented homeThis project is designed for those living in a rented home, where bathroom storage is always limited and the Landlord has a fit if you drill into the walls. Our over-toilet storage cabinet will fit easily into any bathroom and, although there are a couple of holes to be drilled you can drill into the grout and easily touch this up when you leave. |
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Give your toilet seat a quirky makeoverNina Green - our West Rand DIY Diva - is always looking for unique ways to dress up and makeover areas of her home. In this project she shows you how to makeover a toilet set - just for a fun accessory in a bathroom! |
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Turn a boring cabinet into a bathroom vanityIt's easy to transform a secondhand find into a stylish bathroom vanity with antique charm. Before you throw something out, think about ways that you could use the piece somewhere else in your home - or ask friends and family if they could use it! |
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Recycle corks into a stylish bathmatYou don't necessarily have to be a heavy drinker to make this cork bathmat - just ask all your friends to keep their wine bottle corks for you! |
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Quick fixes for a bathroomIf you've got family and friends visiting over the holidays and your bathroom is in need of a quick and easy pick-me-up, here are some simple and affordable ideas to refresh and perk up the bathroom or guest loo. |
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Transform an ugly bathroomBuying a new home sometimes means that you inherit someone else's taste. While the previous owner may have loved her pink shower, you don't have to live with it! |
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How to make a pebble bath matHave you ever kicked off your shoes and waded across a cool, stony creek bed? Just thinking about it brings back some of my most treasured childhood memories. Even now, I can still feel the smooth, water-worn rocks massaging my soles. It’s memories like these, and my inherent love for nature, that have inspired me to incorporate elements of the outdoors into my home. |
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How to frame a bathroom mirrorAdd instant impact to a bathroom mirror - and your bathroom - by adding a decorative frame to a mirror. You can use this simple framing technique on any wall-mounted mirror. |
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Apply mosaic to a bathroom vanity topGranite sounds all well and good until you find out the price and your eyeballs pop out of your head. I have tiled plenty of countertops over last 5 years - kitchen, bathroom - you name it. A couple of sheets of PG Bison SupaWood, mosaic tiles and No More Nails and you've got something that looks good for a fraction of the price. |
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Add more storage with this above-door shelfIn many smaller homes, bathrooms are squeezed into the tiniest space possible. . Installing a shelf above a door in the bathroom to hold towels and toiletries – or in the kitchen for cookbooks or collectibles – is smart and stylish. It's a simple project that can be completed in little time. You can make it fancy as we've done, or simple with a change of bracket design. |
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Make a glass-topped vanity for the bathroomA few basic do-it-yourself skills and tools are all that are required to make and install your own glass-topped vanity in a bathroom. The simplicity of this design makes it an easy project for even a beginner do-it-yourselfer - and can easily be done in a day. |
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Add mosaic pebbles to a bathroom wallThis is one project that I am definitely going to try in my own bathroom and will be showing you the results once the task gets underway. |
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Rotating storage shelfGet everything within reach! This spacious, double-level shelving unit pivots in and out effortlessly and allows you to keep clutter out of sight and still within easy reach. |
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How to make a bathroom cabinetThis easy bathroom cabinet requires no special tools and can be assembled in two hours tops if you have your PG BisonLam cut to size at your local Builders Warehouse! |
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Easy way to frame a bathroom mirrorMake a dramatic impact in a bathroom simply by framing the mirror. In this project by Sausha of Show & Tell, 200mm high skirting and dado rail has been used and then painted black to match the existing bathroom cabinets. What a difference! |
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Make this tall storage cabinet for a bathroomAssembled using pre-cut and edged BisonLam in Super White, the project only takes approximately two hours from start to finish, and you have a super-stylish storage cabinet for all your bathroom essentials. |
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How to make a bathroom duckboardA timber duckboard is a terrific solution to the perennial problem of soggy bath mats. An occasional airing and scrub clean are all that are needed. |
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How to mount bathroom fittingsTransform a dingy bathroom with bright, new accessories. Use our expert tips to assure a smooth installation of a towel rack, soap dish, toilet-paper holder, and handgrip. |
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Restore an old bathroom mirrorTransform a junk shop find to a treasured possession with a can or two of Rust-Oleum Gloss Enamel spray |
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Paint a decorative border on floorsGive a plain bathroom floor a new focus with a painted border. Make a real statement with a wide border, or keep it narrow and subtle for a less dramatic look. |
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Vintage dresser becomes a bathroom vanityInspiration and careful planning transform a vintage or reproduction dresser into a classy bathroom fixture. |
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Romantic bathroom makeoverA few small changes, some refinished accessorie, and a handful of affordable do-it-yourself items are all that you need to transform a boring bathroom into a space to relax and unwind. |
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