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14 Inspiring Heart Crochet Patterns

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Crochet projects with hearts - great for Valentine's Day

Do you love to crochet? Maybe you just love having crocheted decorations and accessories but would rather have someone else make it. As I was browsing through Pinterest today, I found so many praise worthy heart shaped crochet projects that I just had to share them with you. So, enjoy the view and save the ones you love for future reference!

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14 Inspiring Heart Crochet Patterns 

 

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 Warm up with a Heart Cup Cozy – 1DogWoof

 

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Free Envelop Heart Crochet Pattern – Crochet Spot

 

Free Envelop Heart Crochet Pattern – Crochet Spot

 

Colorful crochet conversation heart garland by Twinkie Chan

Conversation Heart Crochet Garland – Twinkie Chan

 

Crocheted heart shaped storage baskets

Crochet Heart Storage Baskets – My Poppet

 

 

handmade boho crochet throw blanket

Handmade Boho Style Throw Blanket

 

 

Crocheted granny heart coasters

Granny Heart Crocheted Coasters  by Fab Art DIY    

 

 

Adorable colorful Amigurumi crocheted hearts

Amigurumi Heart Crochet Pattern – The Knitting Network 

 

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Crocheted Heart Patterns – The Spruce Crafts 

 

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Crochet Heart Bouquet – Simply Tale

 

 

Granny heart daisy pattern by Daisy Cottage Designs

Granny Heart Crochet Pattern – Daisy Cottage Designs

 

 

 

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Crochet Wall Art Hanging / Amigurumi – Anutha Crochet World

 

 

 

 

 

Crochet Red & White Danish Heart    by Ravelry 

 

 

 

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Tiny Hearts Cozy for your drinks – Heather Corinne Crochets 

 

 

 

mini hearts crochet wall hanging

Mini Hearts Crochet Wall Hanging – Love & Stitch Design

 

 

Which ones do you like best?

Enjoy!

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Four Heavenly Bathroom Refurbishments

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bathroom accessories #bathrooms #homeimprovements #towelsYour bathroom should be the best room in your home. It’s a place to luxuriate at the end of the working day, and let your cares and worries float away. If your bathroom is old and tired, however, it can seem less than inviting. Nobody wants to spend time in a bathroom with chipped tiles, or with clashing colours. Don’t worry, here are four tips that can turn your bathroom from hell into a heavenly bathroom.

Bathroom Underfloor Heating

Do you have a marble or tiled bathroom floor? It creates a spectacular look that will impress all of your visitors. They are also hygienic, and very easy to clean. The only disadvantage that they have is that they can be cold to the feet, especially in winter. We all know the feeling of stepping from a warm bath onto a cold tiled floor, but it can be avoided. Underfloor heating can be effective throughout the home, but is especially suited to the bathroom.

Heating coils run underneath the surface of the floor, creating a pleasantly warm surface to walk upon whenever needed. They can be installed underneath any type of flooring substrate, and so make a perfect bathroom renovation idea. Hot air rises, and so you’ll find that your underfloor heating can make the room as a whole seem cosier and more inviting. You may even be able to turn your central heating down, leading to cheaper utility bills, and lowering your carbon footprint in the process.

Create a Wet Room

Do you find bathing harder than it used to be? If so, then a wet room can be perfect for you. Your bathroom will be transformed into a stylish walk in shower, making it ideal for senior citizens and those with mobility problems. They’re safe, easy to use, and even easier to clean and maintain.
Wet rooms aren’t only for people who want to make bathing a little easier, they make a great addition to any home. Because of their minimalist look, they complement homes that have a fashionably contemporary look. They can also save you time, yet still provide a powerful and invigorating showering experience.

Install Towel Radiators

What could be better than draping yourself in a luxurious towel after enjoying a refreshing bath or shower? If only they were already warm when you wrap yourself in them. When you have new towel radiators installed, you’re combining practicality with an elegant and luxurious touch. There’s a wide choice of towel radiators available from online specialists such as Adige Towel Radiators, so you’re sure to find one that suits your style and your budget. Whether you prefer traditional heated towel rails, or something more eye catching such as chrome curved towel radiators, they add a unique touch and make your bathroom stand out from the crowd.

Towel radiators are the most efficient way to dry even the most plush of towels, but they also heat the bathroom as a whole. You’ll notice the difference, and want to spend longer than ever in your beautifully refurbished bathroom.

Harness the Magic of Mirrors

Every bathroom needs a mirror or two, but the emphasis can be on making your bathroom fabulous not just functional. Oval mirrors with ornate surrounds can be especially striking. A large mirror is better than several small mirrors, and can become the crowning glory of the room. Install feature lighting above it, with dimmer controls, to create a mood that enhances the relaxing atmosphere.

These are just some of the ways that you can make bath times even more enjoyable, and create a fantastic impression on everyone who visits your home. With a little planning, your bathroom can become the most exciting room in your home.

Photo by Brian Snelson

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5 Bathroom Design Essentials

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Whether it’s your first house/apartment or if you’ve just decided to renovate your current bathroom space, there are a number of bathroom design essentials that should be incorporated into any bathroom design. The following is our version of what we think are five bathroom design essentials.

1.   Proper lighting

People can’t spend enough time and money when it comes to lighting design in the living room and kitchen, but a lot of home owners forget about the bathroom and do not put much as much thought into this room. The bathroom is a room that you’ll spend a lot of time in so it is worth putting that little bit of extra thought into this room, it is after all the room that you’ll spend the first and last minutes of your day in. Proper lighting in a bathroom is essential, and not just overhead lights, light fixtures for the mirror and shower areas should also be considered.

2.   Good mirrors

Mirrors are one of the primary accessories that everyone must think about when designing a bathroom. When placed in the proper settings, the right mirrors can change the entire look of a bathroom. Think about what you need your bathroom mirrors for and get ones that successfully fulfill your requirements.



3. Sufficient storage space

Many people struggle with having a sufficient amount of storage space in a bathroom, whether they have a big bathroom or a small one to decorate. 
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Vanity units are a great addition to any bathroom as they provide a great deal of extra space, they do however need to fit into the existing sink unit and the overall look of the room. Shelving, a towel rack and wall cabinets should also be given some thought.

4.   Good window treatment

The best bathroom window treatments are those that appear lavish without affecting the functionality and maintenance of the windows. The window treatment that you choose to go for should be designed to suit the windows while blending in with the rest of the decor that you’ve got planned for the bathroom. There are a huge range of window treatments available, most of which come in numerous color schemes and various patterns.

5.   Adequate ventilation

The ventilation system of a bathroom usually consists of a fan that is mounted to the ceiling. The function of this fan is to pull humid and hot air out through a duct that leads to the soffit or directly into a roof vent. When it comes to bathroom design, ventilation does play an extremely important role. Ventilation is so much more than just installing a fan, it is all about getting the proper airflow into the room which will prevent unwanted mildew and mold growth.

The bathroom is very often the last room to be designed in a house, and is therefore not given as much attention as it should receive. When it comes to designing your bathroom, remember that it’s a room that will be in constant use and an area of the house that could make a huge impact on your visiting guests.

Elaine O ‘Hara is an avid blogger and interior design enthusiast. This article was written on behalf of Liffey Bathrooms; Dublin’s premier bathroom installers.

Photo credits:
Bathroom by Pepo on freeimages 
Multicolored towels by Sirikul on freedigital photos 
            

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Home Improvement Projects to Avoid

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There are numerous benefits to improving the home but the scope of many home improvement projects makes them inconvenient and less than cost-effective.  Of course, it is up to the homeowner as to which home-improvement project is going to be considered. They need to weigh the costs involved, as well as the benefits to the home and to those that live in it. If you are considering selling the home within a few years, here are some home improvement projects that may give you a low ROI.

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Overbuilding the Kitchen – We tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen and, if we are staying in the home, a kitchen remodel can be beneficial to us. If we are selling the home, however, it can be difficult to recoup the investment in a high end kitchen remodel. This is especially true with expensive accessories and appliances. Remodeling the kitchen can increase the value of the home, but there are less expensive options available for remodeling that should be considered.

Garage Additions – Adding a garage to the home can be convenient, but it tends to have a low return on investment compared to other household remodeling projects. It may be a good idea to add a garage addition to the home if you are staying for a few years to enjoy it but the ROI tends to be under 70% (Source: http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/garages/garage-addition-return-investment/).
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Landscaping – Making the backyard a paradise can be of benefit to the entire family but the return on investment for excessive landscaping is relatively low. If the sale date is approaching, adding some mulch and cleaning up the landscaping can make it sell quickly but as a rule, excessive landscaping is not going to pay off in the long run.


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High-End Bathroom Additions – Redoing the bathroom is similar to redoing the kitchen. Making a few smaller changes to the bathroom, such as cleaning it up and the modernizing it may get you a decent ROI. 

If you are considering adding a whirlpool bath or moving walls, however, you may not get the return that you want if you are moving quickly.
           
Photo credits:
Man planing wood by diggoja Freedigitalphotos 
Kitchen from thekitchendesigner on Flickr creative commons
Backyard bbq by Arnold masonry on Flickr creative commons
High end bathroom by theswedish on Stock xchng

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Spacial Constrictions: Beautiful Space

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One of the most noticeable aspects of newer homes is their enormous size. Older homes just aren’t that big. The average home size in the US was only about 1,500 square feet. Two adults with four or more kids in those days must have been cramped, or as the Realtor might say, ‘cozy.’ The big plus to living small is cleaning. A small house cleans up in a couple of hours, where cleaning a modern average house might take all day.

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Remodeling a small bathroom in a world with fixtures made for the modern average home presents certain challenges. Back in the 1950s and 1960s, the famous designer Buckminster Fuller suggested making all bathrooms in a factory. He believed that everyone would want to regularly remodel and update their bathrooms and that they would want it to be easy. He was right. It’s too bad that contractors didn’t take him more seriously. Not only are the older bathrooms smaller, but they’re often irregular, too.

Never fear though. While showroom bathrooms and fixtures are always big, companies manufacture almost everything imaginable. Odds are that you can find what you need in the special order catalog at your local DIY store. For my money, with their extensive catalog and access to contractor supply that is easiest at The Home Depot, but you can do reasonably well elsewhere, too.

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Key Things To Remember for Small Bathroom Spaces

Several workarounds spring to mind. Here are a few:

  • Up is a wonderful dimension
  • Squares and rectangles are not the only shapes
  • Toilets don’t need tanks · Sinks don’t need vanities
  • Bathtubs and showers can come in modular walk-in styles
Most of the older houses were built with a shallow, mirrored medicine cabinet to save space, but they don’t stay attractive or save much space. Odd choice. Raising the cabinetry moves storage up and out of the way and leaves space for a more decorative mirror. A dark-colored back wall combined with lighter sidewalls creates the illusion of a rich recess. Light colored walls topped with a dark band of molding or dark trim will have a similar effect. Don’t feel too constrained by that. The light surface can be as opulent as white marble and mirrors, while the ‘dark trim’ can be functional, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry. A gap above floating cabinetry can be used for lighting, architectural detail, or knickknacks. Feel free to experiment with color and shape.

The in-store vanity offerings are monolithic rectangular solids. By contrast, a floating shelf can be any shape and still serve the purpose of supporting a sink. Likewise, the sink can be mounted to the wall and free-floating. A pedestal also creates a graceful, attractive look that takes up less floor space than a square or rectangular vanity, as does a vanity with a curved front.

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Similarly, modern toilets come in a variety of styles. Low profile and tank-less toilets open up wall space. That avoids crowding. Design can be attractive without looking like you jammed everything you could into the space.

Tip: In a small bathroom, the bathtub or shower has the biggest footprint. That makes it a design bottleneck. Measure carefully and decide on that feature early on. Today modern walk-in modules combine shower and bath, so you aren’t limited to a tile-wrapped bathtub with a showerhead. Unfortunately, they’re also budget busters.

A Note On Color

Perhaps the single most common complaint about older bathrooms is the original color scheme. That’s because, of all things, towel colors change. Those avocado towels that matched the original tile might not be available again for twenty years, or more. Neutral walls and flooring are a much safer choice.

Conclusion

Designing in a small space takes extra creativity, but it can be done. Luckily, there are more fixtures in more shapes today than ever before, so it can even be fun.

JT Spas are specialists in bathroom decor, check out their website for a wide range of bathroom furniture.


      



Photo Credits:

  • Bathroom by pepo on Stock Xchng
  • Bathroom Towels by bagaball on Flickr Creative Commons
  • Pedestal Sink by cjsorg on flickr creative commons

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bathroom, pedestal sink, small bathroom

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