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A Bathroom can be an unsafe environment for many reasons, there are potentially dangerous medicines or various chemicals stored in a bathroom, there is water and a non-porous floor. Potentially the young, the old and the unlucky can have a variety of accidents. Children can slip on the floor; adults can have difficulty getting in and out of the bath. Every year there are lots of fatal accidents including drowning, electric shocks, burns, scalds, poisonings and falls in the bathroom environment.

Most people who’ve tried them report them to be a luxurious method of unwinding at the end of the day. The relaxation of the muscles makes you feel sleepier and you are more inclined to fall into a deep relaxing sleep without use of drugs or alcohol. In fact the name Jacuzzi is synonymous with luxury and the sense of being pampered. They have become popular because of their social aspects most whirlpool baths fit three or more people. This can be a disadvantage as well because your friends may keep inviting themselves round to use your whirlpool tub. Now you can have the health benefits of a spa in your own home so its no longer necessary to travel to a resort.

There is some common sense aspects as well, make sure that the shower screen can open fully if it does not slide and try not to put the WC directly in front of the entrance door. Deep shelving can be problematical it is easier to store things in cupboards or in drawers. It is not necessary to have a towel rack on the wall it can be attached to the bathroom door or it can be freestanding if you need the wall space.

The Boston Fern is one of the most popular ferns because they can reach up to 5 feet across which makes it a spectacular plant for a bathroom if you are going to have just one standalone plant. The optimum position for a Fern is between four and 6 feet from a sunny window which gives the plant perfect in direct sunlight. If the Boston Fern doesn’t get enough light to the bathroom it will wither.

Artificial light can enhance a specific area look at the use of lights in a picture gallery they can brighten the space when used correctly however; bright light can look oppressive if it is too stark. Have a look at the option of special light bulbs that diffuse light.

The next thing to look at is the “U Bend”. The U Bend is a U-shaped bend in the piping under the sink, its purpose is to block odours from coming up the sink, but in practice it often traps other unwanted things that are being pushed down a sink. The U shaped part of this type can be removed because there are two threads one almost directly under the sink in the downpipe and another further along. Before attempting to remove the U Bend you should have on hand a plunger, a bucket, a screwdriver and a few towels or other absorbent material in case you have to do a mop up job!

Bath salts are a perfumed crystal substance that softens the bath water. Today many people are experimenting with making their own bath products once they have tried homemade soaps. The fragrance usually comes from essential oils which can be bought online if you do not have a local shop.

Decorating a childs bathroom presents certain challenges; the how depends on whether you are decorating a bathroom for one child or mixed gender children. It goes without saying that not all girls will appreciate plastic spiders and dinosaurs, and few boys will appreciate plastic princesses. Certain themes of decoration can be more neutral such as car themes, clowns, or animals.

A lot of people use their baths to relax in and if you’re going to read, or lay back and relax for a while then you need sufficient support for your head neck and upper back. A U-shaped pillow which can be bought in many airport shops is useful to support the neck. Soaking in a warm bath can relieve tension and prepare you for a good night’s sleep or it can soothe aching muscles. Some modern bathtubs are designed for soaking and relaxation rather than the old-fashioned bathtub which is designed to get the lower part of the body wet.

If you’re planning a new bathroom it is necessary to plan what goes in it and where, whilst this sounds very simple in practice it can be problematical. It’s not rocket science to work out where the bath tub, sink, toilet and bidet are going but don’t forget the other accessories that can go in the modern bathroom.