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How many times have you looked in a bathroom mirror and the lighting made you look haggard and horrible? Or maybe it was too dark to see the razor cuts on your face or the blemish you meant to hide?

I found this excellent article from THIS OLD HOUSE magazine in the US with great tips for designing the lighting in your bathroom. Here is an edited version of the story:

A Lesson in Bathroom Lighting

Your bathroom's becoming a refuge, so why not light it adequately?

By SUSAN ARNOLD, THIS OLD HOUSE MAGAZINE

When it comes to interior...

5 design ideas to make your bathroom special

Are you looking at renovating your bathroom? It is one of the most expensive rooms to transform as it requires the plumber and electrician plus all of the expensive fittings, so you want to make sure you get it right. Here are some useful guidelines: 

1. MAKE THE ROOM AS BRIGHT AS POSSIBLE. Look at using light colours on the walls and surfaces, bright lights and big mirrors. This will make the room feel more spacious and less claustrophobic.
2. AVOID TRENDS. ‘Of the moment’ tiles, designer basins and...

Been shopping at major retailers for bathroom sinks? Have you noticed they are all white? Time to rethink your bathroom to make it a special place. The sinks at Unique Sinks are a world apart from what is available at these mass-market retailers. Unique Sinks sells basins from around the world including Mexico, Morocco, China and India. They are hand crafted and...

It is imperative that you never use an abrasive cleaning solution on a glass sink as it will scratch the surface and the sink will lose its lustre. As well, it will be harder to keep clean in the future. The easiest thing to do is to wipe the sink with a soft towel after each use. it only takes a second to keep it looking shiny and new. Over time, some buildup may appear so best to use a product such as Enjo with no cleaning...

When designing a new bathroom, it is important to look at how all the details will work together. Will the towel rails, tiles, loo and sinks all look like a unified design? As most bathrooms we come across, there are no distinguishing characteristics that make it unique. It's safe. But emphasising one element can give the whole bathroom a feature from which you can draw the rest of the decor. Looking at the amazing glass vessel basins on www.uniquesinks.com.au you can see a fantastic starting point...