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Make Rental Space More Valuable with Decor Island

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sanfilo toiletsBuilding owners are often in a surprisingly compromising position. Local laws in most cities in America do a lot for renters without offering much preference or even basic protections to property owners. This is why so many property managers make moves to make their apartments as idyllic as possible and pull in only the most respectable of tenants.

A great way to assure that your apartment pulls in high quality renters with means and respectable habits is to make every effort available to improve and update the space’s decor. Major fixtures from a macerating toilet to a shiny new double bowl kitchen sink can immediately increase the value of your property and raise the bar for the exact kinds of tenants you can bring in.

Real estate brokers are focused on showing the right apartments to the right people, and with these kinds of easy-to-do home improvements, you can make your space more appealing to them and their clients. By upgrading the quality of everything the space offers, you present not only a great space, but you showcase your own dedication as a landlord.

With the sort of significant but simple renovations that our products at Decor Island offer, you can earn more and keep out the riffraff.

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Leaking Soaking Tubs Are a Serious Problem

Posted by TimD in Bathroom | Soaking Tub - (0 Comments)
This kind of water damage is a telltale sign of a leaking tub.

This kind of water damage is a telltale sign of a leaking tub.

Does your bathtub leak? Many homeowners do not consider the needs of their bathrooms when renovating their spaces. They focus on living areas and bedrooms while putting off necessary bathroom renovations for years. This is riskier than most homeowners understand.

A leaky soaking tub can create a serious problem for your home that can make the structure weak and make the bathroom a toxic place for you and your family. As water leaks from a soaking tub that is old or not properly installed, the water can seep under tiles and into floorboards. This can weaken your floors and ceilings while also allowing for the buildup of mold. Mold in bathrooms usually occurs in the form of black mold which is particularly toxic to breathe in. Over time, breathing in black mold can lead to a wide array of respiratory problems that might even be fatal.

If you are noticing leaks in or around your tub, consider some repairs, or better yet, consider a full replacement with one of our stellar soaking tubs. With a new tub you can make your restroom more luxurious while also making your home safer. The added value is both in terms of real estate and your own ability to enjoy your space.

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Updating Countertops? How About a New Double Bowl Kitchen Sink?

Posted by TimD in Kitchen Decor Tips - (0 Comments)

double bowl kitchen sinkSo you have decided to take the plunge on some brand new countertops. Congratulations, this is the kind of thing that can make the decor of your kitchen, not to mention your entire home, feel completely reinvented. You are on your way to a comfortable and idyllic home.

Of course while you are putting in a new countertop, you might want to think about updating your single bowl kitchen sink or giving your faucet some more range for cleaning dishes. Our selection of kitchen hardware is something you are really going to want to consider prior to the installation of a new countertop in your kitchen. If you are already taking on this large project, it is now time to easily replace your kitchen sink.

The wide array of styles of single and double bowl kitchen sinks will open up the possibilities for fashioning a kitchen that gets closer and closer to being your absolute dream food-prep space. There are also other accessories like kitchen faucet pullouts, soap dispensers and a wide array of drain plugs and dish drainers. If you are making major renovations, it will be more convenient and also cheaper in the long term to get things together all at once.

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Hang Your Cookware To Save Kitchen Space

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double bowl kitchen sinks

That’s a tight squeeze.

Sometimes it can just feel like the kitchen is impossibly small. You try and prepare more than once part of a meal at a time and you find yourself slamming into cabinets. You attempt to wash dishes and find that even with a double bowl kitchen sink, you are struggling to find places to let your clean plates dry. Kitchens and kitchenettes are just not built as large as most of us would prefer.

Luckily, there are several ways you can utilize space a little more effectively. Most of us have a lot of cabinets in our kitchens that house our pots, pans and other cookware and small appliances. In more modern kitchens though, the entire concept of cabinets is being rethought. Using fixtures above counters, sinks and even stoves, many people are hanging their cookware. Hanging your cookware can free up space quickly. You might be able to remove some cabinets all together or find room for other items.

Maximizing the space you have in your kitchen is vital to living and cooking comfortably. Even as you renovate and purchase new kitchen faucet pullouts and more spacious sinks, you need to consider the functionality of the room. Every inch of extra space can matter tremendously.

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Installing a New Macerating Toilet

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macerating toiletsInstalling a new macerating toilet is not the hardest household improvement in the world, but it does require some basic understanding of plumbing and a person who pays attention to detail. This is because fastening the brand new macerating toilet requires an exacting eye to guarantee that water does not seep through small openings in pipes and around the base of the toilet.

Some people require the help of professionals to install a new toilet. Anything less than a perfect installation can result in water buildup that might eventually do major structural damage to your home. If that is not the result, the problem might end up being black mold, which is toxic even to breathe.

When you receive your new macerating toilet, be sure to get a lot of information about installation. Reading directions thoroughly has rarely been as important to your investment in your home as it is right now. Take your time to be sure that seals around all pipes and between the base of the toilet and the floor leave no room at all.

Worse case scenario? You can likely find a credible plumber who will install a new toilet for a reasonable price.

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Kitchen Improvements Without Renovations

Posted by TimD in Kitchen Decor Tips - (0 Comments)

kitchen faucets pulloutImproving the functionality of your kitchen is not something that comes particularly easy. For many of us, especially if we rent, the fixtures and placement of furniture feels impossibly permanent. Even if making major changes to countertops or cabinets seem out of your price range, there are particular options that more attainable.

You can easily put in a new sink on most counters. If you have a single bowl kitchen sink, you should be able to figure out how to remove it from the countertop and replace it with just a bit of patience. While replacing a single bowl with a double bowl kitchen sink might not solve all your problems, it is a helpful start.

There are other options too. The backsplash on your counter can often look drab. You can easily paint this area and make the room look almost completely different. If painting is not an option, you can put up a temporary piece in this space in a variety of different materials.

In the coming weeks we will have more tips on ways you can spruce up your kitchen without making major renovations. You do not have to accept the status quo!

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Differences in Bathroom Etiquette Highlight Our Own Shortcomings

Posted by TimD in Bathroom | Decor Island - (0 Comments)

bidet faucetCultural differences can go a long way at understanding things that are truly strange in our own culture. In India, for example, the standard way to clean up after a trip to the restroom is by simply splashing water with your hand, and in some cases physically getting into the dirtiest spots with said wet hand, to assure that those parts are thoroughly cleaned. To our American sensibilities, this direct skin contact might seem a little unsettling, after all we eat with these hands. To citizens of India though, our method of cleanup, a dry piece of toilet paper used to wipe debris out, is remarkably unstable.

If your dog had an accident on the kitchen floor, would you simply clean the mess with a dry piece of paper towel? Chances are you would go and dig out the mop and some sort of cleaning solution to assure things were thoroughly cleaned. So why then does your own body not get that kind of treatment?

In order to address this problem of cleanliness, many families in the United States are upgrading their bathrooms with bidets. A bidet faucet can effectively match the best of both cleanup processes. The bidet faucet can make cleanup more thorough, without forcing you to use your hands.

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Rustic Kitchen Style

Posted by TimD in Bathroom | Decor Island | Kitchen Decor Tips - (0 Comments)

kitchen sinks double bowlWhile many people in America’s larger cities tend to go for a modern metallic or cleanly white look in their kitchens, there is actually a lot of other options. You can go for a more homey vibe reminiscent of the suburban kitchens many of us grew up in, or you can try on something more rustic.

A rustic kitchen with its winks to classic Americana is one of the most unlikely and charming style choices a city dwelling professional can consider. When purchasing double bowl kitchen sinks and the accompanying faucets, you can go for warm brown colors akin to clay or wood. The rounded apron front kitchen sink undermount pictured here is the perfect example of the kind of style choice that can give your kitchen a taste of authenticity.

With that style of sink and a charming and ornately designed double bowl kitchen faucet, you will find your kitchen a lot warmer than that of your fellow fashion forward friends. They might be dedicated to the clean look of metal countertops and porcelain sinks, but your vintage looking kitchen is every bit as clean and perfectly reflects your personality.

At Decor Island we have everything from the rustic to the hyper modern. Check us out today!

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Double Robe Hook for Bathroom Decor

Posted by TimD in Bathroom | Decor Island | Soaking Tub - (0 Comments)

soaking tubBathroom renovations sometimes take on the scope of huge remodeling projects. Putting in a new soaking tub could require completely rebuilding surrounding walls and floors. Subsequently, you might find yourself replacing a whole floor of tiles to assure it matches. Suddenly you are repainting, buying new curtains and thinking about replacing the bathroom pedestal sink.

We at Decor Island love helping out with these remodeling projects, but sometimes upgrading your bathroom is about small changes in favor of convenience. Sometimes it feels like you simply cannot have enough towel racks in your bathroom. You want real estate for your hand towels and also space for a whole family’s worth of bath towels. If you wear a robe, you need somewhere to hang that up as well.

The double robe hook pictured here might be exactly what you and your spouse need to make showering more convenient. You step out, towel off and can be warm and toasty in your bathrobe in no time. A robe hook is such a small change, yet it can make your bathroom experience sublimely better. Find all the small changes you need to create a better bathroom because those little things really do add up!

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Shopping for a Bathroom Vanity

Posted by TimD in Bathroom | Decor Island - (0 Comments)

bathroom vanityDoes your bathroom have a vanity? It might seem strange to ask, but a look for new apartments has led us to a strange discovery: a lot of modern apartments have forgone the bathroom vanity mirror all together. We are as stunned as you.

How would one comb her hair or effectively floss without the helpful bathroom mirror in that most sacred of rooms? The answer to us seems to be: terribly. Luckily, if you are about to move into an apartment currently lacking a bathroom mirror, it might be a good time to browse the selection available from us, at Decor Island.

Figure out what works best with your bathroom pedestal sink and find one in a style that suits the rest of your home’s decor. Hopefully this mirror will be lasting you quite some time.

There are classic options complete with plenty of storage space, or you can go with something a lot more modern like the variation pictured here. If you think you are going to hit the jackpot at a thrift store, just know that you will likely pay a huge sum of money for even a vaguely antique bathroom vanity. Instead, go with us and have a brand new vanity delivered to your brand new apartment!

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