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Since 1946 Croscill has been one of the most popular names in bedding and home décor. Croscill is well known for their unique bedding ensembles. Since their first comforter ensemble design “arsenic and old lace” which they released in the 1960’s, their unique, beautiful and luxurious bedroom linen sets have become a lead product in the industry.

Since the release of their first collections Croscill has set the standard for the bedding industry. Croscill’s Arsenic and Old Lace collection was the first time that a fully themed ensemble was available to the general public. Today an individual can decorate a beautiful master suite from bedroom to bathroom with Croscill linens and accessories.
Croscill offers accompaniments from window treatments, wallpapers and bedside lamps. Most of Croscill’s design themes can also include matching bathroom pieces including shower curtains, lotion and soap dispensers and other bathroom accessories such as toothbrush holders and tumblers. Croscill’s options offer an exceptional opportunity for the average consumer to decorate their living space without breaking the bank. Today’s consumer doesn’t need to hire an interior decorator to get a beautiful, elegant and matching décor for their home. They can simply choose from one of Croscill’s themes and be assured the class and look that they imagine.
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Be Proud of Your Shower

A shower should be a place where people can relax and escape to. There are some amazing shower door layouts that can make your shower a relaxing getaway. There are many brands to choose from and all differ in terms of quality and style. Here is a look at the top brands and some of their products.

Glasstec. Glasstec is the best for frameless shower enclosures which are sleek and clean. Glasstec uses thick glass 3/8” to 1/2″ which is very thick glass with mitered edges instead of plastic seals. Glasstec specializes in two types of shower door enclosures; solid brass or anodized aluminum. Both brass and aluminum finishes can come in a variety of styles and colors. They are also available in a variety of layouts whether standard, corner, or custom.

Centec. Centec specializes in frameless and semi-frameless shower enclosures. Frames are available in brass, aluminum, and nickel finishes, as well as a number of color choices. Centec comes standard with towel bars without extra cost. Centec is a more economical option for shower door enclosures than Glasstec.

Brassline. Brassline has been the industry leader for framed enclosures. Brassline is available in nine finishes, such as polished chrome, antique brass, and brushed nickel. There are also numerous glass options and paint finish options, making Brassline the most customizable framed shower enclosure.
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The average person visits the bathroom about 6-8 times a day, making it an average of 2,500 times a year. That adds up to about 3 years of your life on the john. If we factor in how much the average person spends in the shower or bath, taking into account here that we live in a hyper clean society, we have to tack on a couple more years. At least. And then think about everything else you do in there, from bathing your kids to getting ready for a night out. That’s a lot of time in that small space we call the bathroom.

It’s no wonder then, that remodeling trends for bathrooms have been doing flips and turns faster than the water going down in your toilet. And more spectacularly, too.

The bathroom has become a proper room in the home, much like a bedroom or a library. Bathroom remodeling has become a much more involved process that takes into account, rather seriously, the varying needs of the people using the space and the various design elements that can be incorporated into the space.
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How you style a bathroom depends on a number of factors. First, there is the general style of your home. If everything in your home has a classic country sort of feel, having an ocean theme in your bathroom may seem out of place. Second, there’s the concept of the feel you want to create with the bathroom. For kids, you may choose a fun, cartoon theme; for those who are looking for a relaxing atmosphere, a place where it’s possible to fully unwind at the end of a long day, peaceful colors like those in a spa would be ideal.

Similarly, the types of colors that you’re like – along with the overall brightness of your bathroom – can determine whether you look for brightly colored accessories or those that are muted in color. Finally, there’s your personality, or the personality of the person who will be using the bathroom the most.

In general, there are four styles that are commonly used when accessorizing the bathroom – classy, muted, bright and fun.
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