October 20, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 27 Home Improvement (ARA) Look through any interior design magazine and you’ll notice one common theme across all the featured homes: a lack of clutter. No matter whether the style is minimalist or maximalist, in the most beautifully decorated homes in the world, you are unlikely to see hairdryers and beauty products sitting out on the bathroom counter. You might think that it’s just a trick of styling for a photo shoot, but with the right storage solutions, clutter doesn’t need to be a part of any home’s decor. The first step to creating a magazine-ready, uncluttered room is to assess which items you need and which are taking up more space than necessary. If you have an abundance of lotions, soaps, and shampoos, make a conscious effort to use them until you have just one of each. Make sure that your stash of gadgets isn’t too expansive, either. If you have extras that still work, they can easily be donated. Once you’ve gotten rid of the excess, look carefully at how you can make alterations to your current bathroom that will better suit your needs and fit the items you need to keep. One of the simplest ways to add extra style and improve the function of your bathroom is to add new cabinetry. And with the advances that have been made in storage solutions, you might be surprised how chic and efficient your bathroom can become in just one step. The best design ideas are based on how people live, Fall Go beyond de-cluttering with sophisticated storage taking into account the mundane tasks people go through every day. For many women, styling their hair is something that must be done every morning. Styling can require tools like hairdryers and curling irons that involve high temperatures and unruly cords. It makes sense to not want to put a hot hairdryer away in a drawer right after using it, since it might damage your cabinet or be a fire hazard. That’s why so many people end up leaving those items out on the counter, causing unsightly clutter. Some creative thinking on the part of cabinet designers might just make your morning routine a little less cluttered. Cabinets made of glass and metal can withstand those hot temperatures, making them ideal materials for bathroom cabinets and vanities. Some cabinets, including those made by Robern, have a dedicated hair dryer organizer with in-drawer electrical outlets and a place to keep cords tucked away. Those who have small bathrooms know the hassle of having to lean back to open and close a medicine cabinet door. A medicine cabinet with seamless mirrored doors that slide, rather than open out, can save space. Simply changing your existing cabinet for these new models can make your bathroom more usable. The new guard of smarter bathroom storage solutions makes it easy to update your bathroom quickly. Streamlined designs bring your room into the design-conscious 21st century without having to completely renovate. And with innovations like vertical sliding mirrors, cold storage bathroom cabinets, built-in nightlights and defoggers, and segmented drawers for keeping everything straight, you’ll be able to cut clutter and create a stylish haven in a snap. ��������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������� ������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ ���������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ������������ ������������������������������ ��������������� ������������������������������� �������������� ������������������������� ������������������� ������������ ��������������������������������� ��������������� ���������������� ����������������������� & FLOORING ���������� ���������������������� ED GOSTISSA WYCKOFF, NJ 201-891-1033 NJ Lic #13VH02050500 FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE TAKE MY HUSBAND ! Need someone to help tackle the honey-do list ? Mature local resident can work on anything from cars to faucets. No job too small. If you are looking for a responsible individual to help you around the house … “A Carpentry and Remodeling Company” BASEMENTS • KITCHENS • BATHROOMS • ROOFING • SIDING DOORS • WINDOWS • DECKS • ADDITIONS • RENOVATIONS EBG CONSTRUCTION LLC “Architectural Millwork & Design” PLEASE CALL MIKE AT 201-327-3255 ����������� ���������������� ����������� ������������� ���������������������� 9-15-10 pat/janine EBGConst2x2(9-15-10) 2 x 2” ����������������� Remodeling Renovations & Repairs ���� ���������� �������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� �������������������������������� www.hawthornehandyman.com 973-949-4431 �������������������������� ���������������������� To advertise your business in YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER HOME Consult our advertisers for advice on improving your �� Garden 201-652-0744 Call: