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So you’ve just completed your bathroom renovation and now you have the bath of your DREAMS! But wait – now you’re scared to use it and actually ENJOY it? You’re not the only one. After investing thousands of dollars and time on your renovation, it’s only normal to want to keep your space looking new and fresh! Follow these tips to keeping your bathroom reno looking new every day!

1. Dilute Your Bathroom Cleaner

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Using full strength cleaners directly on sink surfaces and glossy tiles will ruin them quickly!

Bathroom cleaners like Mr. Clean can actually erode the glaze on these materials, making them look dull and old. Keep your bathroom cleaner diluted in a spray bottle, and make sure you rinse it off with plenty of water. This will keep your tiles and sink looking shiny and newer longer.

Another all-natural DIY alternative? White vinegar and baking soda! If you hate the smell of chemicals, then this natural solution works great for removing soap scum and to restore the shine to your tiles. Dilute in water and spray it on the tiles, allowing to penetrate for 15 minutes. Buff off with a microfibre cloth and make sure you rinse!

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2. Update Your Bathroom Accessories

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Nothing draws attention away from a beautiful bathroom renovation more than plastic bottles, toothpaste, and cups sitting on your vanity or toilet.

If you really need these things, than make sure you have ample storage such as a stylish medicine cabinet to hide them away. Updated and stylish soap dispensers, tooth brush holders, and containers, can be found at plenty of affordable home decor stores online.

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Instead of opting for a plastic Rubbermaid container, update to a gold glass box to hold your makeup and accessories. DIY tip: cookie jars, sugar jars, and spice bottles are also cute and can function as bathroom accessories. They’re a perfect place to hold Q-tips, lipsticks, and hair elastics and can be bought virtually anywhere!

Update Your Bathroom With These Cute Accessories!

3. Air Out Your Bathroom

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Mildew, and black mould form when there is moisture and water stuck in the corners and edges of your bathroom. The caulking in your bathroom can also turn black if it is constantly wet. After showering, open your windows to allow the bathroom to dry completely. If you don’t have a window in your bathroom, keep the fan on to draw out the humidity and air. Water and condensation actually penetrates your grout and pits the glaze on the tiles, and with buildup this will make it impossible to clean as time goes on.

Make sure your remove the shower curtain or pull it out of the shower so it can dry completely. You can also spritz the bottom of your curtain with bleach-containing cleaner to kill bacteria and stall mould from growing.

4. Seal Your Tiles and Grout

Although beautiful, natural stone, marble, slate and porcelain tiles are porous and need to be sealed before their first use. This will keep them from absorbing water and stains. Sealing the grout will also waterproof your bathroom and keep water from penetrating underneath and inside your walls. Don’t forget that sealing should be done once a year, since it can get worn out with use. If your tiles and grout get dirty to the point of no return, don’t fret! With a scraper tool you can easily remove it and re-do your grout, avoiding that tiring bathroom renovation all over again!

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5. Develop A 5 Minute Cleaning Routine

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Sometimes if we skip the cleaning for a few days, the dust and grime builds up which takes way longer than 5 minutes to clean up! Create a daily cleaning ritual and STICK to it! Spend a minute to remove the clutter from the sink and make sure you keep your drawers organized. Have a spray bottle of cleaner ready for a quick wipe down with some paper towel. After you shower, spray down your shower while you get dressed, and before you leave quickly rinse it off. If you stick to your routine, you’ll can easily avoid a dirty, shame-worthy bathroom. No more need to be embarrassed!

[mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”24″ bg_color=”#fc99f2″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Your table setting design says a lot about you – it’s where you can really show off your design skills and creative personality.[/mks_pullquote]The table is where it all begins for every family – laughter, talk, gossip, closeness, and love! It’s a place that any decor diva should definitely spend some time (and a little bit of money!) on making it a beautiful part of her home. We all know that magical feeling we get when we see beautiful table decor, and the excitement it brings to dig into our food!

That’s why we’re bringing you 7 stylish table setting ideas for stylish cutlery, dinnerware, and decor accents that will have your guests asking how you do it!

10 Gorgeous Table Settings For Your Home

Pink and White Square Plates

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This square pink dinnerware set is so charming and stylish! Nothing says spring and summer decor than a table set with soft pinks, yellows, and blue hues! The soup bowls mimic the shape of a blossoming flower, and the white lace accents on the corner are extremely chic. If you’re looking for a dinnerware set that is modern and feminine, this setting is perfect for the outdoors and indoors! To recreate this table, accent with crystal glasses, gold flatware, and gray napkins. You can use glass mason jars for a cheap and inexpensive vase or centerpiece!

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Pretty In Pink Tableware – Get The Look!

Mixing Colours, Prints, and Textures

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Even though home trends have been dominated with pale white designs, it’s time to dive right into colour! Bold patterns, loud colours, and I-can’t-wait-to-touch textures are making a comeback! Violet, lilac, and light to dark shades of blue have been brought center stage with the release of Pantone’s colour picks for 2016. When you design your table, it’s a place where a wide range of colour matching choices come in to play! Choose what you like and have fun with it!

The best thing about colourful table settings? Their design doesn’t have to be in sync with the interior of your home! Whether you have a country home, modern, eclectic, or traditional, the table is where you can incorporate a pop of colour through tablecloths, flatware, and place mats! Choose beaded place mats or napkins for their diverse range of colours and flavour. Say goodbye to traditional silver flatware and splurge on gold-plated cutlery with artistic and stylish designs. If you’re home or space is decorated with light or neutral colours, then the table setting is where you can add dimension with dark hues such as indigo, purple, fuchsia, and emerald green.

Another big hit for 2016? Naturally carved and finished kitchen and dining tables. Any type of dinnerware from modern, to china, asian, or contemporary matches with a natural solid pine or oak table.

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Chevron Napkins In Funky Colours

Chevron table napkins are all the rage with décor divas in town! Perfect for a pop of colour, it adds a great backdrop for showing off your flatware and can tie in the colours of your centrepiece.

When used properly, chevron can add stunning appeal to your tablescape. It’s chaotic, fun, and the most-loved pattern on Pinterest! With Chevron, scaling is key. Don’t overdo it and use too much when you are designing your table setting. Instead of a chevron tablecloth, choose a chevron runner for your table to keep your it from being too busy. If all your dinnerware is white, then this chevron will bring it to life if you choose a bold colour like hot pink, turquoise, or yellow. It’s an inexpensive way to dress up any table if you’re looking to work with what you have in your kitchen.

DIY Cheap décor trick: If you don’t have chevron placemats, then visit your local craft store and buy some chevron tissue paper or scrapbooking paper! Cut it out in a rectangle shape and plae it under your plates and flatware! It’s an instant update and design trick from the pro’s for your table design, and a cheap DIY alternative.

Masculine and Manly: Black And White Table Set

Enjoying your meal in elegant style is what life is really about! Creating a pleasant atmosphere with black and white stripes is easy, updated, and unisex. If you’re looking for a more masculine table setting, then black and white stripes or solids is great for the men out there! With metallic elements still trending this year, you can incorporate earthly gold coloured cups, plates, and centerpieces for contrast.

Super Easy Basic Table Setting Guide:

[mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”24″ bg_color=”#e2ace2″ txt_color=”#ffffff”]Once you learn how to set a table like a pro, you can start designing your dream table setting! [/mks_pullquote]Anyone remember the movie Titanic? I love the scene when Jack sits down at a first class dinner and has no idea what to do! Setting a table properly is actually incredibly easy and not intimidating at all! With so many table setting ideas, it doesn’t have to be boring! Save our table setting guide for future reference, so next time you’re having people over, setting your table will be a breeze!