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Luxury Bathroom Essentials Creating a beautiiful bathroom makes a big difference in your daily routine. From making you feel energised in the morning to a place where you can relax, your bathroom is a sanctuary and should be treated as such. In this article, we discover a few bathroom essentials that will take your bathroom to the perfect level of luxury.

Spa-Like Details

Wood, mosaics, large glass panes, opulent taps and water elements are always a must in your luxury bathroom. Wood finishes in bathrooms are very trendy at the moment, and one can never go wrong with a classic mosaic look.

Combining these aesthetics with metal and glass is a trendy way of creating on opulent look at home.

Shop for large, rain-styled shower heads that create a cascading waterfall sensation. Include other spa additions in terms of beauty accessories, beauty pots and sleek containers to keep your everday grooming essentials near.

Walls and floors are important in bathrooms. Create a sense of luxury with large tiles or striking marbled walls. We have seen beautiful bathrooms with marbled walls with metallic accents in gold and bronze. Monochromatic black and white marbled walls also look impeccable in luxury bathrooms.

Luxury Bath Rugs

Bath rugs differ slightly from bath mats because they are larger and usually made of thicker materials. They instantly add a touch of style to any bathroom. We can all admit that getting out a relaxing shower and stepping onto a soft rug is a soothing feeling.

The materials used for bath rugs are usually well-made and should last a long time. The thicker the rug, the more maintenance it will require. Wash your bath rug weekly to keep it clean, fresh and fluffy.

Pretty Plants

Add low-light, humidity-loving plants to your bathroom for some serious spa vibes. These types of plants not only look great, but their presence also allows for more relaxation and more oxygen. They are a must for your well-being. Other plants and flowers to consider are Orchids, Begonia, Peace Lilies, Palms and the low maintenance air plants.

Dreamy Views If you are in a position to design your own bathroom, make sure you try to fit in a large window or even a sliding door that leads to an outdoor bathroom in a secret garden.

Whether you take your shower indoors or outdoors, a splendid garden view will make your bath time so much dreamier.

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Who are your usual suppliers, and how long have you been working with them?

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These are words we hear over and over when we are talking about solar energy...

WHAT IS THE TRUE COST OF SOLAR? A few years ago, residential solar power and solar energy solutions for your home were the ultimate luxury. We all knew one or two people who had “that kind of money” and decided to go “Off – Grid”…

THAT WAS THEN. Now, and thanks in no small part to the whole Eskom debacle a pretty space with efficiency AND (even have athough they try to call it oflarge continuous rolling blackouts, piping hot surface to keep your food warm, maybe loadshedding), residential solar has become more of a necessity even boil a kettle or cook a brekkie. What better luxury. an interesting way tothan keepathe winterIngrouches at bay? twist of economics, based on demand exceeding supply (initially), backlogs on components and raw products hampering production, desperate buyers fearing stage 8 loadshedding, and solar panel suppliers overordering stock for import just as loadshedding was reduced…

Taming fire was a major step-up in human The price for solar panels has dropped nearly 20% since the evolution. We remain the only animals on this earth beginning of the year.and utilize its who can deliberately create

Prometheus brought us fire, but we perfected it...

awesome power. This means that we are physiologically drawnBEEN to flames.

We fear and admire THIS HAS FANTASTIC NEWS FOR THE it. Therefore, a fireplace will AFRICAN. always be a focal point AVERAGE SOUTH in any room.

Have a look as you drive through your neighbourhood… between March 2022 and June 2023, South Africa’s rooftop solar generation has increased by 349%

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WHAT TYPE OF MAINTENANCE DOES MY SOLAR PANELS NEED? As with any part of your home’s infrastructure, proper maintenance is important to be able to get the most out of your solar panels.

CLEAN PANELS ARE MUCH MORE EFFICIENT. As counter intuitive as it feels to go and “wash your roof”, Solar panels demand cleaning if they are to be kept in good condition.

Think of them as large windows or lenses. Just as every speck of dust on your window or camera lens obscures the view and influences your picture, any physical obstruction on the glass of your solar panels keeps that “cell” STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT PANELS from generating optimum electricity. While solar CAN LOSE AS MUCH panel cleaning services do exists, it can also be a AS 20 – 25% OF low tech home maintenance DIY project. You do THEIR GENERATING not need power tools or specialized equipment to CAPACITY WHEN clean your own panels.

THEY ARE DIRTY.

DO NOT USE ANYTHING ABRASIVE LIKE A SCRUB BRUSH OR HARSH CHEMICALS LIKE BLEACH THAT COULD DAMAGE THE GLASS.

In South Africa we can have the space, the sunlight and the Choosing the right fireplace completely change the look and feel oftoyour home, enhancing its main residential power motivation make solar one of our ambience, sensesooflet’s home the experience of supplies, getand to know it a bit better. sheltered cosiness, come winter.

This PV charge creates an electric current (specifically, direct current or DC), which is captured by the wiring in solar panels. This DC electricity is then converted to alternating current (AC) by an inverter. AC is the type of electrical current used when you plug appliances into normal wall sockets.

Ok…So now you have the panels. What’s next?

DON’T HARM YOUR PANELS. Only clean the glass with a mild glass cleaner, a soft sponge or squidgy and clean water.

Take care not to leave streaks on the glass.

DON’T HARM YOURSELF. Solar panels heat up and retain heat for a long time. So, if you are planning on washing them by hand, wait for them to cool down or erect temporary shade over them to avoid getting burnt by them. Washing them in the early morning is usually a safer bet. Your health and safety is worth much more than your panels so be extra cautious when it comes to dancing around on your roof and climbing up and down ladders. If you feel at all unsure or insecure about your own abilities, play it safe and call the professionals.

It’s still electricity…

As with all electrical and energy solutions like conventional electricity and gas, it is important to have your installation and setup professionally checked and serviced every now and then.

Lose connections, or faulty wires can just as easily spell disaster when it comes to solar and battery setups as with conventional electricity. Check your homeowner’s insurance policies as well and ensure that you are covered for damages to (and from) your solar setup. Solar power is clean(er) than fossil fuel, free(ish) after initial installation and as safe as you make it. The one major upside of solar is that if it is correctly installed and maintained it is definitely more reliable than Eskom.

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No job is too small!

Before

BEFORE

After • Broken drawers, runners & bin units • Water damaged sink units • Swollen Kickplates • Doors falling off • Edging peeling off • Upgrade all your units to soft close • Or even a facelift to your existing cupboards • Respray of existing doors

CALL NOW - 082 345 0857 info@cupboardrescue.co.za www.cupboardrescue.co.za

WHY REPLACE WHEN YOU CAN REPAIR?

ALUMINIUM

WINDOWS DOORS HARDWARE SHUTTERS

CNR NORTHRAND & TRICHARDT RD, FLORA FARM, BOKSBURG.

Africa's Largest and Most Stunning Aluminium Windows and Doors Showroom Awaits Your Visit!

• All products are manufactured from SABS approved materials.

• AAAMSA approved systems. • SA Glazing SAGGA Compliance.

• Workmanship: 1 year guarantee • Hardware: 5 year guarantee.

We will come to you and do a FREE no-obligation consultation.

JHB

076 692 5689

jhbsales@premiumaluminium.co.za

www.premiumaluminium.co.za

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HOMEMAKERS DECEMBER 2023

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Dream Explore Experience 1-3 March 2024

KYALAMI GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

Get ready to make your home the masterpiece it deserves to be!

The 30th anniversary of Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Fair is where your dream home begins.

Want to Exhibit?

Limited space available.

Contact us if your are interested in being part of this award winning expo.

expo@homemakers-sa.co.za | +27861114663 | @homemakersfair www.homemakersonline.co.za/jhbfair