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bed and bath
IN THE HOME

by Kathryn Weber

win beds typically reserved
for kids’ bedrooms offer
T amazing adaptability, making
them great choices for a guest room
or even a master bedroom.

UPSIZING
Twin beds have been a standard
in decorating when it comes to
housing more than one child in a
bedroom. And, while it’s hard to beat
their versatility, it’s time to think
larger than standard twin size. When
children are small, standard twin size
beds will fit the bill. But as kids grow
into teens—and into adult sizes—
they may begin to outgrow those
small beds. That makes having two
full or even queen size beds a terrific
twinning option for bedrooms with
growing high schoolers or college-age
students.
good choice that allows more than NEW IDEAS FOR TWIN BEDS
If room allows in the guest room,
adding two larger beds is another

one person per bed. This is great for
larger families or for families with dust ruffles. To mask the divide, EUROPEAN TWINS two twin beds for a guest room
a house on the beach or by the lake check online for mattress bridges that In Europe twin beds are often is that they may be less expensive
where extra visitors are common. Of fit in between the two mattresses. used for both singles and couples. The than a full king-size mattress and
course, the standard twin is always a Sometimes, though, these can create beds are pushed together and then box spring. Often, quality twin bed
good choice for both kids’ rooms and a bump in the middle. outfitted separately with a bottom mattresses can be found on sale
guest rooms. If one child moves away, Another option is to add a sheet and a duvet with a feather because they’re not as popular as a
the beds can be pushed together to memory foam mattress topper to comforter inside. For a continental higher quality mattress in a larger
make a more grown-up king-size bed. put out over the two mattresses. style and appeal, push twin beds size. If possible, consider buying
The same is true for guests. Pushing Covered with a mattress protector together and add separate duvets and twin extra-long mattresses. The
the beds together can create a cozy and a sheet, your guest will likely large European square pillows. The extra five inches in length compared
atmosphere for couples and most never notice the separation. It’s also bedroom will have a classic, old-world to a standard twin mattress makes
beds will fit nicely together. a good idea to check your headboard style that will transport guests to a extra-long twins more comfortable
and footboard styling to ensure that European hotel during their stay. It’s for both kids and adults. n
TWIN CONSIDERATIONS they fit together and don’t rub. also good for couples who fight over
To put twin beds together to Padded headboards make a stylish the blanket.
make a king-size bed, you’ll need both choice for headboards that are soft, ©2018 Kathryn Weber.
twin and king linens. That includes fit together well and won’t mar when COST SAVINGS Distributed by Tribune Content
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YOUR TOILET COULD BE THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

by Kathryn Weber every feature you can
imagine and probably some
t makes life more that you can’t. Kohler’s
comfortable and is one Intelligent Toilet series
I of the wonders of the (www.us.kohler.com) also
modern era: the toilet. While offers a multitude of options,
it may not be glamorous, it personalized functions and
is an essential part of living. even a bowl night light.
If you’ve been unhappy
with your old commode, it CONSIDERATIONS
might be worth replacing. If you’re considering
New toilets offer more replacing your old toilet
style and more options for or simply converting your
homeowners. It’s a brave new toilet to a toilet-bidet, be
world in commodes, and sure and check the size and
there are some wonderful shape of your toilet so that
new updates that you may you get the correct seat size.
have you giving a parting If you’re replacing your
glance to your old-style toilet. toilet with a toilet-bidet
combination, you’ll need to
PLUMBING ensure your bathroom area
INNOVATIONS will accommodate the size
Of course, one of the of the toilet, and you may
most important innovations also need a ground fault plug
in toilets is the water-savings installed to connect the toilet
ability they have over older if it has seat warming, water
toilets. But, there’s a lot warming or other electronic
more to today’s commodes. various styles of posterior One of the most serious electric bidets are available something to consider in cold features.
Ask anyone who’s ever and feminine washing, warm issues is how bathroom and can make a single climates. Whether you go for a
traveled to Japan and stayed water and warm air drying. wipes are wreaking havoc toilet-bidet unit out of If you’re ready for a simple go-and-wash toilet
in a hotel, and one of the Some even offer music for on septic and municipal your commode. There are complete Japanese-style toilet seat or an electronic heated,
first things they’ll say is your bathroom interlude. sewer systems. That makes single attachments that fit experience, then a combination washing and drying toilet,
how amazing the toilets are. As wet wipes are showing having a toilet that can do onto your toilet seat, or you toilet-bidet that offers seat your bathroom experience
Japanese toilets combine the up more frequently in the away with those wipes to can replace the toilet seat and water warming, a dryer will be more hygienic and
basic functions of both the bathroom for personal give you a cleaner bathroom altogether (www.bidet.org). and various types of washing your toilet might just be the
toilet and the European style cleaning, it’s important to experience something worth Bear in mind that these turns a basic bodily function best seat in the house. n
bidet but all in a single unit. consider that while your considering. simpler attachments can help into a full-on bathroom
Plus, it’s easy to fall in love toilet might be water-saving, you wash, but they won’t experience. The Toto Washlet ©2018 Kathryn Weber
with them and all the options you might be causing other TOILET TECHNOLOGY offer warm water and will series (www.totousa.com/ Distributed by Tribune
they offer, like seat warming, environment problems. For a cleaner go, non- rely on toilet paper drying; products/washlets) has Content Agency, LLC.
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