Ideas for sconce

Hampton Bay
1 Light Sconce in Brushed Nickel with Etched Opal Glass
Model 28046

HomeDecorators.com and LampsBeautiful.com also have some interesting choices.

Just hanging around (Chandalier information)

How to pick and hang a chandalier:

1/2 width of table
32" or more above table

Other rooms:

W+L of room (ie, 15' x 14' room should have 29" diameter chandalier)

Grabby

Not really gadget, per se, but not sure where I should log this...

Grab bars are among the most useful bath safety items available. People with limited mobility need grab bars next to the toilet, behind it, and in the tub and shower stall. Where you put grab bars depends entirely on the user. As a general guide, grab bars should be 33 to 35 inches above the floor. They should be 42 inches long on a side wall, and no more than 12 inches from the back wall. The bar on the back wall should be at least 24 inches long and extend at least 12 inches from each side of the center of the toilet.

Buy bars with a non-slip texture and be sure that they meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. Made of stainless steel or brass, they are available in 1", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" diameters in lengths ranging from 12" to 42". Grab bars do not have to look institutional. They now come in a variety of decorator colors and styles to blend with the décor. Bars with concealed mounting can add a stylish touch. Grab bars also come in several designs, including foldable and collapsible types.







Grab bars are rated to withstand loads up to 300 pounds - but only if they're attached securely. If you aren't putting up new drywall, attach grab bars to wall studs. Where the placement of the bar make this impossible, you can use toggle bolts. If you will be putting up new drywall, you can reinforce the walls beforehand to accommodate the grab bars.

Tub and Shower Accessories

Tub and shower seats and chairs provide safe and comfortable bathing for individuals with limited mobility. Make sure that your seat fits your shower or tub and is easy to assemble. If more than one person will be using the chair, look for a model with adjustable seat height.

A tub transfer bench makes getting in and out of the bathtub safer and easier.

Tub safety boards fit standard tub widths up to 31". Similar to transfer benches, boards are portable; they are secured in place with a built-in lock lever.

Tub bars are installed on the side of the bathtub and provide assistance with getting in and out of the tub. They are available in several configurations; some have a low profile, while others combine high and low profile contours. Look for a model with a grooved surface on the tubing for a secure hold.

Bath mats and bath and shower safety treads are designed to prevent falls on slippery surfaces. Made of self-adhesive non-slip vinyl, they can be cut to size.

Condo improvements

Short term:

• Replacement bathroom fan filters available at http://www.rushhampton.com or http://ebmhost25.ebm.bestsoftwarehost.com/iwwida.pvx?;products_no_tree?comp=tek
• Storage door latch guard (available from Ace Hardware)
• Install contact sheet
• Use grout whitener for bathtub tile
• Match paint for bathroom
• Living room blinds (72x71)
• Bedroom blinds (48x36)
• Paint refrigerator and dishwasher with hammarite ? Rustoleum "Appliance Epoxy"?
• Label GFCI protected outlet
• Check outlet (grounded properly) for refrigerator/disposal
• Replace GFCI protected outlets with 15amp w/ light
• Replace light switches (white)
• Replace light switch plates for bedroom closet, garbage disposal
• Timer switches (founded by digital wall timer) - eg, Intermatic available at Home Depot
• Connect light switches to ground
• Replace receptacles and plates
• Replace phone outlet plate/cable outlet plate
• Upstairs landing light fixture
• Finish electrical map
• Verify outlet grounded properly
• Add shoe molding
• Window security - locks, shatterproof plastic or film

Medium term:

• Bathroom vanity faucet
• Bathroom hand towel ring
• Bathroom handshower - same finish
• Bathroom tub faucet
• Bathroom wall mount mirror - same finish
• Curved shower curtain rod
• Replace kitchen GFCI outlet with ones with lights
• Replace bathroom GFCI outlet with white outlet
• Refrigerator (stainless steel)
• Improved lighting in living room (practice with setting up new light)
• Change fan with one which has lights, check if support needs to be updated for new fan
• Storage door
• New x-10 switches
• Wiring for alarm system

Long term:

• Re-do wall finish
• Fireplace tiles
• Fireplace mantel (drill behind mantel for holes needed for sconces)
• Fireplace sconces and recessed lighting above fireplace (faux wall?)
• Built-in bookcase with lighting (use same wiring for sconces?)
• Coax, cat5, phone, infrared wiring from cable to bookshelf (use tubing)
• Coax, cat5, phone, infrared wiring from cable to upstairs (use tubing)
• Bathroom walls/tiles
• Bathroom lighting/sconces
• Bathroom vanity/counter
• Bathroom medicine cabinet
• Bathroom extra cabinet
• Bathroom towel hook
• Bathroom extra shelf
• Bathroom wall mount mirror
• Bathroom new fan
• Kitchen cabinet - put glass (thermoclear?) in door
• Kitchen cabinet - put molding on soffit
• Kitchen counter top
• Kitchen walls (tiles)
• Kitchen lighting (replace fluorescent lighting)
• Kitchen - add task lighting
• Kitchen stove (stainless steel)
• Kitchen stove hood
• Kitchen - Remove walls/soffits or add soffit lights
• Dining built-in seat
• Dining chair rail
• Entry - ceramic tile or stone
• Programmable thermostat
• Reverse threshold
• Bedroom - Built-in
• Closet - remodel

For "faux" stainless steel:

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/sheetingfx/sheetingfx.htm

But this is a little expensive at $10/sq ft.

http://www.glassdecorandmore.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=s17brushed&type=store
http://www.glassdecorandmore.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=steel-film

Paint:
http://www.liquidstainlesssteel.com/

Forums:
http://www.finishing.com/2200-2399/2394.shtml
http://www.finishing.com/218/94.shtml
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/1150749889826.xml&catref=bcat32

Curved shower rods:
http://store.yahoo.com/atrendyhome/6cushcubar.html $47.99 for brushed nickel
http://www.eqwip.com/store/ $31.45 for white, $36.45 for brushed nickel

Wall mount mirror:
Considerations: Touch on, finish, reversible to normal magnification
http://www.activeforever.com/product_Jerdon-5X-Wall-Mount-Swivel-Magnifying-Mirro_1500_T18,0010,0102.htm
http://www.mirrorplaceonline.com/mirror/index.html?loadfile=itemsw.html
http://www.ballbeauty.com/speert_wall_mounted_mirrors.htm
http://www.mirrorsplus.com/wallmirrors/95725hw.html(Mirror Image by Kimball & Young)