Donna Lombardi Bathroom

Donna Lombardi Bathroom

Alex is trying to make a good impression on Donna's family, but can he? Pic credit: VH1

On the latest episode of Black Ink Crew, the cast headed to Columbus, Ohio, to support Walt's comedy career as well as to meet Donna's parents. Alex was along for the ride, and it was his first time meeting the folks.

During the trip, Alex was doing his best to impress Donna's mom and dad, but he's clearly not as smooth as he thought. In fact, when first meeting Donna's dad, Alex introduced himself as Vagina Slayer, the name he has used on Instagram even before he and Donna were an item.

It was a tense meeting for Alex, who wasn't getting the love from Donna's parents that he had hoped. And when he went the extra mile to impress by making the rounds with a tray of meat, Donna's dad got straight to the point.

When Young Bae asked Donna's parents how much they know about Alex, her mom said that she knows his name is Alex, and he's from New York.

Her dad chimed in, "I know about the bathroom video, my man."

Everyone went silent until Bae broke in, "Explain to your future parents-in-law."

And with all of the Black Ink employees (minus Ceasar and Teddy) waiting, Alex took a big breath and said, "I think I'm just gonna go check on Donna."

Even though the moment was really awkward for Alex, that didn't stop his relationship with Donna as Bae thought it might. Instead, we see in the sneak peek for next week that things are really serious between the two. In fact, it looks like Alex is going to ask for Donna's dad's permission to marry her.

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Considering how stoic Donna's dad has been throughout the visit, there's no telling what he might say. Don't be surprised if he brings up Donna and Alex's bathroom stall video again. After all, that NSFW video is how their relationship started.

Black Ink Crew airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on VH1.

Donna Lombardi Bathroom

Source: https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/reality-tv/donna-and-alex-from-black-ink-crews-bathroom-stall-video-makes-for-an-awkward-meeting-with-her-parents/

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How To Design A Bathroom Shower

How To Design A Bathroom Shower

Space may not be on your side when it comes to your bathroom, but don't give up on the dream of a walk in shower just yet. From layout and design to tiles and colours, we've got plenty of walk in shower ideas for small bathrooms ready and raring to go. See what you think...

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1. Compact corner showers

The humble corner shower is one of the most popular choices for saving space in a small bathroom. They're compact, practical, and leave plenty of room for other fittings and pieces of furniture.

If you're worried about having a small shower, try opting for a neo-angled walk in shower design instead. This will give you more width when showering and get rid of any protruding corners elsewhere in the room.

• Related: 26 Small Bathroom Ideas for Your Home

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2. No tubs and bigger bathroom showers

Need a little more convincing before you ditch the tub? Here goes... Removing the bath will, of course, save you precious space, but that's not all. You'll have more room to play with when it comes to creating the ultimate walk in bathroom shower.

Extending the shower area along the entirety of the rear wall will result in a larger than average (and more luxurious) shower experience without taking up lots of space and overwhelming the room.

Image credit: @jettsetfarmhouse on Instagram

3. Make a walled shower partition

Tiny bathrooms sometimes need partitions to keep water from splashing into areas it shouldn't – because nobody enjoys sitting on a wet toilet seat! As an alternative to the glass door, we love the idea of half-wall installations as bathroom shower guards.

This walk in shower idea offers you all the privacy you need, keeps the room open, and, the best bit, provides a great canvas for statement tiles and decorative plants.

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4. Working with glass shower doors

Natural light instantly makes a small room feel more spacious. So when it comes to walk in bathroom showers, glass doors offer a see-through barrier that doesn't impact too much on visual space and lets the light flow where it's needed most.

Tinted glass shower doors are great too as they create a statement focal point whilst still letting light flow freely around the room.

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5. Choosing your shower tray

Shower trays come in all shapes and sizes giving you plenty of flexibility for creating your ideal walk in shower. Steer clear from large squares and go for smaller and longer trays that save on space.

Be sure to choose a shower tray with a shallow pan too. Trays with too much depth compact your shower area instead of keeping things open and spacious.

Image credit: @sosullivandesign on Pinterest

6. Working with alcoves and eaves

Small bathrooms often come with awkward layouts and dimensions, but try not to see unwanted alcoves and eaves as a problem. Use them to your advantage instead with clever walk in shower designs.

Build your walk in bathroom shower into the alcove or tuck it into an eave to make use of the walls as natural partitions in the room. Roof windows above the shower will give you extra light too and really open up the space.

British Ceramic Tile New Brighton - Pier Gloss Wall

7. Using colour in small bathrooms

Clean and simple interiors help small bathrooms look more visually spacious whilst too much detail can leave things feeling a bit busy. White keeps rooms light and airy with plenty of scope for accessorising with textures and colours. Our favourite small bathroom designs include monochrome and minimalist Scandi influences.

That said, there's so many small bathroom decorating ideas out there and there's no reason why you can't use bold colours. Just keep in mind that when working with small spaces, less is usually more.

Image credit: @nest_twenty_eight on Instagram

8. Tile laying inspiration

Getting nifty with your tile patterns in a walk in shower is a great way to trick the eye and create more visual space. Laying a metro tile in a vertical brick or block pattern along the shower wall will elongate the room and make everything feel bigger.

Small rooms don't have to have small tiles either. Large format tiles are perfect for minimalist interiors with less grouting for a fuss-free finish.

Image credit: @Simon Devitt on Pinterest

9. Make a statement with your tiles

Believe it or not, statement tiles do work in small bathrooms. When used sparingly, bold patterns and colours work wonders by drawing the eye to key areas of the room.

A statement splashback or shower wall by contrast will make the rest of the room feel larger and let you have a bit of fun when it comes to design. Our Ted Baker GeoTile or Laura Ashley Mr Jones are great choices for a statement tile in a small bathroom.

Ted Baker GeoTile - GeoTile Designs Wall & Floor

10. Keep your furniture to scale

Small spaces can be easily overwhelmed, especially if your furniture doesn't fit the scale of the room. To keep your walk in shower design the main attraction, be sure to fit furniture that doesn't steal the spotlight.

Compact vanity units and built-in storage solutions are perfect for saving space and won't dwarf the rest of the room.

11. Planning built-in storage

Furniture and vanity units can sometimes clutter a room unintentionally, so always look for storage alternatives in small bathrooms with walk in showers.

Considering built in shelves or even a tiled bench is a great option for storage that doesn't take up too much space. Thinking ahead in the planning phase means you can keep the floor clear and stop storage woes later on.

Image credit: @lindyegalloway on Instagram

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Source: https://www.britishceramictile.com/blog/walk-in-shower-ideas

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Low Cost Bathroom Updates

Low Cost Bathroom Updates

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Feeling like your bathroom is in need of a style update? A bathroom revamp is a great way to freshen up a home, breathing new life into your everyday routine.

But full bathroom renovations are expensive. Many of us simply don't have the finances to afford extensive changes, or don't want to splash out right now.

Luckily, for those looking for DIY bathroom ideas on a budget, design expert George Holland from Victorian Plumbing has revealed 10 quick and easy bathroom revamp ideas for under £50 – perfect if you're looking for an interiors update that won't require you to take out a second mortgage.

10 DIY bathroom ideas on a budget that cost under £50

1. Paint a colourful ceiling

Image credit: Future PLC/ Matthew Williams

Painting your bathroom ceiling non-white is great way to make your private space feel personal and unique. The biggest expense here is the paint itself, though you'll need a step-ladder too. Make sure to protect the floor with an old sheet. Use a brush to paint a covering first and make sure to cut in the edges, and finish with two coats with a roller.

Pro tip: Painting a ceiling can be dangerous. Clear the bathroom, make sure your ladder is steady and move it where you need to paint. Never stretch from the ladder.

2. Revamp your storage

Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole

Storage is sadly a bit of an afterthought for many bathrooms, but adding ladder shelves, or open shelves in general, is a great way to make a room feel new. Smart bathroom storage ideas are the solution. Open shelving will make the bathroom feel spacious and less boxy too.

Argos and Dunelm offer stylish storage solutions for under £40, but shop around to find a cheaper set of shelves to suit your needs.

Pro tip: Open storage can become a feature in its own right. Add ornaments and candles alongside your soaps and towels.

3. Bring the outdoors in

Image credit: Future PLC/ Colin Poole

Bathroom plant ideas are an easy way to make a bathroom feel instantly fresher. Plants add a rustic, natural quality to any space, and can go a long way to softening the harsh light and angles found in many bathrooms.

You can get plenty of small plants for under £50. The more plants, the better. Plants that thrive in humid, damp conditions, like bamboo and aloe vera, are a good place to start. Air plants – which take moisture from the air – are a no-brainer in bathrooms too.

Pro tip: If your bathroom has low levels of light, you'll need to find plants which do well in the dark. Think Chinese evergreens or dracaena.

4. Swap your shower curtain

Image credit: Future PLC/ Claudia Dulak

Replacing a shower curtain is a winning budget bathroom idea. The shower curtain is a dominant feature in any bathroom, so it's surprising how many people treat it as an afterthought. Getting rid of mouldy, old or tatty shower curtains and replacing them with something fresh and new is a quick, cheap way to spruce your space for an instant bathroom revamp.

New shower curtains can be found online for under £20, and a bold shower curtain is a great way to make a statement.

Pro tip: Shower curtains are so cheap that they allow designers to go wild with little to no consequences. Pick something out there – if you don't like it you can easily change it in future.

5. Paint your wooden floor

Image credit: Future PLC/ Jamie Mason

If your bathroom has a wooden floor, painting or staining it is a really creative way to make the space feel brand new. Your biggest expense will be time as you wait for coats to dry! Give your floorboards a quick sanding down and wash before you start painting.

You'll need to get specific wood paint for this job – it's more durable and less slippery – and you'll need two or three coats of it. Dark colours will make the bathroom feel cosy whilst light will make it feel bigger. Don't be afraid to use two tones across opposing boards either.

Pro tip: Sanding back the top coat will give your space a more rustic feel.

6. Focus on one wall

Image credit: Future PLC/ Claire Lloyd Davies

Instead of trying to renovate the entire space, focus on improving one wall in such a way that it steals focus from the rest of the room. You can do this simply and cheaply with wallpaper. This is a great solution for a quick revamp if you don't want to paint the whole room or don't have a lot of money to make big changes.

You can cover one small wall for about £30. For a striking bathroom wallpaper idea – think dramatic florals – this will create a focus point for the eye, taking attention away from the rest of the space.

Pro tip: You can get special bathroom wallpaper – designed to be stickier and stronger – perfect if you're concerned about damp and steam.

7. Accessorise

Image credit: Future PLC/ David Parmiter

If it's hard to make any major changes with your limited budget, then a quick and inexpensive solution is often to accessorise. Raid supermarkets for small, cheap additions you can pad out your space with.

So think soap dispensers, cute ornamental features, air fresheners, mini-makeup mirrors, toothbrush holders, a selection of the best candles and brushes. This is a great way to add quirky personality to your bathroom without spending a lot of money.

Pro tip: Raid the homeware section of big supermarket chains for cheap bathroom accessories.

8. Don't replace – reseal!

Image credit: Future PLC/ Colin Poole

Replacing sealant is a small solution that'll make your bathroom feel brand new. Plus, it's cheap to do. All you'll need is a cartridge gun with new sealant and a Stanley knife – all of which you can get for under £20. Use a Stanley knife to remove the old sealant, slicing through the top and bottom edges at one end before gently pulling it from the wall.

Fill your bath so that the gap between it and the tile are at their widest and use the cartridge gun in one consistent motion to reseal. Leave to dry overnight.

Pro tip: If you want to get really creative, try using a coloured silicone other than white or grey.

9. Make a mini gallery

Image credit: Future PLC/ Lizzie Orme

Bathrooms tend to have a lot of forgotten wall space. So take advantage of this by creating a mini gallery wall idea! You can get pretty much all you need – picture frames and nails – from somewhere like Wilkinsons for very cheap. The more numerous the frames the better.

Pick a unified theme. Animals, plants, and flowers are all good, but find something that suits you. If you're stuck for inspiration and want to save on spending, see if you've got any old interiors or fashion magazines lying about. Glossy adverts and photoshoots can look great framed in a gallery.

Pro tip: Pinterest is your friend here. There are hundreds of gallery walls to serve as design inspiration.

10. Refresh your walls

Image credit: Future PLC/ Brent Darby

Paint provides a lot of quick renovation solutions on a budget, and changing your bathroom colour scheme  is a great way to make the space feel new. Let's face it, most bathrooms are fairly neutral, which can make them a little bit boring. Add some colour to make your space pop.

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Taupe is a great choice for those who want to remain neutral whilst adding warmth. Go darker for an earthy feel. Charcoal will feel moody and sophisticated. Green feels natural and is calming, great for small spaces, whilst pistachio is a great way to add bold colour without going over the top. Contrast pistachio with natural wood.

Pro tip: Are you an efficient, five-minute shower sort of person or someone who de-stresses with long soaks in the tub? Think about how you use the space and use colour to enhance this.

Low Cost Bathroom Updates

Source: https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-ideas/diy-bathroom-ideas-on-a-budget-251558

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Cement Bathroom Vanity

Cement Bathroom Vanity

Come check out this amazing DIY vanity makeover! You can transform your outdated vanity with concrete for less than $50.

DO YOU HAVE OUTDATED, CULTURED MARBLE VANITIES THAT YOU WANT TO UPDATE ON A BUDGET? If so, you are in luck because I am here to show you all the details of my DIY vanity makeover using an inexpensive concrete overlay.

Buckle your seat belts. Things are about to get exciting! A bit of background… Our bathrooms are full of cultured marble countertops with integral sinks that were quite popular in the early 80's. Not my favorite look. It was not in our budget to replace the vanity top in our recently revealed powder room makeover, so I had to get creative. We had successfully created our own DIY concrete fireplace and loved the results, so we took a risk and decided to attempt the same technique on our vanity.  IT WORKED!  Now, read on to learn how you can do it, too!

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DIY Concrete Vanity Tutorial

Materials Needed for DIY Vanity with Concrete Overlay

• Ardex Feather Finish or Henry's Feather Finish (this is the concrete product)
• 14 inch drywall tray
• 6 inch metal Drywall knife
• 2 inch putty knife
• An electric sander (makes some of the sanding work easier, but you CAN sand by hand if you don't have an electric sander. This is the sander we have: Ryobi Random Orbit Sander)
• Latex gloves
• Acrylic concrete sealer (this is the exact sealer we used: Quikrete 873002 Concrete Cure And Seal Satin Finish)
• 150 and 220 grit sandpaper
• A large sponge

PS- We also painted the vanity cabinet for a quick update.  We used the same process and paint as we did when we painted our kitchen cabinets, which you can read all about here. This is another way to paint cabinets that we used in Thea's kitchen which was also awesome!

Steps to Create a DIY Vanity with Concrete Overlay

Sorry for the horrible lighting in these photos–you can tell that I was working on it at night, when there was no natural light to photograph by!

1) Remove your faucet and drain stopper. UPDATE–leave your drain stopper in! You can read all about why we now recommend leaving the drain stopper in here.

2) Sand your countertop and sink.  This will dull the finish of the cultured marble and make it easier for the concrete to adhere.

3) Mix your concrete. Pour some of the dry mix into your drywall tray, add water and mix it with a small putty knife. You want to mix it to the consistency of thick pancake batter. After mixing it, let it sit for a few minutes and then mix it again. Now it is ready to work with.

4) Apply your first coat of concrete to the entire cultured marble countertop and any backsplash. You want to apply a THIN coat–do not strive for full coverage on the first coat. It will look like a hot mess, but don't get nervous.  I use my large drywall knife to apply it to most of the countertop surface and I use the smaller putty knife to apply it to the small backsplash piece.  Use your fingers to apply it to the corners and top of the edges. You may get some on your walls in the process.  Don't worry, it wipes off fairly easily even after it dries.

5) Next, apply it to the sink basin. You have to do this with your fingers. You should protect your skin with gloves. Spread it around as best you can. Again, it will be messy and you will see finger marks. That's okay!

6) Allow it to dry. It dries fairly quickly, but I allowed each coat to dry overnight because I was working on it at night anyway. Once it is dry, give it a light hand sanding. NOTE: If you applied your first coat too thickly and there are significant imperfections, you may be better off using an electric sander.

7) Repeat steps 4- 6 until you achieve the coverage you want. I was happy after 3 coats, but I am fairly experienced using this product since we used it on our DIY concrete fireplace and am able to apply it fairly smoothly.  If you have more imperfections, you will probably require more coats to get it nice and smooth.  The photo below shows you what the second coat looks like drying–a splotchy mess!  DON'T PANIC!

When you put your second and third coats in the sink basin, it helps to smooth the ridges left by your fingers out with a sponge AFTER the concrete has dried a little bit. You want it to be just firm enough to smooth out the ridges–if it is too wet, you will wind up wiping off the concrete, which you do not want. This requires a little bit of trial and error, but I would say as a rule of thumb, you can smooth it out with a sponge about 10 to 20 minutes after you have applied it. (Do not try to smooth out the first coat–it will wipe right off. Only do this with your second and third coats!)

8) Once you are happy with the coverage, you will want to do a final sanding of the entire vanity surface. I do it by hand to ensure that I don't remove too much of the concrete, particularly on the edges and corners.  But again, if you have significant imperfections, you may need to break out the electric sander.

9) Your last step is to apply a sealer. I recommend using a water-based acrylic concrete sealer in satin finish {this is the exact sealer we used: Quikrete 873002 Concrete Cure And Seal Satin Finish).  It gives your concrete a nice, smooth finish with a slight sheen. It also darkens the concrete up a bit, which I like. When you apply the sealer, it will have a milky appearance. Don't worry, it dries clear. Follow the directions carefully–do not apply the sealer too thick and/or leave puddles. Also be sure to smooth out any air bubbles.  I applied two coats. Also, take care to apply sufficient sealer around the inner edge of the hole where your drain will sit, otherwise water may seep into the concrete, which you do not want.

10) After the sealer dries, install your new faucet (or reinstall your old faucet). We found our awesome new faucet on Amazon for only $39, which is an amazing deal. You can find the exact faucet we purchased right here: Designers Impressions Oil Rubbed Bronze Two Handle Lavatory Bathroom Vanity Faucet .

IMPORTANT UPDATE!  COME SEE HOW OUR DIY CONCRETE VANITY PROJECT IS HOLDING UP 18 MONTHS LATER AND LEARN ABOUT THE 1 UPDATE WE MADE–READ THIS UPDATE BEFORE TACKLING THIS PROJECT!!! You can also check out the video below to see how it's holding up!

Time and Cost Involved:

So, how long did it take me to complete this DIY vanity transformation? Each coat/sanding cycle took me only about 30 minutes. Including the sealing step and removal and reinstallation of the faucet, this project took only about 2 1/2 hours, spread out over several nights after work and getting my girls to bed. The cost was very low, coming in well under $20.00. We purchased our Henry's Feather Finish at Home Depot for $16.00 for the box and used less than 1/4 of the contents. We already had the sealer leftover from when I used this same technique in our laundry room.  And, since we are frequent DIYers, we had all of the other supplies on hand. Even if you had to purchase the sealer and some of the other supplies, you would still spend far less on this DIY vanity makeover than what you would spend on a completely new vanity or new countertop!

How is it holding up?  How do you clean it?  Does it darken when water gets on it?

First, we completed this project a little over 3 months ago and it is holding up PERFECTLY!  It looks just as good as it did when we finished it.  I am curious as to whether and/or how often we will have to re-seal it, but so far, so good! In anticipation of some of your other questions, I have created a video for you!  Check it out for answers to your most burning questions. UPDATE: This vanity held up beautifully the entire time we had it! We loved it right up until the day we demoed it for our new powder room design. You can see the reveal here!

Check out the final result!  Not bad for an amazing, inexpensive transformation, huh?  We just love it!

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Cement Bathroom Vanity

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