When planning your next bath remodel project, what might you want to add into the design that is not strictly typical for a bathroom? Todays bathroom designs usually include some aging in place options. The reasons are that the population of the country is aging, and so any potential purchasers in the future will appreciate…
Looking for ideas for a bathroom refresh? Lots of homeowners are ditching the tub in favor of a shower that fits in the same footprint. Some of the color schemes of the old bathroom fixtures just aren’t doing it for us anymore. Showers are versatile as well; for clients as they age, are better able…
The master bath is the perfect room to include some luxury items that you might have always wanted, but kept putting off. How about those towel warmers that you experienced at that nice hotel a couple of years ago? Let’s face it, fall and winter in Whatcom county is chilly, wet and cold, most of…
There’s nothing like a new tiled shower to create that wow! factor for your newly upgraded bathroom. Tile surrounds look stylish and give it that luxurious appeal. You can take it a little farther and have the floor tiled with a similar or even the same tile, as this is popularly done during most bathroom…
A powder room is a half-bath or guest bathroom that typically has a toilet, a vanity, a light but no shower or bathtub. Even the tiniest powder room can add a lot of comfort, enjoyment and relaxation to your home, both for you and for any guests who come to visit. Plus, a good powder…
Every bathroom needs a properly sized exhaust fan to keep the room smelling fresh and to get rid of as much moisture as possible. To accomplish this, it is the wise homeowner who selects a quiet exhaust fan as the noisy ones make it annoying to leave on long enough to complete their task. An…
So, here we go again! Not all of us have huge bathrooms; many are little more than powder rooms with a shower, but that said, there is a lot you can do to make that undersized bath function like it’s big brothers! To begin, it is wise to only install fixtures – tub or shower,…
Adding a linen cabinet inside your primary bathroom is a convenient feature that homeowners love. It’s so nice to grab a fresh, fluffy towel without having to leave the room. An integrated linen cabinet can be built into the bathroom vanity, with the materials and style matching the vanity. Open shelving is an option as…
You should include accessibility options even if you do not plan on staying in your home through the rest of your life. An active family member can have to deal with a broken leg, anyone can have unexpected health issues that cause the bathroom to become a hazardous place. Bathrooms can be upgraded without losing…
Giant tubs have fallen out of favor over the last few years. Homeowners have been requesting that the tub be taken out and a large, luxurious shower installed in it’s place. These showers usually include options like multiple shower heads, benches, rainfall shower heads, and high end fixtures. Tile selected for your color scheme and…
Every family has different needs for those bathroom spaces! Couples, families with kids, and retirees, all have unique requirements. An older home may just need that bath remodel due to age. We all know what happens to showers, sinks, toilets and flooring over time. So the first thing that you should consider is hiring a…
Bathrooms need consistent upgrading, due to the damage that excessive moisture will cause. Mold, possible rot in the floor due to water getting through cracks in the tile . . . you don’t always know exactly what is happening under the floor. We all want our bathrooms to be sanitary, and to look pristine as…
Do you hate to use your powder room because it is so small and feels claustrophobic? Your guests will not doubt feel the same; so here are some ideas on what to do to fix that! Small bathrooms call for smaller fixtures. Instead of overwhelming your bathroom with a large sink and bulky vanity, choose…
Have you seen the stylish free standing soaking tubs that are so popular in recent years? If you have the room for one, you should seriously consider getting one. Freestanding bathtubs are so beautiful, they are a piece of sculpture for your master bath! They’ve been really popular in recent years because not only are…
Sculptured shower fixtures add to the style of your new bath! A unique finish material and stylish design make these items far more than just the water faucet and shower head! Select all the bathroom fixtures from the same designer collection and it really pulls the bathroom together. What about bronze fixtures, or dark rubbed-bronze…
The demand for larger shower and the glamorous enclosures we all want continues to be strong, and more homeowners are requesting low threshold or no threshold showers. Why not? They look very stylish. The shower can make a statement in the master bath, showcasing spectacular tile and gleaming fixtures. Every home’s shower is unique, because…
Those crazy people that make us turn our clocks back and forth; now it’s getting dark by 5:00 pm! Hmm . . . no more outside activities in the evening. So you see the spiders in the corner up by the ceiling and those funny stringy web things they make that gather dust . .…
All homes come with one or more bathrooms, but are you happy with yours? How we use our washrooms is an individual thing. Some love a roomy soaking tub; others, and this is very popular now for many years, prefer to splurge on the biggest shower that will fit comfortably in their bathroom. Just starting…
You may have already guessed, based on your own preferences and experience in the last 6 months! Many homeowners who have been compelled to spend a lot of time at home have developed newfound preferences for home offices, exercise rooms and other specialty rooms. Not to mention the families who have to now homeschool their…
Everyone loves a well designed shower; your favorite tile, several spray options, built in bench and shower niche. So what can go wrong? Showers are almost always built into a 3-walled portion of the bathroom, so this space tends to be dark. You can have your contractor install a ceiling light right over the shower,…
Before you hire a contractor and have them tear out the old bathroom, be very sure you and your contractor have a well thought out plan for the new bathroom, with optimization of the space in mind. Not everyone has a huge bathroom that will accommodate everything you can think up! And in any case,…
What would be totally awesome is that the wild statements on some internet and TV shows were true; a complete kitchen or bathroom overhaul in 2 days! However, that simply cannot be done, not in the real world – and you wouldn’t want it done that fast anyway. You want a well thought out, workmanlike,…
If you despair over the half-bath, and have concluded that there is nothing that can be done to make it desirable, think again! There is a lot that can be done with tile – use the small wall behind the toilet as a tiled accent wall. Dramatic patterns will take your eye off the dimensions,…
The criteria for floor tile in a bathroom are style, pattern and safety. You wouldn’t think that anyone would put tile in a bathroom that gets slippery when wet, but it happens! Be sure to request slip resistant tile. The best non-slip tile for showers are porcelain and natural stone. After that, the sky is…
There are so many reasons to love a walk in shower; one, they are easy to get into, no stepping over the side of a tub; and two, they look great! Some walk in showers have zero-curb, which is great for a wheelchair, and they look more like a high-end spa shower. However, a low-threshold…