Spa style bathrooms have become very popular, as they provide a luxurious, relaxing space in our own homes. To elevate your bathroom beyond purely functional, here are some ideas to incorporate in your next bath remodel: We love upgrading homeowners bath to meet their expectations!

If you have been longing for a large shower to replace a seldom used tub, you would be right in there with a majority of homeowners. Luxury showers are the dream of many of us! Imagine having your own personal luxury walk in shower. More and more, these stunning fixtures are everywhere. Beyond just looking…

Bathroom surfaces have to deal with a lot of moisture, so they tend to wear out or become difficult to properly clean. No one wants mold or mildew growing in the tile grout or around the sink. Be sure to first review the budget for the remodel. Bathrooms are notorious for secretly leaking water under…

Successful bath remodels require working with the constraints of the space you have to make important decisions about how the room functions and flows. This means working around the locations of shower, tub, vanity and toilet. And that window! Windows over a tub can be a moisture problem, especially if you are replacing the tub…

If your home has a powder room, also called a half bath, it can seem rather boring and drab. (Not to mention claustrophobic). Since this bathroom is often used by guests visiting your home, there are plenty of small powder room ideas to transform the space into a stylish, pleasurable bathroom space. Be sure to…

Remodeling your house can be exciting and stressful, and it might seem like there are many prospective upgrades to do all at once. It’s common to put off tasks until they are necessary, but some indications shouldn’t be disregarded, and postponing a crucial update could end up costing more in the long run. Here are…

It’s not necessary to do a complete make-over, but installing a few elements will make a world of difference. The bath vanity is a large part of the bathroom, and replacing it with a new style and look will make the whole room feel new. Today’s vanities are popular with legs so you can show…

There are major renovations, such as an addition, or a new bathroom, but short of those major projects, there are many things that every homeowner should consider having done. Some projects will benefit aging in place family members, such as grab bars in the bathroom, easy access to the front door, and upgraded fixtures to…

If you have 3 bathrooms, this question is not a problem  – just pick one of the bathrooms and put a tub in it, pick another and put a nice shower in it. However, if you have a smaller home, the question becomes more critical. The traditional solution has been to have a tub/shower combination,…

Who couldn’t use a bathroom upgrade? Internet sites show that homeowners are increasingly requesting bathroom remodels, with vanities as the primary focus of the remodel. Vanities can stand out by selecting colorful surfaces that contrast with the more moderate overall colors selected for the room. Upgrading the vanity may include engineered quartz as a popular…

The tiniest remodel can do wonders for your home. When thinking of how to improve the bath vanity, don’t get stuck in the traditional cabinet with sink that is so common. Not that there is anything wrong with that style, but if you are looking for a change, here are some ideas for you. Bath…

If it is time to upgrade the bathroom, then you should consider some features that may not have been included in the original bath. Whether you are young, or at retirement age, adding some features that make life easier for mobility impaired persons is a good idea. Anyone can suffer from an injured leg or…

Showers do not age well, and when the time comes to replace a worn out shower, think of it not as a problem, but an opportunity. Whether you are replacing a tub/shower or an old shower, you can totally remake that bathroom with a well designed shower. What makes a shower great are features such…

Keeping older or physically challenged adults safe and independent in their own homes has become a top priority in recent years. Since the kitchen and the bathroom are the two places where a great number of accidents occur, it’s no surprise that the majority of attention is directed at these two spaces. Universal Design is…

A curbless shower is a great feature for giving your bathroom a sleek, streamlined look, but its benefits go beyond appearances. You’ve likely heard the term “aging in place.” It means designing ways for homeowners to stay in their homes as long as possible. One of the ways to do that is to remove barriers…

If you’ve got a compact bathroom and want the freedom of being able to take a bath or a shower, you really have only one option; a shower/tub combo. It’s an especially good solution for a secondary bath used by kids, who often prefer baths when they’re younger, and a shower when they become teenagers.…

We all like that clean, luxury feel that is commonly called the ‘spa’ look. Top premium features in bath remodels are soaking tubs, space for two and rainfall showerheads , body sprayers and thermostatic mixers. Marble, and marble look-alikes are popular for shower flooring, non-shower floor area and the walls. Upgrading the lighting is important…

There are several ways to enclose your shower or tub/shower. For the tub/shower combo, the old fashioned way was a shower curtain, and some still like that simplicity. For a shower, there are several ways to keep the water off the bathroom floor. After all, that is the purpose of the enclosure. Some showers have…

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…

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…