Let’s face it; some homeowners like antiques and classics, and others prefer modern efficiency and style. Both inclinations are valid, it’s just a matter of finding out which is “you” and going with that! Here
If you have enough square footage, if the ceiling is high enough . . . forget the details, let’s just design the greatest bathroom ever! You can always incorporate some of these ideas into your
The ever-useful, and necessary bath vanity has come a long way in recent years. Popular colors, oval-shaped bowls and tiles that were popular in the 50’s are rarely seen anymore. One recent trend is floating
Which you probably already knew; however, you can update parts of your bathroom during the interim-between-complete remodels. If you’re not financially or mentally up for a complete shut down of the master bath for possibly
Larger showers are proving popular – and who wouldn’t love a roomy space to luxuriate in during your morning shower? Kitchen and Bath Design News states that more than 2/3 of homeowners remodeling their master
The one room everyone enters when they visit your home in the summer is the bathroom. If you are tired of the outdated tile and style in your bathroom it’s time for a change. One
What is it? Universal design refers to a broad range of ideas meant to produce buildings, products and environments that are inherently accessible to older people, people without disabilities and people with disabilities. It is
Did you know that the young and the elderly person can recieve burns from shower fixtures and tub water temperatures that are too high? In the U.S., tap water burns cause an estimated 1,500 hospital
What says “sophistication” to you? Is it old world attention to detail, or is it a sleek, modern, chrome-and-glass design? Or perhaps you lean toward materials taken from nature; natural stone sinks, marble countertops and
Just what is it that makes a master bath feel luxurious? Not the size – a small bath can be truly sumptuous! A heated tile floor will feel positively sybaritic on a cold morning! And
Sometimes I wonder why we ever moved the toilet indoors. Are you the one who gets to clean this item? That’s those occasions I’m talking about. A practical bathroom design will look good, be easy
So, picture this: You are in a rush to get out the door to work, and can’t find the shoes that go with your outfit. Wasting precious time, you dig through the overstuffed closet .
If everything that you need each morning has a specific, convenient place in your bath lav, your morning routine will go much smoother, and make it easier to wind down and relax in the evening.
Make your bathroom more than just a place to get clean; add a comfy chair, some artwork, a side table and a few books and you will fit right in this trend. Who doesn’t need
Does your bathroom have an awkward layout and you can’t change it? Perhaps you own a very old home and it has been added onto or remodeled, and not in an aesthetically pleasing way. Or
A well designed remodel can use creativity to incorporate techniques and elements that make a space feel and function like it’s much bigger than it is. Here are some ideas: If your shower will have
If your home only has one bathroom, you can recoup a large chunk of your investment by adding another one. Experts estimate 80% – 130% of whatever you spend adding a bathroom will be recouped
If you have an older home, your toilets may be the old 3.5 gallon per flush (gpf) type. These waste a lot of water, and cost you on your water/sewer bill. Think about how many
Think about your bathroom and how you use it? Don’t get weird now, the questions are: Do you mostly take quick showers and run off to work? Or do you like to have long soaks
So you have been in your home for many years and the kitchen seems worn and bathrooms are dated. What should you do? The popular website Houzz.com did a survey that found that the majority
Where can you go to find qualified remodelers for barrier free kitchens and baths? Recommendations from friends are great, but if that is not an option for you, NAHB, the National Association of Home Builders,
A lot of planning should be done before the remodel begins, and if this is done well, your project will go smoothly. The first phase should be carried out by the homeowner; researching contractors and
In Bellingham, homeowners are upgrading their bathrooms! Check out what can be done to enhance your bath: Floating vanities: Have your contractor build the vanity on the wall; this leaves open space at the bottom,
When you start planning a master bath remodel, it is important to first gather ideas from as many sources as you can. If you want a cohesive design, then you must decide on the style