One of the simplest tricks to creating a relaxing spa style bathroom is to incorporate natural elements into the design. That can be anything from unfinished wood surfaces to a nice view or even potted plants or cut flowers; bringing in any kind of natural element can help make it feel like you’re getting back […]
Big, luxurious, walk-in showers have become one of the most desirable features in bathroom design. They’re convenient enough to use even if you have a busy schedule and scale remarkably well to the size of your bathroom and your budget. While the ideal you’ll see on TV and in design magazines is a shower built […]
Building a dream bathroom is often as much an exercise in money management as it is in design: you have to plan carefully to squeeze as many of your dream features as you can into the budget you have. In a large scale renovation, that means not just choosing between a luxury shower and a […]
Copper is a fairly unusual material when it comes to bathroom design, but even though porcelain and chrome fixtures are far more common, copper ones can make a stunning accent, adding an elegant old world flair or a slightly rugged, rustic touch, depending on the finish you choose. Even a single small copper accent can […]
There’s all kinds of advice out there about how to save space in a small bathroom, like what fixtures to choose and unique features to include. But it might not have occurred to you that even the style of the bathroom matters. Many of the most iconic features of a modern bathroom also happen to […]
Building a luxury shower is at the top of many homeowner’s to-do lists. Not only is a really nice shower a great little day-to-day indulgence that fits well with a busy schedule, it’s also an important feature for potential buyers, too. But if you’re getting ready to upgrade a standard shower to something a little […]
Installing water saving fixtures is hands down the best investment you can make during a bathroom remodel of any size or scope. Not only will these fixtures immediately begin paying for themselves in water savings, they’ll also appeal to potential future buyers, who are increasingly looking for more eco friendly bathrooms. For some, making the […]
Really nice looking bathrooms can be a major selling point in any home, and are one of the main features that buyers will look for. But if you’re getting ready to sell and one or more of your bathrooms is only so-so, an extensive bathroom renovation probably isn’t worth the rate of returns you’d get […]
Reclaimed wood is becoming one of the hottest materials in all of home design this year, a nice convergence of the trend toward a more rustic, industrial style decor and homeowners’ growing desire to use sustainable materials. Surprisingly, this is even true in the bathroom – a space where wood is traditionally a no-no – […]
Many of the most significant 2014 bathroom trends are ones that might sound a little familiar, as many have been gaining traction for the last few years. That said, many suggested features of yesteryear have become major must-haves for any large scale remodel in 2014, while some trends – like the move toward more open, […]