For a long time, toilet design has stayed pretty much the same. From around the time the flush toilet was perfected in the late 1800s up until the new water consumption regulations of the 1990s, a toilet was, more or less, a toilet. But the last 20 years have seen dramatic innovation in terms of […]
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Building bigger, better showers has become a mainstay of American home design, and an essential part of the trend towards large dream bathrooms. But what if you don’t happen to have a very big bathroom, or a terribly large budget with which to build one? It turns out, there are quite a few ways to […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
French Country Bathroom Vanities – Styles To Fit Your Taste
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French country bathroom design has become one of the most popular styles for a luxury bathroom remodel. But it can be a little difficult to pin down what exactly French country design is. After all, it’s based on hundreds of years of design and culture, an inherently eclectic aesthetic that can range anywhere from extremely […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Lighting, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
French Country Bathroom Design – Getting The Details Right
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Last week I talked a little about the basics of French country bathroom design – all the elements that go into making a bathroom that’s historical, sophisticated, and comfortable. But for a design that’s so heavily based on tradition and cultural nuance, sometimes it’s the smallest details that lend the most authenticity, and do the […]
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Typically, when you think of freestanding bathtubs, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a clawfoot or pedestal style tub. But while these are great for a classical style (or even, sometimes, a more modern one) Victorian-inspired tubs aren’t the only type of tubs that can be installed on their own, without a […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Elements Of A French Country Bathroom Design
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For the French, their cultural heritage is something like a national treasure. Living in a building with a history is infinitely higher valued than owning a high priced McMansion, and even their interior design carries over and refers back to prior versions of itself. In that way, French design is both eclectic and decadent, emphasizing […]
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What most people don’t know about bathroom vanities is that, in most cases, when you buy a one, you’re JUST buying the vanity. Bathroom vanity combos – which include the vanity top, sink, and faucet as well – are the exception rather than the rule. That means that the search for the perfect vanity doesn’t […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends
Back To Basics: Re-imagining Ceramic For A Modern Bathroom
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Bathroom design is constantly evolving, in the styles and colors designers choose, the layout, materials, and designs. But while it can be super convenient to have an outlet in your medicine cabinet or a nite-lite in your toilet, I can’t help but feel sometimes that the old ways are really better ways, especially when it […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Vanities, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Console Vanities – A Classic Alternative For Your Bathroom
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Here on the Homethangs blog, we spend a lot of time talking about bathroom vanities – vanities of every size and shape and style, for every kind of bathroom and every sense of style. But while a vanity is certainly the most common choice for a bathroom remodel, it certainly isn’t the only one. That’s […]
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Whirlpool tubs were at the forefront of luxury bathroom design for years, but these days the focus is all on showers. Multi-sprayer custom showers and sprawling steam showers are more conductive to a busy lifestyle, and steam showers especially come with a whole host of health benefits you can enjoy in quick 15 minute chunks. […]