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

  Include heated elements in your bathroom design; heated floors, heated towel racks and a steam shower. What could be more relaxing and soothing than a steam shower? They are easy to operate and are

We will admit that the answer to this question is subjective; so then, here we will discuss a few situations. 1. Your house has four bedrooms, but only one bath. Definitely, this house needs at

Small bathrooms are endemic with older homes; the farther back in time, it seems, the smaller the bathroom! If moving walls is not in your budget or just won’t work for your home, here are

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  .

So, you are chomping at the bit, longing for a glamorous curbless shower, like the one at the spa you visited on your last vacation? But maybe you are a thoughtful person, and are wondering

One of the most frequently used fixtures in your bathroom, is the shower, so you should have a shower that you enjoy. Do you? Here are some ideas to improve your master bath: If you

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

Here are some strategies that will make your next bath remodel much easier that you thought it could be! Have a Plan: According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), spending up to six

For all you lucky homeowners who have a nice fat tax refund coming, now is an excellent time to replace those leaky, outdated bath faucets! It’s an upgrade that doesn’t cost a bundle, yet will

Efficiency is great, but obviously you want more. Comfort and a relaxing retreat? Soothing colors, heated floors and towel racks? Yes, and yes. Walk-in showers with a variety of showering options are a great addition;

Here’s a great idea; split a large master bath and coordinate for “his” side and “her” side. This concept expands on the double sink lav arrangement. Depending on the dimensions of the room, you can

Do you define yourself as one who does not “follow the crowd”? How wild is your taste in home decor? How about a non-traditional color for the master bath fixtures. If you’ve ever desired something

  Before planning the remodel, answer these questions on how the bathroom is used: Who uses the bathroom and how old are they? (Any children or elderly?) How many people will be using the bathroom

Homework! But not the kind you hated in school; this is fun, and there will not be tests on the material. This homework consists of visiting showrooms, going to homeshows and new construction and remodeled

Shower walls can be made from many different materials, including Fiberglass, Acrylic, Corian, cultured marble or solid surface sheets, ceramic or porcelain tile, and marble and natural stone tile. The basic requirements are a material

All you wanted to know about bathroom lighting and more! Proper and safe levels of light in bathrooms are more than just being able to see, and lighting needs depend on the individual as well

ADA, Universal Design and Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) are all terms and designations describing design for accessibility for all. If you still think designing a bathroom for accessibility means a hospital-like bathroom, be

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

Showers come in all sizes and types, from huge spa-like tile and glass wonders to miniscule, efficient, fiberglass fixtures tucked into a corner. Here are some options to get you started on your plans: Fiberglass,

As you probably know, the bathroom is one of the most used rooms in your home. And you want it to be something more than just clean and utilitarian, although that would be nice! Every