Choosing what to cover your shower or tub walls with can be just as difficult as choosing flooring in your home. There really is a lot to choose from: natural stone tiles, ceramic tile, ceramic porcelain tile, (Yes, there is a difference between ceramic porcelain and ceramic!), cultured marble panels, or one-piece fiberglass or PVC […]
Bathroom decorating trends Bathroom trends 2010 Great graphics, bold gold and antibacterial tile are just some of the bathroom decoating trends for 2010. Bathroom trends: What's making a splash? Want to know what's hot? Industry and design experts come clean on the big trends in bathrooms. New trends in the bathroom From pretty powder rooms […]
Simple ingredients from the pantry can be used to make cleaners that are kinder to the environment for a fraction of the cost. Excerpted from Houseworks, by Cynthia Townley Ewer Diluted White Vinegar Mildly acidic white vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum and hard water deposits from smooth surfaces, yet it is gentle enough to use in […]
Peruse four bathrooms that undergo dramatic color transformations. By Susan Kleinman California Dreamin' Designer April Sheldon turns a wine-country powder room into a shimmering retreat that's a delight for the senses. Whether you're gearing up for a full gut renovation or merely considering a paint job, don't be afraid to go bold in the bathroom. […]
No matter what your decorating style, it's clear to see that the hottest look for the bath is glass. By Lori Tobias Forget the fancy marble and tony stone. If it's the hottest look in bathrooms you're after, go for the glass. Lori Greenstone, general manager and co-owner of Euro Bath & Tile in Denver, […]
It can be difficult to bring style into a space that's all about function. The single greatest amount of bathroom real estate is devoted to tiling, and here are a few simple ways to make sure tiling packs a pretty big stylistic punch. By Amy Azzarito Use Various Tile Shapes in Different Colors San Francisco […]
The modern luxury bath comes in all sizes and styles. Freestanding soaking tubs are hot, as are showering systems that offer a full range of spa functions. Complete the look with gorgeous materials like marble, bronze and natural stone. By Karin Beuerlein Presenting the Solo Tub This hammered-nickel tub from Waterworks needs no embellishment — […]
If you want the very finest in toilet design and technology, these high-end models can give your bathroom the royal touch. By Jenny Nash Toilets are occasionally referred to as thrones, but a few of them actually deserve that sobriquet — either because they're that beautiful, that costly, that efficient or all of the above. […]
Just because a bathroom lacks square footage doesn't mean it can't be both functional and beautiful. Turn to these small bathroom pictures for inspiration. By Alicia Garceau Make the Most of Your Floor Plan A challenge with any bath, but particularly a small one is the placement of the toilet. "It can be very difficult […]
