Boost home value by choosing quality materials that appeal to the masses By Kristen Hampshire Cameron Snyder, president of Roomscapes Luxury Design Center in Boston, Mass., says: "For resale, focus on the visuals: nice tile, nice colors, nice fixtures... and don't spend a lot on the high-end utilities because most people can't tell the difference." […]
For many homeowners, it's out with the tub and in with the everyday luxury of a high-end shower. See how top designers decked out 8 steamy escapes. Make it Big Luxury means being able to do yoga poses in your shower — at least for one of designer Susan Fredman's clients. She delivered not only […]
Ever wish you could enjoy the luxuries of a spa from the comfort of home? With inviting, spa-inspired bathrooms, these eight homes for sale let you do just that. Exotic Ambiance: Newport Beach, Calif. Rich wood and stone accents create a warm and inviting atmosphere in this Asian-inspired bathroom. A limestone soaking tub set in […]
Are you aware that more seniors face injury and sometimes even death, due to falling? And most falls occur at home. For most seniors, losing the ability to bathe is associated with fractured bones and being admitted to nursing homes after a bad fall. It is extremely important that everyone take measures to help to prevent […]
Whether contemporary or traditional, top designers transform bathrooms with creative tile displays, sleek fixtures and colorful palettes. Pretty scenery isn't restricted to views out the big picture windows. A freestanding vintage-style tub is set against a wall of sea-blue glass tile and presides over by a large resin oyster overflowing with orchids. A dark-stained vanity, […]
Before you run out and buy a new whirlpool for your bathroom, there are many important questions to ask yourself to avoid expensive mistakes. Even in the dead of winter, you may see people with bathing suits in hand heading down the street in Newton, Mass., on their way to the Splash Kitchen and Bath […]
Vintage-look bathtubs and decor take you back in time without sacrificing convenience or style. What was old has a new shine these days, as evidenced by the period-inspired bath designs found in the modern showroom. Vintage bathrooms, especially those that embody the design values of the early 20th century, have never been hotter and our […]
