An effective bathroom design should address all your needs, physical and spiritual. Here are the most important tips to consider when considering bathroom renovations. 1 Choose elegant fixtures. A pedestal sink with graceful lines is more attractive than a blocky cabinet vanity. A classic claw-foot tub is like bathroom sculpture. Even enclosed in a deck, […]
Over the past 30 years, the average size of bathrooms in new homes has almost doubled. However, in many older houses the main bathroom has remained at its original 5- by 8-foot size. The following eight tips from Kohler Design Center designer Diana Schrage will help you update your small bathroom, either by saving physical […]
Updating your bathroom can be a time consuming and messy job but the end result should be well worth the hassle. Newly renovated bathrooms can increase the value of your property dramatically as well as providing a comfortable and relaxing environment for you. Use HandyCanadian.com for more helpful bathroom renovation tips and a comprehensive list […]
The following fact sheet is part of the About Your House — General Series Renovating your bathroom is a great way to add value to your home — both for your family’s daily living and for future resale. Before you decide to go ahead with a renovation, it’s critical to have a good idea of any […]
Universal design and an open bathroom feel are just two benefits of doorless showers. Here's how to make the most of these design darlings I'll never forget my first experience with an open shower. On a French-class trip to Paris at the innocent age of 14, I arrived at my hotel tired, jet-lagged and longing […]
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." […]
It's one of those little ironies of life. The room in which you tend to have the most stuff, all of which needs to be quickly and easily accessed when needed, is also generally the smallest room in your house: the bathroom. And when the design features pedestal sinks and framed mirrors (beautiful, perhaps, but […]
Beautiful, Durable and Low Maintenance are three of the main reasons people want glazed ceramic tile installed. Ceramic Tile properly installed and maintained can easily retain its original look for decades. While ceramic tile is durable, it is not indestructible so please be careful not to drop items on it, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any […]
When remodeling a bathroom, homeowners and contractors alike often ignore the basic rules of bathroom design. There are essentially two rules: Stay within your color scheme & Stay within your style STAY WITHIN YOUR COLOR SCHEME Staying within your color scheme is probably the most important concept to master when designing your bathroom. Color is […]
