The bidet: What is this mysterious French lavatory fixture, and will it ever find a place in American bathrooms? Americans love Paris, the French love Jerry Lewis, but beyond that the two nations often can't figure each other out. The cultural divide extends to the bathroom. For Americans, the bidet is something of a mystery; […]
You can be as creative or traditional as you want when choosing your bathroom flooring. From ceramic tiles and miniature mosaics to soft cork flooring and pebbles, the possibilities are endless. Consistent Tiling If you prefer to have a consistent look in your bathroom, then start with the tile. The 12x12 ceramic tile flooring in […]
Creating space in your small bathroom means looking in unexpected places and making bold choices. Designing a small bathroom can be a big challenge, but it's no time to be timid. Creating space, or even the illusion of space, often calls for confident paint, wallpaper and tile choices, not to mention occasionally punching a hole […]
The right floor for a bathroom looks great, is durable and feels fabulous underfoot. The bathroom, with its wet surfaces, high temperatures and even higher humidity, demands a lot from a floor. While most people are drawn to a material based on looks, it's important to choose flooring for its ability to weather the room's […]
The vanity has evolved from an afterthought into the starting point for your entire bathroom's design. Here are some expert views on how today's vanities fit in. By Rose Kennedy But the same series of photos also makes it obvious that there is no "everybody's doing it" vanity design. There is a movement towards furniture-style […]
Designing a children's bath means more than just fun decor. Use technology to turn a child-challenged bathroom into one that encourages children to be independent. Potty-training. It's the first step in a toddler's burgeoning independence. "I can do it myself" becomes a favorite phrase with the pre-school set, and with a few simple tweaks done […]
Transform your bath into an at-home spa with a hot, new tub. By Susie Quick If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bath is the sanctuary. Today's homeowners are knocking down traditional walls to transform their former low-key bathrooms into soul-soothing retreats outfitted with the latest trappings the home spa industry has […]
Are you a homeowner? If so, if you could change one thing about your bathroom, what would you like to change? If you are like many other homeowners, there is a good chance that the bathtub was your response. In Canada, there are a fairly large number of homeowners who wish that they had a […]
Are you a homeowner who wishes that your home was a little bit different, more exciting, more attractive? Although a large number of homeowners are more than happy with their home, there are those who want more. If you are one of these, it may be time for a change. Without buying a new home, […]
