Bath Shower Home Design

Built in the late 1980s, this Vermont house was burdened by drafts and energy-guzzling appliances. The only "green" was growing on the surrounding 180 acres of countryside. To reach the green expectations of its homeowners, the farmhouse underwent a three-phase renovation while keeping its original footprint. This created a subtle exterior transformation . New galvanized metal roofing in two colors and a cool color palette freshen the look. Airtight insulation, efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and the new metal roofing altered the structure. Additions of efficient metal-clad windows and insulated doors had equal influence on the home's style. Eco-Friendly Remodeling Mudroom Makeover Just inside the front door, the mudroom's mix of open shelving and pullouts manages the gear and mess that accompany country living . Family and guests have a bench to sit on while lacing up their shoes. Throw pillows keep the sunny seat a welcoming scene. Hooks opposite of t...

A refreshing power shower provides a much needed boost ahead of a commute and a long day in the office. The modest square footage of the average London flat means that every inch counts and floor to ceiling glass enclosures help create the illusion of more space in the bathroom. “The trend for home owners to replace an old bath with a stylish shower is on the rise," says Peter Andrews, who heads up the bathroom department of one of London's leading plumbing firms Pimlico Plumbers (020 7928 8888, pimlicoplumbers.com). With Peter's expert advice, here is a guide to turning a dated bathroom into a contemporary shower space . Take the plunge The right plumber will offer an initial consultation, helping you achieve the ideal design while keeping in mind practical elements . "We like to speak to home owners about their lifestyles. Will the shower room be somewhere to wash before rushing out or a retreat? We then create a CGI of a shower room to suit them," says...

Curating your wedding registry can be a potentially stressful time for any relationship. In this chapter of The Book of Life, we've partnered with Keurig® to show how your registry provides a unique and wonderful opportunity to create moments together — and how you can both get exactly what you want. My husband, Patrick, and I were together for seven years before we got married. We had already bought a mattress together, as well as a couch, sheets, silverware, and pots — the basics. So you would think that when it came time to registering we would be all-set — False! We thought we were going to be able to jump right into married life, spending our mornings enjoying the perfect cup of coffee, until reality set in and we realized we actually needed to register for a coffee maker! There were so many additions we still needed for our home, we weren't really sure where to start. We were about a year into our engagement and had another eight months to go before the big day when we ...

I think we can all agree that the bathroom can pose significant “decorating” challenges to the layperson. Would you agree? It’s typically such a small space designed largely for utilitarian purposes. While many large and spacious sitting-room- esque bathrooms exist (and good for you if you have those!), they aren’t the norm. In general, bathrooms must squeeze a lot of function into a rather small footprint . View in gallery View in gallery It is this challenge that makes bathroom decorating so important. It’s a space that many people use, so it should be pleasant and well styled. But “decorate” can feel like a loaded word sometimes. In its utilitarian role, a bathroom calls for non-traditional forms of decorating. In fact, I’ve discovered that, often, successful bathrooms are less decorated and more designed. In this article, we’ll look at several ways of how to decorate a bathroom without clutter. View in gallery How to Decorate a Long, Narrow Bathroom A common bathroom layout is ...