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Learn how to create the perfect country style bathroom with our top tips... read more The bathroom is often an overlooked room in the house when it comes to decoration, but it shouldn’t be neglected. Why not create a calming atmosphere and embrace some country style chic for your bathroom? You don’t have to live in a countryside cottage – this look can be achieved in almost any home, be it a small flat or a house in the city. We’ve gathered together some top tips to help you bring a little of the countryside into your bathroom… Country Inspired Furniture Invest wisely in furniture such as the Marlborough range from the Laura Ashley Bathroom Collection designed and produced exclusively for Laura Ashley by UK bathroom experts Roper Rhodes . With its classic good looks and timeless shaker styling Marlborough really is a great starting point for achieving the country look. The details of this design speak for themselves with traditional 5 piece doors and high quality chrome fitting...

In this first floor bath renovation , we installed a 42” Simplicity Vanity with a Shaker Door style in Satin white with a Titanium white quartz countertop with double roundover edge . A Moen Waterhill brushed nickle single lever lavatory faucet and a white china mounted sink . In the shower, American Olean Mirasol Collection 12x12 Bianco Carrara tile was installed on the floor set on the diagonal with a 6” perimeter border, 3x12 Bianco Carrara tile was installed on the shower walls. A 21” x 84” brushed nickle finish u-channel 3/8” clear glass custom shower panel enclosure was installed with a Kihei II Shower Spa system with grab bars. The wall to the right of the door and the toilet wall is completely waterproofed and up 3” around the room perimeter. Also installed are two wall sconces and mirror. Project Year: 2015 Project Cost: $10,001 - $25,000 Country: United States Zip Code: 44256 Save Email Save Email Save Email Save Email Save Email Save Email Save Email Save Email Save E...

If you look around your home today, you’ll probably see tile on one or more surfaces. Tile is commonly used on foyer, bathroom, laundry and kitchen floors, shower walls and fancier backsplashes in American homes.   If you lived somewhere else in the world —  like Europe, for example —  you’d probably have much more of it in your house. Tile makers want us to see the greater possibilities here, too, and so they sponsor visits by American architects, interior designers and journalists to their major trade shows . Cersaie, held in Italy every September, is one of those shows. Organized by the country’s ceramic trade association , it brings 100,000 attendees to Bologna to ogle acres of tile and buy boatloads (literally) of it for their projects around the world. Some of those shipments make their way to the United States. Given tile’s versatility, low maintenance and durability, it’s definitely worth considering for your home, beside the spaces we traditionally think of using tile. Here ar...

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...

Aaah, the bathroom. Not an exciting place to talk about, perhaps, but a room we spend about 45 minutes a day in, according to a recent survey conducted by Charmin. It makes sense to make it look, and feel, warm and comfortable. “Your bathroom is another room in your home,” says Nia Collins, a Seattle- based interior designer . “Make it inviting with fun knickknacks and artwork.” In the survey, 74 percent of respondents said it is important that their bathroom is nicely decorated, and 23 percent said they are sometimes embarrassed to have company because they think their bathroom is a mess. The good news is that there are simple, quick and inexpensive ways to reorganize and redecorate the washroom. We talked to interior designers across the country for these 10 realistic solutions—even if you like your bathroom just the way it is. 1. Use fun containers on your vanity or counter. Glass canisters, clear jars and even kitchen tools like magnetic knife strips can work great for organizin...

Aaah, the bathroom. Not an exciting place to talk about, perhaps, but a room we spend about 45 minutes a day in, according to a recent survey conducted by Charmin. It makes sense to make it look and feel warm and comfortable. Your bathroom is another room in your home, says Nia Collins, a Seattle- based interior designer . Make it inviting with fun knickknacks and artwork. In the survey, 74 percent of respondents said it is important that their bathroom is nicely decorated, and 23 percent said they are sometimes embarrassed to have company because they think their bathroom is a mess. The good news is that there are simple, quick and inexpensive ways to reorganize and redecorate the washroom. We talked to interior designers across the country for these 10 realistic solutions even if you like your bathroom just the way it is. 1. Use fun containers on your vanity or counter. Glass canisters, clear jars and even kitchen tools like magnetic knife strips can work great for organizing whi...

By VacationIdea Staff. Last Updated on August 18, 2017. Located in Maine's affluent West End neighborhood , the Inn on Carleton is a beautifully restored 1869 town home that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Set on a quiet tree- lined street close to the center of downtown Portland and its vibrant arts district , the Inn on Carleton is the oldest established bed and breakfast in Portland. The charming inn features six well-appointed and individually decorated guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms and lovely garden views . Guests are treated to a sumptuous gourmet breakfast every morning and can enjoy a glass of wine in the communal living room or the English country-style garden in the afternoons. The Inn on Carleton is ideally based for exploring the attractions of Maine, such as Longfellow Square, the Portland Museum of Art and the Old Port with its working wharf, cobblestone streets, and small eclectic shops . ...

Human size the basis of architectural and interior design standards . According to Scientific American, over the past 150 years, the average height of human beings in industrialized nations has increased by about 4 inches. Overall, the reasons for this are better food supply, improved diet and the control of diseases. When you visit a home built in the 18th century, ceilings are obviously lower and door frames are smaller. Depending on the style of the era, fireplace openings, room size and window size might also be more condensed and feel off. Therefore, remodels conducted in historic homes or apartment buildings are exceptionally challenging. We are attempting to deliver modern conveniences to homes that were originally designed for humans of different heights. I am picturing a house in Cavendish on Prince Edward Island in Canada where L.M. Montgomery wrote her famous tales about the red- haired orphan Anne of Green Gables. The narrow staircases and hallways and petite rooms are d...

The privacy, comfort, luxury and extreme sanitary conditions that we associate with our bathrooms today are the result of thousands of years of civil engineering and social change. Indoor plumbing, flushing toilets , heated water, water pressure , electricity and ventilation may be features we take for granted in our modern bathroom. But all of our bathroom’s high tech gadgets had a long history in the making. Although humans have always had the need to use toilet facilities and have used bathing as a way to cleanse themselves, it took centuries for our culture to bring these two important functions together into one convenient room. Let’s explore the fascinating history of the bathroom and see how much, or how little, has changed. Ancient Societies and Public Bathing When we talk about the activities we perform in our bathrooms today, we tend to speak of everything that relates to taking care of our bodies: washing, bathing, cleaning, relieving ourselves, manicuring our outer appear...