Bath Shower Home Design

One of the newest ways to add warmth to a bathroom is also one of the oldest: a fireplace. While fireplaces have traditionally been found in living rooms, dens and occasionally bedrooms, the idea of soaking in the bathtub while a cozy fire glows nearby is gaining popularity. Realtors have long known that a well- designed bathroom adds a significant boost to a home's resale value, and fireplaces are a sought-after feature as well. In fact, according to the National Association of Home Builders, a fireplace is one of the top three features requested by consumers out to buy new homes. Put that fireplace in the bath, and you have a room with a real wow factor . Not so long ago, adding a fireplace meant installing a traditional, full-size mantel placed over a fireplace opening that's sitting on a hearth. Today, however, a huge variety of prefab fireplace designs — from classic to sleekly modern — means that homeowners can find a perfect fit for any type or size bathroom strai...

When adventurous young couple Josh and Stacy Betts began planning their first home, they talked about the possibilities of incorporating aspects of modern design. After learning more about its aesthetics - clean unadorned surfaces , neutral palette as a backdrop to bold color and an open floor plan - they knew, without a doubt, they wanted to go all in.  They embraced the idea of living in a home that was different. “Anything outside the box is what we went for,” Stacy says. To help make their vision a reality, the couple turned to the expertise of Trent Williams, a custom home builder in Tyler. “We pushed Trent outside his box,” Josh says. Trent agrees. “This is the most modern (style) house I’ve ever done. …  Stacy and Josh did not want what you ordinarily get in East Texas and we made it work.”  From the street, Trent draws attention to the asymmetrical windows across the front of the 4,325- square foot house . “And the (exterior) metal, stone and stucco work in harmony,”...