Bath Shower Home Design

When Young Huh left for college in the 1980s, she brought “one giant poster of The Cure, bedding from the local bed-and-bath store and maybe some desk accessories.” Like so many Gen-Xers, her one creative touch was asking a supermarket for leftover milk crates to use as bookshelves. Now an interior designer , she has helped her own children decorate their dorm rooms, and she’s amazed at the design expectations among college students . “It’s a level of decorating that did not even exist in my world view when I was in school,” Huh says. Today, there are lots of products “that cater entirely to the college crowd,” she says. Interior designer Jon Call sees the same phenomenon: While his main business is designing luxury homes in Manhattan, he also gets asked to design college living spaces . “This new generation has grown up under the influence of home magazines, HGTV and the virtues of ‘ democratic design .’ They understand the value of creating unique spaces for themselves,” he say...

Freestanding tubs add a certain “wow” factor to any bathroom, but when push comes to shove, we all need a shower. Rather than install a brand new shower, a capable DIYer can add a shower to a freestanding or claw-foot tub. Continue reading to see the benefits and how you can add a shower to a freestanding tub. Shower Costs Get up to 4 Free Quotes! According to our shower installation cost estimator , the national average for a new shower is $2,689, but large, luxurious showers can run a homeowner up to $10,000. Likewise, if you wanted to add a shower-tub combo, be prepared to spend somewhere between $2,500 and $3,686. On the other hand, if you already have a freestanding or claw-foot tub available, one can easily add a shower for less than $500. Tools Needed to Add A Shower to A Freestanding Tub Tub-and- shower assembly Shower head Wall support for shower rods Mounting bracket Plumber's putty Teflon tape Wall anchors How to Add A Shower to A Freestan...

The Posse is one of those wonderful places where a lot of people, myself included, feel comfortable baring some of our most personal challenges and sharing in a lot of our more personal joys.   This year started out in particularly challenging fashion – I lost my beloved stepsister and then, hard on the heels of it, lost my father to a ripe old age.  Health and other issues have plagued me, as they have so many others…and I have been feeling that sense of ‘quiet desperation’.  I felt weird sharing that info, then I thought ‘waitaminit.  It’s The Posse.”  So I’m sharing, so I can tell you about some stuff that is helping me get through it. In these weird times, I always turn to aromatherapy.  I scent my sheets with ylang ylang and clary sage and I dab a bit of bigarade on my lightbulbs.  I place a drop of eucalyptus on a washcloth in the shower in the evening and a drop of spearmint in the morning.    I’ve worked with EOs for a long while, trying to perfect a blend that would calm my ...

Whether you are upgrading your existing shower stall or adding a new one, you have many options. Consider whether this will be a daily use shower stall or one designed for occasional guests. The size and overall design of your bathroom will also play a role in what your shower stall looks like, but don't limit yourself until you've checked out all your options. Walk-in Shower For small bathrooms, designing a walk-in shower stall can make great use of existing space. For larger baths, it can keep the room feeling open and expansive. Design the entire bathroom floor in nonslip tile that slopes slightly toward the shower drain, then tile the walls around one end or corner of the bathroom up to at least 6 feet high for your shower area. If your bathroom is large, you can simply let the shower spray fall freely or place a water- resistant folding screen between the shower and other parts of the room for privacy. For smaller baths, hang a curtain to block the shower spray from ...

Have you ever wondered if taking a bath is a good or bad idea? Well, here are all of the answers to your questions. Baths are wonderful and therapeutic. Throughout history, they have been used to help with sore muscles and relaxation after a hard day. Baths have multiple intrinsic benefits for your body and mind. However, we often don’t make time for a bath in our daily routine. We think that it requires too much work and prep time. The fact is that a bath can help you more than you realize, especially if you boost your experience. Number one rule: Shower before and after you bathe. You don’t want to be sitting in your own dirtiness. This can easily be avoided by just taking a shower to quickly clean off the grime of your day. It’s important to shower after to get any oils, salts, or soaps off of your skin. We want your skin to absorb the salt, oils, and soaps, but we don’t want to leave a layer of residue on top of your skin. Make sure your bathtub is clean or this prep isn’t worth i...

After a long day at work, there is nothing better for your body and mind than a long, relaxing bath. Just imagine how soothing can be a nice long soak in a hot tub, how relaxing the fragrance of bath salts and scented candles can be! And every time you open your eyes, you feel like you are watching the ocean view through window under the water line, even though you’re still in your apartment downtown. Bathroom can also be a cozy place to spend time. L ike any other room, bathroom gives an excellent opportunity to be creative. It can be something much more than just toilet, sink and shower. You can choose original shapes of the furniture, interesting tilework or a wall mural that will add a drop of magic. In this post, I will give you a couple of hacks that will help you to turn a highly functional bathroom into a comfortable, modern and luxurious living space . Say “yes” to unconventional materials A beautiful bathroom is not only about tiles and porcelain. Different materials and fa...

It's that time again: your property has been vacated and is due for an upgrade. You may have an opportunity to raise your rental price in the current market, or you may be struggling to retain good quality tenants . Whatever your reason, it's helpful to know which renovations will have the greatest impact. Take a look at your property and ask yourself if any of these five popular renovation projects could improve its appeal. 1. Give the kitchen a full-face lift The kitchen is the heart of a home, and therefore is one of the most scrutinized elements of a rental. If a potential renter doesn 't feel comfortable in a kitchen at your property, they are likely to keep looking. Does your unit have a dishwasher and continuous disposal ? Residents appreciate convenient appliances like these that save time on chores. According to HomeAdvisor, installing a continuous disposal costs about $170. Adding tools and appliances that help residents keep the kitchen cle...

Matching towels and cute decorating schemes aside, there are certain bathroom essentials  that everyone should have, no arguments allowed. And the only reason I say this is because certain basics are simply a huge contributor to your personal comfort and convenience — and what better reason to have them than that? My first apartment post -college was a pretty ragtag affair , and one of the places it showed the most was in the bathroom. My roommates and I were lucky if we ever had extra toilet paper , used the old "adding water" trick to extend the life of our bottles of hand soap to the point of absurdity, and ended up relying solely on a night light during a particularly memorable week when the overhead light burned out. Needless to say, we weren't big on luxuries — or even common sense — back then, and one of the places my home life has improved the most drastically over the course of my 20s has been in my bathroom setup . While I don't always love it (it is, afte...

It's the final countdown -- fast approaching single -digit weeks -- before you get to meet your baby and coo over those tiny fingers and toes. Unfortunately, tiny isn't the word that comes to mind these days. The homestretch can be, well, a stretch. Itchy bellies, achy backs, swollen ankles, hemorrhoids -- you name the annoyance, and some expectant mom probably feels it. The real remedy, of course, is childbirth. But since that option is still a bit premature, we asked an obstetrician, a midwife, and a family practitioner to share their best trade secrets for surviving the common aches and pains of the third trimester. Our experts: Owen Montgomery, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia; Stephanie Lowell, a certified nurse midwife in Phoenix, Ariz.; and. Bruce Bagley, MD, a family-practice physician in Latham, N.Y., and former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Make sure to talk...

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We’re all used to simple tile designs in the bathroom. Square and white; it gets old and dull seeing the same flooring. Instead, use tile in more interesting ways from artistic creations to bamboo materials, there are plenty of functional and stylish ideas that can and will work for your own home. Let’s have a look at 20 of the best and more inspirational, real-life examples. 1. Checkerboard. View in gallery A classic design will create an easy, classic look as it does in this gorgeous and spacious bathroom. And it also helps to make this area much more interesting and even more of a timeless style. 2. Hexagon. View in gallery Small, hexagon tiles have the ability to create a simple and vintage feel. It’s perfect for smaller bathrooms as they add a delicacy and girlish charm without too much fuss. 3. Charcoal. View in gallery For a chic and modern finish, add classic tile in a charcoal tone. It’s trendy and it’s a fresher take on contemporary interior design styles than a deep, blac...