Bath Shower Home Design

Photo: wayfair.com The shower pan is an unsung hero in cramped bathing quarters that rely on a walk-in shower instead of a full-size bathtub. Its role? Protecting your subfloor from water damage by aiding drainage. This waterproof floor covering —often made of fiberglass, acrylic, or tile—slopes just enough to direct water toward the drain in the floor, thus eliminating most problems caused by lingering water, from mold and mildew growth to structural issues like wood rot. Whether you’re remodeling a bathroom to include a shower pan where none existed before or replacing one that’s seen its day, basic plumbing skills and a free weekend are all you need when learning how to install a shower pan. Why Switch to a Shower? Many homeowners choose a shower (and thus a shower pan, because you can’t have one without the other) over a bathtub when renovating in order to increase the available floor space and make the bathroom feel larger . Walk-in showers tend to be sleeker in style than boxy ...

FUNCTION, FORM, AND FLAIR: “We provide kitchens and bathrooms both for new houses and renovations. An updated kitchen or bathroom are also very helpful if you plan to sell the house. The kitchen and bathroom are the best return on an investment if you are selling the house” says Kate Furman, COO of Princeton Home Center , who is standing by a transitional style kitchen display featuring walnut cabinets , subway- style backsplash , and “Lattice” polished quartz countertops. “If you can dream it, they can make it!” Kate Furman, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Princeton Home Center , is referring to the amazing advances in kitchen and bathroom design today . The choices in cabinets, countertops, organizing systems, flooring, and hardware are so plentiful and attractive that almost any need or taste can be accommodated. “When customers come to our showroom, they experience every option there is: modern or traditional, rustic, sleek, elegant, or informal,” says Ms. Furman. “We have somet...

This story is produced and presented by our sponsor remodel your bathroom (Photo: Submitted by Tundraland Home Improvements ) Let’s be honest, most people probably wish they had a bigger bathroom. There are plenty of reasons for wanting more space, but how can you make it happen without adding on square footage? Tundraland offers plenty of beautiful bath remodel options and there are also plenty of things you can do on your own. Check out these creative ideas to making your bathroom look and feel a little bit more spacious: Colors Contrast is good, but not when you’re shooting for the illusion of extra space. According to many interior designers, contrasting colors can break up a room making it look smaller. Try to do the following to boost your visual square inches : Paint your ceiling the same or a similar color as your walls Blend your shower wall colors to your wall If color transitions are needed, make it as smooth and clean as possible Mirrors Adding a large mirror will “grow”...

Frances Leckie, editor of Independent Living, looks at developments in bathroom and toilet technology that enable you to make your bathroom fully accessible and give you independence. #DHgurus You probably won’t be too surprised to learn that bathrooms are the most common type of home adaptation. It may be the smallest room, but it can certainly provide some of the biggest obstacles to independence and dignity. It is a safe bet that if you have problems with mobility, dexterity or flexibility that make daily living tasks a challenge, then a standard British bathroom is also going to cause problems. Fortunately, accessibility and style are easily available, thanks to the fashion for wetrooms. This has  made level access and wheelchair-friendly showers a feature of every bathroom showroom on the high street. But that isn’t the whole story – there are many other products to consider in the quest for a perfectly customised bathroom . Stylish grab rail supports GripSure grey ribbed grab ...