Bath Shower Home Design

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...

One Inola woman is taking the farm-to-table movement a few steps further—to the shower. Stephenie Simmonds, the owner of Cypress Scents, handcrafts goat milk soap , lotion and an entire line of shaving and bath products. And she's doing it all from her farm in Inola. She moved here from Louisiana four years ago and brought the venture with her. "I milk my goats every morning. I bring the milk in and make products in the afternoon," she said. "People like the farm to table—or farm to shower—movement. I delivered three baby goats the other day, came in and cleaned up, then made product. It's just another part of my day. That's a novelty for people. People come out specifically to see the farm and the goats." Simmonds said it all started when she wanted to make some Christmas gifts for family and friends. "I really enjoyed it, and was good at it, so it was a natural progression of people seeing what I was doing and wanting it. Then to make more I...

Shopping for a bathtub and wall surround kit Tubs and surrounds come in all types of materials and price ranges. They all have a hard shiny surface , but they differ in stiffness, reparability and projected longevity . We divided them into three material categories and price ranges. The first two categories are the most popular. For how to information, see Install an Acrylic Tub and Tub Surround. Premium composites and solid-surface: $600 to $1,200 Sterling tub/surround combo This Sterling Ensemble tile pattern tub/surround costs almost $1,000, but will last much longer than inexpensive alternatives. Swanstone tub surround The Swanstone tub surround shown here costs almost $900. Premium composite bathtub and surround combinations offer caulkless seams and more realistic tile and texture patterns . Solid- surface panels offer the largest selection of styles, including faux granite , quartz and marble. You can order matching solid - surface trim kits that eliminate the need for til...

Walk-in showers are popular DIY projects as they can be installed in tighter spaces than a tub and are safer to use for older family members. Most Popular Mar 26, 2016 Bathroom remodeling projects rank a close second to kitchens in popularity, as they can boost the value of your home and make a great universal design addition for seniors who don't have to step over the lip of a tub. Walk-in showers are also cheaper to build as you don't have the expense of a bathtub.  The first step to installing a walk-in shower is to create a waterproof enclosure, which the Home Repair Tutor shows us in a series of videos shown below. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below They've chose to a Wedi Fundo Lingo shower pan, which is specifically engineered for walk-in shower tub enclosures . It can be ordered in pre-cut sizes or cut to fit your specific needs. These shower pans are designed for use with wood subfloors and there is no need to build up more height or mess with leveling, as ...

Just weeks away from the 2016 Rio Olympics, we talk to gold-medal hopefuls about their quest for the top podium spot. More From Rio Olympics 2016 8 articles May 12, 2016 Design by Kevin Peralta Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The Training: "A typical day lasts around five hours. We warm up for an hour with some jogging and stretching, then do drills: high knees, butt kicks, straight-leg running. After, we start with longer runs, just working on conditioning. As the year progresses, it gets more ballistic, more technical." The Recovery: "We may roll out on a softball or lacrosse ball to get all those little aches and pains. After a long run, I go to my massage therapist, my chiropractor, and then take an ice bath. I soak for about 10 minutes—after the first two, you feel numb and it's just so good!" More From Rio Olympics 2016 8 articles The Menu: "I work with a nutritionist and a chef who monitor my meals. For breakfast, I'll do oatmeal ...

Showers have evolved a lot from how they were a mere few decades ago. Rather than just simple box-like structures where you can take a quick cleansing, modern showers today can be equipped with the latest bells and whistles, from aromatherapy features to LED lighting, which can make your shower experience truly relaxing – and even magical, to say the least. But if you are thinking of re-furbishing your bathroom with a new shower enclosure , you first need to know what choices are in store. The thing, though, is that there are a lot of choices, so you have to look carefully at what’s available. To help you make a more informed decision, here’s a look at the most popular types of shower enclosures available today. The basic shower enclosure The basic shower enclosure is just that – a square or rectangular structure enclosed with doors and panels. If you are looking for a place where you and your household can simply take a quick shower, then a basic shower cubicle or enclosure could...

[ embedded content ] Photos Credit: ITC Hotels India is arguably the most interesting country in the world. A symphonic melee of cultures, cuisines, and climates make it a destination of many destinations with countless experiences to discover. One of its many-must have experiences is a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Taj Mahal. An ideal base to see all the treasures that Agra has to offer is the ITC Mughal Agra , a five star palace created as a royal respite for the area’s travelers.  ITC Mughal Agra " width="" style="border: 0px;" /> From visiting the big cities of Delhi and Mumbai to frolicking the coastal beaches and exploring the mountains and jungles, India a plethora of places to see and experiences to have. Most first time travelers to the country will choose to visit the golden triangle which is Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi, which gives a good taste of what this incredible country has to offer. ITC Mughal Agra " width="...

Most Popular Aug 4, 2012 istockphoto.com Advertisement - Continue Reading Below The secret to a mildew-free bathroom, especially in summer, is to rid the room of heat and humidity as quickly as possible. Mold spores thrive in warm, moist conditions, so to cut down on cleaning time, keep your bathroom as cool and dry as possible. Here are my favorite ways to stop mildew in its tracks: 1. Ventilate the room This is probably the most important thing you can do. Before each shower, open the window, open the door (at least a crack) to facilitate airflow, and if you have an exhaust fan, switch it on. In fact, keep the fan running for at least istockphoto.com Most Popular 20 minutes after you get out of the shower to purge as much moisture as possible from the room. 2. Squeegee the tiles In my house the rule is last one out of the shower wipes it down. To make it super easy, I keep Casabella's Clip-On Silicone Squeegee ($10, below ) hanging from the showerhead. It takes me (or my h...

How the design duo created a warm country bathroom in their 1900s farmhouse. Most Popular Jul 1, 2013 Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Christine: What inspired the barn wood? Yvonne Pojani: When we bought this old farmhouse, it came with a barn, and I love the way it feels when you walk inside it. It's so warm because of all the wood, and I wanted that same feeling in the house. Instant atmosphere. But it could be a little dark… I wasn't worried about that, even though there are no windows in this room — it's one of those quirky spaces you get with a 1900s house. We took down a wall to open it up, and now the bathroom and the laundry are all one room. And I added more ceiling lights to highlight the wood. Most Popular So what's the effect? Natural. Rustic. Kind of inside out, as if you had put the exterior on the interior. To keep that mood, we did pebble tile on the shower floor. How do the pebbles feel on bare feet? A little bumpy as well as smooth, but in...

Girls, we continue sharing ideas for decorating your personal feminine spaces , and today we’ll have a look at bathrooms. A bathroom is like a sanctuary: there you wash all the cares away, relax taking a bath, enjoy your home spa procedures and so on. I think, a bathroom for a girl is as special as a bedroom, and you should create your own relaxation oasis with style and in the colors you like. The most popular styles for feminine bathrooms are shabby chic, vintage, modern or rustic. you can choose any colors but to create a girlish space prefer white , off-whites, pastels. Now let’s have a look at the necessary elements: sinks, vanities, bathtubs and showers. Sink Stands Or Vanities A vanity or a sink stand is one of the main features of every bathroom, it shoes your style and colors, highlights your décor. You can rock vintage vanities with refined design in ivory, pink or lavender color and gold detailing. For a modern bathroom a mirrored sink stand is a great idea, find a ma...