Bath Shower Home Design

Follow Zillow on Facebook The doorbell rings. You haven’t had time to tidy up, so you’re hoping you can confine small talk to the foyer. Ten minutes later, your guest turns to leave but asks, “Can I use your bathroom?” It’s a familiar scenario, yet designing a powder bath can seem daunting. How do you combine style and function in such a small space? If you’re on a tight budget, should you pour resources into 30 square feet or focus on larger rooms? Designer Jaque Bethke of PURE Design Environments , Inc. says regardless of space or budget, the powder bath is a room that shouldn’t be ignored. “It’s the soul of your house,” she said. “It’s the room that everybody who is a stranger and those who intimately know you might see.” Here are five tips from Bethke and other leading Zillow Digs designers for tackling small bathrooms . Set the scene “The most critical thing is to consider how the bathroom will be used,” Bethke said. “Entertaining? Children? Will it be used every day or just by...

Get ready for house envy: The all-new construction at 11805 Green Knoll has everything you could want in a home. Nestled into an exclusive gated community in Crestway Forest Estates , the 4,695-square- foot residence is in a prime North Dallas spot , not far from Galleria Dallas and with easy access to the Dallas North Tollway . Once complete, the new development will include 18 beautiful homes , all tucked away in a private alcove. The stucco and stone facade is an attention-getter. Add in clean lines, lush landscaping, and a custom glass-and- iron front door , and you've got a home that is easy on the eyes with the bonus of big curb appeal . With an open floorplan and private bedroom suites , the house is ideal for both family living and formal entertaining . The center of the home has an expansive 25-by-22- foot living room with a striking 12- foot quartz ledgestone fireplace and wall of windows. A 16- foot sliding door opens seamlessly to an entert...

Many of you know the very generous and talented Amanda from I Am Baker and I Am Mommy. Amanda has become a dear friend over the past year. Even though we have never met in person, we “chat” almost everyday with a group of other wonderful blogging friends . Amanda has provided support, friendship, laughter and love to our gaggle of friends. Now, it is our turn to shower her with some love! Amanda is expecting a sweet baby boy in the next couple of days – her 4th kiddo! We have come together as a virtual group, since we can’t all meet in person, to throw a baby shower for her. It won’t be the same as getting to pat her little belly or “oooohhhh and ahhhhhh” over tiny little baby diapers and clothes, but hopefully Amanda will feel our hugs and love through the internet waves. We can’t wait to “meet” I Am Baby Boy Baker and hope that you’ll visit the other shower participants to see what everyone is cooking up to welcome him into the world! (Make sure to scroll to the bottom for my con...

Whether it’s a tiny powder room or a luxury master bath , any bathroom becomes more attractive when it’s clean and organized. And the good news is, there are some simple, practical principles that can help you make the most of any bathroom’s space. Consider these tips for organizing your bathroom, no matter its size. 1. Declutter To truly organize your bathroom, start by cutting down the stuff you have to store. Set aside time to go through everything—from hair products to towels to shower caddies—and separate everything into piles of what you will keep, trash, and give away. Products that are old or unusable — or even products that you just don’t like — should go into the trash bin. Products that are unopened but that you won’t use, or products that are perfectly functional, but outdated, can be donated. Items that serve no purpose, such as that shower caddy you used in college, can be donated or trashed as well. This step takes a bit of time, but when you’re done, you’ll have minimi...

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...

MORE: 9 Bad Habits That Make Your Winter Skin So Much Worse Bolster Your Barrier The skin on the hands acts like a barrier to keep moisture in, says Monica Halem, MD. If this barrier is disrupted by extreme weather conditions , sun exposure, dry air, or certain disease processes, the result can be very dry, itchy, red, cracked, and sore hands. To combat this, reestablish the skin barrier on your hands. “The skin barrier is made of three key elements—ceremide, cholesterol, and triglyceride,” Halem says. There are several creams and lotions on the market that contain all three ingredients; check the label to make sure all three are listed. “And keep in mind that a cream (oil-water mix) is much richer than a lotion (water-oil mix), and better to use for dry hands,” she says. Don't Go Near The Water Although you were probably taught to wash your hands often throughout the day, if you have chapped hands, water is not your friend. In fact, water is the worst influence for chapped hands....

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An Ulster County designer adds the spare esthetic of Japan to the simple geometry of Bauhaus and creates a soothing retreat By: Lynn Hazlewood Published March 19, 2009 at 06:26 AM Designer Catherine Gerry transformed a boxy, onetime office into a classic tearoom for the owners, who often have dinner there. Cherry trim, hand-plastered walls, and a grid of black- edged tatami mats reflect the Japanese emphasis on uncluttered, subtle detail and texture" /> Designer Catherine Gerry transformed a boxy, onetime office into a classic tearoom for the owners, who often have dinner there. Cherry trim, hand-plastered walls, and a grid of black- edged tatami mats reflect the Japanese emphasis on uncluttered, subtle detail and texture Photograph by Todd Mason (page 1 of 2) Y ou wend your way up a rural road in Ulster County to arrive at one young Manhattan couple ’s weekend home — then scarcely notice the house when you get there. The white stucco, flat-roofed contemporary is nestled...