Bath Shower Home Design

This post brought to you by Moen, Incorporated. All opinions are 100% mine. As you saw last week, we’ve been busy sprucing up the bathrooms for Spring. A few small touches truly make the world of difference. Last week was decor, this week it’s the faucet in the master bath. The space got a DIY makeover last year , but at the time being on a tight budget, the existing faucet remained . It was fine and functional, but the style was dated and original to the house. With the BHG crew coming next week ( yes, next week, can you believe it? ), I thought a little upgrade was due. So… the existing faucet . A one large round handled beauty (NOT!)… When it came time to choose a new faucet, I needed to stick with a single hole style versus the faucets that have 3 holes (2 holes for the handles + 1 hole for the spout). I chose the  Boardwalk Spot Resist bath faucet in brushed nickel because it resists fingerprints ( even the tiniest, messiest ones that come from the pint sized members of you...

Our downstairs bathroom before This post contains a review in partnership with Waterpik. W e have quite a few projects to work on in (and outside) this house, but so far bathrooms haven’t really been on our high priority list . The lower level bathroom is the newer of the two and it is actually one I am more excited about updating because it will be the easier and less costly project. It’s nice to have easy projects you can do even just one weekend at a time so you can see improvements without a huge investment of time or money. Today I thought I’d show you the before photos of this bathroom and give you a few thoughts I have for how to update it. Maybe you’ll have some simple ideas, too! I also will share a super easy shower head update we just completed with Waterpik. Our downstairs bathroom before As you can see, the bathroom started out as a pretty basic neutral space  which has provided us a nice starting point. So what could we do to add our own personality? Since it’s the bath...

June 24, 2017 When it comes to your next shower upgrade , you have many exciting possibilities to choose from. And one way to give your shower surround a restyle is with subway tile. This classic design can be reinterpreted to give your shower a timeless look or a modern twist to the classic color and shape. We know there are many trendy shower stall ideas to get you thinking about the stylish bathroom you’ve always envisioned. That’s why we’ve selected some of our favorite subway tiles to give your space the unique characteristics it needs.  Pattern Play Featured: Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 Just because you’re choosing the historic tile doesn ’t mean you can’t explore new layouts. This bathroom features Gray Glossy Subway Tile 3x6 in a crosshatch-like pattern. It brings new life to these 3x6 ceramic tiles and looks more modern thanks to its misty gray hue .  Larger Luxury Featured: Arabescato Carrara Subway Tile 4x12 When you have a large space, it makes sense to install a larg...

February 18, 2015 Source: iStock Need to refresh your bathroom without spending a fortune? Do a simple, quick, and inexpensive project. This is especially helpful if you’re pressed for time. Here are some cheap bathroom improvement ideas to consider: 1. Paint the walls anew If your cabinets, vanity, and walls are looking a little worn down, renew and revitalize them with a new coat of paint. For the cabinets and vanity, you’ll probably need to sand down and remove old stain or varnish before adding primer or the first coat of paint. Be sure to add painter’s tape around trim and baseboards so colors don’t mix together. ")}; 2. Add new lighting Older bathrooms often have lighting fixtures from the 1960s and 70s, so there’s a chance yours are due for an upgrade. Replace old fluorescent and incandescent bulbs with CFLs or LED alternatives. They’re green and just as bright—and they will also add that dramatic flair to your bathroom. If you need something a little bigger to finish the...

Update your bathroom with the Danco tub spout with diverter in chrome. Replacing your dirty, dingy tub spout will help upgrade the look of your tub/shower and help prevent leaks. Old worn out tub spouts have a tendency to erode and crack creating unwanted leaks . Updating your tub spout is not only simple and easy, but it is also a money saver. This tub spout is constructed from metal for strength and durability in your tub/shower this tub spout comes complete with adapters, a wrench and plumber’s tape for an easy and seamless installation. For a sharp, tailored look in your bathroom choose Danco 's chrome diverter tub spout . Durable metal construction provides strength and durability in your tub/shower Universal design allows for a fit with most tub/showers Designed for 3/4 inch- and 1/2 inch threads, 1/2 inch copper slip and 1/2 inch thread in nose Diverter included allowing water to flow upward to your showerhead Just pull up to diverter the water upward and downward to keep ...

Let’s talk about it: the restroom, lavatory, powder room, water closet, loo, washroom. Yes, we're talking about the bathroom. When you think about the bathroom, you don’t automatically think high-tech. But as technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it makes sense it would make it’s way to our homes most utilitarian room as well. From simple innovations, like a drain attachment that catches hair and prevents clogs, to the high-tech, like a mirror with a TV embedded in it, we’ve found the bathroom add-ons that can make your life easier. What you need TubShroom Drain Protector , $13, Amazon TubShroom Drain Protector " /> Amazon If every time you shower it feels like your feet are taking a bath because your drain is so clogged with hair, then the TubShroom Drain Protector might be right for you. When it’s time to clean up, pull it out of the drain, wipe off the hair and replace. May all your baths be on purpose. VicTsing Shower Speaker , $19, Amazon VicTsing Show...

Your bathroom is the first thing you see every day. Bleary-eyed and groggy. And you are tired of it! What can you do? First, come up with between $5,649 and $12,938, which is the low-end cost most homeowners can expect to pay for a moderate bathroom makeover in 2016 or the upcoming year 2017. Then consider the following upgrades many of which can be completed by a handy “Do It Yourself” enthusiast such as yourself! 😉 via GuyCo Homes 1. Flashy Finishes: When it is time to upgrade the industrialized look of your bathroom, a new finish to fixtures will put an exclamation point on any bathroom decor . Chrome is still the shiny finish of choice, but the market leader is being elbowed by brass and copper and nickel and oil-rubbed metals. Depending on your taste, a finish can be shiny or matted, or even textured! The customized finishes can run from $40 for chrome to over $500 for nickel fixtures. By WAM Interior Design ROI: Your return on investment is the pleasure you get with handlin...