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Open plan A sanctuary style is created in this open plan bedroom and bathroom (above). Designed by William Fox of Cymru Kitchens, the spaces are separated by strips of walnut flooring. A large roll-top bath is positioned beneath a large window with private countryside views . ‘Rather than looking at it as two separate entities – a bathroom and a bedroom – I see it as somewhere that I can spend time relaxing .’ – Homeowner View Project →  Sophisticated style Bespoke elements including a walk-in chromatherapy shower and steam facility create a grown up design in this en suite bathroom . Created by Ian Richards from Ukrenovations, the LED lighting built -in to the plinth highlights the Ovale bath by Stonecast. ‘It’s our piece of heaven away from the hustle and bustle of life.’ – Homeowner View Project → Classic fittings A washstand basin in white ceramic is paired with vintage-style taps to create a traditional look with the modern convenience of remote temperature control . Designe...

6 Upgrades Every Bathroom Should Have Considering how much time the average person spends in the bathroom, you’d think we’d pay more attention to how it looks. But if you’re anything like me, you decorate it once when you move in, then promptly forget about it as you tweak and shape the rest of the home. What starts out as a stylish space devolves into one that’s just serviceable, which is why nearly every guest bathroom I’ve been in has a bowl of dust-covered soaps and grids of mildewed caulk. Thankfully, keeping the powder room looking as spiffy as the rest of the house is fairly simple and doesn’t have to blow your budget. As interior designers point out, it boils down to making certain upgrades that have major visual and textural impact. Here are some improvements to consider: Lighting A bathroom is only as good as its lighting, so you’ll want to invest extra time to get yours just right. A mirror or two is a must, especially if your space isn’t exactly overflowing with natural...

Danny Lipford: This week is the second and final show on the renovation of Today’s Bath. Announcer: Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford , the voice of home improvement , with projects, tips and ideas to help you improve your home. Danny Lipford: We’re right in the middle of a two part renovation called Today ’s Bath, it involves the renovation and updating of two different bathrooms, one being a very small master bathroom that was in this area and then on the other side of the wall even a smaller bathroom that was kind of the guest bathroom and we’re making them a lot larger by encroaching into this area which was once the master bedroom . Now, by taking up this space we were able to create this very nice custom walk -in shower than a very long vanity, two different sinks, and this cozy little niche for the whirlpool tub. Also the existing guest bathroom ’s a lot larger, a lot more functional and we had enough space left over by encroaching into this bedroom to create a very nice...

How Many of These 20 Pioneering Female Inventors Did You Know? Around the world and across history, innovative women have imagined, developed, tested, and perfected their creations, and yet most of us would be hard pressed to name even a single woman inventor . In fact, women inventors are behind many of the products and technologies used every day! From life rafts to disposable diapers to rocket fuel, women have invented amazing things — but they're also responsible for some of the things we use for day to day life. In fact, if you use GPS on your cell phone, turn on windshield wipers when you drive in the rain, or eat a chocolate chip cookie , you can thank the woman behind them! In honor of the remarkable women whose breakthroughs have advanced technology and the ease of our day to day lives, we're sharing the stories of twenty ingenious women whose inventions have changed the world. Whether they were scribbling designs two centuries ago or are still working today, these ...

I am really excited to share this post with you. Fortunately, living in a brand new house, our bathroom is quite beautiful (if I may say so myself), and hopefully soon I plan on sharing pics with you. But I know what it's like to live in an older home especially with a bathroom that is far from ideal, so this post filled with lots of affordable ways to give your bathroom a makeover, from the most basic to the more extreme, depending on your skills level and budget. I hope you like it as much as I do. Have you been through this motion? However often you clean your bathroom, it always seems just a bit too tired and never quite shines as you would want it to? Maybe it is time to remodel it. Companies such as Plumbing Plus of San Diego offer a wide variety of choices. However, remodeling can be a costly endeavor and not everyone can afford it. Yet, there might be an easier, more affordable solution. Give your bathroom a facelift where it counts. This article contains several ideas for...

Home › Bathroom › Three Bathroom Storage Ideas Add space and organization to your bathroom with a larger medicine cabinet, glass shelves, and built-in cabinets. Bathroom Storage Bathroom, before photo A typical bathroom , before being remodeled. Bathroom, after photo The same bathroom, after the remodel. Bathrooms never have enough storage or shelf space. Where do you display knickknacks , let alone store unsightly items like extra toilet paper , blow dryers, curling irons, and cans, soaps and bottles? Once you’ve filled up the vanity, how do you squeeze more storage into a small bathroom ? Three solutions: 1. Upsize existing storage space by replacing that tiny medicine cabinet or mirror with a larger, surface- mounted cabinet . 2. Utilize the space you have by adding glass shelving to the “dead” space over the toilet. 3. Steal space from an adjoining room or closet by insetting kitchen pantry cabinets (or tall utility cabinets ) into the wall. Installing a new medicine cabinet ...