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<?xml encoding="UTF-8"???><?xml encoding="UTF-8"???> When fast-paced lifestyles and work pressures threaten to drive you insane and wreak havoc on your overall health, nothing beats the invigorating feel of a steam bath. A good steam shower can be a really decadent experience for the senses, especially when included in one's home bath. What's great about a mind & body- cleansing steam bath is that it helps the body sweat to unclog and cleanse pores. Hot vapors that purify skin not only clean but serve as mild exfoliant to eliminate dead skin cells . A hot steam bath can ease muscle strain , improve blood circulation and promote metabolism. You can double the pleasant feeling when your steam shower design not only promotes sensual healing but are also a joy to behold. Make way for visually appealing steam shower units that more and more well-heeled homeowners are clamoring for. Indeed, those who want to deviate from conventional bath ...

VIEW GALLERY   In this kitchen, Kevin Gehman created a large, seamless island using a unique processing technique that exposed some of the aggregate around the edges to create a beautiful design element . A custom- made butcher block top on the second island fits nicely with the overall design scheme. Photo: Peter Gourniack Design Jul 3, 2017   Share Concrete’s flexibility, versatility and natural beauty create a host of options for those looking to create one-of-a- kind design elements for the kitchen or bath. authors Janice Costa  While designers often tout the benefits of quartz, granite, solid surface and laminate, one unique material is often overlooked. But concrete has seen a surge of interest in recent years, gaining attention for its flexibility, versatility and natural beauty – as well as its ability to be forged into a virtually limitless array of one-of-a-kind designs. Concrete can add interest to the kitchen or bath through myriad shapes, sizes, colors and text...

The Minimalist M200 shower screen from Aqata helps prevent overspray without detracting from the wet room look. It comes in widths from 70-140cm, with a ceiling fixing or wall- mounted steady bar . The size shown, (H)195x(W)120cm, costs £920.40 Content Director and experienced renovator Michael Holmes shares his expertise on how to plan your new bathroom space and get the most out of your budget. See his advice on where to spend and where to save money for the best results Spend:  Plumbing:  If you want a power shower or a large showerhead and mixer taps, you need very good water pressure . Upgrade to a high- output combi boiler , or a conventional boiler and a large unvented hot water cylinder . If local mains pressure is below three-bar you’ll need a gravity-fed system, but can add pumps to improve pressure. Frame:  If you want wall-hung sanitaryware, invest in metal frame modules such as Geberit Duofix, Grohe Rapid or the Screwfix range, at £150-£200. This will ensure secure f...