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Integral in some way to every bathroom, tile does more than simply cover surfaces in the room. From protecting your home against water damage to laying the foundation for the style and design of the space, your bathroom tile has a more important job than you may realize. There are many different types of tile out there, many of which are more than suitable for use in the bathroom; learning about their differences will help ensure that you make the perfect selection for your home each and every time. Beautiful Marrakech Bahia Tiles When you enter a tile showroom, one of the first things that you may be struck by is how many different types of tile there are. From rustic to contemporary, tile can take on a number of different forms. You break these down into four broad categories to help make your search a little easier. Image: Styled by Marisa Daly; photographed by Simon Bevan. Homes & Gardens, August 2014. Ceramic Tile Ceramic tile is one of the oldest and most well-known typ...

If you like spaces that resonate with personality, consider buying a claw-foot bathtub. The statement- making fixtures work in any size bathroom, complement traditional and transitional decorating styles , and are available in an array of contours and colors. Mirroring versions popular between the 1880s and 1930s, today's claw- foot bathtubs offer ageless character combined with ergonomic shapes and spa-like systems. Happily, plenty of vintage bathtubs (with original finishes intact or in need of refinishing) are readily available for those desiring authenticity. Installation Considerations Always in fashion, claw-foot bathtubs can be installed in the center of a bathroom, within a windowed bay, aligned against a wall, or set diagonally across a corner. Before selecting a bathtub, know the location of the bathroom's water pipes and how much floor space is available for the bathtub, as well as the width of doorways, staircases, and hallways through which the tub will be ca...

Congregation Beth Israel Events WEST HARTFORD — Congregation Beth Israel , 701 Farmington Ave., is hosting the following events. All events are at the congregation, unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 860-233-8215 or visit www.cbict.org. Shabbat Splashdown Pool Party and Havdalah: Saturday, Aug. 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the home of Cantor Phillips. Address provided upon RSVP. CBI's group for young professionals and graduate students hosts a light dinner with fun in the pool. A short Havdalah ceremony brings the sweetness of the evening into the rest of the week to come. Guests are asked to bring a drink or dessert to share. RSVP to Cantor Phillips by Wednesday, August 23, at lphillips@cbict.org. Celebrate CBI: Sunday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy food, fun, family, and friends in this end-of- summer celebration , free and open to the public Torah Study will take place every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. Clergy will lead a spirited exploration and discussi...