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Unless you live in a custom-built home with a luxurious bath and dressing room, you probably wish your bathroom were larger. Without adding any more square footage, you might feel less cramped if you use some of our tips to make your small bathroom look and feel larger. It's true that a small bathroom can feel cozy and intimate. But it can also feel claustrophobic and depressing. Depending on your decorating style, it can be quiet and sophisticated, charming, or sparkling like a jewel box. No matter what style you decorate your small bath, though, it will always be a small bath. But with a bit of visual magic, color change, and lighting, you can transform your small bath into a cozy retreat. A bathroom is a very special space, but the theories about space enlargement apply here as to any other room in the house. Use some of these decorating tricks to make your bathroom look and feel larger, even if it stays the same size. Select Colors for Serenity Pale, soft color schemes tend t...

We love homes that effortlessly blend modern and traditional design with vintage elements (like in this Lisbon apartment) but trying to achieve the same eclectic look in the bathroom can prove to be a challenge. After all, it’s a space with a lot of hard edges and necessary features (and making changes in the bathroom is a bit more permanent than just swapping out sofa pillows). A new bath collection by Brizo, Rook™, is all about combining styles—a contemporary masculine aesthetic infused with early 1900s traditionalism . Seth Fritz, Brizo senior industrial designer , explained that even the inspiration behind the collection came from distinct sources. One afternoon, he stumbled upon a 70-year-old bank cart (below) and was captivated by its raw form. Shortly after, the Brizo industrial design team took a trip to several Frank Lloyd Wright homes around the Chicago area and were completely awed by Wright’s ability to combine styles. The cart and Wright’s homes sparked an idea for a...

This bathroom renovation from interior designer Lori Pepe -Lunché is the most dramatic transformation to come our way in a long time. The dark, heavy, cavelike “before” is my idea of a bathroom nightmare . Even if this room were spic n’ span, it would feel unpleasant. Now that doesn’t mean a bathroom needs to be white and light to be appealing, but there’s just no denying that this is a vast improvement. I love the open layout and the exposed, seamless shower design ; not only does it make the room feel spacious and airy, but it also prevents any chance for clutter (which is my biggest obstacle in the bathroom). Make no mistake: a large renovation with marble tile is an investment. But results like these seem well worth it. Amazing work, Lori! —  Kate Have a Before & After you’d like to share? Shoot me an email with your images rig ht he re! (Low res, under 500k per image , please.) More images and basic steps after the jump . . . Time: The renovation took about five weeks from ...

250 Riverside Drive is steps to Pigeon Lake, a popular destination for cottagers." title="This 3,800-square-foot property at 250 Riverside Drive is steps to Pigeon Lake, a popular destination for cottagers." />This 3,800-square-foot property at 250 Riverside Drive is steps to Pigeon Lake, a popular destination for cottagers. In our current realestateNOW feature , we tour a striking contemporary home in Bobcaygeon surrounded by a natural setting and just steps from Pigeon Lake, from Tom and Wendy Hunt of Hunt4Dreams Realty Inc. Nestled away on a gently rolling tree -lined street that curves with the natural landscape and surrounded by the peaceful setting that is Pigeon Lake, 250 Riverside Drive seems a world away yet is mere minutes from all the wonderful amenities of Bobcaygeon. This location is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast with access to a public boat launch on Pigeon Lake just steps away. Boating, hiking, cross-country skiing, great views, and lots of fre...

Mykonos may be known for its party atmosphere and go-all- night bar scene , but amid the glitz and glamour there’s a luxurious and serene hotel where beauty and relaxation reign. Rocabella Mykonos is situated on a beach just a few minutes drive from the pulsing rhythm of Chora — a setting that is private and laid-back but within easy reach of the humming town. The feel of the property is relaxed and a bit bohemian, mixing natural stone with the  iconic white Cycladic architecture style . The pool area of the hotel has plenty of room for swimming, relaxing and dining in the great Greek outdoors . The hotel offers everything you need to relax. View in gallery Views from all parts of the hotel are stunning. The public areas of the hotel set the tone for the rest of the property, which is relaxed and natural. The glamour in this hotel is its lack of glitz and the focus on earthy luxury. Natural wood furnishings and comfortable seating dominate the hip and stylish lobby and shop area, pu...