The art and ritual of bathing varies widely the world over. In Japan especially, water is considered to be spiritually as well as physically cleansing – a belief which led to the development of a very different attitude towards bathing, different bathing rituals, and even different bath fixtures. The Japanese bathroom is very different from […]
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Oct
Oct
In my line of work, you see a lot of really beautiful bathrooms, from vintage to ultra modern and everything in between. But there’s one design I don’t see very often, despite the fact that I fall in love with it all over again every time I do – in floor tubs. These are regular […]
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Oct
Oct
Major bathroom remodels are among the most popular (and most important) upgrades you can make to your home. But not all bathroom renovation is necessarily for style; for many, bathroom renovations add much needed accessibility. Especially as you age or for those with physical limitations, the right bathroom upgrades and alterations can increase independence and […]
Bathroom, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips
Unique Freestanding Bathtubs – Stylish Wood Bathtubs And Glass Whirlpools
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Oct
Oct
A while back I wrote about the top ten most unique freestanding bathtubs, and while I stand by my picks, I’d like to admit today that that list has a pretty huge, glaring problem with it: I focused more on form than on material. I mentioned a few metal tubs – especially copper tubs – […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Latest Trends, Showers, Toilets
2013 Bathroom Trends – Top Ten Bathroom Updates For The New Year
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Sep
Sep
Seasons come and go and design trends change right along with them. So even if you’re in the habit of updating your home regularly, last year’s words of wisdom usually don’t still apply. And if it’s been even longer since you’ve updated your bathroom, it can be even harder to figure out what’s hot and […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Toilets
Victorian Bathroom Design – Authentic Period Design For Your Bathroom
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Sep
Sep
In the last two hundred years, the concept of the indoor bathroom has evolved from not existing at all to being one of the most popular places in the home to do a luxury remodel. These days, many homeowners are looking back to the opulence of the past to help create a relaxing, decadent getaway. […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Toilets
A New Twist On A Luxury Modern Bathroom Design From Laufen
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Sep
Sep
I have a pretty eclectic design taste, but when it comes to a modern design, I strongly prefer styles that are more elegant than angular, eschewing geometric, utilitarian designs in favor of more artistic minimal lines. You can only imagine how happy I am to discover that one of the most famous modern bathroom designers […]
Bathroom, Bathroom Sinks, Bathroom Vanities, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Toilets
Edwardian Bathroom Design – Authentic Period Design For Your Bathroom
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Aug
Aug
Many people like the idea of having an antique inspired bathroom, with period-style furnishings and fixtures to create an air of decadence and luxury. And that’s easy and easier to do – vaguely antique-inspired bathroom vanities are a dime a dozen, and so are clawfoot freestanding tubs. But historically accurate bathroom design can be a […]
Bathroom, Bathtubs, Decorating Ideas and Tips, Showers
Bathtub Shower Combinations – Shower Tubs You’ll Love
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Aug
Aug
We spend a lot of time here on homethangs talking about big, luxurious dream bathrooms, the sprawling kinds of remodels you’d see on TV or in a magazine. But not everyone has a bathroom big enough to accommodate all the luxuries of a designer bathroom, or even one with enough space for a separate tub […]
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Aug
Aug
Major bathroom remodels are about two things: comfort, and style. Comfort, well, that comes built in to just about every luxury bathroom item. After all, all a bathtub really needs to be decadent and relaxing is to be big and reasonably well designed. But style is a whole different thing, and that takes a little […]