Creative Ideas for ‘Rightsizing’ the Master Bath

by Mary Jo Peterson, Kitchen & Bath Design News Have you ever looked at the space given to the master bathroom and wondered if we might be going so far as to need roller skates for those nocturnal visits from bed to bathroom? Have you noticed that in the hall or family bathrooms, it frequently…

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The Spa Experience: the master bath

By Ellen Cheever, Kitchen & Bath Design News Although the current client focus on budget is challenging, there are still many clients today willing to invest in a personal retreat. Colleagues have told me that while their upscale kitchen renovation leads are down, they have had a surprising number of requests for bathroom proposals: notably,…

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Safe at Home: the Master Bath

By John Filippelli, Kitchen & Bath Design News Much like baseball players, consumers want nothing more than to be safe at home. And nowhere is this more evident than in the master bath, according to bath designers interviewed by KBDN, who recently shared their insights into trends in master bath remodeling. “We’re all looking to…

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Internet Plan of the Week: this one has a lighthouse!

If you ever wanted a house with a lighthouse, this plan is for you!  Fanciful?  Yes.  Practical?  Not entirely — but certainly memorable!  The rest of this nearly 7,000 SF home will amaze you.  Be sure and scroll down to see the plans and pictures.  Imagine this home perched on a hill or bluff overlooking…

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Wood countertops no longer on the chopping block

By Mary G. Pepitone, Universal Press Syndicate Don’t knock wood as a durable and functional kitchen countertop option. While wood might seem problematic in terms of water and stain resistance, it has a long tradition of being used as a countertop in Europe and is enjoying a resurgence in American kitchens.

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