Category: bathroom
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10 Signs Your Bathroom Needs a Renovation
The bathroom, often dismissed as a mere utility, holds an outsized role in the rhythm of daily life. It’s the quiet sanctuary for morning rituals, the brief reprieve after a long day, and a fundamental marker of a home’s overall well-being. Yet, unlike a living room or kitchen, which might announce their wear with fading…
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Can you have a wet room in a loft conversion?
Wet rooms in loft conversions can be tricky to get right, yet they make so much sense in terms of loft conversion bathrooms. Wet rooms work in large and small spaces alike, offering a streamlined finish – but they do need to be designed and constructed perfectly in order to work as they should. As…
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88-Year-Old Bath Gets Its First Facelift
Step inside a remarkable transformation where time stands still and then gracefully leaps forward. For Mary Ann and Frank, their Upper West Side co-op held decades of memories, including an original 1929 master bathroom that had truly seen better days. But with their children grown, the couple embarked on a long-awaited journey to breathe new…
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Types of bath explained: How to choose the right style
With so many types of bath to choose from, selecting the right style to suit your bathroom design can feel like a challenge. From deep, freestanding tubs for long, luxurious soaks to space-saving shower-bath designs made for busy mornings, the perfect bath is out there, you just need to know what to look for. Whether…
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Can garden rooms with bathrooms be stylish and practical?
Garden rooms with bathrooms are an appealing upgrade if you’re needing extra living space without the disruption of an extension. Offering convenience (after all who wants to run up the garden path to the house every time nature calls), and the opportunity to use your garden room ideas for more than one purpose, adding one…
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A Clever Closet Conversion in Long Island
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Long Island, a charming 1990s home has become the canvas for a creative couple’s vision. Michelle and Nate, escaping the urban bustle of Brooklyn, found their tranquil retreat in Riverhead. Their first act of domestic artistry involved a clever spatial alchemy: an overlooked hallway closet, ripe with untapped potential,…
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Bathroom Renovation Costs in New York: What to Expect?
The dream of a spa-like sanctuary or a sleek, modern bathroom escape within the bustling confines of New York City remains a powerful aspiration for homeowners. But as 2025 unfolds, transforming that vision into reality requires more than just design flair. Navigating the increasingly complex landscape of renovation costs, particularly in the face of new…
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How to plan bathroom lighting to create a blissful sanctuary
The ideal bathroom lighting can be many things to many people. It can be designed to create a relaxing sanctuary, a bathtime play area, a make up or shaving station, or a bright, start-the-day space for the whole family. Having multiple functions means when designing your bathroom, it’s important to get the right lighting for…
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How to choose the best type of shower for your bathroom
Whether it’s hot, steamy and relaxing or ice cold and invigorating, there is nothing quite like a shower for awakening the senses. The benefits of a daily shower go beyond cleanliness, though that’s a distinct advantage not just to yourself but to anyone living in close proximity, particularly after a hard day at work or…
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A Quick River House Guest Bathroom Reveal
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Welcome to a quick reveal of my brother’s guest bath which is small, cute, blue and right next to that new pink bedroom that we are obsessed with. Max Humphrey and I designed this together – starting almost 3 years ago when I was still in Arrowhead! He has the same tile in his bathroom,…