Category: Bathroom Decoration

9 unusual bathroom materials designers are using to set trends

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When redesigning your bathroom, it can be all too easy to take a utilitarian approach. One where the function of the room dictates the form and creativity takes a back seat. Furthermore, even when we do think of how best to decorate our bathroom, the somewhat standardized library of materials is our go-to. Think basins of veined marble and plenty of white everywhere from the ceramic tiling to the pristine bathtub. In fear of creating something too fragile or expressive, we err on the side of caution, and this can lead to a bathroom that we feel dreadfully uninspired by.…Continue Reading

The Critical Role of Showrooms

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190 High-tech wizardry may be all the rage in the kitchen and bath design trade, but brick-and-mortar showrooms, as always, are where the real action is when it comes to showcasing products, building client relationships and closing sales. While that should hardly come as a surprise to longtime professionals in the industry’s design or retail sectors, it’s being reinforced in spades by an enlightening new report which found that, even in the current era of online shopping, videoconferencing and virtual reality, independent showrooms remain as critical as ever to new construction and remodeling projects, including both do-it-yourself and designer-involved kitchens…Continue Reading

The Changing American Home – Kitchen & Bath Design News

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360 Kitchen and bath clients – in the wake of COVID-19 – are increasingly viewing their home as a sanctuary and a shelter that reflects their heightened focus on the impact of interior living spaces on physical and mental health and overall wellness. At the same time, homeowners are reportedly spending more time at home than before the pandemic, while investing in a widening array of sustainable, health-related products and features inside and outside the kitchen and bathroom – a reflection of post-COVID attitudes, lifestyles and household composition, as well as a growing desire for flexible, multi-purpose residential spaces. Those…Continue Reading

In St. Paul schools, gender-neutral bathrooms have proven safer for all students

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In 2016, Johnson Senior High School in St. Paul made a choice that was ahead of his time: to remove gendered bathrooms and install single-occupancy, gender-neutral restrooms. It’s now a topic of political debate in many places, but while some are questioning whether schools should have gender-neutral bathrooms, Johnson Senior High School has had them long enough to have answers on the impact they have on students. When you walk through the front door of the building, the bathrooms, in black and green tile, are one of the first things you see. They’re integrated into the hallway: a line of…Continue Reading

Elegant bathrooms from Roca at the Hotel Casa Cacao, Girona

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Renowned pastry chef Jordi Roca, known for his wildly imaginative creations, has always had a special affinity for chocolate. His culinary prowess shines at El Celler de Can Roca, the esteemed restaurant in Girona, where he collaborates with his brothers, Joan, the chef, and Josep, the sommelier. With numerous accolades and the title of world’s best restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca’s singular gastronomic experience reflects the family’s excellence in food and hospitality. Building upon his passion for chocolate, Jordi embarked on a new venture with the opening of Casa Cacao. A haven for chocolate lovers, Casa Cacao is a…Continue Reading

Ribble Valley sisters five years of bathroom design business

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Ribble Valley Bathrooms was founded in 2018 by Abbie and Sophie Schofield, and designs and installs luxury bathrooms across the region and the whole of the UK. Despite the impact of covid-19 and cost of living crisis, the business has experienced a remarkable 165 per cent growth since its launch. The business, which has a showroom in Clitheroe, was established by Abbie and Sophie after they realized there was a gap in the market for a luxury bathroom specialist. Co-founder Sophie, 33, said: “Bathrooms and plumbing are notoriously a male dominated industry but homeowners were looking for so much more…Continue Reading

Kacey Musgraves’ Graceland bathroom pic inspires retro style

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Kacey Musgraves’ Graceland bathroom Instagram pic makes us wish we could go back in time, a dream we can achieve through interior design. Ahead of a performance at the iconic Elvis Presley home, the country singer snapped a few photos inside the “time capsule,” including a bright-pink, ’50s-style bathroom with poodle wallpaper. Needless to say, we were immediately intrigued by the style. If you’re working on small bathroom ideas, why not consider a vintage revival? Kacey proved what’s old is new again, and our team of pros will help make the look come together in the present day. Kacey Musgraves’…Continue Reading

Water Delivery Choices for the Home

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401 This is probably a ridiculously busy time of year, and you’re probably seriously focused on getting clients’ projects completed before Thanksgiving. Before you know it, though, you’ll be scheduling 2024 kitchen and bathroom starts, so investing a little time now to keep up with current trends will pay dividends in the new year. This month, we’re taking a look at fixtures and faucets around the house. These pros have taken time to share their insights: Bobby Dean, plumbing and hardware merchant with Southern California-based multi-showroom luxury retailer Pirch; Sherri Drew, vp of design studios for national builder Tri Pointe…Continue Reading