Warm Welcome – Kitchen & Bath Design News

The bathroom, especially the master bath, is a place where designers can help homeowners create the personal refuge they crave. With the right sinks and faucets, designers can add a personal touch without hijacking the overall design of the space. A range of materials and finishes tailored to individual tastes helps them create just the right combination for each homeowner. “In general, homeowners want to showcase their personal style throughout every aspect of their home, which means bath products that are customizable will be trending in 2023 and likely into the future,” says Justin Storm, group product manager for House…Continue Reading

Bathroom industry experts offer their big trend predictions for 2024

Layering, vertical design, and multigenerational living will all be key trend drivers for the bathroom market in 2024, according to some of the industry’s prominent bathroom suppliers. Speaking to kbbreview at the Hotel Interiors Experience show last week, suppliers’ views on the future of the bathroom industry reflect some surprising emerging trends, alongside the expected continued popularity of colors and textures. Jorge Hernandez, group product and design manager at Bathroom Brands, believes that the next big trend will be layering materials and finishes together. “This also ties into the wider trend for personalization that we’ve been seeing,” he explained, “trends…Continue Reading

Hansgrohe’s new product categories aim for holistic bathroom experiences

‘Celebrate Change’ is the motto under which the Black Forest-based Hansgrohe Group is exhibiting at this year’s ISH in Frankfurt—this is most evident with the premium brand Hansgrohe’s, expanded product portfolio in the areas of ceramics. With its new product designs, the brand is responding to a change in consumer behavior. Consumers no longer want to pick and choose individual sanitary products from different manufacturers, but instead, want to design holistic bathroom experiences. In the future, therefore, washbasins and toilets will be sold under the premium brand Hansgrohe, in addition to washbasin faucets, shower systems, drains, and accessories. One thing…Continue Reading

21 Walk-In Shower Ideas For Any Size Bathroom

A tub can be a gorgeous focal point in the bathroom, but a walk-in shower is a true showstopper. For bathrooms large and small, a tub-free shower is a great alternative to make a big impression. According to designers, this stand-alone option delivers powerful style and function.“A walk-in shower can provide functional elements over a tub shower, such as dual shower heads for busy couples getting ready in the morning, enhanced safety, additional space for a larger niche or two to store shampoos and soaps, etc, and a bench seat,” says designer Susan Sutter. “Walk-in showers also provide more…Continue Reading

The Best Small Bathroom Paint Colors

While functionality is the most important feature of any bathroom, with the right design elements, you can transform this room into a calming oasis. But if you’re working with limited square footage, your bathroom may feel cramped rather than relaxing. One way to make this space feel bigger is by choosing the right hue for your walls. Ahead, we’re sharing paint colors that experts say can make small bathrooms feel bigger. Light GreyIf you’re worried about gray feeling too cold, don’t be—it can actually be a very warm and inviting hue when thoughtfully chosen. Opt for a light grey,…Continue Reading

Bathroom Business: OSHA’s Restroom Rules

 Do you have enough toilets in your workplace? What condition are they in? Are your bathroom break policies too restrictive? It’s important to know, because the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates the availability of and workers’ access to restroom facilities. OSHA’s sanitation standard “is intended to ensure that employers provide employees with sanitary and available toilet facilities, so that employees will not suffer the adverse health effects that could result if toilets are not available when employees need them.” These rules ensure that all workplace bathrooms remain safe, sanitary and easily accessible. Here’s a quick rundown: Availability…Continue Reading

Kim Kardashian Bathroom Decor is Going Viral

The Kardashians make waves for a whole multitude of reasons. Whether it’s Kim teaching North not to “annihilate people” or their parenting techniques are under fire, it’s just another day of making headlines but this time it’s about bathroom decor. Yes, really. It should come as no surprise that a Kardashian bathroom is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Kim Kardashian recently posted on her Instagram stories and revealed her bathroom’s latest decor. If you missed the chance to see her story before it disappeared, don’t worry, we’ve got a photo for you.As a big fan of decorating for…Continue Reading

Wellness at home: Incorporating health-enhancing features into bathroom design

In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to enhance our well-being and promote a healthy lifestyle has become increasingly important but in homes, the space that often gets overlooked in this regard is the bathroom however, with a thoughtful and intentional design approach, the bathroom can be transformed into a sanctuary of wellness. To help you out, we got some expert architects and designers in the field to recommend incorporating health-enhancing features into bathroom design to create a space that promotes relaxation, rejuvenation and overall well-being. Wellness at home: Incorporating health-enhancing features into bathroom design (Photo by Zac Gudakov on Unsplash)…Continue Reading