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With all this talk about recycling and green products, you sometimes wonder who is for real and who is just abusing the trend. Well, after having talked to the general manager of Granite Transformations at Home Expo 2010, I knew he was avid about Granite Transformations quest to be a truly environmentally preferred company. Granite Transformation can transform your outdated shower or tub surround with its eco friendly recycled glass, engineered stone or their glass mosaics, and all of this according to Granite Transformations, can be done in as little as a day. Their nonporous 4’x10’ recycled slabs can be cut and installed over your existing vanity countertop, floors, bathroom walls or shower pans. And the great thing about these slabs is that they require virtually no maintenance, come in more than fifty stylish colours, are easy to clean and are also mold and mildew resistant, which is pretty much a necessity for any bathroom environment. Read the rest of this entry »

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In Part 1 and Part 2 of Bathroom Stylistic Trends we looked at “minimalist” bathroom design and “period” bathroom design respectably. In Part 3 we talked about contemporary bathroom design and now in Part 4 we jump into “modern” bathroom stylistic trends. Now there has been some debate as to whether modern bathroom design is any different from contemporary bathroom design. While there are many similarities, successful modern bathroom design makes creative use of the available space and combines the various elements into an integrated and distinctive modern design style. Modern bathroom design is more concerned about the current trends that are occurring in the bathroom design industry at the present time, it does not look into the future of bathroom design but is only concerned with Read the rest of this entry »

In part 1 and part 2 of Bathroom Stylistic Trends we looked at “minimalist” bathroom design and “period” bathroom design. In part 3 we will divulge into the stylistic arena of contemporary bathroom design, which tries to incorporate art with engineered design. Contemporary bathroom design like minimalist bathroom design is based upon simple, frequently stylized geometric shapes and forms but unlike minimalist design which strives for simplicity and the optimum interaction of objects in space, contemporary bathroom style has no such limitations. The goal of contemporary design is to create a bathroom that has the stylistic ramifications of the “now” and well into the future. It is dictated by the use of present day materials, technology and leading high-concept designers who are visionaries in the product design field whose goal is to create bathroom fixtures that will not looked dated by the following year. Read the rest of this entry »

In part 1 of Bathroom Stylistic Trends we examined minimalist bathroom design, that style being personified by gleaming white fixtures and near pristine white walls with white floors and simple fixture shapes. We discovered that style is not only a feeling but it is how your bathroom looks as well. We also found out that choosing materials and designing your bathroom go hand in hand together. When we think of the term “period” we are referring to the stylistic trends of a certain point in time, an example being the 1930’s or 1980’s fashionable taste in furniture, architectural features, colors, textures, materials and decor. When trying to emulate a “period” bathroom you are trying to recreate the style of that particular era while remaining faithful to the shapes, colors, textures and décor from the past. Read the rest of this entry »

If you look closely at the bathroom style trending statistics, you will have noticed a move towards a more robust sizing trend in bathrooms. And with this increase in spatial relationship has come an awareness of the importance of filling the room with fixtures and fittings that not only provide practical functionality but also create the perfect balance between usage and genuine bathroom style. Believe it or not bathrooms are normally a stylistic reflection of Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom ceilings, like bathroom walls and floors must be resistant to moisture and humid conditions. Many times the same surface materials are used on the walls and on the ceiling. Usually along the lines of plaster (stucco) or wallboard covered in paint, wall paper, prefinished paneling or solid wood. Yet you are not limited to these common materials, with a little creativity you can use such materials like sound absorbing tiles or translucent back lighted panels suspended from a ceiling grid to add intrigue and style to your bathroom. Of course your choice of surface materials will in a large part be determined by your Read the rest of this entry »

The materials that you choose to finish your bathroom with and the ensuing style that emerges from this go hand in hand; you cannot have one without the other. Style is not only the way something looks; it is also the way that your bathroom feels. The great thing about style is that it is so personal. You can mix and match to your hearts content and you can also mix and match finish materials as well, Read the rest of this entry »

Bathrooms are usually assigned less space than any other room in your house. As it turns out one of the biggest design challenges is to make room for all that you want. From toilets to sinks to showers and bathtubs, each fixture requires a minimum amount of space above and around their physical dimensions in order to be used easily and safely. Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom fixtures come in a variety of widths, lengths and shapes. Before completing your bathroom layout you must carefully consider the placement and proximity of each design element so that you will be able to perform each task without being hindered or obstructed in any way. This not only aids in the logical flow of tasks but also assures safety and comfort when using the facility. Read the rest of this entry »

So many people get hung up on what they consider to be good design that they are brought to a standstill before they even begin. So what is good design? Truth be known, there is no one real good way of designing your bathroom. What you should be asking yourself is Read the rest of this entry »