Archive for the ‘Bathroom Trend’ Category
Hi everyone, it’s me again, Anthony. I just got back from the Home Expo 2010 Show down at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta and I believe this is the first show of the year directed towards the housing industry. Home Expo is one of Calgary’s premier home, renovation and décor shows, this year featuring such personalities as Sarah Richardson (host of Sarah’s House on HGTV) and John Sillaots and Reena Nerbas. The show was very diverse this year and even included a section featuring Recreation and Investment Properties. I must say that it was really busy this year and having talked to some of the bathroom renovation sales reps and business owners down there, according to them, things seem to be picking up pretty good as we enter into 2010. One business owner even told me that compared to similar shows he had attended last September and October 2009, this year he was able to make twice the contacts and leads than last year, so he was definitely a happy camper! Read the rest of this entry »
A silky warm milk bath sounds sumptuous doesn’t it? And why not, how many times have we heard that milk is good for you. For ages nutritionists have been raving about how good milk is for your bones and teeth, so why wouldn’t it be good for your skin and complexion as well? What most people don’t realize is that women have been using milk as a beauty product secret for centuries and it is not until recently that the general public have been made aware of the replenishing wonders of a milk based bath. Milk baths when taken on a regular basis can soften and smooth your skin, even making it firmer and more radiant and silky to the touch due to milks natural exfoliation properties. While a milk bath does offer you the benefits of skin care in a home spa, you can also add other natural ingredients such as honey, oatmeal, lavender and even natural clay to increase the beautifying affects of your milk bath mixture. Read the rest of this entry »
Hey everyone this is Anthony Mclean from the Bathroomguru Review. I just came back from the 10th Annual Buildex Convention down at the Stampede grounds in the building formerly known as the Roundup Centre; now distinguished as the BMO Convention Centre, in Calgary, Alberta. With over 250 exhibits, Buildex Calgary is Alberta’s largest annual tradeshow and conference for Designing, Building and Managing Real Estate. It is touted as the place to be for those wishing to discover the newest trends, products and educational sessions for the construction, renovation and design industry in Alberta. What is interesting about this show is that the separate trade show venues of Buildex, Construct and Design Trends have now been re-branded under one umbrella as Buildex. Read the rest of this entry »
Captivating, alluring, enduring and enchanting are just a few of the words that come to mind when looking at these emotionally uplifting wall waterfalls created by Slate In Design. Down at the Calgary Home + Interior Design Show I came across an oasis in a sea of vendors and as I stopped in to talk with the owner and creator of these magnificent works of art using natural and man-made materials, I was intrigued to learn more about the company’s humble beginnings to where they are today with an incredible demand for these one of a kind artistic masterpieces. If you are a connoisseur of art you can appreciate the endless possibilities for the application of these 3-D wall waterfalls, from the refuge of your spa bathroom, to your living room feature wall, to the foyer of a major corporation, these works of art can find a home just about anywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
I came across some interesting booths on my travels around the Calgary Home and Interior Design Show. While the majority of the vendors that I interviewed were in the bathroom industry, there were others that I imagined could somehow be applied to enrich your lavatory décor; Striking Glass was one such vendor. It occurred to me that a lot of people would like to display art in their bathrooms. Unfortunately that art has to be well protected behind special airtight glass so that the artwork is not damaged from the moisture ridden environment. And even then it’s a precarious situation. What if you could have beautiful decorative art that would never get mold, mildew or any other sort of water damage? This is where Penny Ellis of Striking Glass comes into play. As you can see the art that she produces is beautiful as well as recycled for that extra green touch. Read the rest of this entry »
Hey everyone this is Anthony Mclean here. On the insistence and slight hot poker prodding of my boss Eric Spurt, I sheepishly trotted down to the Calgary Home and Interior Design Show which runs from September 17-20 at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta. At first I was slightly reluctant because he wanted me to go down there and interview the booth presenters so we could get the pulse of the bathroom retail market. I’m not a timid guy but I must admit the thought of interviewing all those people did overwhelm me. The funny thing is as soon as I started walking around and saw some of the great stuff that was on display down there, it was a natural thing to ask questions about them. So as it tuned out, in the five and a half hours that I was down there I managed to acquire about twenty-one different interviews with a number of the vendors. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to recent bathroom trends that have caught on like wildfire, wall hung toilets, wall hung sinks and wall hung vanity cabinets come to mind. There are many benefits to having these fixtures hung from your bathroom wall, the most obvious is they take up less space and make a smaller sized bathroom look a lot roomier. The other appeal of the wall hung phenomena is that they can be installed at what ever height is most convenient for you or your smaller family members, a convenience benefit which any bathroom user would surely appreciate. On the other hand if you are looking for something modern and trendy, which updates your tired old bathroom with new appeal and style, then the contemporary look of wall hung sinks, toilets and vanities is the way to go. Read the rest of this entry »
While the concept of bath trending is something new, bathtubs themselves have been around for thousands of years. The new bathtub manufacturing trends in size, style, materials and accessories may have changed but the functionality of the bath remains the same, that being, to cleanse your body in an airtight container which you can put clean water in and let soiled bath water out. With so many bath trending choices before us, when looking for a new bathtub, the first thing you must consider is Read the rest of this entry »
What are some creative bathroom gift ideas you can give to that special someone for the holidays, birthday or anniversary? Give the gift of fun personality with a colorful collection of shower caps, gift baskets, accessory sets, bath soap and oils, bath pillows, bath mats and rubber ducks, the possibilities are endless. And remember, your gift doesn’t have to be big but it does have to be appropriate to be appreciated by the receiver. So do a little research and find out what that person is into and your gift will be more meaningful and greatly appreciated because you took the extra time to care. Friends and family will always be grateful for the effort you have put into finding something special for them which makes you stand out even more from the generic gifts that are always given during the gift giving seasons, this latest Chic bathroom trend is here to stay. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are not aware, the toilet is the single biggest water usage station in your entire home. Flushing your toilet is responsible for about thirty-eight percent of the water used inside your residence every day. If you went ahead and replaced your old model toilet with a new low-consumption one, you could permanently cut your home water consumption by more than twenty-five percent. It is simply amazing that for such a small room, the small “green” changes you make in your bathroom can have a big impact not only on the environment but on your water bill as well. Read the rest of this entry »
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