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Small half-baths can create a big time impact on the guest that visits your household. Most of us have them in our homes; these handy little spaces are normally furnished with only a sink and toilet and sometimes go by the name “Powder Room” because of the tendency of guest to go in there to freshen up. The problem with these pint-sized baths is that they are so small, so how do we make that small ugly bathroom usable and inviting? Well the first and obvious solution is to place them in a convenient and accessible place on the first floor of your home near a public area. But remember that because some people are naturally shy when it comes to using the toilet, you want to place your half-bath partially down the hall where the bathroom doors do not open directly onto your living room or dining room space. The purpose of a half bath is to eliminate traffic that may congest the main bath in your home. Since these bath spaces are regularly used by guest, (sometimes called “guest bathrooms” for obvious reasons) you want to make the space appealing to leave a memorable lasting impression of you and your home on your visitors. Read the rest of this entry »

We have all heard the term family friendly bathroom but what does that really mean? What exactly is a family bath and how do we make it family friendly for users both big and small without compromising usability and style. How do we create the informality of a children’s bath with the functionality and practicality of a grown up bathroom. Children like to play and adults like to lounge so why not combine the two and create a bathroom where family members can bathe, perform grooming duties, read and congregate as necessary. The other thing that both adults and children need is storage on all levels and the next thing you should try to incorporate into your family friendly bath is a relaxed timeless style that allows bathers to lounge and linger by integrating personal touches to create a customized bathroom space designed for the whole family. Just remember your family friendly bathroom should be flexible enough to adapt to your families changing needs as they grow. Read the rest of this entry »

At Bathroomguru Review we are constantly on the lookout for new and innovative ideas for your bathroom to inspire and challenge our readers. One online resource that we frequent is Trendhunter.com which looks at emerging trends in many different fields from around the world. While browsing through their archives I recently came across an article entitled "56 bold bathroom décor ideas". While there was some cutting edge, bold and inspirational washroom ideas, the one that caught my eye was the article on “one piece bathrooms”. With traditional lavatory design, everything in your bathroom is either built in or somehow hung from your restroom walls. But Undpartner, an Australian company, would like to challenge your concept of what is a conventional bathroom space with its one-piece-bath concept called of all things, the Panay. Read the rest of this entry »

Interiors With elegance is one of Calgary’s largest renovation showrooms encompassing approximately 8000 square feet of products and displays to lend a hand in your remodeling and renovation household needs. Down at the Calgary Home + Interior Design Show, I was fortunate enough to bump into Yvonne, who works for Interiors With Elegance, a company that specializes in residential renovations. She was able to set me straight on the cocooning trends of creating a spa like atmosphere in your bathroom and the popularity of touchless systems in your bath. Read the rest of this entry »

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Why leave the comfort of your residence and travel to a remote location when you can create a personal haven right in your very own home. What does it take to transform your bathroom into a luxurious oasis, is it a steam shower, a clawfoot tub, heated floors or a sauna? To answer that question you must first decide what you want to use your spa for. Whether you just want to indulge yourself in worldly self gratifying pleasure or perhaps immerse yourself in a holistic therapeutic relaxation session, you can transform your mundane bathroom into the home spa you have always wanted by examining your needs. Read the rest of this entry »

We have all heard of the term “Cocooning” where instead of traveling or going out of our homes, we are now bringing those same amenities that we once went out of our homes to acquire into our homes. People are spending money on upgrading the private, family-oriented areas of their homes rather than renovating the home’s more public spaces. These days, the bathroom is becoming more than just a room to perform daily functions. It has now become a room where people go to unwind after a long day or where they begin their morning in a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. Around the country, bathrooms are now being turned into beautiful lavish oasis’ that once were the realms of fancy hotels and dream vacations. Read the rest of this entry »