Archive for September, 2011
Friday, September 30th, 2011
- Pool house room addition with serpentine glass block shower wall
When the Mills family starting thinking about a creating a unique and functional pool house bathroom they were looking for construction products with style and substance. Working together with Larry Harp and Jon Innis of L & J Contractors of Cookville Tennessee (a high end builder and remodeler) the Mills family identified products to make a one of kind bathroom design that were also “smart” (meaning they provided long term ease of maintenance and kept costs down over the long run). Learn more below about the products used in this 1,800 square foot room addition project.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Pool House Bathroom with a Serpentine S Shaped Glass Block Shower Wall and Base Design” »
Tags: curved wall, foam insulation, glass block shower, grohe shower, hansgrohe, hansgrohe shower, pool house, rain shower, rain shower head, room addition, serpentine wall, shower base, shower head, shower wall, tile shower
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Glass Block | No Comments »
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Decorative glass block window in universal design
Seldom does a new home building project come along that can inspire, educate and liberate any person’s ability to use and enjoy the home than the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) being built by Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband Mark Leder. Several months ago (see the related blog post below) I focused on one feature in this home (the glass block windows and glass mural window used in the master bathroom). In this post let’s look at some features in the master bathroom to see thoughtful universal design and green building practices in action (Please note – this home – which is being built in Columbus Ohio – will be open for public touring later this year or early next year).
Tags: accessible design, bathtub transfer, bathtub transfer bench, expanded polystyrene, glass block patterns, glass mural, glass murals, linear drain, roll in shower, shower pans, shower window, trough drain, tub transfer, universal design, universal design learning
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | 2 Comments »
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
Step down glass block wall, glass counter with copper vessel
You may say it’s not possible to create a classy, stylish and unique bathroom in a space as small as 6 foot by 6 foot – but don’t tell that to Mat Forrest. When Mat and his partner got on a mission to invigorate and revitalize their small bathroom in California they were determined to create a top notch space and to not cut any corners in the process. Below you’ll learn tips and ideas that guided Mat through this small bath remodeling process.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: 5 ½ Tips to add class, character & style in a small bathroom remodeling project” »
Tags: bath experts, bathroom design, bathroom design ideas, bathroom ideas, bathroom makeover, bathroom remodeling contractor, bathroom remodeling ideas, open bathroom, shower insert, small bathroom, small shower, tiny bath, tiny bathroom ideas
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block | 1 Comment »
Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Barrier free shower entrance
Tags: anti scald valve, barrier free shower, bath safety, bathroom safety, bench seat, comfort height toilet, handheld shower, shower safety, tub to shower
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling | 3 Comments »
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011
Solar sun tube used in a kitchen
Bathroom improvement using bathtub liner & new acrylic wall surrounds
Is your attempt to sell your home giving you a major case of the blues? If so – you’re certainly not alone! Maybe it’s time to step back and evaluate your property to see what can be done (without breaking the bank) to improve it’s appearance, function and marketability. Consider the 4 tips below to breathe some new excitement into your home in the crowded and challenging real estate marketplace.
Continue reading “4 Cost Effective Home Improvement Tips to Improve Resale Value” »
Tags: bathroom improvements, Bathroom Remodeling, bathtub liner, front porch, home sale, home selling tips, light pipe, replacement windows, shower liner, solar tube, steel door, steel entry doors, sun tube, tubular skylight
Posted in Bathroom Remodeling, Exterior Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling | No Comments »
