Archive for the ‘Bathroom Remodeling’ Category
Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Glass block shower wall using 8 x 8 colored glass blocks and 4 x 8 alternating blocks
When you live in Southern California it’s essential to make every inch of a small bathroom count….and that’s exactly what Jeff R. accomplished in his recent bath renovation project. As Jeff said, “The bathroom in our 75 year old home was shot. The tile had hairline cracks, the shower area was dark, the shower pan was failing, and the earthquakes and tremors where part of the cause of the tile falling apart.” It was not possible to change the size or layout of this room – so the challenge would be to make the space nicer and more functional…but how?

Before renovation - old tile shower enclosure was closed in by stud walls
Learn below how Jeff, his wife, an interior designer and their contractor not only used materials like a unique “floating” glass block wall to create a fresh contemporary look – but also embraced a famous tile design element to make their small space sparkle.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Transforming a 75 year old small bathroom with a glass block tile shower – San Diego California” »
Tags: Catalina tile, Catalina tile California, colored glass block shower, frosted glass block, glass block shower, glass block sizes, Small bathroom renovation, small bathroom San Diego California, unique glass block
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Friday, April 19th, 2013

Rosemarie Rossetti & Mark Leder in Universal Design Master Bathroom
Who ever said accessible bath design cannot look cool and relaxing has never visited the home of Rosemarie Rossetti and Mark Leder. This home – built in Columbus Ohio – is a living example of how inspired design can also be a safe and functional space for people of all abilities, sizes or ages. This home called the Universal Design Living Laboratory is the brainchild of Rosemarie and Mark and will be open to the general public in a few short months.
This article (which is Part 2 in a series– Part 1 looked at the Guest Bath) will look at the key features and benefits of an accessible and universal design master bathroom.
Continue reading “Anatomy of an Accessible & Universal Design Master Bathroom – A Visit to the Universal Design Living Laboratory (Part 2)” »
Tags: accessible bath, accessible master bath, accessible master bathroom, glass block mural windows, toilet room, UDLL, universal bathroom, universal design
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Friday, March 8th, 2013

Curved sliding glass enclosure from Fleurco using a 54 x 54 acrylic base
There is nothing quite as sleek, stylish and contemporary as a curved glass shower enclosure – but the question is can they be affordable? Learn below the benefits of these systems, the most popular types of curved glass showers, where they can be used and what are some of the more cost effective options.
Continue reading “Curved & Bent Glass Shower Enclosures – Cool, but can they be affordable?” »
Tags: bent glass, clear glass blocks, curved glass, curved glass block, curved glass shower, curved shower door, curved shower enclosure, curved shower glass, fleurco shower, frameless shower glass
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Friday, February 22nd, 2013

Decorative glass tile block shower wall with Sentrel wall surrounds
If you’re wondering what’s hot and new in the world of glass block showers and decorative wall surrounds you need to look no further than the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show. Learn below about this cutting edge shower display from Columbus Glass Block & Bath Doctor (at booths 9N, 10N & 11 N) starting this weekend . If you can’t make the show (or don’t live in this area go to these web links or call to learn more).
Continue reading “Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Sentrel Wall Surrounds Featured at Central Ohio Home & Garden Show” »
Tags: art glass block, artistic glass block, custom shower base, decorative glass shower, decorative shower wall, glass block showers, glass tile, glass tile blocks, ready for tile base, thin glass block
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Friday, February 15th, 2013

Rosemarie Rossetti in Guest bathroom of Universal Design Living Laboratory with roll in shower, roll under sink and wider turning radius
How easy is it to visit your home for an aging parent or someone with special needs? If your home is like most – the answers is not easy at all! The cool thing is with some planning and thoughtful bathroom design you can have a stylish space which is safe and functional for everyone.
A special home has been developed in Columbus Ohio (called the Universal Design Living Laboratory) which shows how to make your home cool to look at, functional and safe for people of all ages and abilities. This article focuses on key features (and benefits) of a universal and accessible guest bathroom.
Continue reading “Anatomy of a Universal & Accessible Design Guest Bathroom – A Visit to the Universal Design Living Laboratory” »
Tags: accessible bath, accessible bathroom, Accessible shower, aging parents, guest bath, guest bathroom, handicapped bathroom, roll in shower, roll under sink, special needs, UDLL, Universal Design Living Laboratory
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Saturday, February 9th, 2013

Fleurco curved glass shower enclosure with Sentrel Waterproof Wall Surrounds
If someone had a dime for every nasty tub and shower enclosure out there – they would truly be a rich person! Let’s face it – since tubs and showers are by there very nature wet spaces they can certainly get unpleasant over time – moldy walls, dirty grout joints, chipped, stained and rusty tubs are just some of the conditions many people find in their baths.
The challenge is how can the bath or shower be remodeled to not only improve the looks of the space – but also to make it more functional, safer and healthier?
Learn below about an exciting approach which can be used for a shower replacement or a bath to shower conversion which can be used for to transform an ugly (and perhaps unsafe) bathroom into one you’ll enjoy entering every day.
Continue reading “Making a low maintenance shower enclosure with high style and function” »
Tags: bathtub to shower conversion, curved shower, curved shower base, decorative shower, Fleurco, Fleurco enclosure, low maintenance shower, Sentrel wall surrounds, shower enclosure, shower replacement
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Friday, January 25th, 2013

A full bathroom remodeling project
Really cool bathrooms don’t happen by magic – they take careful thought, planning and budgeting. Learn below 7 bathroom planning tips to get you going in the right direction and save money in the process.
Continue reading “7 Bathroom Remodeling & Makeover Planning & Budgeting Tips” »
Tags: bath budget, bath makeover, bathroom budget, bathroom makeover, bathroom planning, cost of a bath remodel, cost of bath remodeling, cost of bathroom remodeling
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Saturday, January 12th, 2013

Shower screen to create a contemporary European style bathroom
Contemporary sleek shower enclosures are in. So if you’re climbing into a bathtub with a nasty curtain or framed sliding glass doors it may be time to consider a shower screen to create a bathroom that fits today’s styles. Learn below what a shower screen is, the advantages of this type of glass enclosure, where you can use this product and also the various options to select from.
Continue reading “Using a Shower Screen to Create a Sleek European Design with Improved Function” »
Tags: corner shower, European shower, European shower design, pivoting shower door, shower design, shower screen, shower shield, walk in shower
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Monday, December 24th, 2012

Small accessible roll in shower
For someone in a wheelchair showering or bathing can be a huge challenge (and in some cases an activity to be avoided given the physical strain of the task) – unless the bathroom and shower has been designed to accommodate their needs. Designing a handicap accessible bathroom requires a mix of careful planning, thoughtful design, selecting the best products and choosing a contractor with the right expertise.
In Part 1 of this series the focus will be on the step to design the entry to the bathroom and selecting the best shower base.
Continue reading “Designing a handicap wheelchair accessible bathroom – Part 1 Shower Base & Door Entry” »
Tags: bathroom modification, handicap accessible shower, handicap bathroom, home modification, roll in shower, wheelchair accessible, wheelchair accessible bathroom
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