Posts Tagged ‘walk in shower’
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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Friday, May 4th, 2012
Bathroom remodeling trends include style, function, long lasting materials
Can a newly remodeled bathroom be both stylish and functional? Incorporating the 2012 trends being seen in bath remodeling both are possible. Apply the trends below to turn a tired old bath area into a luxurious and safer room:
Continue reading “7 Bathroom Remodeling Design Trends & Ideas for 2012 for the Cleveland & Cincinnati Ohio markets” »
Tags: bathroom design, bathroom remodel ideas, bathroom remodeling ideas, bathroom trends, contemporary bathroom, digital programmable shower, walk in shower, water conservation
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Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Glass block curved shower wall for an accessible design
When Cleveland Design & Remodeling division was approached by Bob Armstrong of Master Stone Crafters to create a shower out of an existing walk in closet the project had a familiar theme to it. Bob’s potential customer was not only looking to update an existing cramped bathroom (which currently had a tub/shower combo with a larger walk in closet) but they wanted to make it cool looking and safe for elderly family members who visit their home. Some of the requirements the customer had for this project included:
- Creating a large walk in shower (up to 6 foot by 8 foot) that could be used from a seated (roll in shower) or standing position.
- Finding a way to create storage in the bathroom for clothing that could not be stored in the walk closet anymore.
- Have a sleek contemporary look that was also safe for their visitors.
- Make the shower as maintenance free and waterproof as possible.
- Add updated shower features to make a more relaxing showering experience.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Converting a Closet into an Accessible Roll In or Walk in Shower” »
Tags: Accessible shower, curved glass block shower, decorative grab bars, expanded polystyrene base, hand held shower, kerdi shower, relaxing shower, roll in shower, tile surround walls, walk in shower
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Luxury Houseboat with glass block shower docked at Lake Cumberland Kentucky
Have you ever gone to a place where luxury boats are docked and thought how cool it would be to live on a houseboat with all the features and benefits of a high end home? It is just those kinds of dreams that companies like Thoroughbred Houseboats make into reality. If you can create it on land then Shawn Heinen (President of Thoroughbred) can usually make it come to life for a home on the water as well.
When a new customer of Thoroughbred’s came to visit one Thoroughbred’s existing houseboats one luxury feature that caught their eye was the use of a glass block shower wall. In this article you’ll learn more about this luxury houseboat, where it is docked and how the glass block shower and partition walls progressed from a design concept to a finished project.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Decorative Glass Block Shower Wall & Partition on a Luxury Houseboat” »
Tags: glass block shower, glass block wall, half wall, houseboat, houseboats, lake Cumberland, luxury houseboat, luxury yacht, luxury yachts, partition wall, walk in shower
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Existing bathtub before glass block shower conversion
The problem: Although bathtubs can be a nice feature when bathing small children they can be a major source of danger for an older adult. Trying to step over the tub rail (which in some cases can be up to 20” high) into a wet tub/shower area has resulted in many injuries (especially for those with mobility challenges). Such was the case for an older man in his 60’s living in Grove City Ohio (a suburb of Columbus). His daughter contacted The Bath Doctor and Columbus Glass Block for some input and advice on how to not only make the existing shower area safer but also to add style and improve the value of the home as well.
Glass block walk in shower fold down seat and grab bar
Challenges with the existing bathtub/shower area – Here were the weaknesses of the existing space:
- An old fiberglass tub that was hard to step into for showering.
- No grab bar to make it safer to get into the shower.
- The tub floor surface was slippery when wet.
- Existing shower valve did not offer an anti-scald feature for safe water temperatures. There was only a stationary shower head which made it impossible to shower while sitting down.
- There was no sturdy wall to grab onto in the tub.
- The white fiberglass walls did not offer much style or interest to dress up the bathroom.
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Bathtub to Glass Block Walk in Shower Conversion – Adding Safety & Style” »
Tags: anti scald valve, bathtub to shower, bathtub to shower conversion, fold down seat, glass block walk in shower, grab bar, safety grab bar, shower safety, shower seat, shower valve, tub safety, tub surround, walk in shower
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Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Before - Clawfoot Tub with Old Shower Rod
The McGuires (who live in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio) had a problem – how could they retain the black and white retro design of their bathroom while making it safer, easier to use and also upgrade the looks without the cost and aggravation of gutting the space.
The main challenges were:
- A cast iron clawfoot tub which was dangerous to get in and out of.
- An old brass curved shower rod and stationary shower head which were outdated and covered the view of the decorative tile design.
- An existing pedestal sink 30” tall which required excessive bending.
- After – Walk in Glass Shower Enclosure Keeping Retro Tile Design
Continue reading “Project Spotlight: Improving Bathroom Safety & Function while keeping a Cool Retro Design” »
Tags: black and white design, cast iron tub, clawfoot tub, glass shower enclosure, pedestal sink, retro design, shower diverter, teak shower bench, tile design, tile shower wall, tub to shower conversion, walk in shower, wedi shower
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Monday, July 4th, 2011
Prefab Angled Glass Block Walk In Shower WallsEmerald Green Colored Tridron Angled Glass Block
There are many times in designing a shower or partition where a straight wall does not fit the design or desired shape of an enclosure or room. While shape can add style – it is also known to add significant cost to a project as well.
If you’re looking to create an angled glass wall or column what cost effective options do you have? One product to consider is the use of the 45 degree angled glass block wall using a Tridron shaped unit. Below you’re learn more about this block – from it’s size, patterns, advantages and disadvantage to it’s decorative options.
- Emerald Green Colored Angled Tridron Glass Block
Continue reading “How to Use a Tridron Angled Glass Block for a Shower Wall, Partition or Decorative Column” »
Tags: angled glass, angled shower, angled wall, glass block installation, glass enclosure, glass wall, neo angle shower, walk in shower
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Monday, May 30th, 2011
- Arque curved glass block from Pittsburgh Corning
Tags: Arque glass block, bent glass, conference room wall, curved glass block, curved wall, decorative columns, partition wall, Pittsburgh Corning, radius wall, shower wall, tempered glass, walk in shower
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011
Tags: accessible design, anti scald valve, barrier free entry, Bathroom Remodeling, bathroom vanity, casement windows, comfort height toilets, double hung windows, grab bar, handheld shower, home blog, home modification, home modification remodeling, home modifications, in law suite, interior doors, kitchen blog, kitchen cabinets, kitchen remodeling, roll under sink, room addition, towel bar, tub to shower, walk in shower, zero step entry
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Commercial Remodeling & New Construction, Exterior Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
- A remodeled basement family room area
Tags: basement, basement blog, Basement Remodeling, basement remodeling cleveland, basement remodeling columbus, basement windows, bathroom, bedroom, glass, Glass Block, glass block bar, home office, home theater, kitchen, man cave, remodeling, remodeling plan, walk in shower, workout room
Posted in Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Glass Block, Kitchen Remodeling, Windows | 2 Comments »
