Many people like the idea of having an antique inspired bathroom, with period-style furnishings and fixtures to create an air of decadence and luxury. And that’s easy and easier to do – vaguely antique-inspired bathroom vanities are a dime a dozen, and so are clawfoot freestanding tubs. But historically accurate bathroom design can be a lot trickier. You need to think about color schem

Today I want to talk a little bit about shower walls, or, more specifically, the underloved, unappreciated shower stall. Now, I’ll admit that I understand the relative absence of shower stall style shower walls on design shows or what have you. If you have a big budget, you’re probably going to have the shower tiled, and if you don’t have a lot of space, you’d probably opt

We spend a lot of time here on homethangs talking about big, luxurious dream bathrooms, the sprawling kinds of remodels you’d see on TV or in a magazine. But not everyone has a bathroom big enough to accommodate all the luxuries of a designer bathroom, or even one with enough space for a separate tub and shower. That’s why I want to take a little time to talk about bathtub shower combi

It’s shower week here on homethangs, and today I want to talk a little bit about shower doors. Now, there are plenty of reasons you might prefer a shower curtain to a glass shower door, but if you want a sleek, sophisticated looking bathroom, and especially if you want your bathroom renovation to add value to your home, you really can’t beat shower doors for style – or as a long-

When planning a major bathroom remodel, there are a lot of things to think about, and a lot of decisions to make, some of them fun, and some of them practical. The fun decisions are easy to make – this jacuzzi tub or that steam bath and so on. But unless you have some personal experience on the subject, some of the practical decisions can be harder to make. Take a custom shower for example:

It’s the age old question of bathroom design, and probably the one that depends the most on your personal taste: shower curtains or shower doors? There are arguments for or against either one, but despite the fact that they serve exactly the same function, they’re vastly different in style, cost, maintenance, and even user experience. So which one is right for you and your bathroom? St

Regular readers of this blog will know that I’m a big fan of lighting. Lots of light, lots of light fixtures, lots of different kinds of fixtures, and most especially lights with a lot of style. There are all kinds of lighting fixtures out there. From modern pendants to elaborate crystal chandeliers, it isn’t hard to find a lighting fixture to fit your home and your own personal sense

In most American homes, a toilet is a toilet is a toilet. The shape of the bowl, size of the tank, or color of the porcelain might vary a little, but more or less in this country we all sit on the same throne. But elsewhere in the world, people have tinkered and toyed with toilets, adding technologically advanced luxury features to make something more than your average pot. These techno-toilets ar

When new water conservation laws went into effect in the US in the early 90s, manufacturers had to rush to comply, dramatically slashing the amount of water toilets used per flush, often by more than half. Now, at the time, and for a good while after, most people weren’t exactly eager to jump on the low-flow bandwagon for the simple reason that these new low flow toilets just didn’t wo

I’m a big advocate of using lighting in your home as something more than mere function. Lighting fixtures themselves should be beautiful, and choosing the right type – and amount – of lighting can totally transform the way you experience your home. Humans are instinctively drawn to light, and a well-lit space will feel warm, inviting, and cheery. This applies every bit to the out