Learn How To Light Up Your Bathroom! Everything is illuminated in this guide to brightening your bath. Lighting is a powerful design tool that can improve function, safety, comfort and enjoyment in your new bath. You’ll want to consider natural and artificial sources and, depending on the scale of the project, perhaps enlist the [...]
Match your personal shower style to the latest shower heads More than anything else, how you shower—or want to—should influence your choice of sprays. Here are some common shower sprays: Shower head The most common type of shower spray, it’s usually mounted high on a shower wall but may be attached to the ceiling. Handshower [...]
A Closer Look At Shower Design, Style & Function Shower design, products & know-how for your bathroom remodel planning. Walk-in showers have been gaining ground in American homes for more than a decade—and for good reasons! A freestanding stall can fit where a tub can’t, making them ideal for small homes. Where space allows, a [...]
Bathtub designs, products & know-how for your bathroom remodel planning. A bathtub is a bathtub is a bathtub, right? Well, not exactly. There are many factors to consider when choosing a bathtub. Here’s a guide to understanding the nuances of soakers. Should you replace the bathtub? Maybe. “For real-estate value, every home needs a bathtub, [...]
April 29, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Color
Maybe it’s something that comes with age, but my tastes have vastly transformed over the last few years. Always a fan of the chic and ultra modern designs, I have grown to not only appreciate the traditional and classic stylings of home design, but I’ve started a love affair with it. Perhaps the biggest reason [...]
April 8, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Color, Free Standing, Online Design, Vanities, Wall Paint, Wall Surface
Wrap up your week with the best paints for a classic bath—plus a sneak peek at a great new vanity. Bath Simple designer Will Adams shares his style savvy Q: What colors did you choose for this bath? A: It’s a soft neutral palette. The upper wall is Lambskin, the lower wall is Indian River [...]
April 7, 2011 in Accessories, Baseboard, Bathroom Design, Chair Rail, Color, Free Standing, Toilet, Wall Paint
Give your cottage bath a sophisticated spin with these stylish ideas from Bath Simple designer Will Adams Clear the surfaces Stash towels and toiletries in a furniture-look vanity. Need more storage? Bring in a freestanding cabinet and hard-working stow-alls like baskets. Will loves: West Elm’s new striped baskets. Add architectural interest Give a new bath [...]
April 6, 2011 in Bathroom Design
Take a break from this week’s tour of Bath Simple’s classic showroom bath and vote for your favorite in the Bath Simple style series. Review the candidates below and click here to cast your ballot! Classic Bath What makes this bath a classic? Catch up with this week’s Classic Bath Series: Part 1 and Part [...]
April 5, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Bathtub, Color, Floor Surface, Online Design, Surround, Tub, Wall Paint, Wall Surface
In a timeless design, durability is key. Learn how Bath Simple designer Will Adams used modern materials to outfit this classic bath for the long run. Q: What was the starting point for this bath design? A: The flooring. I like the Barnyard Gray for a cottage-style room because it has a slightly rustic, whitewashed [...]
April 4, 2011 in Baseboard, Bathroom Design, Chair Rail, Vanities
Five reasons to love a classic-style bath! Embrace a fresh take on traditional and tour Bath Simple’s latest showroom bath by designer Will Adams 1) TIMELESS GOOD LOOKS Q: What does classic style mean to you, Will? A: It’s a category of home interiors that’s always been around, it always looks great and it’s not [...]
