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, [...]
July 6, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Vanities
More than just a place to brush your teeth and stash your floss, a vanity can be the focal point of your bath design. Here’s what to consider. Style Vanities come in three types: built-in, freestanding and wall-mount. Built-ins are fully enclosed cabinetry similar to most kitchen storage. Freestanding units look like movable furniture, though [...]
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 [...]
March 31, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Free Standing, Online Design, Shower, Toilet, Vanities
Designer Will Adams reveals five trends in Bath Simple’s transitional style bath. 1) FURNITURE LOOK VANITY Q: You chose a large vanity to anchor this modest (7′ X 8′) bath. Why go with a free standing model? A: Free standing vanities continue to be popular. It personalizes the space, and makes it look like you [...]
March 30, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Floor Surface, Free Standing, lighting, Mirror, Shower, Vanities
Designer Will Adams shares five space-savvy tips from Bath Simple’s transitional bath. 1) SPLURGE ON STORAGE SPACE Q: This bath measures a modest 7′ X 8′. Why did you choose a 60-inch vanity? A: It’s a great focal point that makes the most of every inch. There’s plenty of counter space as well as shelf [...]
March 28, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Free Standing, Vanities
What is transitional style? Learn all about this easy mix of modes—and how to use it in your bath—from Will Adams, Bath Simple’s first certified designer. Q: What IS transitional style? A: I think of it as fresh traditional. It’s where contemporary meets classic. It’s clean with simplified details. Q: What are the classic elements [...]
March 24, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Modern, Toilet
This week, Will Adams, Bath Simple’s first certified designer, shows off his modern bath design for the company’s showroom. So far, we’ve covered the vanity, the floor tile and the shower. What’s up with that snazzy toilet, Will? A: It’s a dual-flush, water-saving model with a Washlet seat. Q: Impressive. Let’s break that down. How [...]
March 23, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Modern, Shower, Surround
This week, Will Adams, Bath Simple’s first certified designer shows off his modern bath design for the company’s showroom. I love his choices for the vanity and the floor tile, but when it came time to talk about the shower, I noticed something was missing… Q: Um, so where’s the shower head? A: We built [...]
March 21, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Modern, Vanities, Wall Mount
Learn how Will Adams, Bath Simple’s first certified designer, turned part of the company’s Berkeley, California, showroom into a sleek contemporary bath, starting with a wall mount vanity. Q: What’s “modern” about this vanity? A: Mainly, there aren’t a lot of crazy details. The vanity has clean lines and a strong geometric shape. It was [...]
