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 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 [...]
April 1, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Color, Wall Paint, Wall Surface
Neutrals top Bath Simple designer Will Adams’s color picks for transitional baths. Here’s why Happy Friday! Today I wrap up a week-long tour of Bath Simple’s transitional bath with designer Will Adams. When he said we’d talk about color in this bath, I thought…what color? As he reminds us all, neutrals are colors, too! Q: [...]
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 29, 2011 in Bathroom Design, Floor Surface
Faux—or for real? Designer Will Adams talks about his choice of flooring for Bath Simple’s Transitional Bath showroom. Q: Is this a wooden floor? A: It’s a vinyl floor that looks like wood. Q: Why did you choose vinyl for this setting? A: The water resistance makes it extremely practical for a bath. It’s also [...]
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 [...]
