Are Bathtubs Necessary in Multifamily Housing Design? Perspectives on bathtubs fluctuate wildly from person to person and even within one person’s life. At certain times and in specific circumstances, a bathtub is invaluable and at others, a seldom-used luxury. Fo [...]
How to Evaluate Faucet Durability Before Buying When considering faucets for the home, most buyers base their choices on two factors: price and appearance, with only the savviest of buyers giving proper weight to the most important consideration of all, durabilit [...]
Easy Bathroom Design for Low-Maintenance Living Bathroom cleaning ranks among the most time-consuming and least enjoyable household tasks, with the average homeowner spending hours each week scrubbing grout, cleaning counters, and polishing fixtures just for them [...]
How to Use Fixtures to Anchor a Monochromatic Bathroom The trend toward monochromatic bathroom design continues gaining momentum in residential and commercial projects alike, appealing to property owners seeking enduring aesthetics that won't require updates with [...]
How Builders Can Future-Proof Bathrooms for Smart Fixtures Smart home technology has moved beyond thermostats and door locks into bathrooms, where touchless faucets, sensor soap dispensers, and electronically controlled fixtures improve hygiene, accessibility, an [...]
Matte, Reflective, Brushed or Antique? How to Choose a Faucet Finish Stand in a bathroom with polished chrome faucets and the space feels crisp and modern. Replace those same fixtures with oil-rubbed bronze, and the room instantly transforms into a warm, traditio [...]
How to Design a Soaking Tub Oasis: Faucet & Accessory Tips A soaking tub differs from a regular bathtub in its size and function. Soaking tubs are big enough to immerse an adult up to her or his shoulders in warmer-than-average water. In design terms, the soa [...]
Color Psychology in Kitchen and Bath Design The difference between a kitchen that energizes morning routines and one that feels a bit sterile often comes down to a single decision, color. When designing homes, many homeowners select paint colors, tile, and fixtur [...]
What is the Difference Between Build-to-Rent Housing and Multifamily Housing? What separates BTR (Build-to-Rent) communities from standard multifamily housing? The answer is the size of each home, the location, the living experience, and market positioning. While [...]
The Easiest Faucet Swaps You Can Do in a Weekend A new faucet can instantly change how a kitchen or bathroom looks and feels, making the space appear more updated and intentional. Many homeowners want to upgrade their kitchens and bathrooms with new faucets, but [...]
