Showerheads and Hardware for Doorless Showers What is a doorless shower, exactly? And how would a person stay warm when using one? Doorless showers are exactly what the name implies - a shower without a door. They were first embraced in certain segments: spas, lux [...]
Blurring the Line Between Kitchens and Family Rooms Everyone knows what an open-concept kitchen is, but it’s not just a lack of walls that makes a great open-concept design. Not only are the family room and kitchen lines blurred in a new wave of open design, but t [...]
Choosing Faucets for Housing by Region | Location Matters How to choose a kitchen faucet and how to choose a bathroom faucet generally come down to price, quality, and design as these are the main considerations of most multifamily housing professionals and homeow [...]
The Unfitted Kitchen: Build Slowly When thinking of a modern kitchen, upper and lower built-in cabinets come to mind, even a refrigerator disguised as a cabinet if your imagination has decided to bring a luxury kitchen to life in your head. There’s probably an isl [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Artful Faucet Placement for Center Islands in New Multifamily Housing The modern kitchen island has evolved from a simple counter extension into a multifunctional hub that features its own sinks and faucets that transform how families cook and gather. Island sink [...]
