I saw this deep bubbling baby at the International Builders Show in Orlando and all I can say is: Oh my. I want it. It’s called the “Sok” overflowing bath for two by Kohler, and it has effervescence (bubbles) and chromatherapy (colored lights). It’s deep enough to submerge your shoulders, and if it overflows, well…
When Cathy Nordlund decided to remodel one room in her Woodland Hills home to heart’s desire — the powder room — she began by looking through “millions” of decorating magazines. Eventually, she decided on a Victorian theme. But during her contemplation of fabulous Victorian bathrooms, it finally dawned on Cathy that they all shared a…
The cool thing about this story is that one of the homeowners who remodeled this bathroom, Deb, grew up in this house. But after her family sold the house, it declined over the years. Deb avoided driving past her childhood home, even though she lived nearby, because it was so depressing. Then, two events happened…
I drive all over Southern California looking at remodels — from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano to Lake Arrowhead to Santa Barbara and all points in between. And here’s a curious thing I’ve noticed. Half the time when I see really great cabinet knobs, the homeowners got them from the same source: MyKnobs.com. So…
What determines trends? Is it what the manufacturers are selling? Or what the designers are designing? Professional Remodeler magazine asked a different question: What are the homeowners choosing? A recent article, Kitchen and Bath Trends, is based on a survey of remodeling contractors across the country, who revealed these trends: — Oak cabinets are out,…
Are women and men really so different? The marketers for Manhattan West, a new condo development in Las Vegas, seem to think so. As was reported on the Inman News blog, Manhattan West is offering his and hers units. The Diva series includes a jetted bathtub with temperature hold, which maintains the water temperature for…
Reader Kara Noble from Manhattan Beach wants to turn part of a large walk-in closet into a “wet room,” which is where you have a shower, sink and toilet all in one waterproof space with a floor drain. This is similar to what you’d find on a boat or in a motorhome. Kara is from…