"Existentialism means no one can take a bath for you." This quote from Delmore Schwartz, a tragically underknown American poet of the early Twentieth century, stresses the fact that we alone, as individuals, experience and interact with the world in concrete and tangible ways. We have to do this …
Kitchen & Bath Remodel
How Big Should Your Shower Be? Considering the Pros and Cons of Wet Rooms
If you're planning to upgrade your bathroom, one of the areas you'll have to make choices about is your shower. If you know you're going with a bathtub with a shower, this article really isn't for you. For everyone else, the question is how big should your shower be? Gone are the days when …
Versatility: Multi-Use Spaces in Kitchen Design
Besides the COVID pandemic that impacted everyone, Denise's family went through some additional challenges over the years. "Our older son was in quite a serious motorcycle accident, and was in a wheelchair for some time. The kitchen was just impossible for him. He couldn't maneuver in there at all." …
The Peaceful, Practical Retreat: Make Your Bathroom into a Paradise
If you're planning your next bathroom upgrade, can we introduce you to a trend you're going to love? Marrying the peaceful elements found in luxury spas with the high performance the bathroom demands, the practical retreat style bathroom has something for everyone. Consider: barrier free …
Remodeling the Master Bathroom: Because It’s Time to Enjoy Life on Your Terms
"I think the real game changer of my life - at least as a homeowner, at least as the person who is planning and overseeing the remodeling work we're having done - was realizing that the experiences I loved having when we stayed at a B&B or a nicer hotel could happen in my house all of the time." …
When Renovating the Kitchen in the Family Home, Be Sensitive to History While Living in the Now
"Sometimes I feel like if my husband and I had purchased a home together, or maybe had a house built for us, it would be easier for me to make changes around the place." Amanda, a Weston area homeowner explained. "But we inherited this place from his parents, and it was their parents house before …
