"My husband and I both come from families that didn't have a lot of stability," Zoe said. "My father was in the military, and you know what that means: frequent moves and never feeling truly settled anywhere. And my husband's family was in the opposite boat: it was his mother's career as an …
Comfort Without Compromise: Creating Truly Luxurious Master Bathroom Suites
"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 …
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." …
Changing Families Means Changing Home Design
This summer, CBS News reported that 1 in 4 young adults live with their parents in the family home. Young adults includes people who are 25 years of age or younger. When you look at people between the ages of 26-34, the number rises to 1 in 3, in situations where the people in question have not yet …
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 …
