Bathroom remodeling and Bathroom Design Articles

My Bath is in the process of opening a new Kitchen and Bath showroom in SW Florida.  We will be featuring our line of steam showers and walk in bathtubs as well as doing full kitchen and bathroom remodeling.  We are increasing our product line to offer a full range of affordalbe hardwood kitchen cabinets and range hoods.  We will also offer installation and discounted pricing on granite and tile.   My bath will also be adding the full line of kohler, moen and delta products.  We will be specializing in custom bathroom and kitchen design and will help clients from start to finish with:

 
Bathroom Layout
Countertop and Backsplash Selection
Space Planning
Budget Planning
Conceptual and Design Development
Flooring Selection
Hardware and Fixture Selection
Lighting Design
Paint Selection (including faux finishing)
Project Management
Rug Selection
Tile Selection

My-bath.com has just added a new line of high end hard wood traditional bathroom vanities.   These vanities are made of the highest quality components and come with a granite counter top with back splash, a porcelain sink and a matching wall mounted mirror.  There are many styles of these traditional bathroom vanities to choose from including Colonial, Gothic and much more.  They are also available in a wide array of colors everything from antique white to Burl.  As always with my-bath.com each traditional bathroom vanity comes with free shipping.

Modern Bathroom Vanity

Introducing the WMK 401 modern bathroom vanity, this amazing piece is one of a kind. Its minimalist design makes it perfect for large and small bathrooms alike. This unit is available through custom order allowing My Bath customize the glass tops in over 10 different colors. Its wall hung design is perfect for bathrooms with limited space allowing the home owner to become creative with the arrangement of the vanity. This vanity also has plenty of storage space having two fold down shelves and a free standing cabinet.

This unit comes with everything you will need for a complete installtion. All the fixtures and water lines are included as well as the over sink mirror. Its finished in a fine veneer layed over hard wood. The additional storage shelf has a matching glass top.

Delivery for this special order vanity will take between 20-28 days.

Introducing the Sun Shower from My-Bath.com this truly unique shower enclosure has built in tanning lights. With its easy to use control panel the user can adjust the time and intensity of their sun tanning session. A sun shower is an excellent way to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) also known as the winter blues. For those of us who do not have the time to spend 15 minutes in a tanning bed 4 times a week the Sun Shower is a great way to multi task. The sun shower is also a secret among many celebrities such as Shannon Elizabeth. The Pro Sun not only tans you but also rejuvenates the skin.
The Sun Shower also has an optional high-intensity skin rejuvenation panel that employs near infrared light that deeply penetrates the skin reducing the effects of aging.

Skin rejuvenation with Sun Shower

Introducing the Ariel Platinum line of steam shower sauna combos.  These inovative showers have built in infrared or finish style sauna.  The shower portion is also a fully enclosed steam shower offering the best of both worlds.  These Shower stalls, sauna combos are easy to install and utilize your exhisting water and drainage lines.  The steam showers have a wide variety of features not typically found in a standard shower such as an fm radio, sound system, chromo-therapy lighting and more.  They also have an easy to use computer control panel that allows the user to customize their steam showering experience.  No longer will you have to make a decision between a shower and a sauna with these inovative shower/sauna combos you can have the best of both words.

The WMK A-16 is one of the most luxurious showers offered by My Bath LLC.  Because this steam shower is so large and unique it is only available through special order.  Delivery takes about 21-30 days depending on the area you live in.  This one of a kind steam shower offers a relaxing reclining jetted bench seat.

The WMK A16 steam shower features a teak wood skirt that surrounds the unit giving it a distinctive look.  Its circular shape is also specifically designed with steam building performance in mind.  The unit also has several features not commonly found in a home shower.  The WMK a-16 comes with a built in telephone allowing you to recieve and make calls from the comfort of your bathroom.  They unit also has an integrated sound system with built in FM radio.

For a limited time only My-bath.com is offering this unit for 11,999.99 a saving of over 40% of the MSRP Retail price.

Today’s bathrooms are becoming more like home spas than their predecessors. Home owners are taking advantage of many luxury remodeling products when redesigning their bathroom. Now homeowners can enjoy a bathroom that rivals or even puts to shame many five star hotel suites.There are so many advances in the bathroom remodeling industry here are a few ideas to think about.

When designing a luxury bathroom natural stone is the most popular choice. This is not only because of its beauty, but also because of its durability and neutral tones. Natural stone such as granite or marble tiles is the flooring of choice for luxury bathrooms; however it does have its draw backs. Natural stone is cold, many bathers don’t want to get out of a steamy hot shower and step onto a freezing cold floor. This is why heated floors have become popular with luxury bathroom remodelers. A thin heating pad is installed underneath the natural stone floor, eliminating the unpleasant coldness of the floor. Heated floors are a great luxury bathroom upgrade.

Another item that has become very popular with bathroom remodelers is the Television. There are many steam showers that offer built in televisions but they are very small unfortunately. The hottest trend in bathroom televisions is having a television built into your mirror. When the TV is turned off the mirror appears normal, when the TV is on a portion of the mirror displays the images. There are also many water proof TVs that can be installed in shower enclosures or anywhere else in the bathroom. Having a television makes your bathroom more luxurious and more modernized.

Towel warmers are also a great product for any luxury bathroom. They come in many sizes and styles. Having a warm towel after a soothing bath is a luxury most five star hotels don’t offer. This is an inexpensive upgrade that can have a dramatic effect on the way you view your bathroom.

Luxury showers have also become more popular in recent years. Luxury showers have a variety of body jets as well as the over head shower. They can also have built in steam generators, lighting, radios and much more. The steam shower has quickly grown in popularity. Surveys have concluded that one in sixty American homes has a steam shower installed.

Luxury bathroom design incorporates many styles. It stresses comfort for the user and high end building materials. Instead of having a bathroom, homeowners can have a stylish personal spa retreat. This is why so many home owners are choosing luxury bathroom design as their style of choice.

Are you sick of your old, tired bathroom? The bathroom is one of the last rooms in the home that people remodel. This may be because most home owners feel that bathroom remodeling is a hassle. The good news is there are many new modern products on the market that are easy to install and offer a wide variety of benefits for the home owner. Modern bathroom design is becoming much more popular since manufactures have innovated on many older bathroom products.

Depending on how long it’s been since your last bathroom remodel the first thing you will probably want to do is replace your old toilet with a modern efficient toilet. This is the cheapest bathroom fixtures to replace. A new toilet not only gives your bathroom a new look but will also help to save then environment. Installing dual flush toilets is a great way to save water; they have two flush modes one that is .8 gallons and a 1.6 gallon flush. These toilets are inexpensive and reduce water and drainage bills.

Steam showers have become very popular in the past few years. Having the convenience of a steam room in the privacy of your own home is a great way to relax and melt away tension after a long day at work. There is a wide variety of these modern showers to choose from. You can build your own custom steam shower enclosure, this is an expensive project and can easily cost in the $10-$15K range. A more economical approach is the free standing steam shower. These showers offer a wide variety of features not typically found in custom showers. Aromatherapy boxes, chromo therapy lighting, and telephones are just a few features they can have. These showers also much more economical starting at around $1800 and up.Free standing shower stalls are a great addition to any modern bathroom remodel.

Bathroom vanities are another fixture that can dramatically change the appearance of your bathroom. Modern bathroom vanities come in many sizes and styles. They are usually constructed of glass, hardwoods and veneers. You can purchase either free standing or wall hung vanities, wall hung vanities are a great idea to think about. Because the unit doesn’t take up any floor space they are much easier to clean underneath and give your bathroom a distinct look. Because of their ease to clean and their unique contemporary styling, many homeowners are opting to replace their old vanity with a modern one. 

Today’s bathrooms are becoming more like private retreats for the home owner. This also helps the value of your home because it makes it more attractive to potential buyers and having efficient appliances or a steam shower will raise the value of your home. Having a stone aged bathroom will discourage potential buyers, since most house hunters are looking for move in ready homes.

As we age we lose the ability to perform everyday tasks. Helping seniors keep their independence is an important part of bathroom remodeling. Designing a geriatric friendly bathroom isn’t an impossible task. There are many new products on the market that can be installed in no time at all that will drastically improve the quality of life for seniors.

Installing grab bars around the toilet and shower can make a world of difference. Grab bars are an inexpensive way to help give seniors back their independence. They can drastically reduce the risk of slipping or falling and can be installed in less than an hour.
Walk-in bathtubs are another very popular product on the market. A walk in bathtub prevents bathers from having to step over a ledge to bath. There are many popular units to choose from such as the big bathe model which has a deep soaking tub allowing users to bath up to their neck. There are several models of walk-in baths to choose from and many innovations have been made in them, such as a quicker fill time and drainage pumps. These have been added to quickly remove water after the bath so the bather doesn’t have to wait as long for the water to drain out of the tub. Some manufactures have also incorporated lifts into the walk in bathtub. The lift is a raised seat and once the bathtub is full it slowly lowers the bather into the bath. When bathing is complete the lift then raises the user to a sitting position again so they can easily exit the bathtub.

Bathroom vanity height is also very important. Wall hung vanities are perfect for these applications. Since they can be installed at a desired height, the main user of the bathroom can have their vanity installed so they have optimal use without having to bend down.
Walk-in showers are also a great addition to think about when designing a bathroom for the elderly. Walk-in showers have similar benefits as the walk-in bathtubs. They typically have built in seating and grab bars to help bathers in and out of the shower. Typically they also come with a hand held shower wand for more versatile showering. There are even walk-in steam showers that offer all these features plus the addition of a steam room.

Another important factor when remodeling a bathroom for the elderly is a non slip floor. If you have a tile or marble floor in the bathroom there are a variety of coatings you can add to it that won’t compromise the look but offer better grip. The bathroom is one of the most hazardous places for seniors and taking a few small steps can significantly reduce that risk.

When designing a bathroom for the elderly it is important to treat each design on a case by case basis. The best approach is to get the user or users involved in the remodeling process so their concerns can be alleviated. Retro –fitting a bathroom for use by seniors doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. Depending on their physical state many upgrades may just be precautionary measures.