Powder Bath Considerations
Being fortunate enough to have a powder bath (or ½ bath) means guests need not appreciate your child’s rubber duckies in the tub. If your new home will have a powder bath, its location and [...]
An Icy Reception
Depending on the design of your home and its roof, water run-off can be a major problem for your driveway. Take for instance this home: no gutters on the front side over the garage. Yet [...]
Think Storage
Storage! It’s a much-needed element in any home. And, we rarely hear homeowners say they have too much storage. But, that square footage costs money, and now averages upwards of $150 per square foot. [...]
Entertaining Spaces
Open floor plans are favored by buyers who enjoy entertaining. This is most noticeable when it’s time to eat. Enjoy having friends and relatives over for holiday meals and there’s 14 of you together? That’s [...]
Thoughtful Outdoor Lighting & Electrical
Are you plugged in? Whether it’s outdoor entertaining, yard work, or a project you do in the driveway, it seems there’s never an exterior electrical box where you need to plug things in. So, when that [...]
Larger Showers
Walk-In Showers Photo by Steinberg Custom Designs According to 2019 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study, many people are opting for larger showers in their bathroom. Most homeowners are choosing to upgrade their bathroom by creating [...]
Mulit-Generational Households
Today, about 1 in 5 Americans live in Multi-Generational households. By definition, multi-generational households have at least two adult generations living under the same roof. Traditionally, in-law suites were the design solution – in a [...]
The “Toasty Towel” Solution
Photos courtesy of Runtal Radiators Many of today’s larger, modern showers are doorless designs; great because there’s no door to clean, but some people report feeling cold before they are able to dry off. Common [...]
Shared Bathrooms!
Ease Time Pressures If your son/daughter takes a half-hour in front of the bathroom mirror getting ready in the morning, you know a shared bathroom can become a battlefield. Compartment bathrooms (toilet and tub/shower in [...]
