The cold plunge pool is starting to become more mainstream now that running, cycling and triathlons are on the rise. Also known as an ice bath, the plunge pool is a great aid in athletes recovery. “The general theory is that the exposure to cold helps to combat the microtrauma (small tears) in muscle fibers and resultant soreness caused by […]
Eclectic Bathroom design by Toronto Design-build Schnarr Craftsmen Inc Just because you have a small bathroom doesn’t mean you have to have skimp with small furnishings. You can still design big in small spaces. The biggest feat in designing for a small bathroom is saving floor space. One of the most common tubs used in small bathroom designs are corner […]
Mediterranean Bathroom design by Houston General Contractor Hann Builders I like the idea of thinking of your powder room as a jewelry box using bright colors, varying shapes, different patterns and lots of sparkle. Although the powder room is usually one of the smallest rooms in the house, there is no need to wimp out in this area. I love […]
We have been working on quite a few master bath tub projects in the past few months that are designed with stairs leading up to the main tub and wondered if this is just something with our tubs or if it is something seen in others work as well. Turns out that there are quite a few master baths with […]
Modern Pool design by San Francisco Architect christopher Lines & Associates If you are doing high end hot tub shopping this holiday season, you’ll notice there are many brands to choose from. If you are in the market for a true custom made hot tub your selections will narrow. You’ll find that when you go with a custom made home spa, there […]
Eco Friendly Spa by Diamond Spas When building or buying a new home these days, “building green” or eco friendly is a word that surely you will hear from many building vendors. Although we hear it quite often in the industry we wanted to know the true definition of eco friendly building. Wikipedia’s definition of green building (also known as […]
Houzz is showing off some of their research on Japanese Baths. As I say in my comments, some bath lovers don’t like the Japanese Bath Tub because they are not able to lie down in the bath tub and relax like a chaise lounger. Those that have experienced a Japanese Soaking Tub, adore them and can’t get enough of the […]
“Whatever our individual troubles and challenges may be, it’s important to pause every now and then to appreciate all that we have, on every level. We need to literally “count our blessings,” give thanks for them, allow ourselves to enjoy them, and relish the experience of prosperity we already have.” — Shakti Gawain The countdown is on. We are a […]
Stephen and Gail Huberman have been doing interior design work for over 35 years. Their worked has spanned the spectrum from small scale of apartment projects to the grandiose of the Oheka castle in New York. Diamond Spas was approached by this dynamic couple to work on a custom bath for a project they were working on in upstate New […]
Is this copper tub in front of the fireplace the bomb or what? Every time people, OK almost every women (and I know of a few men) sees this picture of this copper tub in front of the fireplace they go crazy. I mean c’mon who doesn’t love a cozy fireplace in their bathroom? It just screams romance doesn’t it? […]
