The scantily clad photo of Michael Phelps lounging in a beautiful tub is getting the IOC (International Olympic Committee) and maybe a few ladies talking. The record holder for the most medals ever won in the Olympics has been under some scrutiny because of the racy ad that came out last week. The Louis Vuitton ad baring the half naked […]
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Corner Tubs Save On Floor Space
Stainless Steel Corner Tub by Diamond Spas Free standing tubs are popular these days in home design but to have these beauties, abundant floor space is required. If you are looking at luxury tubs but don’t have a ton of floor space, you may want to consider corner tubs as an option. Most homeowners think that bath tubs are out […]
Unique Faucets add Panache to Custom Sinks
Artisan Stainless Steel Vessel Sink Look in most homes today and you will find standard, white, over mount porcelain sinks..Look in any suburban home and you will agree. I know it because I have them throughout my own home and have seen them in all my friends homes across the country. What I have now come to realize by being […]
Doorless Showers and Artisan Baths for Remodels
Take a great artisan bath coupled with a doorless shower and you have the recipe for the hottest trends in bathroom remodels. The open modern lines of the doorless showers are gaining popularity with modern enthusiasts who like the open airy feeling. Home owners are seeing the practicality of having no shower door with its water stains and mildew to scrub […]
What is Hot in Pinning
Now that Pinterest has become all the rage and we are not alone in our affections for the glorious museum of images that it is, we have found that thousands of others like us have found some great “pinners”! These image “pinners” have as many as 300,000 followers and their boards are now some of the top design boards on […]
Making Cents out of Home Remodeling
Remodeling Magazine just came out with their annual Cost vs Value Report that compares the average cost for the most popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale. We think it is a nifty little tool that can help homeowners decide on which projects that they want to focus on. Their research shows that most of the […]
Don’t Skimp on Custom Spa Covers
Automatic Custom spa cover One of the most important accessories to purchase after buying that luxury hot tub is a custom spa cover. The foam insulated vinyl coated cover is a necessity for a few reasons. First, a well fitting cover that is made to fit your hot tub will keep the heat in the hot tub and not escaping […]
It’s Here-Olympics Opening Ceremony
Tonight kicks off the 2012 Summer Olympics and what better way to kick off the ceremonies than with our favorite swim team. GO USA!
Artisan Baths Lure in Clients to Hotels
Copper Bath at Terranea Resort Architects and designers of luxury hotels are quickly learning that adding artisan baths to their hotel room features are luring clients to their hotels. Facts are now showing that adding a custom luxury tub can make all the difference to these travelers. Word of mouth marketing is spreading when a hotel has a nice bath. […]
Custom Kitchen Sinks at 2012 Kitchen of the Year
House Beautiful partnered with Designer Mick De Giulio to unveil 2012’s stunning Kitchen of the Year. De Giulio whose made a name for himself in kitchen remodels (he has done over 4,000!) showcased his 1,000 square foot kitchen showpiece in New York’s Rockefeller Center. The black, white and stainless steel accents were used throughout the classic yet modern kitchen design. […]