If you work in the Kitchen and Bath Industry, or just love to see what is new in the marketplace, the KBIS show is a must see. The best of high end bathtubs to tech savvy shower wall systems to custom sinks, everything that is trending in Kitchen and Bath design will be on hand. Held in Chicago’s McCormick Place, […]
Determining the best heating system for your luxury hot tub or custom swimming pool really depends on the location, size, and how often you use your pool. Here are some options that can help narrow down your decision. Gas Heaters use natural gas or propane and can heat a large volume of water relatively fast making them great for large […]
Designers of the Hotel Riviera Privé made things a bit interesting when they designed the mens and womens luxury bathrooms. Instead of the standard commercial fixtures, they opted for high end sink faucets and a fabulous backdrop of a mural of a woman with mirrored shades. The mirrors of the bathroom are those ones on the shades. Feels almost as […]
The 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return June 25-July 2 to Omaha, Neb., as one of the fastest and pressure-filled competitions held in the United States. The winners of these specific trials will earn the right to compete and represent the United States in the pool at the London Olympic Games. Tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster.com, […]
Pool Cover Specialists have just come out with a swimming pool energy and water savings calculator app for your i-phone with an easy to use calculator which shows the cost of energy, water and chemicals your heated swimming pool or swim spa currently uses, and the significant major savings you could realize (potentially thousands of dollars per year) from using […]
Images by House Beautiful, Houzz and Elle Decor With Earth day coming next week, we thought about showing some great ideas on how designers are re-purposing old furniture into some beautiful vanity pieces. Today’s marketplace has many fabulous custom bathroom sinks available and trying to find just the right vanity to accompany it can be a bit like trying to […]
Miami Florida From the past 16 years, Diamond Spas has been part of some great projects. From coast to coast to international territories, we have seen some beautiful views that our clients are incorporating into their high end hot tub projects. Here are just some of the point of views that our fortunate owners get to sit back and enjoy. […]
New York City was as energizing as always and last week was no different. Over 500 vendors from around the world took over Pier 94 and showcased the best in Home Design. Artisans could be found in every corner from sculptors, welders, and painters. The skill and creativity that were being showcased was truly inspiring and stimulating. Being around that […]
As seen in Aquatics Int. We are seeing more and more of these studies come out about how damaging chlorine is to those who swim on a regular basis. A couple months ago some research was done on boys who swam competitively and how hormones were affected with exposure to certain chlorine levels. Airway disorders are common in regular […]
The use of materials found in nature are making it way into luxury bathroom designs. From bamboo, grasses, distressed wood and rock, the look of natural elements mixed with shiny luxury components such as metal baths make for nice contrasting characteristics. The smooth look of river rock is adorning everything these days from the walls to the flooring bringing a […]
