A Reflecting pool is a water feature found in gardens, parks, and at memorial sites. It usually consists of a shallow pool of water, undisturbed by fountain jets, for a calm reflective surface. This reflecting pool found in Singapore, demonstrates how a water feature can add not only design elements but also aid in paying the utilities. The priority of […]
I love my nightly baths..and yes I take them EVERY night. For me, my bath ritual has nothing to do with washing and getting clean. It has everything to do with soaking, relaxing, de-stressing and escaping from the hectic issues of the day. I thought I was a one of few that has this bath addiction, but talking to my […]
Traditional pool pumps have operated at a standard of one or two speeds leading to higher energy usage and faster wear. The vast majority of a pool’s energy expense can be attributed to its pumps. The development of variable-speed pumps, however, have created the opportunity to reduce energy consumption through smarter pool designs that use only as much pumping power […]
Spas are not offering the same ho-hum treatments of the past such as sports and Swedish massages. Todays treatments are much more of a ritual experience. Many spas are helping their clients relax but with some of these new treatments, they are also aiding in aging process. Here are some of the new trends in spa treatments: The Hammam is […]
Happy 4th of July! Diamond Spas will be enjoying time with our families for the holiday. What are you doing for the 4th? Take some pictures of your holiday and comment back to us what you did and we will post them here. Some of us are camping, some boating, some going to art festivals such as the Cherry Creek […]
Interior Design Magazine’s 2011 Spring Market Tabloid is out, and once again, they have chosen Diamond Spas for the best of Spring Kitchen and Bath collection! We love Interior Design Magazine for their iconic designs and reputation. What a thrill it is for us to get this award once again!This beautiful image (image 7) is an amazing tub we did […]
If you have been reading anything lately about design or architecture, you can’t miss the new buzz word-LEED. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies intended to improve performance in metrics such as energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 […]
Nemo 33 is a recreational diving center in Brussels, Belgium that is home to the world’s deepest swimming pool. The pool itself consists of a submerged structure with flat platforms at various depth levels. The pool has two large flat-bottomed areas at depth levels of 5m (16 ft) and 10m (32 ft), and a large circular pit descending to a […]
Being in the bath industry, we get to see some creative works being done from artists all around the world. Now the bathroom fittings industries (faucets and bath fillers) are starting to see a surge in dynamic design. We found this great company out of Italy, Zazzeri, that is making this intriguing shower head. Integrating water, color and light, the […]
Oprah mentioned last week on what of her last shows with Ralph Lauren, that one of her first indulgent purchases was really nice bath sheets from the iconic designer. If you watch Oprah enough, you know she loves a good soaking bath and she loves a good quality towel (in white)! Marina Ciprini of LA based Luxury Bathrooms says that […]
