Several neighborhoods throughout Cincinnati are filled with historic homes needing modern updates. These types of projects are always interesting, often revealing the history or quirks of the home and involving logistics that are unique to historic home communities. The pair of bathroom remodels in this Newport home provide examples of how modern design sensibilities and an eye for what's appropriate for the home can meld into new, enjoyable spaces.
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Project Tour: Historically-Inspired Bath Remodels in Newport
Posted by Mike Hendy on Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Topics: Project Spotlight, Bathrooms
The master bathrooms is a personal space where we can relax and rejuvenate ourselves. It's also a place that reflects our individual style. Function, aesthetics and personal comfort are important in luxury master bathroom spas, but it’s more important that they be designed around your lifestyle and personal needs. Luckily, creating a luxury bathroom can be achieved by adhering to some basic principles that aren't style specific. Here are the four ideas we have for creating luxury in your master bathroom.
Topics: Design Trends and Ideas, Bathrooms, Walk-In Showers
A common thread among many of the master bathroom remodels we undertake is the homeowners' general feeling that their existing bathroom is simply under performing. Large tubs that go mostly unused; small showers that are not comfortable to be in, and often times, simply not enough or the right kind of storage to go around. These same issues existed for this Bridgetown master bathroom, almost as if the space was a cardboard model on a bathroom rather than a space that could actually be used and enjoyed. The new design's goal was to create a new space with a foundation of functional considerations with timeless appeal.
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Flooring is a major element in the design of a bathroom. Bathrooms require floors that are slip-resistant, hygienic, repel water and tolerate humidity. Beyond these practical considerations, however, the flooring selected for a bathroom can greatly impact the overall design and feel of the space. When selecting a bathroom flooring material, it's important to look at both the way the material will function in the space as well as the way it looks. In this post we'll take a look at the most popular flooring options for your new bathroom.
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