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Over the past 6 years of sharing various home renovations, I have been asked SO many questions about Dave and my bathroom, and (more specifically) why we didn’t re-work our plans to create a true en suite with the master bath directly off our master bedroom. As you can see by the image above, our bathroom is only a couple steps from our bedroom door — so definitely not super inconvenient for us at all. However, since I get so many questions about this one issue, I figured I’d share the many reasons we chose not to give ourselves a true “master bath”. But first, here are a few pictures to show you what we were working with.  . Now that you can visualize what our bedroom and bathroom look like, here are main reasons we chose to keep our bathroom separate from our bedroom. 1. We have more usable space. Both our bedroom and our bathroom have more usable space with separate doorways that lead into our short hallway than if we would have tried to make a doorway off our bedroom going directl...

One of the most desired rooms in newly built homes and in additions to existing homes is the master bath suite . A master bath suite is defined as a bathroom that is directly connected to a master bedroom . The master bath suite provides privacy because it is never accessed through common areas like kitchens or hallways. Prominent since the 1950s, but especially popular in today's modern homes, the master bath suite has truly come of age. Terry Kenney, president of the Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association , believes the master bath suite is a necessity for busy couples. "The master bath suite provides efficient use of a bathroom/closet space by providing all the necessary storage for clothing, shoes, linens and personal grooming items in one room, separate from the bedroom. Some homeowners have installed under-counter refrigeration and a coffee maker. If space allows, laundry facilities or exercise areas a...

The 1986 edition of the International Collection of Interior Design , a trade magazine for those in the business, issued a bold statement regarding bathrooms: “The era of the utilitarian, puritanical bathroom is over and now it is returning to center stage as the place for luxurious, sophisticated relaxation in the home.” The 1986 bathroom would bring back the grand indulgences of the Romans, who surrounded themselves with plush beauty during their ablutions. This elevation of the master bathroom from the “necessary room” as it was euphemistically called, to its reign as the cornerstone of the master suite, was such a rapid and recent development, that it is easy to take it for granted. Bathrooms haven’t changed much since indoor plumbing became a standard feature in newly built homes at the turn of the 20th century.  This, coupled with changing societal expectations regarding the frequency of bathing and new technology such as the flush toilet, swiftly ushered in the era of the  mo...

SO FRESH & SO CLEAN: Art adds tons of class to a bathroom ... just make sure you have good extraction. Cindy McClure, who works her aesthetic magic at Washington firm Grossmueller 's Design, is one of the US' top interior designers . Here she answers questions about renovating bathrooms ...  I'd like to remodel my very small master bathroom by removing the tub and replacing it with a walk-in shower. Will this affect selling potential down the road? What I am finding is that more owners are looking for more luxurious showers rather than tubs in the master. In speaking with real estate agents that I know, so long as there is another bathroom with a tub, it doesn't hurt resale and can even help to have a great shower. We have a bathroom without a fan. It has a window, but we never open it (it's in the shower - that is the last place I'd want to open a window). I always see framed artwork in bathrooms in shelter magazines. How practical is this in rooms with ...

Our 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom (master with spa) Villa has a large 36' x 16' heated pool with a secluded outlook . Welcome to our Luxury 3 bed. 3 bath. (master /spa) Villa with extra large 36 'x'16' Heated Pool situated in the prestigious golfing community of Rotonda in the peaceful section of Pine Valley overlooking a secluded nature reserve . Discover a part of Florida that has some of the finest beaches, golf courses, nature parks, fishing and so much more. Rotonda is a safe quiet community designed in a circle which encompasses 20, 000 acres attractively developed with high- quality homes set amongst canals, golf courses & greenbelt land. A perfect location to unwind after a busy vacation in Orlando and a perfect winter retreat ‘We first visited Rotonda in the year 2000 when we did a tour of the Gulf-coast looking for an area to build our retirement holiday home . The minute we arrived we knew we had found our spot. We spent our holiday selecting a lot. We...

When designing a bathroom, the key is to look beyond this space. Does the style blend with the rest of your house? Now, keep in mind, you don’t have to be matchy-matchy and blending doesn’t have to be boring. But if your door knobs and hardware throughout the home are oil-rubbed bronze and you choose nickel for a hall bathroom, the change in finish could be distracting to the eye. Same goes for color scheme, except for the powder room, where drama reigns. If the master bedroom walls are painted a cheery yellow and you go for a burgundy wine colored bathroom , the jarring contrast will create a choppy feel, not the smooth transition you’re after. Unless you plan on renovating the bedroom and changing the colors there, you want an adjacent bathroom design to go with the flow. “If the bathroom is part of a master bedroom, it needs to tie in with color or texture—something,” says Eileen Kollias, designer/owner, Eileen Kollias Design , Boston, Mass. “If the bathroom is in the hallway a...

This newly renovated two bedroom, two bath condo, equipped with a pool and tennis court, is in one of the best locations, close to the river (5-minute walk) and the Omni Resort. The condo features a large, open concept family room/dining room, with comfortable furniture, a 50- inch flat screen TV , high-speed wifi, and Smart Blu-ray player. The large master bedroom has a 32-inch TV, queen size bed , and attached full master bath . The second bedroom also has a queen size bed and bathroom with shower, across the hall. The attached patio has a large gas grill and peek-a- boo mountain views . The kitchen is fully stocked, with everything a family needs. Newly Remodelled Condo, Great Location, In The Heart Of Rancho Mirage Price : from 97 USD Number of Guests : 6 Check Price See similar vacation rentals in Rancho Mirage and also compare the prices with hotels in Rancho Mirage This is a very quiet and private one bedroom, two bathroom, single story condo , with a parking space just ...