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When it comes to properties nowadays, it seems that more and more have master bathrooms , or en suites, to go with their master bedrooms . And it’s only fitting for the king of the castle and his queen. Master bathroom designs " src="http://blog.comfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bathtub-preferences-main-300x207.png" alt=" Master bathroom designs " width="300" height="207" /> Master bathroom designs But what should a master bathroom contain? Should it have a whirlpool? A tub for two? Two sinks? What about a bidet? The following bathrooms might give you a bird’s eye view of what some master bathrooms are looking like nowadays. Enjoy. Master bathroom designs #1 Separate sinks Master bathroom design" src="http://blog.comfree.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bathtub-preferences-300x206.png" alt=" Separate sinks in the master bathroom " width="300" height="206" /> Separate sinks in the mas...

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 ...

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...

Today's master bath offers an escape into an oasis of soothing serenity. With less focus on utility and more on creating ambience, the master bath has been elevated to one of the most important rooms in the home. More furniture-style cabinetry and vanities, beautiful framed mirrors and decorative vessel sinks make this once sterile space feel like a luxurious living space in your home. Homeowners express their personalities here with art work, open shelving displaying favorite pieces or a tile choice that says "this is my style and who I am." And they might bring in more home decor items , small furniture pieces and an extra dose of luxury with a lavish chandelier. Here are some of the hottest trends for the master bath in today's new homes being built in the Chicago suburbs. Statement mirrors So long to medicine cabinets and hello to statement mirrors. Think large clear glass mirrors that make the room look larger -- wood fr...

Small Bath Floor Plan One of the most common bath layouts is a 9x5-foot space with a vanity, toilet, and tub- shower combo lined up next to one another. This narrow floor plan is an efficient option for a small space. It also helps reduce construction costs because all of the plumbing fixtures are contained within one wall. To personalize your space, consider a furniture-style vanity or contemporary floating vanity instead of an off-the-shelf cabinet. Opt for a console-style sink with open floor space below to make the room feel bigger . Another space-expanding tip is to replace the tub-shower combo with a large shower. Without a tub to stop your eye, the space feels larger . If you have a tub in another bathroom, gaining a plus-size shower in a master bath can increase the perceived value of a master bedroom suite . Medium-size Bath Floor Plan A second common floor plan places plumbing fixtures on two walls with the vanity and toilet on one side of the room and the tub or show...

The accident rate doesn 't surprise Bruce Goff , a San Francisco- based hotel room designer . Mr. Goff, who specializes in bathrooms, said that he has walked into some hotel rooms and thought, ''Gee, I hope their insurance is paid up.'' Three factors determine the kind of material that goes into a hotel bathroom, he said: initial cost, aesthetics and cleaning time. ''Luxury is the be-all and end-all,'' he added, ''and the marketplace competition is what drives the aesthetics.'' In other words, bathrooms sell rooms . Supersizing It The increased presence of the supersize bathtub, with high sides and wide interiors, is another hazard. Stepping in from a slippery floor surface onto a slippery tub surface magnifies the problem. Russ Kendzior of the National Floor Safety Institute , a trade organization that promotes the use of high-traction materials, says that hotels don't like to use the available materials or rubber mats because ...

Spa-like details such as glass tile and soothing colors are a trend in home bathrooms, as in this one by interior designer Lori Graham . When it comes to the latest in bathrooms, spa- inspired spaces rule . Goodbye, fussy details. Hello, Zen oasis. “Turning your bathroom into something you might see at a luxury resort is really big right now,” says Shannon Kadwell, a designer for Anthony Wilder Design/Build in Cabin John. Spa-like details range from showers with multiple body sprays and rainfall “water tiles” to walls bedecked with dazzling glass tile . But the trend goes beyond finishes and fixtures. “In years prior, a bathroom was just a shower, a toilet, and a sink,” Kadwell says. “The modern bathroom is a multi-function room with separate areas.” Think distinct but connected spaces designated for cleaning, changing, relaxing, and even admiring the scenery. A house’s master suite, she says, has become a living space in which the bathroom and bedroom are connected via dressing are...

Check out our gallery of 30 Fantastic Bathrooms with Walk-In Showers and see some great examples of creative and gorgeous walk-in showers you could use in your own home. glass enclosed walk -in shower as a backdrop for the stunning soaking tub." alt="This gorgeous bathroom uses the glass enclosed walk -in shower as a backdrop for the stunning soaking tub." width="870" height="560" src="src" /> Welcome to our gallery featuring bathrooms with walk-in showers! Walk-in showers are a great addition to any bathroom. They help break up space, add definition and function all without taking away from the size or spaciousness of a bathroom. The added fact that most of them are enclosed in glass also helps. You can tuck a walk-in shower in the corner of the room, against a wall, or let it showcase in the center of the room. They can come in unique shapes and designs, like the shower featured below, or can add another function to the ...