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By Lisa Zapalac, homes correspondent Published 3:51 pm, Thursday, August 17, 2017 Photo: Courtesy Of John Daugherty, Realtors Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Photo: Courtesy Of John Daugherty, Realtors Image 2 of 5 Photo: Courtesy Of John Daugherty, Realtors Image 3 of 5 Photo: Courtesy Of John Daugherty, Realtors Image 4 of 5 Photo: Courtesy Of John Daugherty, Realtors Image 5 of 5 Photo: Courtesy Of John Daugherty, Realtors Prime property : Majestic home on near-acre offered in Piney Point Back to Gallery Built on almost an acre backing to lush landscaping and a dry ravine, this Piney Point Estate features an incredible home with more than 10,000 square feet of living space. Listing agent Kathryn Hamilton with John Daugherty Realtors describes the home designed by Robert Dame and built by Black Diamond as "magnificent" and made for entertaining with the utmost attention to detail. Twenty- foot ceilings enhance the striking entry that showcases a c...

Ever had a tiny bathroom ? Chances are at some point in your life, you will! My tiniest powder room was a space inside my studio apartment, a residence I truly loved and happily lived in for six years. But even if we graduate to larger spaces, compact bathrooms are a way of life. I know plenty of people with large master baths but tiny guest baths . Or that under-the- stairs powder room space that’s charming yet super small. Good news: There are plenty of clever solutions for making the most of a tiny bathroom. One of today’s most popular design choices involves a clean, fresh approach with modern lines and minimal clutter. Another option is to make a bold choice, such as the use of a striking paint color or vibrant wallpaper . And you can’t deny the power of effective storage solutions ! The key is maximizing space, and we’ve got some decorating answers to share with you. Today we round up some of our favorite compact powder rooms and take a look at what makes them work… Clean ...

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...

Frameless Square 870mm Shower Screen It's not only a shower, but also experience.This clean sophistication of the frameless shower screen provides an open, light- filtered showering environment . Australian and New Zealand Standard Products Overall Panel size: 870 x 870 x 1900mm Tile shower base finished measurement : 900x900mm 10mm Thick Toughen Safety Glass Nano coating easy cleaning glass,Hinges, brackets, handle included . 3 years replacement warranty for glass. One year replacement warranty for fittings. All shower screen come with quality fittings . Made of quality 100% rust free aluminum, and with chrome finish. The size of the glasses are: Door panel 580mm , Side panel for door 290mm, other panel 870mm. The installation measurement from tile to outside of glass is 900mm, included the thickness of 10mm glass. Other shower screens we have got are listed in the table below, with the size of the panels. All these are listed in our Trademe store, please check for price and...

This special-needs bathroom features salvaged beams , a sliding door with barn hardware and a shower large enough for someone in a wheelchair--or two muddy grandchildren.  Sign up for eletters today and get the latest how-to from Fine Homebuilding, plus special offers. Universal design, simply put, tries to create habitable spaces and architectural features that are accessible to and usable by people of all ages, sizes and physical conditions. Although the concept is often associated with the needs of disabled people, a superior design is easier to use by everyone. As this wet-room bath in an in- law suite shows , universal design can be beautiful as well.  It’s all in the details. Architects Fred Hyer and Patricia Fontana-Narell first attended to the mandatories of a special-needs bathroom: a door at least 36 in. wide, room inside for the 5-ft. turning radius a wheelchair needs to maneuver, plenty of grab bars, countertops no higher than 32 in. and deep enough (20 in). to admit a ...

Hotel Review: After the 25th "I'm exhausted and I can't keep working these crazy hours," I decided it was time to force my husband to take a vacation, and although he was (and is) a classic workaholic, he sheepishly agreed. Knowing that I travel somewhat extensively for my job, he left the destination up to me. My choice — a magnificently restored hacienda in the Yucatan region of Mexico, known simply as Hacienda Petac. After a short flight from our home in South Florida, we began our journey via rental car to the tiny village of Petac, about 30 minutes outside the city of Merida. I should probably explain what I mean by tiny. I mean two streets, a soccer field, a basketball court, two churches of different denominations, a corn grinding factory , known locally as a tortillaria, as well as three corner stores known as tiendas. That's what I mean by small. In truth, the village of Petac exists because of the Hacienda. Consisting of roughly 170 residents, m...

By Barbara Forster / GateHouse Media ADDRESS: 3 Haskell St., Beverly BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 full; 1 half LIVING SPACE: 2,629 sq. ft. PRICE: $719,000   What’s inside this pristine Gambrel only moments from Beverly Farms Village , West Beach and the commuter train — an exceptionally livable floor plan that includes spacious rooms and custom updates by Siemasko & Verbridge — admittedly ratchets up the urge to rush through the door to see it all. Take your time! Check out a beautiful (and newly installed) front patio. This roomy outdoor haven is guaranteed to become a favorite summer spot for everyone. A nearby grilling "deck" is the ultimate convenience. Now let’s go in An enclosed front porch that is the width of the house is a delightful variation on a venerable Yankee tradition : the vestibule. A great space to welcome guests or to linger at the end of a visit, this indoor/outdoor spot is also a comfortable place to relax when Mother Nature is having an off day. ...

By Barbara Forster / GateHouse Media ADDRESS: 3 Haskell St., Beverly BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 2 full; 1 half LIVING SPACE: 2,629 sq. ft. PRICE: $719,000   What’s inside this pristine Gambrel only moments from Beverly Farms Village , West Beach and the commuter train — an exceptionally livable floor plan that includes spacious rooms and custom updates by Siemasko & Verbridge — admittedly ratchets up the urge to rush through the door to see it all. Take your time! Check out a beautiful (and newly installed) front patio. This roomy outdoor haven is guaranteed to become a favorite summer spot for everyone. A nearby grilling "deck" is the ultimate convenience. Now let’s go in An enclosed front porch that is the width of the house is a delightful variation on a venerable Yankee tradition : the vestibule. A great space to welcome guests or to linger at the end of a visit, this indoor/outdoor spot is also a comfortable place to relax when Mother Nature is having an off day. ...

I’ve seen some unfortunate bathrooms in my time as an interior designer. The ones that require the biggest overhaul and investment are those that lacked planning for important things like adequate lighting, ventilation and plumbing. Before you think about the colour of your tiles and the latest shower screen , consider the fundamentals. Take time to plan the space. Establish where your electrics will go, siting the extractor fan and your high-level and mid-level lighting. Plan your plumbing and underfloor heating. Lastly, factor in ample storage – my mantra, you can never have too much storage. With some clever advice from the experts, your bathroom will be a sanctuary. Here are my top tips for a better bathroom: 1. Keep a bath if you can. The bath is often the first thing omitted when people consider a re-design of their bathroom space . Installing a bath/shower is one solution, but you could also try freeing up space for a stand-alone bath by changing the way the bathroom door opens...