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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...

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...

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...

In Haymarket Crossing , Stanley Martin is building a community of spacious three- bedroom townhouses in a tree-lined neighborhood that will have a pavilion, benches and two tot lots. (Benjamin C Tankersley for The Washington Post) With a population of about 2,000, the town of Haymarket is tucked away in Virginia’s Prince William County . A little-known fact to newer residents of the Washington area is that in the mid-1990s, the Walt Disney Co. purchased large amounts of land in the area for a proposed U.S. history theme park to be built in Haymarket, just several miles from Manassas National Battlefield Park . Local residents opposed the idea, and the controversial plan fell through. The bulk of the land was then sold to a local business executive , who sold it to developers. While there is no theme park, there are signs of a growing community that has also managed to retain a certain amount of small-town charm. Mary Scarpinito, originally from Long Island, has lived in Arli...

GATES MILLS, Ohio -- The setting is straight out of a storybook: a Tudor-style manor on acres of beautiful, peaceful countryside not too far removed from the bustle of town. The five-bedroom, 11-bathroom (8 full) home on County Line Road was built in 1920 and is located on 9 acres of prime land. It's listed for $3,900,000. "This incredible estate is for the discerning buyer who wants a home to retreat to after a long week with the privacy and quiet of the country," real estate agent Craig Cantrall with Chestnut Hill Realty said. "You won't want for anything as this home has spas to relax in, pools to swim in and a theater to escape in." Yes, pools is plural. In addition to the outdoor pool, flanked by a cabana house and expansive bluestone patio , there is a hotel-like indoor pool along with sauna and gym. The interior is a combination of timeless and modern. The main level living areas have been preserved with classic architectural details such as arc...

Four years ago, a couple with three children from Mission Hills were looking for a home that would provide them with a Lake Quivira lifestyle . They stumbled onto the 6,500-square-foot, one- story home built in 1972 in rural Shawnee, about 20 minutes southwest of Kansas City, says Mike O’Dell, the listing agent with Keller Williams Realty Partners . They bought, gutted and spent close to $2 million remodeling and expanding on it. The result is a 16-room “ranch-mansion” that’s unassuming on the outside but crisp, polished and contemporary on the inside and surrounded by striking scenery and features. It’s listed for $2.95 million. The gated estate sits a quarter of a mile off Johnson Drive, encompasses nine acres and is adjacent to a 10-acre, spring-fed lake. A stone path leads from the house to a detached brown building called the “field house.” It holds one of the property’s most delightful surprises: a two- hoop basketball court . With its gleaming hardwood floors , vaulted ceili...

Description Newer house plus acreage and less than 30 minutes from Mankato....this is not a combination you see come around very often. This beautiful 2 story home sits on 10.82 acres! If you love to cook, bake or entertain, you will LOVE the kitchen area. It is definitely a space where people will want to hang out. It boasts a huge two tiered island, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, large pantry, breakfast nook surrounded by windows to let in all that natural light and dining area that overlooks the newly built deck . Worried about well water? No need.....there is a new oxygenated water system for the entire house and outbuilding. And, you won't be going up and down stairs with those bulky laundry baskets , the laundry room is conveniently located on the main level. The living room is open to the loft space above and opens to both the entrance and the dining area. Right around the corner is the master suite complete with a walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, double sink vanity...

D.R. Horton’s luxury brand builds semi -custom homes Emerald Homes, a D.R. Horton company, has completed its first home in the Sandstone Edge development . Centrally located at Oakey Boulevard and Buffalo Road, it is a gated collection of 11 modern, courtyard- style luxury homes on 7,400-square- foot home sites . The recently completed home is being shown as a model and used as a sales office, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. “Our Sandstone model is approximately 4,623 square feet and includes both front and back yard landscaping with a pool,” said Scott Harwood, operations manager and broker for Emerald Homes. “Every home also includes a rooftop deck to enjoy the city views, energy-efficient designs and top-of-the-line stainless- steel Electrolux Icon built -in appliances.” Sales at Sandstone Edge are being handled by Shapiro & Sher Group, a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties team . “Our sales team at Sandstone Edge has many years’ experience represent...

METRO DETROIT, MI — Even though the Metro Detroit real estate market is still white hot, it doesn’t mean there isn’t good, moderately-priced homes available. Patch has looked through updated listings with the help of our partner, Realtor.com, to find five homes that are affordable and attractive. 37355 Tall Oak Drive , Clinton Township $217,900 Priced to sell! Immediate occupancy! Move in ready colonial in the highly desired picturesque Moravian Forest subdivision . Many updates including: new siding 2014, new roof and gutters in 2013, new high efficiency furnace and a/c in 2016, paver patio in 2014, en- suite newly updated in 2017. Beautiful hardwood throughout most of the home. First floor laundry. Home office which could be a 4th bedroom. All appliances are included. Each spacious bedroom includes a walk in closet. Enclosed porch with a built in bar leading out to 1400 sq. ft. paver patio with built in fire pit surrounding a 16'x32' in ground pool in a fenced in yard. ...

Creative floorplans and continuing advances in technology lead the charge for new motorhomes introduced to dealers; Class B’s are the fastest-growing segment There’s a good reason why toy haulers number among the most popular RVs going into 2015 — and it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with a garage. Well, almost nothing. Sure, a garage-on-wheels is about the handiest thing to hit the RV industry since a 5,000- pound hitch receiver , but beyond the ability to haul toys is the fact that the ramp door of such units provides a whole new dimension to camping. Simply attach the provided support jacks and rails, and owners can enjoy outdoor vistas from the comfort of their own patio. That’s no small feat. Neither is the fact that a 10-by-8- foot ramp door , converted to patio use, can add 80 square feet of living area — an increase of 20 percent or more to the average motorhome floorplan . That’s something that even outdoor enthusiasts who don’t ride ATVs or motorcycles or even ...