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questions Q: I am in the process of buying a 1960's, two-bedroom townhouse. The bedrooms are equal in size and share a Jack and Jill bathroom (upstairs). There is a powder room downstairs . The bathroom has a shared bath/shower combination in the middle with two doors, and each side has a sink/vanity and toilet. The bathroom is very small but I will steal space from a hallway closet for the remodel. I will split the bathrooms and want to have a separate walk-in shower and bathtub. I don't have space for two full baths, which would be ideal. My options appear to be: 1) Shower in the master, and the bathtub in the guest room; 2) Master with separate walk-in shower and bathtub, and a half bath in the guest room 3) Master with bath and shower, and a half bath in the hallway instead of the guest room 4) Full large bathroom with separate walk-in shower, bathtub, accessible by both bedrooms (two doors). The house is currently listed as a 1.5 bath, option 1 will result in a 2.5 bath,...

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...

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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 ...

Arriving at the St. Moritz station , I was able to arrange for a pick-up from the hotel. Normally guests should request a pick up with their train arrival information by e-mail though for some reason, I had forgotten to do until the day before my train journey and by then the hotel did not seem to receive it in time. While there is a shuttle van to ferry passengers to and from the hotel, the driver picked me up in a Range Rover Evoque . It was a 15 minute drive to the neighouring town of Surlej where Nira Alpina is located at. Nira Alpina hotel exterior That is right, Nira Alpina is not exactly located in St. Moritz proper. Instead there are the neighbouring towns of Silvaplana and Surlej across the lake. In fact the hotel is a ski-in/ski-out property that is attached to the Corvatsch ski area . Guests could purchase ski passes that allows access to Corvatsch, Corviglia and Diavolezza and there is even a promotional price of CHF35 (~$38)for guests staying more than one night at recog...

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...