bathroom designs

Sit back and think about the last time you stepped into an outdated bathroom. You may have noticed the discolored tiles, the water-stained faucets and even the old dirty bathroom cabinet that just barely fits. If you’ve seen or have this bathroom, you’re not alone. However, when it comes to selling your home, this type of bathroom may be killing your deal. This blog will give you some quick solutions to an ultra-fast remodel that will help your potential buyers sigh and not cringe.

Let’s talk paint first. Everyone knows a fresh coat of paint is the fastest way to update a room or space without costing you an arm and a leg. Don’t stay in the frame of mind, “the new owners will just change it.”  While this may be true, a fresh neutral color can make or break your sale. Ask any designer what the fastest fix would be, and they’ll most likely advise you to throw up a new shade of beige or any other fresh, clean coat. Continue reading →

We see functional storage added to many of today’s bathroom designs. It seems that toiletries and other household products need to have a special place to keep some order and not crowd precious countertop space. In this blog, we uncover some storage solutions that might spark some ideas.

Storage solutions don't mean unattractive structures are taking up more space. Instead, they can be as simple as selecting the right bathroom vanity. Many of our vanities have been designed to store a variety of items without sacrificing space. Take for instance our 35-Inch Malena Falls® Bathroom Vanity, from the DECOLAV Matt Muenster Exclusive Collection, with the sliding bridge to tuck away items from toilet paper to your favorite moisturizer. Sometime just choosing the perfect bathroom vanity can solve all your issues! Continue reading →

When it comes to bathroom remodeling, one can’t forget the ceiling. Like most people you’re probably envisioning what the end design is before picking up the phone to contact a contractor. If you’re thinking about tackling this project yourself, remember to look up and ask yourself, “Will the ceiling stay the same or do we need to skip it? In this blog we look to give you some inspiration for hanging something over your head, that’s useful and aesthetically pleasing.

Today’s bathroom space isn’t just a simple watering closet. Achieving peace and harmony,
attention to detail is necessary. Using a beautiful crown molding or even a hand-painted applique is better than everyday décor. Continue reading →

Many of today’s bathroom designs are utilizing sustainable energy resources for things such as lighting, cooling, and heating. People are seeking alternative methods of saving energy and making their homes more efficient. Solar tubes are a new technology that not only helps you conserve electricity, and it can help save you money. In this blog, we highlight a few uses and why you might want to consider installing this global solution.

You may be scratching your melon right now asking, what is a solar tube? Solar tubes are tubes usually fitted to the exterior of the home extending to the interior of the home. The advanced technology essentially takes the powerful rays of the sun then utilizing LED lights and optical innovation to the point where they’ve discovered how to use the energy from the sun and repurpose for your household needs. Continue reading →

There’s nothing better than to soak in a hot tub surrounded by candles with your favorite aromatherapy candles and some soft music playing in the background. Ahhhh, take me away. It seems that today even the antique claw tubs continue to get attention from even the most discerning of tastes. There’s something alluring about this nostalgic bathroom fixture known for the big giant claw feet we’ve all seen from time to time. In this blog, we give you some tips on how to re-finish this heirloom tub to make your bathroom sparkle with envy.

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Written by Matt Muenster, Host of DIY Network's "Bath Crashers" and "BATHtastic!"

I wanted to provide some tips for my fellow home improvement and commercial contractors. While most contractors are trying to keep up with the shifts of the day to day operations, designers are presenting clients with a multitude of options. Of course commercial or residential clients want to stay within their budget when it comes to designing and rebuilding their bathroom spaces. To adhere to clients expectations, a lot of builders are feeling the need to dive in into the world of granite countertops  as an alternative to marble. Here’s how you can obtain contracting bliss with these preferred customers. Continue reading →