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The 4 Best Boutique Hotels in Denver

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Oyster knows what travelers look for in their hotels. When we review properties around the world, we evaluate how every feature stacks up against the competition, from the rooms to the pools to the restaurants. So if you're planning a trip and need a place to start, you've come to the right place. Take a look at our top boutique hotel picks in Denver and get inspired! Get Prices This 110- room luxury boutique , located in a historic building across the street from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, has sophisticated (if smallish) rooms, two of the city's best fine dining restaurants , a grand marble lobby , and theatrical costumes displayed on the walls. But it lacks some amenities you'll find at larger luxury properties , including a spa and pool. Get Prices The Oxford is one of Denver's most notable historic hotels , ideally located in the lively LoDo neighborhood and in close proximity to area hot spots . Many of the 80 individually decorated rooms inc...

Chantel C Apartment, Les Arcs 1800

This ski in and ski out apartment is situated in the hamlet of Chantel just above Les Arc 1800 opposite the lift making it simple for the keen as well as the casual skier/snowboarder to maximise their time on the mountain. The interior is traditionally alpine with wood furnishings and uses cosy warm fabrics . The open plan living area has plenty of light provided by large floor to ceiling French windows that lead onto a spacious balcony with great views out over resort - this is a great spot to enjoy a vin chaud after a day on the slopes. Inside, there is a large comfortable L-shaped sofa where you can rest weary limbs at the end of the day and switch off with a DVD or listen to your favourite tunes on the CD player. The dining table comfortably sleeps 6 . The fully equipped kitchenette includes a full-sized oven which is rare in the majority of ski apartments , dishwasher so you don't have to waste any of your precious holiday time washing up, hob and fridge-freezer. There is...

It's form over function at K/BIS

BY ROBERT P. MADER OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF You're not just washing your hands or a dish, you're living a lifestyle and plumbing manufacturers are happy to help. When the home builders met in Orlando, Fla., in January, their show was all about function (April, pg. 39) . The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show , on the contrary, is all about pizzazz. While the show covers everything one will find in a kitchen or bathroom, the 60,000 designers, contractors and remodelors at this year's show in April in Chicago saw plenty of plumbing products . High-tech plumbing Kohler has entered the programmable shower market with its DTV custom showering system . Featuring the DTV Digital Interface and DTV Digital Shower Valve , the product offers customized shower experiences with multiple showerheads, hand showers and body sprays. The DTV's pre- set hydrotherapy experiences include up, down and wave massage, as well as temperature therapy that can ...

8 steps to an eclectic bathroom

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Catchpole & Rye's 'Sentinel' shower bath (from £36,000) is based on a 1900s Edwardian design 1  Add A Statement Shower Every home should have a shower, and while purists might prefer the antique, James Lentaigne of Drummonds, points to the need to ' ensure quality and efficiency.' He recommends period-inspired designs rather than actual antiques. Exposed surface - mounted systems teamed with oversized shower heads offer classical styling with minimal damage to walls – a real bonus for older or listed properties – and work surprisingly well with minimal enclosures and wet-room screens for that eclectic lived -in look.  For a traditional take on the modern wet-room, look to 19th-century France; the birthplace of an enclosure made purely from perforated brass pipework that delivers water from all sides and now replicated by companies such as Catchpole & Rye and The Water Monopoly. Alternatively, opt for a classic freestanding shower or check out the glori...

How to Help with Bathing and Personal Hygiene: Top Tips from Caregivers

As your loved one gets older, their changing mental status and physical condition may lead to some significant alterations in their daily habits. One of the biggest issues that many families experience is a serious lapse in their loved ones’ desire and ability to maintain their personal hygiene. It’s true that most seniors don’t necessarily need to bathe as often due to their sensitive skin and relatively low activity levels , but semi-regular washing is crucial for their health and your sanity. Little or no attention to certain “hot spot” areas can contribute to urinary tract infections , and accumulated bodily oils , bacteria and dirt can cause rashes, irritaiton and skin diseases. Worst of all, a loved one’s odor can become unbearable and embarrassing for you and your family. When it comes to bathing and showering, there is usually a deeper cause for a loved one’s refusal to wash up than just “not wanting to.” Bathrooms are notoriously slick and hard, so for a senior who is not st...