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Kitchen & Bath Trends 2016

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Yesterday I attended the International Builder Show (IBS) and National Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) both taking place simultaneously during Design & Construction Week at the Las Vegas Convention Center , and let me tell you it’s HUGE. There are tens of thousands of people in the industry that attend. All the major brands you can think of are set up booths, it’s a once a year opportunity to see all the new design and home improvement products and also meet with the reps that work for these major brands and I was SO excited to be there. I also attended an influencer presentation on design trends which was insightful (see notes at the bottom). I mingled and photographed what I saw and I was like a kid in a candy store. I’d rather fondle tile and faucets and flooring and cabinets than any other products in the world! I had a press pass and took a ton of pictures so I could share them with you. First here’s a peek at some emerging trends based on products and displays se...

Shower Design | Shower Stall

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See if We Have Top-RatedBathroom Contractors in Your Area Related Articles Related Topics Find Top-Rated Pros Shower design is the biggest issue for a lot of bathrooms. For smaller bathrooms, simply finding a viable way to fit in any kind of shower stall can be a problem. For larger bathrooms, choosing between separate bathtubs and shower stalls and a tub/shower combo can be a tough decision. Finding the shower design to match your needs and preferences isn't easy, but surveying the options and weighing the relative pros and cons will help to ensure you're making the best choice available. Small Bathrooms Obviously limited space usually prohibits installing a bathtub. Sometimes even a shower stall can be a problem. A curved quadrant shower is usually the smallest shower stall design available. Combined with a smaller toilet and sink, it can provide a viable shower in even the smallest bathrooms. A detachable shower head can enable you to take a manageable show...

The Right Approach To Bathroom Remodeling Austin | Markets

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This article is published in collaboration with Scutify, where you can find real-time markets and stock commentary from Robert Marcin, Cody Willard and others. Download the Scutify iOS App , the Scutify Android App or visit Scutify.com.A trendy and well- furnished bathroom can provide the much needed feeling of comfort to the users. Bathroom remodel is a crucially important module of home improvement . Whether the goal is just to add more comfort features, convert one type to another, upgrade the different fittings and amenities, or to enhance the resale value of the property, you need to take the right approach for the success of the project. Here is a step by step approach you must take to achieve a trendy bathroom . Why remodel bathroom Bathroom remodel is necessitated due to several reasons. One of the popular upgrades in Bathroom Remodeling Austin is replacing the bathtubs with showers. Most households attempt this in order to save the time and water consum...

Shower Solutions | Kitchen Bath Design

Building Sep 10, 2009   Share Shower and bath manufacturers are touting eco-friendly advances that won’t sacrifice the spa-like feel. These days, the value of the bath as a haven increases exponentially . Of course water becomes critical to creating a spa-like space that promotes relaxation, and that means showers and tubs take center stage. With shower systems and soaking tubs, there’s no question that people like plenty of water to wash away their cares and stresses. But at the same time, the green trend that promotes water and energy conservation is also impacting design and product trends . With two seemingly disparate trends at play, there’s some debate about what consumers want. “It’s about wellness and rejuvenation,” says Mike Reffner, group product manager for Moen, in North Olmsted, OH. “Consumers [want] an experience that’s spa-like – a bath experience that is a mini-escape.” Lars Christensen, senior product manager for Hansgrohe, in Alpharetta, GA, says that “gree...