iStrategy Labs has created a prototype bathroom mirror that takes selfies. Simply stand in front of the mirror, and the S.E.L.F.I.E mirror will snap a picture of you. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past 2 years, “selfies” are all the rage, but it’s not just a fad for your teenage […]
Archives for April 2014
How Much Can a Bathroom Remodel Add to Property Value?
Editors Note: Updated September, 2018 Many homeowners wonder which remodeling project will return the best bang for your buck. Among the home projects with the highest return on investment, the bathroom has consistently ranked on this list. In fact, bathrooms have surpassed kitchens as one of the most important Make-or-Break selling points on the checklist […]
Robern’s Digital Wood Collection Uses Latest in Printing Technology
Robern Co has released a new line of high-tech digital wood vanities that is catching many curious glances. Not only do these vanities employ the latest in cutting-edge technology, they are also made using entirely sustainable materials. Everything you see is actually a simulated image. In this way, not a single tree has to be […]
Renewing Laminate Vanity Countertops with a Fresh Coat of Paint
Painting your vanity countertop can fill your bathroom with bright colors or continue a standing motif that runs throughout your home. Touch up the color palette in your bathroom for less than a tank of gas! I know, that’s not saying much with gas averaging $4.30 here in San Diego! Let’s face it; laminate countertops […]
The Guiding Principles of Japanese Bath Design
Traditional Japanese aesthetics follow a primary set of guiding principles. Each of these tenets help formulate the Zen designs that so many have come to love. This style is not only ideal for the bathroom, it can also prove to be the best decision you’ve ever made. Soothing, rejuvenating, and unbelievably relaxing, you can almost […]
Use Origami to Fold Towels into Wild Animals!
Sometimes, getting your kids to do their chores can be a struggle in and of itself. This towel folding infographic is a cute way to make things interesting. Staying clean and tidy in the bathroom can prove to be an uphill battle but these ideas may be able to change your perspective! In this post […]
Desheeting: Are Toilet Paper Companies Skimping You?
If you feel like you’ve been replacing toilet paper rolls like mad, it’s time to give some well-deserved apologies to your kids. They haven’t been the ones using the rolls to Teepee other homes in the neighborhood. Feel like your toilet paper holder has been shrinking? It may not be a figment of your imagination. […]
Bathroom Behavior: The Ideal Standard Study
Leading European bathroom specialist Ideal Standard has released a study that sought to improve the practical use of bathroom space. Led by Dr. John Curran, this comprehensive study investigates bathroom behavior in an attempt to grasp a deeper understanding that can be applied in bathroom design. The findings of Dr. Curran’s studies has implications into […]
Update Your Bathroom Cabinets for Under $70
Re-staining your bathroom cabinets is a pain-free way to update your bathroom. All that’s required is a few simple tools and the wood stain of your choice. The first step is to sand down the cabinet so that the new finish can be applied directly to the wood surface. You will be surprised to see […]
Waterless Toilets Aren’t a Myth
Have you ever thought about how much water we could save if there was a way to get rid of waste without water? Surprise, surprise, this is already a reality. While there are a variety of dry toilets on the market, compost toilets offer benefits for both global and local environments. This is the answer […]