Modern verandas- A new Australian species hits the market

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Modern Verandas

When you use the word “veranda”, there’s a natural mental association and vision of the old style verandas of yesteryear. That image is rapidly becoming out of date as a new breed of designs rolls out. Verandas these days are true architectural achievements, extremely stylish, and far more importantly, fully functional extensions of the living space of the home. Nowhere is this more obvious than in Australia, where the veranda has been a design icon for over a century.

The reason for Australia’s “veranda-consciousness” is simple enough. The old Australian homes used to have all round verandas as a defence against the glare and heat of the Australian sun. Verandas have remained a preferred architectural option ever since the mid-1800s, and a combination of a booming housing market, CAD design and consumer demand has generated a vast new range of veranda concepts.

Designs galore

It has to be said in all fairness that the Australian designs do include some real innovations. The modern Australian version of the veranda can be quite spectacular, and these things are big. They may not be quite ballroom size, but they’re pretty close, and the sheer amount of covered space they create can be quite a surprise.

Design and materials quality are extremely high, and there’s an obvious element of true craftsmanship in both. What may stun some viewers is the versatility of the designs. There are thousands of possibilities, all of this standard, and some designs include excellent lighting through the roof of the verandas, a design innovation in itself. These “skylights” come in a range of options of tinting and shading, and are designed to deal with the sun while ensuring proper lighting.

Lifestyle and functionality

Anyone who knows anything about the Aussie preference for an outdoor lifestyle built on to big homes will appreciate the cultural values, too. If you were deliberately looking for an expression of the “parties, barbecues and good living” motif of Australian folklore, you couldn’t go past the new veranda styles as an expression of that culture.

These new verandas really are something special in lifestyle design, and they include a very high level of functionality as well. The materials are tough, weather-resistant, and top quality. If you’re living in a place like Queensland, for example, with its unpredictable weather and tropical heat, you need something big and tough as a veranda, able to stand coastal winds, the occasional deluge, and hot, strong sunlight during summer. The Australian climate can literally bleach and desiccate most external structures. Top quality materials and good designs have allowed these sometimes huge structures to do their job and survive the toughest conditions.

Verandas on the market

The Australian verandas have another aspect which might surprise some foreigners. You can simply pick up a phone or get online and choose a veranda for your home like shopping for groceries. They’re easily available to be installed directly. This is a consultative process, and the main issue is the sheer number of choices. After you’ve made up your mind, the installers will build a veranda for you, and you’ll find yourself with a whole new home lifestyle on your hands.

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The new Australian homes A whole new class of design

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Australian Hhomes

The new homes coming on the market are a true departure from the “El Cheapo” designs of the past. These are real designer homes, excellent quality and they’re Big with a capital B. They represent totally different living spaces and environments from their predecessors and they’re built to provide a different lifestyle. The modern Australian home comes with a lot of smart features like a

retractable awning, high tech house control systems in big hybrid open plan and CAD-based partitioned interiors.

The new interior architecture and designs

The new interiors are really advanced designs, using a range of options to provide a good, well-insulated environment from the Australian sun and dealing with the issues of coastal design as well. This is a revolution in a way, because in the past the interiors were “conveyor belt” BV designs, not particularly original, using low grade materials and cost-based, meaning great for developers’ bottom lines, and not much else. The stampede to better quality housing is a clear indicator that the end of that type of building is here to stay.

The days of shoddy mass-produced homes are well and truly over, and the days of unfussy homebuyers are also gone, from the look of the housing market. Quality is taking over, and materials are now an essential part of Australian home design. The new interiors usually have extremely high quality hardwood or tiled floors, top quality carpets, best practice environmental management, and a stream of extras which didn’t even exist when much of urban Australia was built in the 70s and 80s.

The new exteriors- Designer materials and ideas all the way

It’s fair to say that the exteriors have also had a drastic makeover. Much of the technology creating the fabulous new sunscreen blinds also didn’t exist during the building booms of the past. That’s one of the reasons the new buildings are so conspicuously different. The other reason is that the new environmental control concepts now extend outside the building, using the big sunscreens to deal with heat and light much more efficiently.

The new buildings really are a different species. They’re geared to a different world. The modern home can be huge, containing many features which older homes simply didn’t have and some which didn’t even exist in theory before. Something as basic as air conditioning, for example, was previously a “turn it on and hope for the best” technology. Now, it’s a science, with programmable units saving megawatts every day thanks to better environmental controls built in to the design.

The big new exteriors are unprecedented in design terms. It’s a whole new class of design technology, reinventing exteriors as living spaces and simultaneously dealing with a lot of issues which have plagued Australian home design since the colonial era. Designer materials and much better approaches to environmental management have produced an entirely different type of building.

This technology, from the sunscreens to the interior design concepts, is only in its infancy. In ten years, it’s completely changed the face of urban Australia. The future definitely isn’t going to be dull.

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Hotel Swimming Pool Ideas for Safety and Revenue

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Hotel Swimming Pool

Hotels are often some of the best-designed locations we can visit. Sometimes they can be more than the worst. Many hotel and paid accommodation swimming pools cost a lot to maintain, and go under-utilized. A swimming pool can make or break how your customers feel about your hotel. Here are some useful ideas that will put any of your customers in a great mood, and turn your swimming pool area into a cash machine.

●      Areas and Separation. It is always a good idea to separate types of people in your hotel swimming pool to make the most out of it. If you don’t have more than one pool, breaking it up is your solution. Families and other entertainment don’t always mix. Both are very important to your business. Allow different areas for different purposes when necessary.

●      Entertainment Area. Hotels can make great money from holding smaller events. Some of the hotels I have visited in Dubai make huge money from regular ‘clubbing events’. These hotels are all 5 star, just in case you were wondering. And yes, they make a lot of money from more than weekly ‘dance’ styled parties. Having the features to incorporate a dance floor, stage and lighting, will certainly boost business. Look at sound reduction issues if they are necessary for your hotel. Outdoor pool related parties can be a huge money spinner for any hotel.

●      Food and Beverage. More of an issue than what you will be selling, but consider how you will be selling it. Attractive and safe cutlery and glasses are available. It might look fancy to have classic items, but even a broken teapot can cut someone’s foot. Something that has happened to me, I might add.

●      Lessons. Whether a guest is someone staying at your hotel, or someone who is living nearby, swimming lessons could mean a regular income from your swimming pool. We are all looking for assistance in the gym, and so why not apply this same strategy to your swimming pool?

●      Bookings. Have you thought about booking out the whole pool and venue? This can be a huge money spinner for private and even corporate events.

●      Surface Safety. There is nothing worse than plain old concrete. There are a range of modern options that give you a huge amount of grip, safety and that great look. Sandstone pavers naturally offer grip, longevity and a classic feel. The look of water and sandstone is just right. If you must go with concrete, you should think about the application of anti-slip coatings. You can choose your color, and you know your guests will be safe.

●      Life Guards. Do you really want to risk something going wrong? Many hotels have signs and agreements that guests swim at their own risk. If something goes wrong, your hotel will be stuck with the reputation for years. It may turn a lot of people away from your hotel

Are you making the most out of your hotel’s swimming pool? If it is too much for you to handle internally, consider outsourcing management, and having a financial arrangement that guarantees you a minimum monthly return and additional profit share.

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Best Home Design

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Best Home Design

The word of best home design is the main keyword of this blog, but actually I never concerning about this keyword, even though all of the content of this site is talking about best home design in the world. Every year the trend is changing, every decade all home design styles are turn back, classic home still become a best design forever, but modern and minimalist home design is the best solution for small homes.

What are the main idea that can be categorized as best home design?

Best home is the best house, it comes from how to build the house, what are the material used? what is the basic concept? how about the lighting? how is the color set? etc. Best homes usually used the latest trend for both interior or exterior, but after 2 or 3 years later, the house will be outdated and looks old. So, You need to design your house is very special design in avoid your home looks old.

To keep your house still looks new and modern, actually you just need do some little things, such as keep your house's paint in good condition, refacing regularly on decoration, and always keep your house in clean condition.

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Small Bedroom Designs

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Small Bedroom Designs

Are you just have a small house and limited spacious for bedroom designs? The bedroom is one room in the house where you can indulge yourself to your heart's content. It will give you the pleasure of sound sleep if you will choose the right beds for small bedrooms. Proper placement of furniture works well in small space bedrooms. Stimulating colors provide spacious feel rather than dark colors do whereas refreshing shades of wall paints are very pleasing to the eyes and draws our consideration giving the sense of large space. If you have a small bedroom, then try these ideas to make your bedroom spacious.

In order to maximize the spacious, there are several  tricks and tips to make your bedroom looks bigger and has effective space.

• Select the shades of walls; which are relaxing at night and give the feeling of refreshment and comfort during the day.

• Make use of elegant colors like white and cream which provide spacious feeling rather than dark colors like blue, green and mauves, pinks and yellow which make the feel of less space adding warmth to the space.

• Install lighting close to your bed. They will be easier to maintain and you will gain the feeling of more space.

• Use versatile lighting fixtures in such a manner that other decorating things do not get affected.

• Utilize accent, ambient and fluorescent lighting as they create soothing and refreshing atmosphere.

• Always try to buy bed with accurate measurement, which can suit door way and stair case dimension to make sure that you will actually able to get it into the room.

• Use Platform, Murphy or Futon bed in bedroom as they make the room look spacious.

• Use large drawers built in bed i.e. Box Bed ; which are extremely useful if you are in short of storage bed.

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Modern Bathroom Design

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Modern Bathroom Design

Bathroom is one of important room in the house, a good and functional bathroom design can improve the value of the house. Most of people want to design their bathroom in modern design, a modern bathroom design is a bathroom that designed in new, cozy, contemporary design while still keeping the function of each bathroom element. Are you in the process to design your bathroom? If you want to do so, you must be looking for some good, fresh and latest ideas of modern and contemporary bathroom designs. The sample pictures displayed must be the ones you are looking for as the designs have followed the latest and modern trend of bathroom designs. The combination of wall color, ceramics, lighting and choice of bathtubs, sinks,faucets indicates the post modernism of bathroom designs. So, make sure that one of the bathroom designs displayed becomes your best choice to remodel your bathroom. Let’s build it and you will see the proof.

Eco-friendly bathroom

Whether planning a new bathroom or remodeling one, creating an eco-friendly bathroom can be a money-saving option that's healthy for the environment and the people living in the home. Creating an eco-friendly bathroom begins with considering the toxicity of the products used to equip it, as well as the way those items are manufactured.

• Consider using ceramic tile for floors, countertops and walls surrounding the tub and shower. Ceramic tile is less prone to damage from moisture, and its negative impact on the environment during the manufacturing process also is low. Some tiles are even made from recycled products, such as discarded bottle glass.
• Install a low-flow shower head, and save money on water and energy bills over time. New models no longer drastically reduce water flow, and they typically use about 2 gallons of water per minute. 
• Save more water by installing an ultra-low flush toilet, which typically uses just over 1 gallon of water for flushing. Compare performance reviews before buying this type of toilet, because some models may clog. Dual-flush toilets have two knobs that allow users to conserve water by selecting the amount needed for flushing waste.
  
  

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Modern Interior Design

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Modern Interior Design

Are you searching for information about modern interior design, above picture is one of sample interior decorating ideas in modern. Furniture, flooring, wall decoration, lighting design and all elements are look new and cozy. The quest for detailed and glamorous design has played a big part in modern interior design. The past years have changed trends and taste of people redesigning their homes and the influence of other culture has contributed on some of these designs. Here are several element that should be considering to arrange in order to get a modern looks in decorating a room.

Walls and Color

Of course, white has got to be the ultimate color for any self-respecting minimalist scheme.

But, you can opt for a softer look, by choosing warm neutrals and colors from nature. Try stone, beige, taupe, brown and even green. Your base colors should be ‘pale and interesting’ – but go for a splash of a bolder color for accents.

Your accents can be as little or as much as you like. Try a vase, or cushions for quite a subtle introduction to color, or a whole wall or sofa, for a bigger statement!

Only choose one color, or color group, for your accent color. Bright red is a good choice, or any other bright color. As an alternative, just choose a darker natural tone – a deep green or brown will always work well.

Furniture

Choose something simple and classy for your minimalist interior design look.

Plain, modern-looking furniture is ideal – in natural wood (especially dark wood), dark leather, white or bright colors, or chrome, glass, mirror and stainless steel.

Low level furniture will help with the modern look and minimalist feel in your room, as it is much less bulky!

Floors and Windows

Less is more with a minimalist style. Choose plain, wooden floors for a simple effect. But don’t forget to add a rug, for live-ability and style.

Try to keep your window treatments simple too. Bare windows, shutters and blinds will give a very minimal look, but you might feel happier softening up the look a touch. Choose simple, neutral curtains or white floaty voiles, for an easy look.

Accessories

Naturally, accessories are not a major part of a modern minimalist look. But don’t just sweep the shelves bare…! By all means clear out the clutter, and have a god sort out, but remember that your minimalist interior design look does need a few, well-chosen, carefully positioned accessories, to complete the look, and make your house into a home.

One large, very striking picture, painting or wall hanging will make a better statement than several smaller ones. Choose something you really love, and are proud to display as large as life in your home.

This picture will probably set the choice of accent color for the rest of your accessories – cushions, vases, candlesticks and lamps.

Limit yourself to only 1 or 2 accessories on each display surface. If you have special treasures you can put these into storage for a while, and display them in rotation.

Of course, managing your storage will be another big part of making a minimalist interior design scheme successful in your home, so think very carefully about what you need in your room, where you need it and how you will use it, before you invest in your storage solutions.

Maintaining a successful minimalist interior design scheme will take a little more work on your part. But the results are very satisfying – a beautiful, clean and tidy room, with a tranquil, soothing air – exactly the kind of room you want to relax into when you come home after a hard day…!

By Charlotte Sneddon from Ezine articles

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Modern Home Design

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Modern Home Design

This modern home design wins in category as green home for future, modern home architecture design construct by FROG company as leading company in innovative home design and as professional consultant, if you have problem in designing home or want to build new home better way you can consult at this company. Modern green home architecture has simple in design look at result of this green home.

Modern home design usually designed in minimalist, contemporary and simple decoration. The new look for minimalist interior design is a softer look, more personal and easier to live with. Yes, you can have a real life, or even kids, and go for a minimalist look in your home!

It is true that you do really need to be a certain kind of person to get on well with a minimalist scheme – messy people need not apply! But seriously … if you find it easy to stay neat and tidy, are very organised and hate clutter in any form, this is very likely a look that will work for you.

I love the look of a minimalist interior design scheme. But I have come to realise it just isn’t for me! If you do struggle to keep on top of mess or clutter, if you like your knick-knacks and collections, or just enjoy being surrounded by all your favourite possessions, this probably isn’t a look you can live comfortably with…

Keeping your house ‘spick and span’ and clutter free can be hard work, there’s no two ways about it. But your reward will be worth it! A minimalist interior design scheme is a very simple, relaxing style, which will bring an air of real tranquillity to your home – but it has a great, cutting-edge, contemporary feel too!

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Luxury Dhigu Spa Resorts Design in Dhigu, Maldives

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Luxury Dhigu Spa Resorts Design in Dhigu, Maldives - Front View

This is a stunning spa resort design Maldvies, named Dhigu. A relaxed holiday is on the cards if you choose to visit Dhigu. With tranquil surroundings, luxurious interiors, comfortable living, and exotic settings, It has everything one can ask for in terms of luxury, class and comfort. A fairytale like setting in midst of water on all sides – it is just the perfect place for a young couple or a honeymoon getaway.

Luxury Dhigu Spa Resorts Design in Dhigu, Maldives - beautiful view at night

Luxury Dhigu Spa Resorts Design in Dhigu, Maldives - resting room

Luxury Dhigu Spa Resorts Design in Dhigu, Maldives - spa room

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Wonderful Design for Small Coutyard by MyLandscapes

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backyard/court yard with outdoor kicthen

Landscape is one of the best part of our house that located in around the house, a good landscape design can improve the value of our exterior value of the house. If you have the modern house design, you exactly need the modern courtyard design, because it will make our home looking more modern and also make our home become so wonderful. This courtyard really the most natural design, because it not only use the tress for make this place feel so natural, but this courtyard also use the great floor design which it use the wooden material to make it feel more natural. Palm, bamboo and other plants arranged with tropical forest style, look dense and look natural. Side of it, outdoor dining and relaxing space create with minimalist elegant look. 

Wonderful Design for Small Coutyard

 The hardwood continues the lines of the flooring. The granite in the waterfall increases in size while alternating texture and alignment, producing a captivating flow. That all innovation really the greatest ways to make our home looking so fresh and natural, because it really the wonderful ways. This place also equipped by the BBQ place which it will make us feel more interesting to spend our time in this place with our family. The small pound on this courtyard really make this place feel more beautiful and make it looking so special

Wonderful Design for Small Coutyard

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Modern Contemporary Bathroom from Cerasa with Italian Style

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Modern Contemporary Bathroom from Cerasa with Italian Style

Contemporary bathroom is a favorite bathroom style in Italy, such as on this post. These are the collection of Slim Contemporary bathroom from Cerasa.

Modern Contemporary Bathroom from Cerasa with Italian Style

Modern Contemporary Bathroom from Cerasa with Italian Style

Modern Contemporary Bathroom from Cerasa with Italian Style

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Top 4 Tips for upgrading properties and air conditioning issues

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Upgrading and renovating a property can provide some unusual problems for any type of air conditioning. This is particularly the case in older properties, where a range of structural and other issues may affect internal environmental management. If you're thinking of installing any modern air conditioning, even the most basic reverse cycle air conditioner, there are a few issues which aren't obvious and will need to be managed. Air conditioning can't work at its best in a building environment which is already compromised by deterioration. To get the best out of your air conditioning, it's necessary to do a full upgrade of the premises.

Property upgrades, issues and problems

There are a variety of potentially major problems with older buildings in relation to installing air conditioning. The most common problems for developers when upgrading are:
Poorly sealed rooms and windows. The lack of proper seals naturally affects the entire building’s climate management and reduces the efficiency of air conditioning.

• Antiquated wiring and fuse boxes. Old wiring is a fundamental safety hazard. It's definitely necessary to remove old electrical fittings when installing modern air conditioning, particularly in the "smart house" types of design, where totally different types of technology can be put at risk by these old types of wiring and electrical boards.

• Floors and ceilings. Many types of flooring, particularly floating (raised) floors, deteriorate over time and become dust traps affecting the internal environment and atmosphere. Ceiling gaps can produce dust and sometimes quite large temperature variations.

• Mould. Mould and mould spores can be prolific in the atmosphere, and are dangerous to buildings as they are to people. Moulds can produce enormous quantities of airborne spores, which can be a serious health hazard to some people, particularly asthmatics.

In terms of air conditioning, each of these issues needs to be systematically addressed.

1. Seals – Best practice is to replace all building seals on the premises. This ensures environmental integrity and will also locate any structural weak spots that may be vulnerable to moisture or other threats.
2. Wiring and fuse boxes – Most electricians will tell you to replace the old wiring and fittings "on principle", with good reason. These old fittings become unstable over time, often suffering from corrosion or buildup of dust. In either case, wiring becomes an instant fire hazard, perfectly capable of destroying the building and damaging equipment. It's simply not worth the risk.
3. Floors and ceilings – Generally speaking the most common repairs simply involve resealing and replacement of damaged areas of these surfaces. The safest approach is to ensure that there are no holes or gaps leading directly outside.
4. Mould – The one and only good thing about mould is that it shows you where the problems are. A thorough building inspection should be carried out prior to conducting any upgrade work.

Installing your air conditioning

After these works have been carried out, installation of air conditioning can now proceed. If you're thinking of installing a ducted air conditioner or the new generation of highly advanced air conditioning units, you'll soon appreciate why the meticulous attention to detail was required. These extremely efficient systems work best in a sealed environment. Your hard work will be worth it.

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Things to consider when building a pool

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Having made the decision to install a swimming pool in your backyard there are still plenty of things to think about and plenty of steps to take before you can take your first refreshing dip. Before you even contact a pool builder it is a good idea to research a little about design and construction options. You also need to think about how you will maintain your pool. Without the right pool pump and cleaner, your lovely crystal clear oasis will soon be less than appealing. Here are a few of the things you need to consider when planning your backyard pool.

Pool type

There are a number of different types of swimming pool available, each one with its own pros and cons. Above ground pools are cheap and simple to install, but are less aesthetically pleasing than other options. Fibreglass pools are good for complex designs, but are expensive to install and have limitations in terms of size and depth. Concrete pools are another potentially pricey option, but they are hard wearing and offer flexibility in terms of design. Vinyl lined pools are not as long lasting but they are cost effective solution and are very easy to maintain. No one type of pool is better than another. The key is to work out your priorities and match them to the right pool option.

Pool design

With the variety of pool types and materials available these days comes increasing flexibility in terms of design. You may decide that you want to opt for a simple conventional rectangular pool, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. However if the shape of your backyard, or your creative vision, dictates something different you will almost certainly be able to find a pool builder to bring your design to life. This is a very important step in the process that will dictate the appearance of your pool, and most likely your entire backyard.

Additional features

Do you want to include any additional features in your pool, such as a water feature or spa. This kind of decision needs to be made at the same time as the overall pool design and it will impact significantly on the type of pool you choose.

Saltwater or traditional chlorine

In recent years saltwater pools have become more popular and they certainly do have some advantages over traditional chlorine pools. Many people find the relative lack of chlorine (saltwater pools are not completely chlorine free) makes for a more pleasant swimming experience that is gentler on the skin. On the other hand maintaining a saltwater pool can be expensive and the salt can cause damage over time to the lining of your pool, as well as cement, masonry and underwater lights.

Pool maintenance

Once your pool is ready for use you will want to keep it in good condition and make sure that the water is clean and clear. Therefore you need to choose the right pool cleaner, cover and pump for your swimming pool. 

Landscaping

Will you be integrating the pool into a wider landscaping project? If you are planning to landscape your backyard, it is a very good idea to put the pool in at the earliest stage, as it is a very disruptive process. You can take the opportunity to incorporate your pool design into a wider design aesthetic, so that it blends in effortlessly with the landscape in your backyard.

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Bathroom Remodeling Project of University City by dRemodeling

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An old bathroom need to remodel in order to keep it's modernity while still keeping the basic architecture, here are the project of dRemodeling that renovate and remodel the old bathroom of a historic 1894 home in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia. You can see the picture of before and after remodeling process. here are the pictures. 

dRemodeling undertook much more than a mere cosmetic makeover - They undertook a complete structural renovation to bring the bathroom up to the most modern codes and standards and to ensure the bathroom would last for decades to come. Simply put, the homeowners wanted a guest bathroom that was built as solidly and as elegantly as a master bathroom.

The homeowners wanted the bathroom to exude a Zen-like atmosphere, so dRemodeling undertook several measures to ensure that they would get exactly (and beyond) what they wanted. The room was stripped down to the bare lath and then completely rebuilt and refinished into a modern bathroom. The process involved replacing the dingy old bathtub with a modern frameless glass-enclosed shower whose floors and walls were covered with pebble-like tiles to add a naturalistic flair to the modernist bathroom. via

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