Today’s Bath 2006: Practical Luxury
Today’s Bath 2006: Practical Luxury is a special two-part series airing in November and again later in the season on our half-hour nationally syndicated television show, Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford®. Starting with a cramped bathroom that has changed little in decades, Host Danny Lipford oversees its dramatic transformation into a master bath and closet/dressing area that perfectly balances indulgence and practicality. He takes viewers through every decision a homeowner faces during a major remodeling project.
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The Project in Progress
The Finished Project
Drawings for Today’s Bath
View the detailed floor plans for Today’s Bath.
Today’s Bath design by bath designer Cheryl Kees Clendenon of In Detail Kitchen and Bath.
Beyond the Bath Vanity
When 5 ft. by 9 ft. was an average-sized bath, even for the masters of the house, the one real cabinet in the bath was a 30-in. high rectangle about 16 in. to 20 in. deep and 36 in. to 72 in. long—the vanity. Oh how times have changed.
Not Your Old Bath Fan
There has been a quiet revolution in bath ventilation fans over the years—literally. Although fans work much the same way as they have for more than 50 years, today’s fans have several features that make them quieter, smarter and less obtrusive.
Elegant, Practical Closet Storage
If you are still relying on the shelf-and-pole assembly in the closets in your home, there are several new options that maximize and customize your storage space.
Windows In The Bath
Bathrooms in the past typically relied on a small, sliding window for light for fear of losing privacy. Privacy is still important, but today’s master suites simply need more light than baths in the past.
The (Unspeakable) Bathroom Fixture
Water closets and their featured fixture—the toilet—don’t get a lot of attention when advice is handed out on picking out products for the bath. Although Americans are a bit shy about discussing this topic, there are some valuable tips that will help you purchase a toilet that you’re happy with for years to come and locate it in a new or remodeled bath.
Choosing a Hydrotherapy Tub
Call them spas, whirlpools, or jetted tubs; but what you’re describing is a bath tub that offers hydrotherapy—everything from just a good warm soak to the caress of air and the massage of circulating water. Although tubs that fit this description have been around for a couple of decades, the best of today’s hydrotherapy tubs combine comfort and cleanliness.
In addition to our Today’s Bath 2006 project, dannylipford.com has lots of additional information on helping you improve your home. Check out some of the articles and streaming video listed below.
- Caulk Saving Tip
- Caulking a Tub
- Fixing a Shower Curtain Rod
- Showerhead Support
- Tub Unclogger
- Pipe Cutting
- Toilet Tank Gasket
Some other products used in Today’s Bath
SIGMA Designer Faucetry – designer faucets and matching accessories
- Master Bath – Series 720 widespread lavatory set in polished nickel finish
- Guest Bath – Series 1800 widespread lavatory set in satin nickel finish
Fypon – urethane millwork
- Moldings
- Window and door trim
ClosetMaid – Closet Organization
- Master Closet – ClosetMaid Selectives in Cherry Finish
- Linen Closet – ClosetMaid White Wire ShelfTrack
Kohler – sinks
- Master Bath – Serif Countertop Lavatory (K-2075)
- Guest Bath – Bancroft Undercounter Lavatory (K-2319)
Mr. Steam – towel warmer
- W542 in polished nickel
