There are two spaces in a home that should be given greater attention than any other. One is the kitchen, the other is the Master Bedroom. This series of blogs is focused on the latter. No longer is the master bedroom simply a bedroom any more. The modern home has evolved in many ways and the master bedroom is probably the most dramatic of all. This is a place of retreat and repose for most homeowners. It is a place to get away from the rigors of life, relax and let the

The Master Suite has evolved in many ways. It has grown and expanded to include more features and characteristics which have become almost a necessity. One of these necessities is the sitting room. After all who wants to sit on the bed to read a book when you could have an overstuffed armchair with an equally plush ottoman? This was once accommodated by simply enlarging the bedroom and putting a chair in the corner. But that phase did not last long. Soon separate rooms

Some of the most breathtaking momens are leaning on a picturesque railing wathcing the sunset in warm autumn hues. The crickets have started their serenade and a cool, gentle breeze playfully lifts your hair in a whimsical dance. The silhouettes of birds float across the paling sky. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day! You start to think that nothing could possibly ruin such a tranquil moment – and then – MOMMMMM! She won’t stop breathing my air! – Now you close your ey

The morning routine is a sacred thing. For some, any variation in this routine will result in a cascade of catastrophic events. Every step is vital. And when the bedroom is shared – ones morning rituals can have a devastating effect on the other. Does that bathroom light disturb the deep, blissful slumber on the one in bed as you cross the bedroom to the closet? Do you find yourself hampered by an attack with a downy projectile encased in a white pillow case? These haza

With increasing space and his and hers closets (as discussed in a previous post) the amenities of the Master Suite have improved and become almost standard. One generation thinks it to be frivolous – the next a necessity. One of these potential standards is the dressing chamber. Past generations felt a sense of extravagance to have separate closets or a spacious closet which could be used, not just to store your clothes, but for changing as well with enough room for a comf

Convenience has played a huge role in the development of the modern bath. This epitome of this evolution has been termed the ‘5-piece bath’. It can easily be inferred from this creative title that there are five key elements to the modern master bath. These elements are two vanities, a water closet (or toilet for those who are not offended by the common term), the tub and the shower. Notice that the tub and the shower are listed separately. This is for a few reasons. Fi

The great debate – Do you have both a tub and a shower in your Master Suite? In the previous post we discussed the 5-piece bath which includes both. For some this is necessary. Some love taking showers, having multiple heads with various settings provides the perfect start to the day. For others, the large soaker tub with its relaxing, massaging jets and in-line heater, is essential to wash away the cares of the day. The answer to the debate is to plan the fixtures that

In ages past the bathroom was only thought of as a place to clean yourself up and relieve "internal pressure". To some it held the bar of soap mom used to clean a dirty mouth – yuck! (Fond memories) With today’s spa like master suites the vanity counter has also transformed from a vessel to wash your hands to a vital necessity in getting ready for every event. Whether it is preparing for usual daily activities or preparing for the sophisticated holiday gala. If you are

The water closet . . . because, face it, it sounds better than toilet. The saying, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” is, in part, reference to this. In ancient Roman times, the toilet was a series of holes on a bench placed at the perimeter of the main public square and exposed for all to see. Several feet below this bench was a running stream that carried the waste away to streams and rivers. In front of this bench was a trough of flowing water which contained several