Which Is Safer: Bathtubs or Showers? Both bathtubs and showers offer different safety benefits. Depending on your level of mobility or accessibility needs, a shower may be your safest option. Read more to learn the reasons why and find out about new LuxStone® features that can make your shower experience safer. Bathtub Safety Benefits Inherently, bathtubs are not safer than showers. Bathtubs require you to step over the bathtub wall to enter the tub. Also, entering the bathtub requires more coordination and balance. Overall, there are two primary safety benefits that bathtubs provide: Enclosed Space The enclosure is one of the [...]

Does Your Shower Spark Joy? The KonMari-Inspired Guide To Organizing Your Shower Today tidying and creating purposeful spaces that enhance our lives is more important than ever. Tidying expert Marie Kondo has been leading the way with her popular KonMari method. We believe that no matter what your day looks like, a clean and organized shower plays an important role in establishing a daily routine. It also makes life simpler, less stressful, more enjoyable. Our hope is that your bathroom will function as an escape where you can start and end your day. Use this guide to simply and easily [...]

5 Things To Consider When Planning A Shower Remodel Remodeling projects require plenty of planning and decision-making before a contractor even enters your home. Once you decide to refresh a space, there are many factors at play that will help you take your idea from vision to reality. Here are some of the most important factors to consider when you decide to remodel your shower. Important Factors for Planning a Shower Remodel 1. Budget Usually a sticking point for any home remodel project, a budget is one of the most important considerations before requesting quotes or purchasing fixtures. Factor in [...]

5 Design Tips for Mixing Metals in Your Bathroom Renovating your bathroom is a big undertaking, but having a beautiful new space to relax and wash the day away is always worth it. From your showerhead and faucets to your mirrors and light fixtures, there are a lot of metal fixtures in your bathroom. The color(s) you choose for your metal bathroom fixtures can elevate your bathroom. Most people just have one big question: Does Bathroom Hardware Have to Match? No, your bathroom hardware doesn’t have to match. There is a common belief that if the metals in your bathroom [...]

What is A Bidet? A bidet is a toilet device that sprays water for cleansing yourself after using the restroom. Bidets have existed since the seventeenth century in France. There are multiple health, financial, and environmental benefits of having a bidet. Health Benefits of Bidets AVOIDS IRRITATING YOUR SKIN When you use rough toilet tissue too often, you could irritate the skin. According to The New York Times, bidets help alleviate this pain by using water to cleanse the area instead. After using a bidet, you will use far less toilet tissue, if any. PROTECTS AGAINST DISEASES Using the bathroom [...]

Ice Grey: The New Neutral If you think of beige and white when you think of neutrals, it’s time to think again. Ice Grey is the newest addition to the LuxStone lineup. It’s the new neutral, and a beautiful alternative to white. This ultra-modern shade of soft grey with cool undertones is perfect for pairing with bold accents, bright colors, or even other shades of grey. To celebrate this new member of the LuxStone family, our shower design experts are here to show you just how versatile this color is with a variety of bathroom styles. From farmhouse to modern [...]

What is an Air Tub? As the name suggests, an air tub uses jets of air to deliver a full-body massage experience. Warm air is pushed through a staggered air jet design, creating thousands of tiny, invigorating bubbles that surround your body to give you a sensation of weightlessness. The random motion of bubbles traveling along your body to the surface helps center your mind and stimulate the release of muscle tension. For a truly customized bathing experience, tailor the intensity of the airflow, from a soothing caress to a vigorous massage. Treat yourself to a relaxing bath in an air [...]

How To Deep Clean Your Shower In 4 Steps Showers are often tidied up quickly before guests arrive or wiped down as a part of a larger bathroom clean up. It may have been a while since you last did a deep clean of your shower.  A deep shower cleaning is needed less frequently, but you’ll find this thorough scrubbing not only makes your space healthier and germ-free but also protects your shower from wear and restores its luster.   With the right products, this task doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Follow these steps to effectively deep clean your shower. 4 Steps [...]

There’s nothing quite like a warm bath after a long day. It feels great and getting a little peace and quiet is always welcome. But there are actually some scientifically-proven health benefits to spending time in your bathtub. From improving your mental health to soothing some physical ailments, here are a few reasons to soak in your tub tonight. Reasons to Enjoy a Warm Bath 1. STRESS RELIEF This is the thing most people think about when visions of warm baths start dancing in their heads. The warm water helps relax tense muscles and solitude can do wonders to ease the [...]

How To Choose The Right Shower Door For You Trying to find the best shower door options for you? Read this post to learn everything you need to know about choosing the best shower door for your space. Pivot Shower Door Vs. Sliding Shower Door If you’re trying to decide between a pivot shower door and a sliding shower door, think about how much space you have in your bathroom. Pivot Shower Doors open similarly to a car door or any other type of door that you find in your house. These shower door styles pivot on a fixed point to [...]