Photos courtesy of Kohler
>> WHETHER SERVING its intended function
or as a stylish sanctuary from the outside world, the
modern bathroom has a pretty high bar to clear.
No surprise, then, that the roster of new design trends
is heavy on creature comforts, gadget-related tech
advancements and — this being the Prairies — savvy
strategies for achieving the most with the least amount
of monetary output.
Take, for example, the ongoing trend of age- and
budget-appropriate bathroom designs, tailored equally
to homeowners who plan to spend their remaining
years staying put, as well as those who are already
planning their next move.
"We have a lot of clients who are in their 60s and 70s, who
just want to stay in their homes … for as long as possible,"
says Tina Driscoll, vice-president of Dynasty Bathrooms and
Kitchens.
"So how do we make that happen? We put in things that
are more accessible to them, whether it be a grab bar or
a higher toilet. Or maybe we take out that steel bathtub
that's hard to get into, and replace it with a curb-less
shower.
"Then we have the younger groups, who aren't too sure if
they're going to keep their house, and want to go the more
economical route. So we steer them towards (a design
scheme) that won't break the budget."
Pretty and practical is the way to go
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