Bathroom
I like the way the grab bars look chic, not tacky. I also like the built-in storage for soap/wash/candles. Grab bars. You and your family members should feel safe and steady while showering. A pair of grab bars like this offers considerable shower safety. Those washing their hair in this shower could still keep a hand on a grab bar at all times.
Corner Shower Seat With Basket, Brown - $149.00 » If a custom tile bench would blow your budget, a ready-made corner seat like this one is a no-brainer. In a pinch, you can omit the bench and save up for a custom wood seat later.
Benches. Space can be tight in a tub-to-shower renovation. A little corner bench like this can be a perfect space saver. Not every tile installer or bathroom renovator will be skilled enough to do this properly and keep things waterproof. I'm a fan of By Design's work — the wonderful shower shown here is by this team.
Corner shelves. Corner shelves like these can be very simple and functional ways to store shampoo bottles and other necessities. I recommend using glass and tile drill bits or diamond coring bits to drill holes through the tile. I'm not a fan of impact drills with masonry drill bits for this type of installation — they're too risky and stressful on tile installations for my liking. I've found it's safer to replace many of the fasteners on the actual product with higher-quality versions. Screws on some shower products can break very easily. Ask your contractor to use stainless steel screws and wall anchors (which are better suited for tile installations) to install your shower shelves.
White brickish tile, greens, window treatment
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