Creating a Kid-Friendly Bathroom

More and more homeowners are integrating universal design or aging-in-place features when remodeling bathrooms to make sure their house will meet their needs as they age, but they may not think about family members at the other end of the age spectrum. If you have children in your home, there are some things you can incorporate into your bathroom remodeling … Read More

Create the Spa Experience at Home with a Steam Shower

Steam showers have become a hot remodeling trend as homeowners are looking for ways to recreate the spa experience at home. Steam shower are now surpassing soaking tubs and whirlpool tubs as the preferred way to relax and indulge. Steam showers provide a number of benefits: A steam shower can help reduce stress levels and improve sleep quality. It increase … Read More

Get Your Dream Bathroom with the Right Mix of Saving and Splurging

Bathrooms are challenging kitchens as the most remodeled room in the house. A driving factor is the trend to transform bathrooms from simply functional to fabulous and spa-like. But like all remodeling projects, spending can get out of hand before you realize it without careful planning. But it is possible to get the bathroom you want without exceeding your budget … Read More

Is Remodeling Your Bath with a Luxury Shower but No Tub a Smart Move?

Giant tubs have fallen out of favor. Over the last few years, designers and remodelers have been getting more and more requests to replace the tub in the master bathroom with a large, luxury shower. The question many homeowners face when considering this option is whether having a master bath without a tub will affect resale value down the road. … Read More

Bathroom Remodeling Provides Perfect Opportunity to Improve Energy Efficiency

As homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient, one room that can garner substantial energy savings is the bathroom. The bathroom is one of the most energy-consuming rooms in the home, rivaled only by the kitchen. By improving the energy efficiency in your bathroom, you save money and help the environment. Large amounts of water, … Read More

Bring the Spa Experience to Your Bathroom with an Open Shower

In the past, showers consisted of little more than a shower head and a shower curtain installed inside a bath tub. Today, there is a vast range of shower designs to choose from. One that has been gaining popularity is the open shower. Open showers provide the luxurious feel of a spa retreat, making them especially popular for master suites. … Read More

Kansas City-Area Bath Remodeler Keeps it Clean

Compiled by: Lacey Nix Description of Work Master Bathroom Remodel Approximate Cost $13,500 This month, we’re spotlighting a review from a member Mike McClannahan of Kansas City, MO, who shared great details and photos about his master bathroom remodel performed by Mission Kitchen & Bath of Mission, Kansas. Reviews like this one are especially helpful because they include all the … Read More

Bringing 1950s Kitchens and Baths into the 21st Century

Al Felman’s company, Mission Kitchen & Bath, helps homeowners with their remodeling projects Article by: Heather Swan   Are you tired of your olive green kitchen or pink-tiled bathroom? While Mission residents love their circa 1950s and 1960s homes, sometimes it’s time to say good-bye to the harvest gold kitchen motif or the leaky shower. That’s when you may be … Read More

Large Tile Presents Installation Challenges in Small Bathrooms

One of the current trends in bathroom remodeling is to use larger tile. In the past, 12”x12” tiles were considered large tiles. Today, many bathrooms are featuring tiles 16”x16”, 24”x24”, or even larger. While these large format tiles look great and offer easier maintenance due to fewer grout lines, installing them can also cause headaches, especially in a small bathroom. … Read More