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Monday, April 10, 2017

Remarkable Ways To Inspire With Striped Curtains

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Curtains are an easy and practical way to add some color or pattern to a room’s interior décor. Sure, depending on the color palette, the style and everything else in the room, the type of curtains you choose need to be in sync with all those elements but there’s one option that always works: striped curtains.

Horizontal striped curtains

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Horizontal stripes are useful for making a room seem larger although in some cases it’s merely a matter of preference and looks.{found on behance}.

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When working with horizontal striped curtains, the color combination is important. You want the curtains to stand out without overpowering the whole décor.{found on caseygracedesign}.

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The colors have to be chosen based on the function of the room. For example, choose neutral colors for a bedroom, colors that don’t disturb the eye and which match the rest of the room’s interior design.{found on tessfine}.

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Turquoise curtains are particularly attractive and, since we’re discussing stripes, combine this exquisite color with white or ivory for a fresh look. It would help to also use turquoise for other accessories in the room as well.{found on tobifairley}.

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The contrast between a dark color and a light one is strong but also elegant and timeless. It doesn’t have to be the usual black and white combo. So experiment with other similar combinations.{found on baahomes}.

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Of course, black and white striped curtains are still a very valid option, especially when the rest of the décor is also based on these colors. You can choose to add a warm touch to the room with a bit of beige or light brown.{found on theyellowcapecod}.

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You can match the curtains to the walls in which case they won’t stand out but rather blend in. this is a beautiful example and the bedroom is a suitable room for such a look.{found on brianwatford}.

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A different option is to let the curtains stand out by using a color which contrasts with the overall décor. The pink stripe gives the nursery character and the color can also be seen in other combinations although none is as striking as the curtains.{found on sarahgreenman}.

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These bay window curtains only have stripes on the lower portion but this doesn’t stop them from looking really chic and really beautiful. In fact, this is actually a very nice look which can be adapted to a variety of other interiors and types of windows.

Black and white striped curtains

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There’s more than one way in which you can integrate a set of black and white curtains into your home’s décor. The horizontal stripes are only one of the many options. Vertical stripes, for example, can be just as beautiful given the right setting.{found on nicholeloiaconodesign}.

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You can take advantage of the crisp and bold contrast featured by your black and white curtains to give the room a fresh look without necessarily repeating the pattern. You can also add an accent color such as green.{found on lizcarrollinteriors}.

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When the room is already defined by mixed patterns and colors, the curtains can be just another feature to add to the list. Yet this doesn’t mean they can’t stand out.{found on lindseybinzhome}.

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Opt for a warmer shade of white to avoid disturbing contrasts when the walls are painted a color such as brown for example. The curtains would integrate better into the décor if you were to also use black for other big elements, including furniture.{found on sylviamartinphoto}.

Striped shower curtains

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There are tons of ways in which a striped shower curtain can offer your bathroom a lot of character and style. Even if the décor is bold enough without having to add yet another striking detail, the striped curtains can be just what the space need to look complete.{found on jerikoegel}.

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Add a shabby chic curtain featuring a classy combination of colors you’ve chosen for the entire bathroom. This shade of mustard yellow is an interesting choice for the otherwise all white décor.{found on analogdesignstudio}.

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Modern shower curtains take many forms. Some are really quirky, featuring unusual prints while others stay simple. Take this long shower curtain with beautiful gray strips for example. It’s interesting enough to stand out but not overly eye-catching.

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A shower curtain with vertical stripes doesn’t stand out at all when it’s folded in a corner. But that’s only if the accent color you’ve chosen blends in and doesn’t really add any striking contrast to the mix.

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Using only two colors for striped shower curtains is not a rule. Multicolored curtains are a beautiful option. Use them to break the monotony in a monochromatic bathroom or to simply add more color to an already colorful décor.{found on slogreengoods}.

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Gray is a simple color often associated with modern interior because of its versatile and neutral nature. So you can’t really go wrong with a shower curtain that has gray and white stripes.{found on austarchitect}.

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The stripes don’t need to be big to be noticed. These ones are really subtle and the curtain is actually very interesting. It’s the type of accessory that would easily blend in regardless of the style.{found on nanettewong}.

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These vertical stripes are also subtle and, in a way, they define the bathroom pretty well. It could be because of the wall panels.{found on sarahphippsdesign}.

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The yellow stripes on the curtains coordinate with the color on the wallpaper. It’s a cheerful shade and a good option for this corner bathtub, given that there are no windows to let in natural light.

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The color on the shower curtains can also coordinate with other elements in the room such as the shelves, the bathroom mat, the towels and all sorts of other accessories.{found on donaroseneinteriors}.

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This combination of colors and the proportions of the stripes is really fresh and chic and it’s perfect for the crisp white bathroom. Actually, one of the walls is painted a very faint shade of green.

Saturday, October 21, 2017

How to Install Sterling Shower Doors

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All Kohler shower doors are covered in a CleanCoat treatment that resists buildup and simplifies cleanup. Water runs down the length of...

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The Sterling Kinkaid Neo-Angle Shower Base is a self contained shower base unit that is designed to be installed into a corner...

Finish installing a shower by putting on shower doors. Learn how to add a new bathroom to a home, including tips on...

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Parker French Blue Shower Curtain

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Alex French Blue Round Storage Hamper

We've got a style-savvy way to store and haul laundry, bed and bath linens, and even clothes and accessories. This durable woven cotton hamper, featuring broads stripes of white and French blue, is durable enough for everyday use, yet pretty enough to display in your bedroom, closet, or laundry room. Coordinate with any of our French blue C3 bath accessories, including shower curtains, bath mats, towels, and window panels.

    • 100% cotton.
    • 18" x 20".
    • Screen printed.
    • Circular hamper with 1 seam and 2 handles.

Additional Details

100% Cotton

Brush off excess dust or dirt. Gently spot clean affected areas with a dry to lightly damp cloth only; use mild soap if needed. Do not machine wash or immerse in water as it will cause the bin to lose its stiffness and outer appearance.

18" x 20"

Made in India.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Trio French Blue Shower Curtain

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Alex French Blue Round Storage Hamper

We've got a style-savvy way to store and haul laundry, bed and bath linens, and even clothes and accessories. This durable woven cotton hamper, featuring broads stripes of white and French blue, is durable enough for everyday use, yet pretty enough to display in your bedroom, closet, or laundry room. Coordinate with any of our French blue C3 bath accessories, including shower curtains, bath mats, towels, and window panels.

    • 100% cotton.
    • 18" x 20".
    • Screen printed.
    • Circular hamper with 1 seam and 2 handles.

Additional Details

100% Cotton

Brush off excess dust or dirt. Gently spot clean affected areas with a dry to lightly damp cloth only; use mild soap if needed. Do not machine wash or immerse in water as it will cause the bin to lose its stiffness and outer appearance.

18" x 20"

Made in India.

Friday, September 8, 2017

2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Sail Boat For Sale

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Price is landed in the USA , Duty paid! This boat is already on reserve! The Helia 44 is designed by naval architects Berret Racoupeau and the Fountaine Pajot design office, to Fountaine Pajot Catamarans shipyard's exacting standards for beauty, comfort and performance. Her majestic lines, sleek horizontal styling and flush twin solar panels deliver top performances under sail with innovative living areas including her new lounge deck connected directly to the steering station. The Helia 44 meaning 'sunshine' in Greek is the ultimate light-filled and spacious catamaran built and is the epitome of liveaboard luxury. Welcome on board the new flagship for cruising catamarans of its size.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:


Specs
Designer: Berret Racoupeau
Keel: Fin
Hull Shape: Catamaran

Dimensions
LOA: 43 ft 5 in
Beam: 24 ft 3 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 8 in
Dry Weight: 10800 kgs

Engines
Total Power: 80 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Volvo
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Drive Type: Sail drive
Engine Power: 40 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Volvo
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Drive Type: Sail drive
Engine Power: 40 HP

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (375 Liters)
Fuel Tanks: (470 Liters)

Electronics
GPS
Plotter
Compass
Repeater(s)
Wind speed and direction
Navigation center
Depthsounder
VHF
Autopilot
Radar
Log-speedometer

Sails
Fully battened mainsail
Furling genoa

Rigging
Steering wheel
Electric winch

Inside Equipment
Oven
Electric head
Manual bilge pump
Battery charger
Electric bilge pump
Fresh water maker
Microwave oven
Refrigerator
Deep freezer
Air conditioning

Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Generator
Inverter

Outside Equipment/Extras
Solar panel
Cockpit shower

Covers
Lazyjacks
Spray hood
Bimini Top


Interior General
  • Saloon / cabin flooring : parquet
  • Lining on rotproof glass felt
  • Sofa coshions leather style
  • Polyeter foam mattresses


Saloon
  • Saloon accessed through a sliding door – 1 leaf with entrance carpet
  • Panoramic view through picture windows
  • Natural lighting by 2 roof bay
  • 1 wooden table
  • 6 places bench seat
  • Large cupboards under bench
  • Ventilation via  large front-opening hatches
  • Principal lighting by spot LED + environment lighting by orientable spots LED


Kitchen
  • Open kitchen to the outside by sliding bay
  • Ventilation via 1 hull porthole
  • Large worktop
  • 2 sinks
  • 1 dustbin with vertical access,evacuation bags by independent door
  • Drinking water, hot and cold, pressurized by mixer
  • 1 stainless hob with 3 gaz fire equipped with clamp pan
  • 1 stainless oven gaz
  • 3 large cupboards under sinks acomodating dishwasher (option)
  • 2 storage cupboards. One of them can receive one fridge (option)
  • 1 cutlery drawer
  • 190L cold storage volume
  • 1large cupboard in starboard side of the entry door
  • LED spotlighting


Chart Table
  • Wooden chart table and storage with flap
  • Hight navigation instruments console
  • Electric panel 12V
  • One 12V electric outlet
  • Chart table lighting by reading light


Interior Layout QUATUOR VERSION

4 double cabins and 4 bathrooms

Starboard hull: 2 double cabins & 2 Bathrooms

Aft Cabin :

  • Access through wooden door in passageway
  • Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
  • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
  • Shelving on side of bed
  • 1 Hanging closet
  • 1 Console with internal shelves
  • Ventilation though1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking rear deck
  • Rear panoramic bay
  • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Curtains on all openings
  • Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
  • Coat hook
  • Cupboards storage under bed


Aft and forward bathrooms :

  • Access through wooden door
  • Worktop with sink
  • Mirror + shelves
  • Hot and cold water by mixer
  • Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
  • Shower with electrical drainage pump
  • Large manuel marine toilet
  • Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
  • Coat hook
  • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch
  • 2 spotlights

Passageway :

  • 1 cupboard

Fore cabin :

  • Access through wooden door in passageway
  • Double bed (1,60/1,3x 2m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
  • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
  • 1 hanging closet
  • 1 console with internal shelves
  • 1 shelve above bed
  • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1 hull hatch
  • 1 escape hatch opening
  • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Curtains on all openings
  • Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
  • Coat hook
  • Cupboards storage under bed

Fore peak :

  • Access via a wooden door in for cabin
  • Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
  • Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf

Port Hull: 2 double cabins & 2 bathrooms

Aft Cabin :

  • Access through wooden door in passageway
  • Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
  • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
  • Shelving on side of bed
  • 1 Hanging closet
  • 1 Console with internal shelves
  • Ventilation though1 deck hatch + via1 porthole overlooking rear deck
  • Rear panoramic bay
  • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Curtains on all openings
  • Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
  • Coat hook
  • Cupboards storage under bed

Aft and forward bathrooms :

  • Access through wooden door
  • Worktop with sink
  • Mirror + shelves
  • Hot and cold water by mixer
  • Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
  • Shower with electrical drainage pump
  • Large manuel marine toilet
  • Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
  • Coat hook
  • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch
  • 2 spotlights

Passageway :

  •  1 cupboard

Fore cabin :

  • Access through wooden door in passageway
  • Double bed (1,60/1,10 x 2m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
  • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
  • 1 hanging closet
  • 1 console with internal shelves
  • 1 shelve above bed
  • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1hull hatch
  • 1 escape hatch opening
  • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Curtains on all openings
  • Main lighting via spotlights LED ans 2 bedside reading lights
  • Coat hook
  • Cupboards storage under bed

Fore peak :

  • Access via a wooden door in for cabin
  • Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
  • Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf


Interior Layout MAESTRO VERSION

1 owner’s suite to starboard and 2 double cabins to port

Starbord hull: 1 owner's suite
Access to owner‘s suite starbord through wodden door at the bottom of the companionway.

Sleeping space :

  • Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approx.) lateral access (island bed) and slatted base à lattes
  • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
  • Shelving on sides of bed
  • Ventilation via 1 deck hatch + 1 porthole overlooking on the rear deck
  • Rear panoramic bay
  • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Curtains on all openings
  • Main lighting by spotlights LED and 2 reading lights
  • Coat Hook
  • Cupboards storage under bed.

Desk area :

  • Wooden writing desk with tray on flap
  • 1 Bench
  • Upper arrangement
  • Large consoles storage : hanging closet and cupboard
  • Library area
  • Main lighting by spotlights LED and 1 reading light on desk
  • Ventilation via 1 desk hach

Storage and laundry area :

  • Access via wooden door from passageway
  • 2 Large storage consoles with shelves and hanging closet accomodating one wash machine (5kg) in option
  • Lining
  • Ventilation via 1 desk hach

Bathroom area :

  • Resin worktop with sink
  • Large storage cupboard winth internal shelves under worktop
  • Arrangement above worktop
  • Mirror
  • Hot and cold water by mixer tap
  • Manuel marine toilet
  • Bathroom accessories (Toilet tissue holder + towel rail)
  • Separate shower via Altuglas door
  • Hot and cold water shower by mixer tap with built-in showerhead
  • Shower with electric drainage pump
  • 1 non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Lighting with 2 spotlights

Fore peak :

  • Access through wooden door via storage and laundry area
  • Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
  • Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf 

Port hull: 2 double cabins & 2 bathrooms

Aft Cabin :

  • Access through wooden door in passageway
  • Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
  • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
  • Shelving on side of bed
  • 1 Hanging closet
  • 1 Console with internal shelves
  • Ventilation though1 deck hatch + via1 porthole overlooking rear deck
  • Rear panoramic bay
  • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Curtains on all openings
  • Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
  • Coat hook
  • Cupboards storage under bed
  • Aft and forward bathrooms :
  • Access through wooden door
  • Worktop with sink
  • Mirror + shelves
  • Hot and cold water by mixer
  • Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
  • Shower with electrical drainage pump
  • Large manuel marine toilet
  • Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
  • Coat hook
  • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch
  • 2 spotlights

Passageway :

  • 1 cupboard

Fore cabin :

  • Access through wooden door in passageway
  • Double bed (1,60/1,10 x 2m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
  • 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
  • 1 hanging closet
  • 1 console with internal shelves
  • 1 shelve above bed
  • Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1 hull hatch
  • 1 escape hatch opening
  • Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
  • Curtains on all openings
  • Main lighting via spotlights LED ans 2 bedside reading lights
  • Coat hook
  • Cupboards storage under bed

Fore peak :

  • Access s via a wooden door in for cabin
  • Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
  • Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf


Deck Layout

Helm station :

  • Accessed via stairs from cockpit
  • Triple helmsman seat
  • Instrument control panel
  • 360° visibility
  • Stairs to access of lounge deck

Lounge deck:

  • Access via stairs through helm station
  • Area available for solarium and mattresses

Cockpit:

  • Large single storey cockpit
  • Cockpit rigid Bimini top
  • 1 x 6 persons bench seat around the table
  • 1 Teck cockpit table
  • Passe plat to the kitchen by sliding bay
  • 1 fainting sofa
  • 1 Large storage area on the bench
  • 1 Large storage area on the fainting sofa
  • 1 Gaz chest for 2 bottles
  • Natural lighting and ventilation via deck haches
  • Lighting by waterproof spotlights

Fore deck :

  • 1 Large chest for anchorage and halyard tail storage at bottom of mast
  • 1 large chest accomodating on Electric group (option)

2 SEngine holds:



Motorization

Engines and Equipments :

  • 2 motors 40CV
  • 2 Fixes blades propeller
  • Salt water filter
  • Engine cooling by heat exchanger
  • Complete engine panel and dual controls at helm station
  • Hour meter

Fuel system :

  • 1 Fuel tank with filling by plug-hole on bridge equipped with an anti-overflow
  • Electric fuel gauge (indicator on chart table)
  • 1 fuel pre-filter / water separator + 1 engine fuel filter/engine
  • Fuel shutoff valves


Plumbing
  • Freshwater tanks with electric gauge
  • 1 electric pump and pressure accumulator
  • 1 water heater 40 l
  • 1 electrical bilge pump (2 m3/h) in each engine hold
  • 1 electric bilge pump (2m3/h) in each hull
  • 1 manual exterior bilge pump


Electronics

Circuit de puissance :

  • 2 x 115A/12V engine alternators
  • 1 set starboard onboard/engine batteries of 600A/h
  • 1 port engine batterie of 100A/h/ 800CCA
  • 1 Manual back-up link et 1 Automatic back-up link

12V electrical distribution panel :

Electronic :

  • 1 V.H.F.mast head antenna


Rigging and Sails

Mast and boom:

  • Mast and boom in anodized aluminum
  • Complete standing rigging
  • Ball bearing mainsail luff cars
  • 1 tackle on mainsail halyard
  • 1 topping lift
  • 3 reef pennants
  • 1 genoa halyard
  • 1 spinnaker halyard
  • lazy-jack
  • clutches on all halyards for genoa, spinnaker and topping lift
  • clutches on reef pennants at boom exit
  • 2 flag halyards
  • Navigation, running and mooring lights
  • Deck lighting

Voiles :

  • Full batten mainsail
  • Roller genoa furler
  • Genoa with anti UV band


Fittings

G.V. et génois :

  • 1 mainsheet tackle led aft to coachroof
  • 1 clutch for mainsail sheet
  • 2 x 50-size winches for genoa and mainsail sheets
  • 1 Ball bearing mainsheet traveler
  • 2 x tackle on mainsheet traveler clutches with back on roof
  • 2 x genoa tracks with load block
  • 2 genoa sheets
  • 1 winch taille 46 pour drisses de G.V. et prise de ris

Other equipment: 

  • “Push pull” steering system with leather covered steering wheel helm
  • 2 rudders linked mechanically by stock arm + transversal tube
  • Emergency tiller
  • 1 steering compass
  • 3 winch handles and 3 pockets
  • Pulpit and pushpit, stanchions with upper and lower guardrails
  • Pulpits with seatings
  • Access to transom
  • 1 swim ladder
  • 1 cold water shower in port transom
  • 2 x tender davit kayak carrier with 1 x winch 40
  • 7 mooring cleats ( 2 foredeck + 2 middle + 2 astern  1 in anchor well)
  • Protection for both transom
  • 6 fenders
  • 2 x 50 ft long mooring lines
  • 1 x 1000W electric windlass with circuit breaker protection
  • Anchor fairlead under bridgedeck with built-in bridle
  • 1 roller on forward beam
  • Net on forward beam
  • 1 kit of spare parts


Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Wet Room Design Considerations | Kitchen Bath Design

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Expert Advice Aug 6, 2017

A wet room can expand the space in a small bathroom, or create the sense of a luxury spa experience in any size bathroom.

authorsMary Jo Peterson 

The wet room is expanding in purpose, in definition and in its incorporation into residential bath design. Current wet room trends are likely driven by our love affair with free standing tubs and the space they require, as well as by European designs and our interest in the clean lines of minimalist design.

A wet room can expand the space in a small bathroom, or create the sense of a luxury spa experience in any size bathroom. As designers, we will be guided by a number of pros and cons, and design considerations relating to the integration of a wet room in a particular space, and this column will examine some of them.

WET ROOM BASICS

So, what is a wet room and where did it come from anyway?

The formal definition of a wet room is “a bathroom in which the shower is open or set behind a single wall, its floor area being flush with the floor of the rest of the room and the water draining away through an outlet set into the floor.”

Many wet rooms today include the shower and a tub, usually free standing, behind a wall or divider, often glass, separating the wet area from the rest of the room. Typically, the floor will be pitched slightly to a flush linear drain, with open passage or a door and doorway.

Today’s wet room is frequently part of a spa experience in a luxury and larger bath, but you might be surprised to know that this was once a concept used mainly in lower budget and institutional settings to improve access.

All bath designers have experienced the ubiquitous post-WWII 5’x8′ bath, and when square footage cannot be increased, the first step toward improving access and opening the clear floor space has been to eliminate the tub and make the entire space a wet room.

If you’ve traveled through Europe, you will likely have experienced traditional bathrooms that have evolved through the addition of a hand-held spray and a floor drain to include showers where historically, the tub was the main focus for bathing and personal hygiene. This, in essence, becomes a wet room by definition – and, depending on the care given to the design details and water control, a success. As in any bath or shower space, a prime consideration must be containing the water.

BENEFITS & CHALLENGES

Having defined what a wet room is, let’s look at the benefits, challenges and key design considerations relating to these spaces.

The foremost benefit of a wet room is that it opens the space, both visually and functionally, and usually improves access for a variety of bathers. In a small full bath, removing the tub and making the entire room waterproof reduces the amount of floor space given up strictly for passage. Another benefit of this concept is that it reduces the amount of space needed to convert a powder room to a full bath in a tight space.

The main challenge when the entire room is the waterproof or wet area is keeping desired items and areas dry. Towels and the lavatory can be planned out of the water’s path. Sometimes when designing for access in a 5’x8′ bath conversion, the toilet is planned on the wet side of the curtain or screen, so that it can do double duty as a shower seat – with a hand spray, it can support personal hygiene.

Of course this means extra challenges in keeping the toilet and its paper dry. To help resolve this, there are paper holders with covers, and because they’re flexible, shower curtains can be useful.

Another challenge in this scenario is the containing of water at the threshold of the room. Although a level entry is preferred, in limited space, one solution can be to raise the threshold not more than 1/2″; planning a second drain near the entry can also help.

When there is more space available, wet room design can include a generous shower, often planned to emphasize the tub, free standing or otherwise, and to bolster the sense of a luxury spa. Depending on the design, the tub may double as a seat for showering. A disadvantage for some would be the wetting of the tub every time the shower is used. This can be resolved with a pivoting glass screen between the two or, when the shower is large enough, the user can simply direct water flow away from the tub. When the space can be planned with no threshold, the expansion of clear floor space further increases safety, flexibility and visual impact.

Whatever the size, the waterproofing for a wet room is different than the traditional installation in that it covers more area and should be continuous. One approach is to use liquid or viscous membrane and to spread it over the entire area and up the walls of the wet room. As in any wet area, non-porous and slip resistant water-friendly materials must be specified throughout. Finish materials are typically run floor to ceiling – an added expense, but another enhancement of the luxury spa feeling.

Determining whether or not a level or flush threshold is possible requires consideration of the construction of the floor and whether the slope is possible, as well as the direction of the water flow and the distance from the water sources to the wet room’s entrance. Client preferences and intended uses also contribute, especially in the related consideration as to whether the entrance will be open or have a door, and what type of door. An open passage can be a beautiful design statement, enhanced by continuous use of the same flooring throughout, but it offers no assurance that the water or heat will be retained in the wet area. Adding a door will help resolve this, and the most effective option will be a hinged door with a gasket. In addition, incorporating radiant heat can help resolve the issues relating to warmth in the space.

Incorporating a wet room into a bath plan offers wonderful design options, but it clearly requires careful consideration and installation. It’s a huge opportunity for us as designers, and hopefully this conversation has whet your appetite to dive into the possibilities. ▪

Mary Jo Peterson is an award-winning designer whose work has earned national recognition, including induction into the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Hall of Fame and recognition as the NAHB CAPS Educator of the year for 2014. Author ofUniversal Kitchen and Bathroom Planning (McGraw Hill) andGracious Spaces (McGraw Hill), Peterson is certified in kitchen, bath, aging-in-place and active adult housing design. She has over 25 years of experience, and is president of her own CT-based design firm, Mary Jo Peterson, Inc.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

2 bedroom park home for sale in LCV9141, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7QP, WR11

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Key features

  • BRAND NEW OMAR MIDDLETON 50' X 20'
  • RESIDENTIAL PARK HOME
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • EN-SUITE TO MASTER
  • STUDY/OFFICE
  • BEAUTIFUL AND TRANQUIL RESIDENTIAL PARK
  • VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
  • A STUNNING PARK HOME

Full description

We are thrilled to bring this brand new Omar Middleton 50' x 20' Residential Park Home to the market. Offering excellent use of space, this home has generous room sizes and has been designed and furnished to offer light, bright and airy accommodation. There is a high pitched tiled roof, curved bay windows and white Georgian PVCu double glazed windows and doors.
The two roof dormers give the home a real sense of elegance and sophistication.
The home is located on a stunning countryside park of 42 luxury park homes. Close to Evesham and has great transport access to Cheltenham and Gloucester. The park is set in 14 acres of grass and woodland with landscaped areas for you to sit and enjoy.

** BE ADVISED: THIS IS A BRAND NEW HOME - THE BRICK SKIRTING AND STEPS ARE YET TO BE COMPLETED**.
This residential park is on the A46 just 4 miles from Evesham, 8 from Tewkesbury, 10 from Cheltenham and 18 from Gloucester. The M5 is just 8 miles away and Mainline railway stations are located in Evesham, Cheltenham and Gloucester. Activities in the area include golf, swimming, squash, horse riding, rowing, tennis courts, croquet and bowling green, sailing or just enjoy walking the many footpaths across Bredon Hill. Situated a short walk from the picturesque village of Ashton-Under-Hill where you can join in with the village activities or enjoy a drink at the Star Inn.


Kitchen 
15' 8'' x 9' 1'' (4.79m x 2.77m)
A large and spacious kitchen offering an excellent range of wall and base units with Ivory 'Belfast' style doors and drawer fronts with 'T' bar handles. These are complimented by a Axiom 'Bark Microplank' worktop. There are Prcelenosa Eidos Graffito wall tiles, applied portrait and 1 tile high above the worktop. Behind the hob is fully tiled.
Integrated appliances include; 50/50 fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, eye level stainless steel single electric oven and stainless steel 4 burner gas hob with extractor hood above.
Lounge 
18' 9'' x 12' 11'' (5.75m x 3.96m)
A large lounge offering two splay bay windows, 'Brandon' style fire and surround. There is a 'Goodwood' style suite consisting of a 3 seater sofa plus 2 off armchairs in Graceland Grey fabric with light feet.
To compliment, the soft furnishings include curtains and tie backs, scatter cushions and lamp tables.
The wall above the fireplace has been strengthened to be able to take a mounted TV. There are TV points, electrical points, Sky+ sockets and telephone sockets.
'French' style doors lead to the garden.
Dining Area 
8' 0'' x 9' 6'' (2.46m x 2.9m)
Including a 'Rowica Lulworth' LUL01 dining suite with 4 chairs and matching sideboard. There are also full length curtains to match the lounge. As a continuation from the lounge, the bay windows and 'French' style doors flood the 'L' shaped and dining room with lots of natural light.
Master Bedroom Suite 
12' 1'' x 9' 1'' (3.7m x 2.77m)
(Bedroom size only, En-suite and walk in wardrobe give an overall size of 6.005m x 2.770m)
A master suite encompassing the luxury that the Omar Middleton offers. A 4'6" double divan bed with a wall mounted head board in 'Graceland' grey fabric. There are bed side cabinets and two sets of drawers finished in Light 'Lakeland' Acacia carcass and worktop with Acacia 'Brandon' style doors and drawer fronts with satin 'T' bar handles. There are two splay bay windows overlooking the side and rear of the property.
Soft furnishings include; scatter cushions, curtains, cream duvet set and runner. There is a TV point and electrical sockets.
A door leads into the walk in wardrobes which boasts plenty of hanging rails as well as a 6 shelved unit.
Another door leads into the en-suite offering a three piece suite in white comprising; 1500 x 800 walk in shower tray with glass screen, tiling and rain shower/wand attachments. A low level W
Bedroom 2 
11' 0'' x 9' 2'' (3.36m x 2.8m)
With a 4'6" double divan bed with wall mounted headboard, fitted wardrobes, bedside cabinets and drawers ('Brandon' style doors and drawers fronts with satin 'T' bar handles). There are two splay bay windows to the side and rear of the property.
Soft furnishings include curtains, scatter cushions, cream duvet set and bed runners. There is also a TV point and electrical sockets.
Study/Office/Craft Room 
4' 7'' x 5' 10'' (1.41m x 1.8m)
A super room that could be used for a variety of purposes. There is a telephone socket and Roman blind fitted.
Bathroom 
6' 6'' x 5' 10'' (2m x 1.8m)
A three piece suite in white comprising; bath with shower over, close coupled wc and basin set in a vanity cupboard. There is a chrome towel radiator, a frosted window over the side of the property and a extractor fan.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Square Bath Screen | Bath Shower Screens

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A square bath screen is a great alternative to shower curtains. Choose from a variety of screen sizes and finishes to complement your bath and bathroom. Our square bath shower screens are also available with rails for added functionality and style.

Transform the look of your bathroom with a gorgeous bath screen. Choose from fixed and hinged designs to make sure your square bath screen works exactly the way you like. A fixed screen will remain in a set position whilst a hinged fitting will allow the screen to swing open making it easier to get into the bath.

All of our square shape bath screens are constructed to high manufacturing standards to ensure not only a beautiful look, but a smooth action and flawless function. Choose from a range of glass height, width and thickness including 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Bathroom Of The '90s Comes Out Of The Closet

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November 14, 1992|By Ava Van De Water, Cox News Service

WEST PALM BEACH — Not since the outhouse moved indoors has the bathroom undergone such revolutionary changes.

Bathrooms have grown from just a necessary room to an enjoyable place where we do everything from soak in the tub to exercise.

Just as kitchens are combining with family rooms to become ''real living rooms,'' the master bathroom is joining forces with the master bedroom and closet to become a dressing/grooming/exercise/relaxation suite.

While nothing tops the sybaritic 1980s master bath that was big enough for a family of four, the paring down mode of the '90s has not affected the bathroom as much as one might think.

Some homeowners, especially those whose children have moved away, are combining a small, fourth bedroom and bath into a huge master bathroom suite.

''The master bath is becoming a personal haven, with whirlpools and steam rooms,'' said Dave Johnson of Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath. ''It's not unusual to bring people through and show off your bath.''

And in areas where land costs are reasonable, the master bathroom is becoming equal in size to the master bedroom. But rather than being one huge room, the master bathroom is more compartmentalized, says Liz Hogan, editor of Sunset Books, which publishes home improvement books, including Ideas for Great Bathrooms.

Today's master bath suites have separate showers and tubs, his-and-her vanities, dressing rooms and dual walk-in closets. Some even have reading nooks and fireplaces, although the latter is more popular in northern climes.

Manufacturers are boosting the importance of the bath by offering more choice than ever in fixtures and materials. Besides tile, granite and marble are being used extensively in bathrooms. And cabinets come in as many different styles and materials as in the kitchen.

Today's master bathroom includes space for morning rush-hour dressing. It also functions as a retreat at the end of a stressful day. But it is not whirlpool tubs that today's homeowners turn to - it's the ''power shower.'' Accessories include everything from dual shower heads to therapeutic jets.

Whirlpool tubs, which made their mass debut in the late '70s and '80s, are still popular, although most people don't have time to enjoy them.

''Most people still put them (whirlpool tubs) in, even though 90 percent of the people don't use them,'' said Jane Throckmorton of Davis & Warshow, a luxury bathroom products dealer in Jupiter. But people still want the whirlpools because they give an important boost to resale values, Throckmorton added.

The biggest decision in choosing a whirlpool tub is acrylic or cast iron. Acrylic is lighter and offers more shape options. What's more, at $1,600 to $1,800, it's considerably less than the cast iron, which runs $2,400 to $3,200, depending on size and manufacturer.

If you can live without a whirlpool, a 5-foot cast iron tub runs about $250 to $280. But Throckmorton said most people prefer an oversized acrylic tub - a 6-foot tub that runs $800 to $1,000, depending on size, color and manufacturer.

''There is probably $600 to $1,000 difference between an acrylic oversize tub and a whirlpool,'' she said.

If you are remodeling or updating your bath, think white. Just as in the kitchen, all-white fixtures are the rage now.

''People have a tendency to get tired of color,'' Throckmorton said. It's more economical to change wallpaper, paint, towels and shower curtains. Even the colors they are using are neutral, like peach and 'innocent blush,' '' a sort of almond with a pink tint.

If you insist on using color, beware of black, teal, red and navy.

''Any of your dark colors are high-maintenance,'' Throckmorton said. ''They show water spots and dust. The way the water is down here, there's always a lot of spotting.''

If you really want color, consider colored faucets, which are gaining in popularity. Faucets come in mustard yellow, fire-engine red, teal, royal blue - and even simple black or white.

Bathroom size is still important to homeowners, but with the exception of the ''power shower,'' flashy accessories are not. ''In the late '80s, they would put $1,200 faucets in every bath,'' Throckmorton said.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Now this is a grand design and it's in Burbage

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This beautifully-designed modern home in Burbage hits that perfect point where a striking design doesn’t appear too abrasive.

When the current owners built this contemporary home in Rugby Road two years ago, the main drive was sustainability and low maintenance.

Now this property is on the market courtesy of Fine and Country, for a cool £650,000.

Built to high industry standards, it has exceptional insulation values and is supported by another rarity - an A-grade EPC rating.

With the balance of the warranty still available, this is an extremely economical house, and energy bills can be kept even lower with electricity provided by solar panels on the back of the house.

Additional benefits include an 11 zone gas-fired under floor heating to both the ground and a solid first floor.

A heat recovery whole house ventilation system is in place providing temperature control free from stuffy or stale rooms throughout.

Further modernities include A-rated aluminum powder-coated windows and doors, an alarm system, and a commercial quality Sarnafil single ply roof.

Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.
The front of the home in Rugby Road. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

Quietly tucked away on the street it still manages a double garage and a south west-facing private landscaped rear garden with a fishpond.

For living space, the property offers three to four reception rooms, four, possibly five bedrooms and four bathrooms, of which three are en suites.

Double doors open to the spacious open-plan hallway which has Amtico flooring that flows through most of the ground floor.

From here, an internal hardwood door gives direct access to the garage and there are full height windows and double doors overlooking the private courtyard.

A little further on a central oak staircase rises to the first floor with two stainless steel handrails.

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The central oak staircase ascending from the hallway to the landing in this contemporary home. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

Heading first in to the smart open-plan kitchen one can see an extensive range of cream-fronted base units including twin-pan drawers and an integrated Smeg dishwasher.

Cooks can enjoy a Bosch electric fan-assisted double oven with a five-ring gas hob and a bespoke extractor above.

There is plumbing for an American-style fridge/freezer unit - just what is needed for those hot days - and three full-height spice racks and storage cupboards.

There are Quartz work surfaces with a built-in drainer and an inset Blanco sink unit and mixer tap.

Heading back out into the hall way, and to the right of the staircase, doors lead to the cloakroom which has a close-coupled toilet and a contemporary washstand.

The well-fitted study offers shelving, cupboards and a work station and is tucked away with a telephone point and two windows.

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A view from the kitchen, past a dining area towards the central oak staircase. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

In here an open doorway and curtains lead into the versatile media room which has black cabinets and wired for a large screen and surround sound.

It could provide a second office or a small sitting room for children if preferred.

On the other side the stairs, another door gives access to the private ground floor guest bedroom which has double doors overlooking the courtyard.

There are fitted quality wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, with a Grohe shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level toilet, quality ceramics, fitted mirrors, and an opaque window.

But the real selling point is the stunning open plan combined living, dining and morning room.

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The stunning open-plan lounge is light and bright and is perfect to enjoy those cold but sunny winter afternoons. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

This bright area provides flexible living space.

The main lounge area is double height with bi-fold doors overlooking the back garden and glazed windows above make it a very well-lit and impressive area.

The dining area is ideal for regular entertaining while the morning room has a side window overlooking the terrace and double doors to the garden.

This light and versatile area is designed for modern living and makes the ground floor extremely versatile and the space flows freely into the attractive garden.

Upstairs, the first floor landing has a large picture window with an inset roof window making this a visually stunning and bright area.

With full-height windows there is a fine vista from the galleried landing over the living area and the rear garden.

The master bedroom has engineered wood flooring with smart reading lights with TV and telephone points and two discreet slit windows with shutters allowing views of the ground floor.

Bi-fold doors (and insulated shutters) give access to the balcony which has a stainless steel and glass balustrade.

Bi-folding doors open out from the master bedroom onto the balcony over-looking the back garden. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.
Bi-folding doors open out from the master bedroom onto the balcony over-looking the back garden. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The en-suite has a double-width shower enclosure with sliding doors and a Grohe shower unit along with quality ceramics, a washstand with an oval basin and a close-coupled toilet.

A door leads to a dressing room with wardrobes, cupboards and drawer sets.

Naturally, this could provide a child's bedroom or nursery if required. It has engineered wood flooring with a window to the courtyard.

The second bedroom has a triple wardrobe along with storage cupboards. There are two windows and downlighters. The spacious family bathroom can also provide an en-suite to this bedroom.

There is a double-width shower enclosure, again with a Grohe shower unit, a white oval bath with freestanding monoblock tap a white washstand, and another close-coupled WC with fitted alcoves and storage.

There are porcelain floor tiles, wall ceramics and two full height opaque side windows allowing light to flood in.

The third double bedroom has a double wardrobe with downlighters and two windows.

The en-suite bathroom of the master bedroom. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.
The en-suite bathroom of the master bedroom. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The en-suite has a close coupled WC, contemporary washstand and a shower enclosure with shower unit, porcelain floor tiles, wall ceramics, downlighters.

The convenient first floor utility room has plumbing facilities and houses the heating controls.

Like the ground floor, the first floor has low-level concealed lighting, downlighters, smoke alarm and an alarm sensor.

This property is nicely tucked off the road via a private driveway.

The garage to the front is at the end of a block-paved driveway providing ample parking for two large vehicles while the garage has an automatic up and over insulated sectional panel door.

There is light and power connected with a rear personnel door and a work bench.

To the side of the house is a well-stocked border with grasses, lavender and some colourful annuals.

There is a lockable side gate to the left of the garage leading to a deep storage shed for garden machinery.

On the far side of the house there is a private courtyard area with stone chippings and multi coloured paving slabs.

A wide gravel pathway leads round to the main garden.

The side garden and courtyard. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.
The side garden and courtyard. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The rear garden has been thoughtfully-landscaped and is a very low maintenance.

Facing south west it offers a good degree of privacy.

There is a sunny private terrace directly behind the house and a pathway leads to a seating area which offers the best view of the rear elevation.

The substantial fishpond was a feat of engineering with a raised viewing area, pump and filtration system.

It is raised above the garden and retained by a well-stocked rockery and some large pieces of local stone.

To the right of the path is high-quality astroturf with Welsh slate borders and two ornamental trees. There is a further slate border with a raised rockery planted with a colourful selection of grasses, heathers and specimen trees.

A view of the back garden looking back towards the house. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.
A view of the back garden looking back towards the house. Property for sale in Burbage with Fine and Country of Rugby.

The garden is enclosed on all three sides by wooden close boarded fencing, a neighboring garage wall, established conifer trees and a buddleia.

The elevated balcony is ideal to catch the last western rays of sunshine after a typical busy day.

Homes of this quality are rarely available so an early viewing is advised.

As the current owner, Gabriella said: “My husband and I had always wanted to build our own home, and when the opportunity arose in 2013 we jumped at the chance and we are absolutely thrilled with the result.”

For more details, and to make a viewing contact Fine and Country Rugby on 01788 820062.

SELLING POINTS

Number of bedrooms: 4 to 5;

Reception rooms: 4 to 5;

Bathrooms: 4;

Garden: Small, but beautiful;

USP: Amazing, unique contemporary home

Price: £650,000

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Saturday, May 6, 2017

Room check: SkyCity Grand Hotel, Auckland

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Price?

$1929 a night.

A taxi from the airport costs? This was the ultimate stay-cation - so no taxi required. We simply drove the 3.3km from home to the hotel then got the super-friendly and efficient valet staff to park the car.

Check-in experience? Perfectly acceptable but given we were staying in the Presidential Suite, I think I subconsciously had an idea we would be carried to our room on a golden throne cooled by a dozen maidens waving palm leaves. This wasn't the case.

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Room? Gasp. This room really put the "President" in Presidential Suite. God knows how many square metres it was but you needed keen eyesight to see from one end to the other. It was faster to ring one's wife than try and yell out or walk to them and a few trips from the bed to the mini-bar took care of a week of going to the gym. I also liked the Cezanne-esque (and delicious) apples on the table and the "master" power switch next to the bed that in one flick killed all 300 or so lights in the entire suite. At the 2014 World Travel Awards, back in October, the Presidential Suite was voted the Leading Hotel Suite in New Zealand.

What's so good about this place? Hmm, where to start? Okay, here we go: The original Karl Maughan was a great sight upon entering the room, the 21st-storey view of downtown Auckland, the harbour and Harbour Bridge a close second. The Roman infinity bath, the seven-nozzle shower (six horizontal heads and a rainforest nozzle above), the three TVs, the nightclub-quality sound system and the Californian (perfectly square) bed were also pretty good.

What's in the neighbourhood? Well, pretty much everything that Auckland has to offer (except Piha, Rainbow's End and the Golden Dawn Tavern) are a 21-floor lift ride and couple of minutes walk away. The wealth of quality local restaurants are a special highlight - but of course, there are bars, shops and even, I'm told, a casino within metres of the hotel's front door.

Photos: SkyCity Grand Hotel's Presidential Suite

The suite's marble-filled bathroom is home to a Roman infinity bath and seven-nozzle shower. Photo / Supplied
Bathroom? Two words. Huge. Marble. I've already mentioned the Roman infinity bath but what I didn't say is that it's constantly overflowing and reheating itself. Total. Dream. Oh and that shower - you actually come out feeling like you've had a full body massage. Heaven.

Food and drink? After the obligatory couple of glasses of champagne watching the sun set over the Waitakeres from our chaise lounge, we ended up eating at Sean Connolly's Gusto - conveniently located right next to the bottom of the lift. Hotel restaurants don't get much better than this - delicious, fun and surprisingly good value. Breakfast the next morning was room service eggs bene - which were delicious but slightly cool. One small oddity was the fact the kitchenette didn't have a sink - meaning the coffee machine (and kettle) had to be filled in a bathroom.

The bed? The bed and linen were exquisite, as you'd expect.

Noise? I love the fact that the duty manager actually told us to be as loud as we liked because everything (including the curtains) was sound-proofed. Two-person parties are never going to be high on noise control's priority list but with our iPhone plugged into the superb multi-room sound-system we gave it a very good nudge.

Room service? Very helpful and knowledgeable - which it really had to be. The room is so state-of-the-art that it took about 20 minutes just to show us how all the electronics- and bath and shower - worked. We did have one tiny hiccup though, when no adaptor for the iPod dock for my iPhone 5 could be found - fortunately my wife's phone worked a treat.

Exercise facilities? Seriously, why would anyone leave a room like this for any reason, let alone to go out and do exercise? I'm sure the gym and pool are amazing but frankly you're here to indulge yourself not sit on a bloody rowing machine. And anyway, this room encourages plenty of physical activity - being such a hike from one end to the other.

Perfect for? Absolutely blowing a loved one's mind. Oh and the small apartment-sized walk-in-wardrobe is perfect for any global pop megastar (or anyone who wants to feel like one).

Would I return? Any time. Any day.

CHECKLIST
SkyCity Grand Hotel is at 90 Federal Street, Auckland Central. Phone: 09 363 7000.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

2013 Jayco Seneca 37FS - RV Magazine

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Jayco discontinued the Seneca after the 2010 model year absence when Chevrolet discontinued the Kodiak medium-duty truck chassis. Reborn in 2012, the Seneca now features a Freightliner M2 Business Class chassis. The 2013 Seneca offers a host of upgrades and improvements and really raises the bar. While it’s available in four different floor plans, including a 37RB rear bath model and a 36FK model with fireplace and large mid-coach entertainment center, the particular floor plan we reviewed was the popular 37FS bunk bed model that can sleep up to eight people.
Photo 2/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs front Three Quarter
Construction
For 2013, the Freightliner Business Class chassis features a front leaf spring suspension and a new fully automatic air-ride rear suspension system that gives this Super C a smooth ride reminiscent of a diesel pusher Class A motorhome. A 55-degree wheel cut allows for excellent maneuverability in tight spots.
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Polished aluminum rims help set off the stunning full-body paint. Our particular coach came with the Espresso exterior paint décor and was protected against stone chips by a Diamond Shield paint-protection film.
Exterior
The massive three-piece chrome bumper gives the Freightliner chassis a real “big rig” look, plus you won’t need to replace the entire unit if you damage it when parking. Chrome heated and powered mirrors are augmented with rear and automatic side view cameras, which will display on the entertainment/navigation system by selecting that option on its touchscreen. A Carefree power patio awning provides plenty of shade in your patio area, and a keyless entry pad conveniently located near the entry door controls both the cab and entry power door locks. Deep tinted flush-mounted dual-pane windows give the motorhome a clean look and minimize wind noise. The front and rear fiberglass caps have a unique molded design with no corner seams to cause any leaks. Dual slide-outs are fitted with enclosed awning toppers for protection against debris and the elements.
optional exterior entertainment center includes a 32-inch LCD TV, AM/FM radio, and DVD player and is located behind a weatherproof cover in the patio area."> Photo 3/18   |   An optional exterior entertainment center includes a 32-inch LCD TV, AM/FM radio, and DVD player and is located behind a weatherproof cover in the patio area.
Living Area
Our Seneca was outfitted with the Mocha décor, which is one of three available décor packages. The wood floors and Washington Glazed Maple cabinetry with hidden hinges adds a warm look to the attractive interior and attention to detail, and the quality construction exceeds the fit and finish of some Class A motorhomes we’ve seen. The dual slide-outs in the 37FS open up the living and bedroom areas to provide plenty of floor space, and an 84-inch ceiling height ensures that you won’t be bumping your head. The soft-touch vinyl ceiling contains recessed halogen lighting throughout and a network of adjustable ceiling vents duct air from the dual 15,000 BTU air conditioners with heat pumps.
Photo 4/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs living Area
The large front cap area sports a queen-size bed with a 32-inch LCD TV mounted on a powered swivel mechanism on the passenger side of that area. A rocker switch effortlessly allows the TV to swing out for whole-coach viewing or remain flat against the wall for bunk-area viewing or when not in use. A removable ladder affords easy access to the overhead bunk, and curtains can be used to separate that area from the rest of the motorhome. One optional feature, not included on this particular RV, replaces the overhead sleeping area with an entertainment center complete with 32-inch LCD TV and large storage cabinets to each side of the TV.
The driver-side Hide-a-Bed sofa located in the main slide-out makes into a bed for additional sleeping capacity. The Dream Dinette features a legless table that also makes into a bed by releasing a lever to effortlessly raise or lower the table. The comfortable booth seats are hinged to expose storage area beneath while a swivel recliner chair is located opposite the couch. The Flexsteel furniture features attractive UltraLeather upholstery, and seatbelts are provided at all locations, including the booth dinette.
The bathroom is equipped with a Thetford porcelain stool with foot flush and the shower is fitted with a circular enclosure with sliding frosted glass doors that prevent water from dripping on the floor when open. An overhead skylight provides warm, ambient lighting and additional height in the shower stall. The bathroom vanity also features a Corian top and a sink with an overhead medicine cabinet.
The bunk bed area is what separates this motorhome from the rest. The two stacked bunk beds are bound to be a big hit with young RVers. Each sleeping area has individual lighting, windows, and privacy curtains. A pair of optional entertainment centers is mounted in the ceiling above each bunk. Each flip-down display has an integral DVD player so that each occupant can view his or her own movie. External jacks for those all-important game consoles and headphones are provided as well as a storage pouch to place any auxiliary equipment to keep them out of the way. A cavernous drawer fitted with ball-bearing slides is located beneath the bunk beds and offers plenty of storage space for bedding or other large items.
The rear bedroom is equipped with a king bed with a comfortable pillow-top mattress. A large mirrored wardrobe complemented by a number of huge drawers in the bedroom slide-out at the foot of the bed provides tons of room for clothing. A 26-inch LCD TV is also placed there and is mounted on hinges to expose a deep storage area behind the flat screen. A large window located in the rear cap also serves as an emergency exit if needed.
Cockpit Area
The cockpit area is the typical Freightliner business class layout. The switches operating the cruise control are found on the dash. We would have preferred if they were mounted on the steering column for easier access because it was a bit inconvenient to reach. The Allison transmission’s T-handle shift lever is dash-mounted to the right of the steering column. The center dash area contains an entertainment and navigation system that uses a touchscreen to control the GPS navigation functions, radio, DVD, iPod, or rear-view camera functions. Immediately beneath this is the control panel for the Power Gear leveling jacks. A side cabinet located above the recliner contains the various controls used for the coach accessories, such as the Onan EC-30 automatic generator start module and a control panel for a Xantrex 1,800-watt true sine wave inverter that supplies power for the microwave oven and the RV’s entertainment systems. A holding tank monitoring panel and the slide-out operation switch are also placed here. Six-way power seats provide comfortable seating for both the driver and copilot. Power windows are also standard.
instrument panel includes a T-handle shift control for the Allison transmission as well as a radio/DVD/GPS system and controls for the Power Gear automatic leveling jacks."> Photo 5/18   |   The instrument panel includes a T-handle shift control for the Allison transmission as well as a radio/DVD/GPS system and controls for the Power Gear automatic leveling jacks.
Basement Area and Utilities
The basement storage space on the Seneca is nothing less than amazing. Every time I opened one of the side-hinged compartment doors, a spacious compartment made of tough, leak-proof Rotocast composite material was displayed. If you are one of those RVers who never has enough room to store your cargo, you’ll be very pleased with the Seneca. Excellent compartment height and wide swinging doors made it an easy task to load or unload cargo.
Photo 15/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs basment Storage
A bank of four batteries is located in a forward driver-side compartment. These batteries are mounted on a slide-out tray for easy access when performing battery maintenance. The rearmost driver-side compartment houses an 8,000-watt Onan Quiet Diesel generator while a power cord reel makes quick work of rewinding the 50-amp power cord. A 10-gallon propane/electric hot water heater is located at the driver-side rear of the coach, while the 40,000 BTU propane furnace is located on the passenger side. A 56-pound chassis-mounted LP tank provides fuel for the water heater, furnace, and cooktop.
The plumbing service bay is spacious, offering plenty of room to store sewer hoses, fresh-water hoses, or a macerator pump. A whole-house water filter feeds the coach’s fresh-water system and an array of valves and controls offers access to operations such as filling the fresh-water tank, bypassing the water heater during winterizing, or operating the water pump. A paper towel holder, outside handheld shower attachment, black-tank flush attachment, and dump valves for the black and gray tanks complete that area.
storage bay features a long pass-through area that reaches to the far side of the RV for storing ladders or other tall items."> Photo 16/18   |   Basement storage space is cavernous in a Seneca. This particular storage bay features a long pass-through area that reaches to the far side of the RV for storing ladders or other tall items.
Driving the Seneca
Driving the Seneca imparted more of a big-rig feeling than in your typical Class C motorhome. The aerodynamically sculptured fiberglass hood tapers down at the front, which makes it easy to judge distances. The 340-horsepower Cummins diesel brought us up to speed rapidly, and the crisp handling of this chassis made the Seneca feel quite sporty for an RV. The hydraulic brakes were adequate to bring this 21,000-pound vehicle to a stop in short order, although it does take a bit more pedal pressure than the air brakes I am used to from driving Class A diesel pushers. This is a front-engine diesel chassis, so you won’t get the quiet sound of a rear engine diesel pusher, but I didn’t find the noise to be objectionable at highway speeds.
Photo 17/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs floorplan
The change to the air-ride suspension that Jayco made during the 2013 model year is a welcome improvement. The fully automatic air-ride rear suspension system provided a much smoother ride. This is a big step forward for the Seneca and will probably make for an enticing upgrade to owners of earlier models with rear leaf spring suspensions.
The Seneca fills a sweet spot between typical Class C motorhomes and their more expensive Class A cousins. The Seneca is a great choice for Class A owners who want to downsize but don’t want to lose the quality, amenities, and storage that they are accustomed to. From its solid surface countertops, to its wood floor, to hardwood cabinetry with screwed stile construction, they may even find it exceeds what they were accustomed to. While large in size, most Class A motor-home floor plans aren’t designed to sleep many people. The 37FS Seneca can easily sleep eight, so large families will find this particular floor plan very desirable. For a couple who travels alone, the rear bath 37RB floor plan is another popular choice.
The torque and power of the Cummins diesel combined with a 10,000-pound trailer hitch means you won’t have any trouble hauling anything you need. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of the Seneca is its huge amount of storage space. With a generous cargo-carrying capacity in excess of 4,000 pounds, you can feel free to load it up.
Jayco has equipped the Seneca with a ton of upgrades as standard equipment. In fact, our well-appointed Seneca only had two options—a larger 8kW generator and the DVD players in the bunk beds. The only other available options that were not selected were a choice of combo or stackable washer-dryer and a front entertainment center to replace the overhead bunk. This pricing method is a plus at resale time because RV dealers generally look at base price without options when determining a trade-in value, so the Seneca should fare well when it’s time to trade up. Jayco backs the Seneca with a two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, which is also a plus when comparing it to other motorhomes and does add a testament to the quality they put into this unit. With all these features packed into an attractive motorhome, the Seneca will be a tough act to beat.
Photo 18/18   |   2013 Jayco Seneca 37fs onan Generator
At a Glance
Base Price: $216,720 (MSRP)
Standard Features:
• Full-body paint
• Accuride aluminum wheels
• 32-inch exterior LCD TV in galley slide
• 1,800-watt true sine wave inverter
• 32-inch LCD TV in main living area
• 26-inch bedroom LCD TV
• 40,000 BTU LP furnace
• 10-gallon gas/electric DSI water heater
• King bed with pillow-top mattress
Customer Value Package
Includes:
• 12-cubic-feet refrigerator with ice maker
• Two 15,000 BTU ducted air conditioners with heat pumps
• Backup and side view cameras and monitor
• Convection microwave oven
• Power electric cord reel
• In-motion Minimax satellite dome
• Touch screen in-dash CD/DVD/MP3 sound system with GPS navigation
Flexsteel UltraLeather driver (powered) and passenger (no power) seats
Optional Features:
• Onan 8,000kW Quiet Diesel generator (6kW standard)
• Dual CD/DVD players in bunk beds
Price as Tested $218,779 (MSRP)
Specifications
2013 Jayco Seneca 37FS
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR): 26,000 lbs
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): 33,000 lbs
Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): 4,639 lbs
Wheelbase: 275 in
Overall Length: 39 ft, 1 in
Overall Width: 102 in
Overall Height: 151 in
Interior Height: 84 in
Fresh Water: 81.5 gallons
Gray Water: 41 gallons
Black Water: 52 gallons
Chassis: Freightliner M2 Business Class front-engine diesel
Tires: Michelin XZE2 275/80R22.5 14 Ply Load Range G
Front Suspension: 8,000lb Taperleaf leaf springs
Rear Suspension: 18,000lb Airliner fully automatic air-ride suspension
Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes, front and rear
Fuel Tank: 30- and 40-gallon saddle tanks (74-gallon total), plus 6-gallon DEF tank
Trailer Hitch Capacity: 10,000 lbs
Engine: Cummins 6.7L ISB with exhaust brake
Horsepower: 340 hp @ 2,800 rpm
Torque: 660 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Transmission: Allison 2500 six-speed automatic