If you want a glimpse into the future, and into the slightly bizarre, your first stop should always be Japan. Always the innovators, Japan has come out with some amazing options in what we have considered the most basic of all appliances.
What did you do in 2013? If you’re like many, you stayed put. Rather than finding a new shiny house, more people opted to make the one they are in better.
Not long ago, archaeologists in China were looking for treasure in a King’s tomb. Jewels, riches, and ancient art were nothing compared to what they found in the corner. A toilet. A toilet… in a tomb. A toilet… in a tomb, with running water – – and arm rests. But, make no mistake… this was…
The way we use the bathroom sure has changed over time. In a century we have gone from a quick dash to an outhouse, to now spending more time than ever in the bathroom (thanks Twitter). While we have increased the time we spend, we may not be paying attention to all the little things…
Bathroom windows allow the sun to shine where, normally, “the sun don’t shine.” Who doesn’t love a soak in the tub with rays of sun filling the room? While skylights and solar tubes do the same thing, they typically don’t add as much architectural interest as windows do. And they often don’t provide as much…