Advance: a blog about design & plumbing
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A Personal Refuge Is Not Just a Dream
What if you could convert your bathroom into an in-home spa that will not only help remove toxins from your body, but would rejuvenate your skin, refresh tired muscles after a workout and help you sleep more soundly at night? Is this something that you would enjoy? If you would like an “easy button” to take…
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Creating Additional Space Is an Art
Imagine creating an in-home spa where you can wash away the stresses of the day and enjoy a few precious moments that are all your own. Maybe your new sanctuary features a large soaker tub, steam shower with light- and aroma-therapies, dual vanities, beautiful sinks, faucets and mirrors, an elegant chandelier, breathtaking sconces and lots of…
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Open Floor Plan Baths
During the last decade, the shower has undergone a metamorphosis, especially in newly built or remodeled master baths. Showers are now a focal point that can set the tone for the entire bathroom. Central to the transformation of the shower has been the introduction of functionally and technologically superior showerheads, light therapy (chromatherapy), aromatherapy, steam,…
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The Current State of Bathroom Design
Bathroom design has climbed numerous notches in the past decade. Today, successful design on creating a personal oasis that provides an escape from the outside world. It is a space that you call your own, devoid of texts and tweets, and a space that enables you to literally wash away the stresses of the day.…
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Obtain the ROI From Your Bath Remodel That You Expect and Deserve
Most homeowners decide to renovate their bathroom because their current bath no longer meets their needs, and life is too short not to live in a space that makes you smile every time you use it. If you are considering a remodel for a bath that is either functionally or aesthetically underwhelming, there are compelling…
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The Only Thing To Fear Is Fear Itself
The initial elation of moving into a new home usually wanes over time. The way we live, entertain and relax undergoes a metamorphosis. We may start families or change careers. Children leave the nest. Hobbies become passions. Aging is a fact of life and change is a constant, but your home might not keep up.…
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How Much Does a New Master Bathroom Cost?
How much is the number one question our clients ask before considering a bathroom remodel. And our answer is always the same, “It depends.” For a premium masterbath, the range we provide as a rule of thumb is at a low $35,000 and more than $100,000 at the upper end of the price scale. Here…
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Wow! Wow! Wow! New Technology for New Bathrooms
Technology is pervasive in our lives, providing added convenience and time savings not to mention a healthy dose of wow! At the 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, the industry’s largest trade show, manufacturers unveiled a bevy of new technology for the bath to bring more functionality and pleasure to homeowners and builders the Metro…
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Learn about our staff: Josh Moss
Joshua’s showroom won DPHA’s Showroom of the Year award in 2018. This is a National honor and the first of its kind for a showroom in Michigan. His efforts have also been recognized by Design Core Detroit who honored his work with the City of Detroit’s first ever Commerce Design award. This award recognizes the…
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2018 Year In Review
As we enter our 99th year, we realize this milestone was made possible by the support of clients, friends, and associates like you. We offer our thanks and wish you much peace and great joy during this holiday season and throughout the New Year. We opened Detroit’s first Decorative Plumbing showroom We won a UNESCO Detroit…
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