Expert Contributor by David Gura & Lew Gura Bryn Mawr Glass
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Bathroom Trends 2020
As the sun shines longer each day, we often get the urge to spruce up our home’s interior. Seems like a good idea to replace the heavy drapes that kept out winter drafts with light and thin window treatments that let in fresh spring breezes. Sunshine and fresh air not only does a body good but helps reduce energy costs. So where else can you bring more sunshine into your home? How about your bathroom? If you use a traditional shower curtain layered with a waterproof liner, you can lighten up your shower or tub by installing
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frameless shower doors. The aesthetic will give your bathroom a modern and streamlined look. By removing curtains, you’ll also allow more light in the shower. Removing shower curtains and replacing them with frameless or framed shower doors will save energy by reducing drafts and chills. Just as fashion changes from season to season, interior design with an emphasis on the home has its in and out trends. For instance, 2020 has shown that many homeowners have bucked the tradition of a tub and shower combo for a larger enclosed shower. The use of frameless shower doors helps homeowners cut down on cleaning for things such as mold and mildew. Frameless doors stop the pooling of water because there are no nooks and crannies. For homeowners who feel having a tub is a must, there are frameless and framed shower doors that can be installed above the tub. Bathing is still enjoyable, and the shower is now enclosed to help stop leaks. Another trend for bathrooms is using custommade mirrors, for two nice results: They create the illusion of a larger space, and they reflect not only natural light but also artificial light. Just remember though: This is YOUR home. If you feel the trends of 2020 are a good match for you and your family’s lifestyle, go with your gut. If you don’t have a grand master suite, no worries: Trends always change (that’s what makes them trends!), and in the future, we may return to enclosed showers that provide more privacy, reduce wasted space, and are a better fit for your personal preferences and needs. NS
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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors
May 2020
