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Does your idea of a fun Date Night include browsing through tile shops or looking at fixtures as you and your spouse discuss what “could be” in your new kitchen or bathroom? Then you may be the perfect candidate for a quick weekend getaway to nearby Kohler, WI.
Just a 2-hour drive north of Chicago, The American Club in Kohler WI is a 5-Star, 5-Diamond resort owned by the Kohler Co and is located in, you guessed it, Kohler, Wisconsin. This resort destination includes all the usual amenities, golf, spa, dining, and shopping, but it also includes a multi-level kitchen and bathroom design center.
This design center has complete kitchens and bathrooms on display, as well as individual bathtubs, toilets, sinks, etc. For anyone contemplating a remodel, this is a great opportunity to have some hands-on interaction with the products and solutions that you may be considering for your home.
Kohler also offers free tours of their manufacturing facilities Monday through Friday. These tours include their ceramics and forging plants and are led by recently retired Kohler employees who really know their stuff. For people who enjoy learning how things are made, these tours get you up close and personal with the manufacturing process.
Once you’ve had your fill of learning about kitchens and bathrooms, you may choose to enjoy the Kohler Waters Spa or spend some time at their world-famous golf courses. Whistling Straits and Black Wolf Run are open to the public to enjoy and offer an unforgettable and challenging experience.
Your upcoming remodel may be just the excuse you need for this short get-away, a perfect blend of research and relaxation.
Beams and coffers are very closely related since they both are visible and extend from the ceiling by a few inches. “Most beams are either decorative in nature, or conceal a structural beam, and typically run in a single direction,” says Normandy Designer 
Both decorative beams and coffered ceilings can be added to virtually any room, although it’s recommended to only apply them to spaces that have a minimum ceiling height of eight and a half feet. Because the beams will extend down into the room, you want to be sure there is ample space before adding the decorative element.
Tray ceilings feature a center section that is several inches (or several feet) higher than the areas around the perimeter of the room. The recessed area can go straight up or at an angle. Depending on the style of the home, this raised area may include decorative trim, up-lighting, or an accent paint color. Tray ceilings make a room appear larger without adding any additional square footage. “This is often a nice alternative to a vaulted ceiling, and is easier to implement in a remodel,” notes Vince.
A vaulted ceiling provides the greatest opportunity to create height within a room but they are best reserved for a newly constructed space. “These are contextually appropriate for homes built within the last 30 years or so, and may look out of place in older homes,” says Vince. There are some cases when a tray or vaulted ceiling can be incorporated into existing space, but are most commonly seen as part of a new room addition.
