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Heated Shower Benches: A Beginner’s Guide to Luxury

Heated shower benches are your in-home secret to creating a spa-like experience like no other. Perfect for any home, heated shower benches are the sensational upgrade you need for your bathroom.

“Heated shower benches are created by installing a heated mat below the bench surface,” says Normandy Designer Abby Osborn. “These mats come in a variety of standard or custom sizes to fit your specific seating configuration.”

Although they may sound expensive, adding a heating element to your shower bench is a relatively modest upgrade to choose when remodeling your bathroom. A heated seating area allows you the luxury to rest or shave comfortably as you shower. Owners of steam showers are especially drawn to heated shower benches, which extends that warm, cozy feeling of the steam to the bench as well.

Heated shower benches can conveniently operate on a timer. “Whether you are planning your morning shower or your evening relaxation, timers allow you to perfectly schedule your bathing experience,” Abby notes.

If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom to include luxurious amenities like this heated shower bench, set up a time with Abby to discuss your remodel. Looking to learn more? Register for one of our upcoming workshops and make sure to follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all things home.

‘Party House’ for Empty Nesters with Growing Family

It was time for these soon-to-be-empty nesters to update their home. They wanted a space that was beautiful and comfortable, so their adult children would still feel at home when they came for holidays and visits. They also needed to accommodate their growing family; in fact two of their children recently got married. They began working with Normandy Designer Jennifer Cross, AKBD to re-conceive their space to make it a better fit for their new lifestyle.

Their kitchen was dark and outdated and the center island was undersized and underutilized. Even though the kitchen was open to the family room, the pantry was built mid-way through the rooms and created a visual separation cutting off the flow from the kitchen to family room. There was no “drop all” space from the garage entry into the kitchen. The fireplace mantel and surround in the family room seemed out of place and lacked function and storage.

“The homeowner has sophisticated taste and wanted the aesthetic to be completely opposite from the existing finishes,” said Jennifer. “She opted for lighter and brighter cabinetry with soft colors and fixtures that are timeless.”

The “L” shape worked best for the kitchen layout, so that was maintained while enlarging the island for more functionality. We carved out some room from the existing garage for a mudroom with a coat closet, bench and doggie zone and a large walk in pantry. Relocating the pantry opened up the existing area for a new and improved wet bar complete with beverage storage and everyday coffee bar.

“The marvelous metal hood steals the show in this kitchen,” noted Jennifer. “It’s a beautiful accent for the rest of the kitchen and has a great presence in the space. The difficult part came with engineering the cabinetry to fit seamlessly around it,” Added Jennifer. “The extra planning paid off and it looks fantastic.”

To give the open floor plan a cohesive look, custom built cabinets were added around the fireplace that matched the kitchen. This provided ample overflow storage and created balance between the beautiful existing transom windows.

“After the project was completed, we joked with the homeowners, that now their home is the perfect family ‘party house’ with so many fantastic amenities and their kids will want to visit all the time,” said Jennifer. “And, I think that is exactly what they wanted.”

As your children get older, are you outgrowing the functionality of your home?  You can set up a time with Jennifer to talk about the possibilities for your home. You can also learn more about additions, kitchens or other remodeling projects at an upcoming workshop. Check out the photo gallery or follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook and Instagram for even more home tips and inspiration.

*In collaboration with Lisa Furey of Lisa Furey Interiors

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