Made of acrylic, Corian is an ideal countertop material. It is non-porous, and prevents the growth of mold and mildew. Corian is also stain-resistant, and heat resistant. It’s easy to clean and maintain, with a smooth seamless appearance that doesn’t catch dirt. And because it’s solid color all the way through, scuffs and dings can be easily repaired.

What's a kitchen cabinet but a place to house some dishware, right? While that might've been the case before, the expression "The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home" has never been more true than in today's homes. Kitchen cabinet designs are a primary kitchen design element.

The Canadian population is aging. In the coming decades, seniors (people age 65 and older) will comprise an increasingly larger share of the population, growing from 12% in 2005 to 19% by 2021. As people age, ability and mobility often becomes an issue. At present, 200,000 Canadians are confined to a wheelchair. We can no longer ignore the statistics; we need to start incorporating barrier-free and universal design into the construction of new buildings and homes. …

So you’re looking to buy a new toilet? The basic style of toilets hasn’t changed much in recent history. Toilets are available in a variety of colours and can be special ordered with varying designs and patterns.

Air Purifiers Direct 2U is going after their market share of online air purifier sales by continuing to find and add Top Products to its online retail website. Their most current acquisition is the Vortex Desk Lamp with a SPI Air Purifier .

The bidet has many health benefits for those who are elderly, physically disabled and obese, they don't have much motion so they are limited in what they do. For example some of them don't have the ability to wipe so the use of a bidet is very useful to them. In this article I am going to discuss the benefits of the bidet for the elderly, physically disabled and the obese.

When you need to drive in a nail, nothing beats a hammer. There’s even a convenient claw on the other end to correct any mishaps. But when you need to drive a lot of nails in a short amount of time, nothing beats a power nailer. A quality power nailer can sink thousands of nails a day consistently and accurately with a minimum amount of maintenance.

Here are a couple of storage ideas that were included in multiple “Best of K|BIS” lists. If you’re in need of additional storage in your kitchen, they’re definitely worth a look!

In some cases where it is not possible to enlarge the footprint of the kitchen, not much can be directly done about the counter space. There are, however, options that make the sink a more functional component that helps extend the available workspace.

Though I love cleaner, more contemporary lines, many of my clients prefer something more transitional or traditional. In the past, I’ve had difficulty finding non-contemporary faucets for vessel sinks, both in single and 8″ centre spread options, at reasonable price points. This year’s K|BIS provided multiple options.

The introduction of jewels into the bathroom happened long ago. Many manufacturers now offer faucets that feature crystals and/or gems. And hardware has long been a way to dress up and customize cabinetry.

Delta’s Fuse™ series of kitchen faucets introduces a burst of colour in an unexpected place. The split-finish pull-down faucet comes in cracked pepper (black), snowflake white, or chilli pepper (red).

The industrial look of stainless steel has been in kitchens for quite some time. But the look is rather consistent, showcasing the standard silver tones of the steel. Oios Metals has introduced a much wider palette for use throughout the home, relying on recycled steel to create unique – and sustainable – applications made entirely within the US.

Universal Design (UD) is definitely something I’ve explored before on multiple occasions. Despite that, I think its important to begin by noting that UD is not just about accessibility and using ADA-approved products. Rather UD is about creating environments that can be used by as many people as possible.

The Elevance rising wall tub is a fabulous alternative to the plethora of walk-in tubs currently on the market. Rather than walking in, sitting down, and waiting for an exceedingly deep tub to fill, the Elevance fills within 3-5 minutes and invites you to sit with ease at chair height.

I love the idea of the U-Socket, which incorporates two (2) USB outlets into a standard AC receptacle! While you might not immediately think “interiors” when you see this product, think of the clutter it could help eliminate in offices, computer zones, and docking/charging zones throughout the home.