Photo courtesy of Bob Webb Homes
The Power of Showers
Though shower-only master bathrooms are not entirely uncommon, those homeowners who relish relaxation have tended to favor bath tubs, particularly the large soaking kind.
But lately, some have chosen to eschew that conventional wisdom and instead go for walk-in showers. It’s not that walk-in showers are new; it’s that options for them are getting more and more impressive.
Gone are the days of the single-sprayer shower. In the hearts of many homeowners, it’s been replaced by multi-sprayer affairs, with a variety of different spray options, from rain showerheads to body jets to detachable hand showers.
If it’s large enough, a walk-in shower need not even be equipped with a door.
The above shower, from Bob Webb Homes’ model in Jerome Village, is a good example of what owners are looking for. It’s got the rain showerhead, the detachable hand shower and multiple jet options, plus a bench for towels, and it’s spacious enough that no door is required – just a pane of glass next to the sprayers.
Bob Webb customers have been having fun customizing their large walk-in showers and making their master baths work best for them.
Visit Bob Webb Homes online at www.bobwebb.com to learn more about what the company is doing with master bathrooms in its custom homes.
Urban Allure
For those who seek a comfortable living space with a long list of amenities, a house in the suburbs is the usual route.
It’s not the only route, though. Urban living is growing in popularity among discerning homeowners as they discover they can get what they want right in the heart of a city.
In Columbus, opportunities are rapidly expanding in the Short North. The neighborhood features all manner of living options: townhomes, flats, houses, condominiums and apartments, in a variety of sizes and layouts.
Terraces, patios and balconies – covered or uncovered – are all possibilities, while location options include both on and off High Street. Parking has to be a consideration for anyone living in the Short North, and there’s far more than just the street parking visitors are used to: private garages, shared garages, covered lots, private lots with reserved spaces and permit parking are all available, and public transportation options are readily available as well.
The above images are options available from Truberry Custom Homes, which is expanding its Short North presence with customizable townhomes – including private two-car garages and large kitchen islands – as well as studios, apartments and flats for rental. Brownstones, Victorian homes, carriage houses and more are planned.
Visit www.truberry.com for more information on Truberry’s Short North options.
