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Globe and Mail
31-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
IDEAL Shower Doors Elevates Bathroom Shower Designs in Wellesley, MA
Want to love your bathroom again without tearing the whole thing down? Homeowners across Wellesley are saying 'yes' to modern, custom glass shower doors—and IDEAL Shower Doors is delivering them with style, speed, and surgical precision. Want to love your bathroom again without tearing the whole thing down? Homeowners across Wellesley are saying 'yes' to modern, custom glass shower doors —and IDEAL Shower Doors is delivering them with style, speed, and surgical precision. From the Highlands to Cliff Estates, IDEAL has become the go-to team for stunning shower transformations that make even small bathrooms feel like upscale retreats. Their secret? Custom glass enclosures that let in light, open up space, and make you want to take just one more minute in the shower. 'Wellesley homeowners care about quality. They're not looking for something off the shelf,' said Jaime Macchione of IDEAL Shower Doors. 'They want something that fits their style and their space, and that's what we deliver—every time.' IDEAL's team helps clients design every aspect of their enclosure, from layout to hardware, and finishes the job with expert glass shower door replacement that's as airtight as it is jaw-dropping. Whether it's a major renovation or a smart upgrade, locals can trust IDEAL to bring vision and value together—no drama, just dreamy results. About IDEAL Shower Doors IDEAL Shower Doors proudly serves Wellesley and surrounding areas with high-quality custom shower enclosures. With expert consultation, flawless installation, and a focus on clean, elegant design, IDEAL helps homeowners create bathrooms that feel as good as they look. Media Contact Company Name: IDEAL Shower Doors Contact Person: Jaime Macchione Email: Send Email Phone: (781) 694-6374 Address: 11 River Street Suite City: Wellesley State: MA Country: United States Website:
News.com.au
24-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Couple's home becomes ‘unsellable' over one feature
A US couple's huge, two hectare property has been deemed unsellable over one major issue. In an episode of Unsellable Houses, Bob and Karolyn were considering selling their home after 30 years. Real estate experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb were called in to help the pair prepare their home for the market. The home situated in Washington's Snohomish County boasted sweeping views and an entertaining space, however the twin sisters were surprised by one detail in the home — carpet in the bathroom. The TV personalities couldn't help but laugh when they pointed out the dated green carpet extended into the bathroom. 'And the green carpet is continuous,' the siblings said in unison. 'I mean, why would you end it at the doorway? No logical reason,' Lyndsay joked. It wasn't the only problem. The experts noticed a tripping hazard with a large step between the shower and bath, also the only tiled portion of the bathroom. 'A lot of tiles around the bath, you're losing a lot of space. It makes it feel tighter than it really is,' Lyndsay said. The outdated bathroom was a major obstacle for Bob and Karolyn selling their home. The couple decided to renovate, giving Leslie and Lyndsay a $76,000 budget. The twins removed the tiled shower, ripped up the carpet. They also installed underfloor heating as a solution to Bob's fear of getting cold feet. The brand-new bathroom featured a walk-in shower, freestanding bath, a stylish bamboo ladder to hang towels from, as well as a stool, plants and bath caddy with candles. Leslie and Lyndsay revealed the bathroom's transformation which left the couple stunned. 'This is so pretty!' Karolyn said. Leslie and Lyndsay estimated the renovation made a huge difference increasing the value of the couple's home from $3.06m to $3.22m. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox.
Globe and Mail
16-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
IDEAL Shower Doors: Frameless Glass Artistry at its Best in Danvers, MA
Say goodbye to boring bathrooms and foggy curtains. IDEAL Shower Doors, located in the heart of Danvers, is elevating home design one custom pane at a time—bringing frameless glass shower doors from afterthought to jaw-dropping centerpiece. Say goodbye to boring bathrooms and foggy curtains. IDEAL Shower Doors, located in the heart of Danvers, is elevating home design one custom pane at a time—bringing frameless glass shower doors from afterthought to jaw-dropping centerpiece. With a showroom at 9 Riverside Ave. in Danvers, IDEAL Shower Doors is helping homeowners ditch mass-produced solutions in favor of bespoke brilliance—sleek, modern custom shower doors designed to turn your everyday routine into a moment of spa-level luxury. 'Your shower shouldn't feel like a sad aquarium with metal bars,' said Jaime Macchione, owner of IDEAL Shower Doors. 'It should be seamless, stylish, and built just for you. That's what we do—every day, for every client.' From new builds to high-end bathroom renovations, the IDEAL team takes a collaborative, design-forward approach. Homeowners, designers, and contractors alike rely on their craftsmanship to bring concepts to life—without the headaches. Whether it's a single panel or a complex, multi-angle enclosure, IDEAL treats every shower like a work of glass art. As seen in their latest Boston expansion, IDEAL's reach continues to grow, but their hometown roots in Danvers remain strong. Local customers rave about the white-glove service, clear timelines, and meticulous installation process. Looking to ditch the squeaky tracks and mildew magnets? You'll find a fresh upgrade with Custom Shower Doors Danvers, where your dream enclosure is just a consultation away. Ready to reimagine your bathroom? Contact IDEAL Shower Doors and turn that tired old tub into a glass-wrapped escape. Media Contact Company Name: IDEAL Shower Doors Contact Person: Jaime Macchione Email: Send Email Phone: (978) 777-9900 Address: 9 Riverside Ave. City: Danvers State: MA Country: United States Website:
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I saved thousands fitting a new bathroom myself – people love our Amazon mirror & floor to ceiling tiles came from B&Q
A COUPLE have left people with their jaws on the floor after giving their bathroom an epic glow-up with no prior experience. If you're looking to have your bathroom fitted professionally, this will cost you around an eye-watering £7,000 - or more, depending on the size, according to data by Checkatrade. 2 2 But as many cash-strapped households are looking for cheaper alternatives, one DIY-loving couple recently stunned everyone with their gorgeous bathroom makeover. What's more, not only did they achieved the stunning results themselves - but they also saved thousands in the process. Chloe Newlove took to Facebook to share snaps of the process from the very start to the very end - and while it did take them several months, the final result was worth it. According to the thrifty woman - one of the members of the DIY On A Budget Official page - the pair had ''no experience''. Before the jaw-dropping transformation, the bathroom was pretty plain, featuring a bathtub, dark grey wall tiles, as well as cream tile flooring. The slow reno process started with getting rid of the existing bathtub and sink, as well as removing the wall tiling, stripping the room completely. The DIY enthusiasts then installed the brand new bathtub, a stunning white sink, before tackling the light grey wall tiles - all of which they did themselves. The Johnson tiles Urban Concrete White Matt Stone effect tiles, Chloe revealed in the comments, were from B&Q and cost just £23 for a pack of six. The gorgeous Johnson Tiles Marlow Beige Matt Cement Tile Effect Porcelain Indoor Wall & Floor Tiles were also purchased from the beloved retailer. If you want to get your hands on this stunning flooring, you'll have to be quick - as they're currently on offer, down from £22.50 to just £13.50 for a five-pack. I transformed my council house hallway for under £60 - the old laminate has vanished but critics say it 'looks cheap' Another fabulous feature that instantly gave the room a more modern yet cosy feel was the round light-up mirror they found on Amazon. Sharing the jaw-dropping results online, Chloe revealed the total costs came to just £4,000 - saving the money-smart pair an astronomical sum. 10 DIY hacks for under £1 each These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money Homemade Air Freshener: Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh. Upcycled Tin Can Planters: Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants. Custom Phone Stand: Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container. Personalised Bookmarks: Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch. Decorative Mason Jars: Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders. Easy Cable Organiser: Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape. Magnetic Spice Jars: Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage. Handmade Coasters: Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters. Natural All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home. 'Love it, who needs a professional' Since being uploaded on the popular page, the glow-up has taken the internet by storm, winning Chloe more than 130 likes in less than 24 hours - and heaps of praise. Dozens of fellow DIY lovers flooded to comments totally amazed by the stunning makeover. One person said: ''Soo gorgeous!!! You should pat yourself in the back for that!'' Someone else chimed in: ''That looks absolutely amazing.'' ''Love it, who needs a professional,'' a third added. ''Bathroom looks stunning,'' another was singing praises.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
The trendy bathroom upgrades homeowners instantly regret
Fancy trends have snuck their way in from hotels to homes, and while they look fashionable, homeowners have revealed the biggest mistakes they made upgrading their bathrooms. As rainfall shower heads and sleek faucets trickled into homeowners bathrooms, they found the trendy design lacked in practicality leaving them regretting their often expensive upgrades. One of the biggest trends that captured homeowners was the rain shower, giving their bathrooms a spa-like experience and adding a sleek statement. But while the expensive installation can look great, it can often turn out to be far from practical. Jeanne Achille from New Jersey recently finished sprucing up her bathroom which included a $500 rain-style shower head, but she told the Wall Street Journal that the at-home spa experience was short lived. 'We're eight showers in and it's pretty, but not practical,' she said. The trouble with a rain shower can lie in the lack of water pressure, often leaving the user with shampoo still in their hair, but the fall of water from above also means they have no choice but to get their hair wet. 'Rain shower heads are really lovely in spa theory, but I'm convinced were designed by people who washed their hair daily,' one reader wrote to style blogger Emily Henderson. 'There is no way to avoid getting your hair wet and even a shower cap can't save that.' But costly upgrades can also go wrong with expensive décor in the bathroom that can't withstand the environment. While some bathroom features add a pop of color or an intricate texture to bring a theme together, some items just aren't made for the humid and wet environment in the bathroom. Expensive mirrors, especially, often can't endure the moisture and heat, according to Tanya Smith-Shiflett, the founder of Unique Kitchens and Baths in Maryland. Some mirrors, such as medicine-chest mirrors, can withstand the humid environment without de-silvering, WSJ reported. Fancy additions that threaten to ruin your expensive purchases can also include how they will interact with the rest of your bathroom pieces. The costly installation of wall-mounted faucets can not only be an issue for your freshly painted wall or fancy wallpaper but can also lead to complications during or after installation. Christopher Peacock, owner of a luxury cabinet company in New York, told WSJ that often wall mounted faucets are 'unusable.' Peacock explained that the placement of the faucet, if it doesn't extend far enough from the wall, can make it impractical to use while washing your face for example. Its placement can also lead to splashing as well as soapy, wet hands touching the faucet handles and damaging the wall. Another reader told Henderson that after having wall-mounted faucets in their bathrooms they found 'some plumbers aren't used to doing them.' 'Both times I noticed that they installed the rough-in plumbing at the wrong height,' the reader said. Costly and faulty installations, however, are not the only worries with troubling upgrades. The linear drain became a popular, more stylish, drain option for more modern bathrooms, in place of 'locker-room' style drains. But the design option can cost around five times more and with a hefty $1,000 installation fee. The stylish drain also comes with complications when cleaning. Kevin Bilo, of Bilo Plumbing & Heating in Massachusetts, told WSJ: 'They come with a tool that looks like a little fork to remove the cover, some of which are tiled to match the floor and are heavy, so there's risk of damaging the tile.' Peacock added that on an every day practicality level they also prove difficult to maintain and keep clean. 'The drain has a wider surface area, so it collects more hair, soap scum and crud, and you have to take the cover off to clean it, which can be disgusting,' he said. A reader of Henderson's wrote: 'Marble topped linear drains look good but they require an annoying additional step to clean out the drain catch - should have just gone with the simply, easy to wipe clean drain.' When it comes down to the most regrettable trends, often homeowners found the difficulty with everyday cleaning and maintenance proved to be the biggest factor in their buyer's remorse. One popular trend proved their point, as alcoves in showers became a popular and more stylish choice for storing toiletries. However, the trapped soap and water often leads to a constant and irritating cleaning routine. 'Clients want tiled niches to store shampoo, but mildew and soap scum build up in the crevices,' Bethany Adams, a designer based in Kentucky, told the outlet. One popular trend proved their point, as alcoves in showers became a popular and more stylish choice for storing toiletries. However, the trapped soap and water often leads to a constant and irritating cleaning routine Adams said she preferred a ledge atop a short wall in the shower, which often can be cheaper and simpler than cutting into the wall, or a floating shelf. 'The solid surface is wipeable, and getting it out of a niche helps the corners dry faster,' she added.
