Every house has a story, especially really old dwellings. Imagine how many souls have swept through a 1903 Neoclassical-style mansion or a 1914 English Jacobethan? What lingers behind beyond the spirit of residents past? Their taste in wallpaper and other fixtures that stayed once the occupants vanished.

In this weeks real estate gallery, we look at historic Portland-area homes for sale and tease out the facts and the rumors.

The Portland mansion Beverly Cleary called haunted is for sale at $4,995,000: Frank C. Barnes, who was a leader in the Pacific Northwest salmon packing industry, carved out about three blocks from his land holdings to create a compound in 1914 for his large family.

The 9,830-square-foot mansion, an eclectic mix of English Jacobethan with a grand Colonial Revival portico and Arts and Crafts details, has since earned notoriety as a landmark in literary icon Beverly Clearys beloved Ramona Quimby childrens books.

Cleary, who grew up near the Barnes Mansion, knew it when the four-level structure had fallen on hard times. She wrote that the house, at 3533 N.E. Klickitat St. on top of Alameda Ridge, was haunted.

The gilded mansion, with a ballroom and 18-karat gold threads in the drawing rooms wall fabric, was in danger of being torn down. Neighbors stopped the bulldozers in 1958 and the Barnes Mansion was restored and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

All of the original beveled and stained glass windows and doors, in a variety of patterns, have survived as has solid Honduras mahogany paneling, says listing agent Tim Walters of RE/MAX Equity Group.

Included on the one-acre property is the mansion, with six bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and a detached garage built in 2005 with a self-contained one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment (an accessory dwelling unit or ADU), overlooking a modern garden. The total living space on the property: 11,443 square feet. Read more about the Barnes Mansion

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Jacob H. Cook mansion near Mount Tabor

Showstopper Mount Tabor mansion, once vandalized, is now for sale at $2.25 million: The Neoclassical-style mansion near Mount Tabor in southeast Portland was known as the Jacob H. Cook mansion after a lumber baron bought the property in 1904, a year after the home was finished.

Then the mansion was called the Christmas House during decades of holiday events, and finally Walter, in reference to the rumor that Mickey Mouse-creator Walt Disneys family once lived here.

Starting in 2010, the once-majestic mansion at 5631 S.E. Belmont St. was abandoned, a casualty of the housing crisis and recession. For eight years, squatters filled it with garbage, vandals graffitied the walls and thieves slipped away with the hardware and light fixtures.

Today, the iconic house with 6,820 square feet of living space has been restored. Historic character is seen alongside modern amenities, a gourmet kitchen, six bedrooms, five bathrooms, two powder rooms and 6,820 square feet of living space.

Wide open rooms let in tons of light, and balconies and a fully landscaped yard offer lots of space to work from home or socially distanced entertaining, says listing agent Chris Suarez with John Powers of Keller Williams Realty Professionals. Potential income generating. See @thewalterpdx on Instagram. Read more about the mansion

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The Portland Heights Craftsman at 1883 S.W. Vista Ave. is listed at $1,925,000 by Jennifer Grandjean of Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite.Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite

1908 Craftsman in Portland Heights: 1883 S.W. Vista Ave. is listed at $1,925,000.

The four-level mansion, on 0.31 acres, has a home theater, billiards room, eight bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two powder rooms and 7,870 square feet of living space.

The beautiful, historic home, restored by designer Robert Trotman, has custom inlaid hardwood floors and original Povey stained glass windows, says listing agent Jennifer Grandjean of Keller Williams Realty Portland Elite.

There are two kitchens, butlers and bakers pantries, and two laundry rooms. A sports court has been installed in the backyard.

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Restored Harvey Starkweather Estate at 16022 S.E. River Road in Milwaukie is listed by Brandi Erskine of NextHome Willamette.NextHome Willamette

Restored Harvey and Alice Starkweather Estate: 16022 S.E. River Road in Milwaukie is listed at $1,850,000.

President Woodrow Wilson dispatched Harvey Starkweather, an advocate for better roads, to Europe in the 1910s to study rural credits and country life conditions. The commissions report was the basis of the Federal Farm Loan Act of 1916. Starkweather was also instrumental in the construction of super highway McLoughlin Boulevard, according to the Oregon Historic Sites database.

The 1900 Colonial Revival-style home with three covered porches is perched atop a nob on 2.65 acres.

Original period details were restored inside the home with 6,086 square feet of living space, and there is newer plumbing, electrical and insulation. Each of the six bedrooms has a private bathroom and fireplace plus there is a powder room.

Twelve gas fireplaces heat each space affordably. Currently a bed & breakfast, zoned for other uses, says listing agent Brandi Erskine of NextHome Willamette. Turnkey income opportunity and furnished.

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More than 80 members of JAX Chambers Downtown Council and guests met virtually Feb. 19 to learn about the past, present and future of Jacksonvilles most historic entertainment venue.

The Zoom presentation was provided by Numa Saisselin, president of the Florida Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. The nonprofit has managed and programmed the theater since 1987, when the city bought the building, 60 years after it opened at Forsyth and Newnan streets.

Saisselin and his staff manage the six floors of office space in the building and book the performers.

We put up the money. We pay the artists, the stagehands, security, bartenders and the box office staff and we pay for the advertising, he said.

The theaters economic impact is about $13 million a year, representing more than 400 full-time equivalent jobs, Saisselin said.

More than 80 members of JAX Chambers Downtown Council and guests met via Zoom.

Like other businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a negative effect on the theater. Before March 2020, about 175 shows opened at the theater each year. Despite the pandemic shutdown, the Florida Theatre remains a top-five venue in the U.S. under 2,000 seats in terms of ticket sales.

Before COVID, we were on an 18-month roll. The economy was strong. People were spending money and performers were touring. On March 12, 2020, that all came to a screeching halt, Saisselin said.

With no choice but to close the venue, the $10 million renovation plan in preparation for the theaters 100th anniversary in 2027 was accelerated.

Wider seats with more legroom and cupholders were installed, along with a new sound system. The rest of the plan will expand the lobby and bar area, improve the restrooms and replace the HVAC system, he said.

Saisselin said he hopes that a positive outcome of the pandemic will be a greater appreciation of the value of people congregating for entertainment.

TV and Zoom are not the same as something thats happening only here and only now.

The venue has reopened at 50% capacity for social distancing, with temperature checks at the door and face masks required in the building.

Free concerts planned

Saisselin also is chair of Downtown Vision Inc., the nonprofit funded by an additional property tax paid by Downtown owners that promote the neighborhood as a place to live, work and play.

He said the Florida Theatre is booking the entertainers for DVIs free outdoor concert series each Thursday evening in April at Riverfront Plaza, former site of The Jacksonville Landing.

The lineup, yet to be announced, will include classic and alternative rock, country and hip-hop.

Were keeping in mind young audiences, Saisselin said.

Downtown Council grant

The Downtown Council announced Feb. 15 a $5,000 donation to the Jacksonville Historical Society for the societys planned museum of Jacksonville music history.

The contribution was the net sponsorship proceeds from the groups annual Painting of the Paw Prints, conducted each year the Saturday before the Jacksonville Jaguars first home game, said Gracie Simendinger, Downtown Council president.

Downtown Council also submitted an entry to the historical societys annual gingerbread house contest at Historic St. Andrews in the Sports Complex.

Simendinger said the entry was a miniature representation of the bright yellow paw prints painted on Bay Street in front of the Bostwick Building, now Cowford Chophouse.

Baked and decorated by Downtown Council board member Laura Phillips Edgecombe, it won the Peoples Choice award and raised about $1,000 for the society, based on votes from the public at $1 each, Simendinger said.

The Downtown Councils entry in the Jacksonville Historical Societys 2020 Gingerbread House Contest won the Peoples Choice Award.

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At the start of the Spring 2021 semester, University administration informed 113 Broad Street residents that the Core study space in the residence hall would be used as a COVID-19 testing site. In response to the administrations decision to establish the Core as a COVID-19 testing site, 113 Broad Street resident sophomore Margo Williams started a petition requesting the University reopen the Core study space for students.

Im disappointed with the decision that the administration came to because I do think there are lots of other better places on campus [for COVID-19 testing], Williams said.

In an email sent by President Brian Casey on Feb. 2, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) attested that the Core space would be the most feasible location for a COVID-19 testing site on campus.

Each of the possible alternative locations are being used to accommodate a return to campus this semester, including, for example, the Hall of Presidents (for a new dining venue) and Edge Cafe (also used for dining). I know that the EOCs review was comprehensive and considered vehicular and foot traffic to the testing site, size of the room, ability to store items so as not to need to set up a testing site each day, proximity to the anticipated vaccine clinic and Student Health Services, among other particulars, Casey wrote in an email.

113 Broad resident sophomore Anya Steinmetz explained that the Core is an integral study space for residents and was especially popular in the Fall 2020 semester.

People would sit at tables with masks on, but it was a place to study with your friends, to see your friends, but obviously in a safe way. It was a nice place to go just to study too and do classes [on Zoom] especially because its a place where you can talk and you dont have to feel weird about talking. But also, its not necessarily a loud place, Steinmetz said.

Steinmetz explained the disappointment from students in response to the sudden decision of the Core becoming a COVID-19 testing site.

A lot of people drafted emails regarding why they dont like the decision about the Core based on the social reasons, mental health reasons, educational reasons, and for health and safety reasons. People including myself were kind of concerned with the fact that there are going to be so many people coming everyday to this building to get tested for COVID-19 and then theyre going to be walking down the same staircase as us and touching the same door handle, Steinmetz said.

Williams articulated that, despite the administration reaffirming their decision to have the Core be a COVID-19 testing site, it is best to come to terms with this new situation.

Im not planning to continue to pursue advocating for the change because I feel that [administration] answered the call and shut it down pretty succinctly. Id be wasting my energy to continue trying to make that change happen, Willams said. At some point, you adapt and you move on, and the culture changes. Were not using that space anymore, so well find other spaces on campus to see 113 [Broad] members.

In light of the Core no longer being a study space, the facilities staff will install furniture, televisions, ping pong tables and pool tables across the four buildings of the 113 Broad Street complex for students to use. Currently, residents can use folding chairs and foldable tables set up on their floors.

Outside of 113 Broad is a modular classroom for students to study after 8:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays. On weekends, the modular classroom is available the entire day for studying.

In response to these accommodations, Steinmetz reiterated the Cores significance as a place for studying and socializing for 113 Broad Street residents.

I dont think its accommodating enough, Steinmetz said. They finally put some furniture out in the common area right outside of my room, which included a foldable plastic long table and some folding chairs. They just added one or two small wooden tables, but thats really not enough. People see the people on their floor every single day.

In an email from Assistant Director of Residential Life Amanda Stewart to 113 Broad Street residents sent Feb. 12, Stewart explained that the Office of Residential Life will provide new furniture and recreation equipment, such as study tables, chairs, foosball table and air hockey tables, expected to be installed in lounges and basement lounges on Feb. 24.

Williams showed concern that students might study and socially interact with each other in bedrooms and put each other at risk as a result of the Core no longer being a study space.

I think students are going to be going in and out of one anothers rooms far more often as a result of this, which makes the students who are most nervous about COVID-19 in a really tough position. Particularly if one person is not nervous about getting COVID-19 and wants to have people over because they have nowhere else to be social, or to do schoolwork with a classmate and their roommate doesnt want that, Williams said.

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In densely populated areas of India, it is common to see multi-use buildings that house both a business and residence. Sound Sense, an award-winning integration firm in Surat, has one of Indias most elite showrooms and is quite familiar with working in this type of structure. Sound Senses state-of-the-art showroom displays living and office space possibilities to meet virtually any audio, video and control need that is then customized for each client to meet their unique requirements and budget.

A local dental surgeon reached out to Sound Sense after recently completing construction of a 4-story home/business with his dental clinic located on the ground floor and residence situated on the upper three floors. He had a two-fold vision for the uppermost floor to provide a place to retreat from the long hours of the work week and to provide a place to get together with family and friends on evenings, weekends, and special occasions. The client envisioned a high-end theater, yet they only had a room sized just under 25 x 19 to work within.

Our client wanted a larger-than-life movie experience whose vibrancy was to remain isolated from the dental clinic below, said Ankur Bhatt, founder and director of Sound Sense. The client requested a monster-sized screen and a high-end audio video calibrated system that well exceeded the limited budget that remained after the other construction expenses. We were able to carefully select components that allowed us to fulfill his vision while staying within the allocated budget.

The main challenge was to meet the large seating requirement in such a limited space. After assessing the room size, screen size, speaker placement, seating needs and acoustics, we designed five rows of seating for 33 people using six or seven seats per row in non-reclining chairs. The six-seat rows were designed to accommodate the pillars on each side of the room.

We used a discrete speaker setup with the surrounds placed in the center of rows one and two and rows three and four to achieve the correct phase alignment for these rows. Diffuser panels were used in the back half of the room to add spaciousness to the sound and reduce the localization of the surround and rear speakers. For subwoofer placement, we performed a room analysis, and the seats were place in the optimized zone with moderated peaking and no nulling. We needed the boundary gain from the wall for the subwoofers and placed the two subs in the corners of the room to create a virtual sub in the center. This gave us the real estate we needed to place more seats.

To address the noise isolation issues, we designed the acoustic treatments to rectify the reverberation time and solve problems related to the flutter echoes. An intricate isolation system was installed in the floor and an acoustic sheet was added behind the Milan acoustic transparent screen. We also installed a dedicated split air conditioning unit with internal thermostat controls in the equipment room to overcome the typical Indian heat whether the cinema room was in use or not.

Phase Technologys CI Custom Install 3-way in-wall speakers were selected for cinema audio for their high-quality sound and noise isolating properties. The tweeter and midrange assembly absorb the horizontal sound waves through Unicell Acoustic treatment to minimize interaction with the mounting wall resulting in amazingly precise imaging and clarity.The patented CI 130 uses a hybrid in-wall enclosure design that lowers the transmission of sound into an adjacent room while keeping the bass output at levels close to an infinite baffle design. With this design, a speaker with the same size rear enclosure will have bass output that extends up to one octave lower than a comparable speaker.

We selected Phase Technology loudspeakers and subwoofers for this project as they brought us the superlative sound and resonance we needed for this cinema. With our experience installing Phase Tech speakers over the past few years, we can vouch for their consistency and reliability in terms of quality output and technical performance over time.

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The group restoring The Roxy in Leadgate are looking for funding to complete their work

The Roxy opened in 1939 and was an iconic art deco style cinema at the heart of the community on Watling Street in Leadgate, County Durham.

The building later became a bingo hall in 1974 before closing its doors for the final time in 1985.

Since its closure over 35 years ago, the Roxy has sat derelict and because of this the fabulous example of art deco construction suffered years of neglect and vandalism.

Thankfully the building was saved back in 2001 by the family of David Barnes, who is now company manager and one of five directors of Watling Spaces Community Interest Company.

This company was established to assist with the regeneration and then go on to manage the day-to-day running of the venue when its restoration is finally complete.

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Creating a new design for a house is an important task, and its crucial to make sure that homeowners like every inch of their new home or their older redecorated home. A beautiful flooring adds warmth and comfort to the house but, sometimes, its hard to choose from a wide range of materials and color options.

New Bedford, MA - Creating a new design for a house is an important task, and its crucial to make sure that homeowners like every inch of their new home or their older redecorated home. A beautiful flooring adds warmth and comfort to the house but, sometimes, its hard to choose from a wide range of materials and color options. Park Ave Flooring offers hardwood, laminate, and vinyl floor installation services and now operates in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Park Ave Flooring offers a wide range of options for flooring installation. A hardwood flooring installer will bring samples to the clients homes and help them to choose the most suitable option. Hardwood floorings are practical and aesthetic and help to change the house in a way no other element can. Theres a lot of options for hardwood flooring, including oak, cherry, walnut, hickory, and maple, and each one will create a feeling of comfort and sophistication. Hardwood floors are presented in various styles and constructions and can be installed on any level of the home to fit any unique design. For those who cant afford hardwood or want something different, laminate flooring would be the best cost-effective alternative. Laminate is made of pressed wood, its resistant to scratches and easier to clean than any other flooring, which is the best option for those who have an active family with children and pets. Also, laminate looks just like real wood but doesnt expand or contract like natural wood does and is significantly less expensive.

Another great home-decorating option is New Bedford Vinyl Flooring. Vinyl floors are water and stain-resistant, which makes them a popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms. This high-quality material can last for many years and bring joy to the homeowners. Sweeping on a regular basis plays an important role in maintaining these versatile floors, as they cant be cleaned with harsh chemicals and over-saturated with water. With the vinyl flooring for kitchen remodeling services, the company offers to handle sinks, countertops, cabinets, islands, fixtures, lighting, and proper measurements to achieve the best result. Park Avenue Flooring also has licensed professionals for all plumbing and electrical needs.

In addition to flooring services, Park Ave Flooring provides its clients with furniture assembly, deck and porch refacing, trim installation, kitchen remodeling, and TV mounting services. The flooring installation company has been operating for over 20 years and provides its clients with the highest quality of work and excellent service at a fair price. The Park Ave Flooring handymen stay up to date on the latest industry improvements and provide a dust-free flooring installation to protect the clients family and home.

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As cold air sweeps China, market demand for underfloor heating installations is growing in certain parts, especially southern and eastern regions that do not have central heating systems.

Yang Jiaxiang, production manager of Wuxi-based Hanse Heat Tech Co Ltd, which manufactures gas boilers used in underfloor heating, said: "The company produced nearly 10,000 sets of gas boilers by the end of December, most of which were bought quickly."

In the 1950s, when energy resources were scarce, it was decided that the central heating system would be provided only in the northern, northeastern and northwestern parts of the country.

That decision was taken to ensure indoor temperatures stayed between 16 C and 18 C during freezing winters, when extreme sub-zero weather conditions are common and unrelenting in those regions.

Given that historically South China has always been slightly warmer than North China during winters, the decision seemed reasonable.

In recent years, however, climate change has led to a rise in the number of days when temperatures plummet in the south.

During the same period, many people have also become affluent on the back of economic progress made by dint of China's reform and opening-up policy.

Many households in East China are now looking to install underfloor heating equipment, which was once regarded a luxury.

"My home in a commercial residential building (in Shanghai) is equipped with a heating radiator. I chose to install underfloor heating equipment for my parents living in the countryside to help them enjoy a warm winter," said Shen Weifeng, adding that most of his friends have already had underfloor heating systems installed at their homes.

"The cost of installing underfloor heating equipment is about 200 yuan ($15.5) per square meter. Our company has installed more than 10,000 sets last year, an up to 30 percent increase over the previous year," said Yang Renyi, general manager of Shanghai Shunqi Architectural Decoration Co Ltd, which specializes in the installation of underfloor heating equipment.

Industry experts said that with consumption upgrade, underfloor heating systems have now become common consumption items.

They also noted that currently, the household heating ratio in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River was less than 5 percent, demonstrating tremendous room for growth. Judging from the current situation, the household underfloor heating sector in South China is expected to reach 10 billion yuan in the coming years.

Even cities that are already equipped with central heating systems may go in for upgraded replacements.

Wei Chen, a 25-year-old office clerk in Qingdao, Shandong province, chose to install one of the latest models of underfloor heating equipment even though his house is equipped with radiators of the central heating system.

"I dismantled the radiators. The underfloor heating device does not take up any space, and heats evenly. I feel warm and comfortable when walking on the floor."

The heating fee of underfloor heating is the same as that of heating radiators, which, in Qingdao's case, is around 30 yuan per sq m, he said.

Given improved living standards and the nationwide consumption upgrade, young people pay more attention to the quality of life, said Yang of Shunqi Architectural, who expects a similar proportional increase in underfloor heating equipment installations this year.

Cai Jingwen contributed to the story.

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SAINT CHARLES, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aerapy, LLC, a leading manufacturer of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI or UV) equipment, and ECS Global Services (Energy Conservation & Supply), a turnkey lighting and controls solutions provider, have installed upper air UV units at multiple Santander Bank locations in New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island as part of a COVID-19 mitigation initiative. Aerapy's patented Zone360 along with its PSF Series of upper air UV units target ATM vestibules, teller lines, employee lounges, and selling floors to enhance the bank's cleaning protocols and help further protect the health of customers and employees.

Aerapy UV disinfection technology harnesses the power of UV-C to kill viruses, bacteria, mold, and other pathogens. While air naturally moves to the upper room via convection currents, Aerapy upper air UV units feature an integrated fan to draw in air for faster pathogen reduction. As the air circulates, each round trip from lower room to upper room and into the unit's disinfecting UV-C light continues to reduce pathogen load. Because Aerapy upper air UV units are designed to operate while rooms are occupied air cleaning is continuous.

"UV, and upper air UV in particular, has a successful history of helping prevent the spread of diseases and, as the current pandemic has progressed, so has our knowledge of how COVID-19 is spread," said Annette Uda, founder and president of Aerapy. "Aerosols are now widely recognized as a key transmission route for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, which is why keeping air sanitized is critical in indoor spaces like banks, offices, schools, retail spaces, and, of course, healthcare environments."

In independent laboratory testing, and in combination with Aerapy's proprietary sizing method, the company's UV equipment achieved a 99.97% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 in the air, in one air pass. In additional testing against pathogens including MRSA, enterovirus, and MS2 bacteriophage, Aerapy UV also showed a greater than 99.9% reduction.

"What we've learned during this pandemic is that circumstances can change virtually overnight which is why installing Aerapy UV today helps Santander be prepared for tomorrow," said Uda. "Aerapy UV is researched, tested, and study-backed to take on existing pathogens and those that may come."

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Since 2008, Aerapy has manufactured UV products for indoor environments. Aerapy's in-duct UV equipment for HVAC systems offer true air cleaning capability, as well as coil cleaning, while standalone upper air UV units, such as the patented Zone360, bring the same pathogen kill rate for buildings that need immediate targeted pathogen load reduction or for those without HVAC looking to add additional airflow and circulation and reduce pathogens. Aerapy UV can be installed in new buildings or retrofitted into existing facilities and does not produce harmful ozone.For more on Aerapy, a certified woman-owned business, visit https://aerapy.com.

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ECS Global Services is a leading provider of integrated building and energy intelligence solutions. Founded on the basic principle that what's good for your business is also good for the world, ECS Global Services has expanded beyond lighting and controls to include EV charging stations and UV light solutions. ECS Global Services has served the needs of businesses seeking cost effective demand side management since 1995. Their client base includes Fortune 500 companies in the retail, real estate management, healthcare, and financial sectors, as well as municipal and governmental authorities, real estate developers, and contractors. For more visit https://enerconsupply.com.

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A new research report published by Fior Markets with the titleGunshot Detection System Marketby Product Type (Outdoor, Indoor), Installation (Vehicle Mounted Installation, Wearable Installation, Fixed Installation), Region, Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2020 to 2027

The global gunshot detection system market is expected to grow from USD 1.32 billion in 2019 to USD 3.46 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 12.83% during the forecast period 2020-2027. North America is anticipated to register the highest share of the market over the forecast period. It is essentially due to an increased risk of incidents associated with shooting events owing to the increase in possession of guns along with banned guns in North America.

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Residential bathrooms are evolving into more than just rooms purely dedicated to getting clean. Customers are wanting bathrooms that act as more of a living space, a sanctuary within their home where they can go to relax and unwind.

According to Caroma Industrial Designer Luke Di Michiel, people want beautiful bathrooms that can form a harmonious relationship with other interior spaces in their home.

Once perceived as a place dedicated to hygiene, the modern bathroom has evolved to cater more holistically to a sense of wellbeing and personal expression, he says.

The use of timber in bathrooms is one way to help achieve this by giving the bathroom a more natural and homely feel.

Luke explains that incorporating timber into the design shifted the clinical feel often associated with bathrooms. Caromas new Elvire Collection taps into this growing trend. Elvire is a full suite of bathroomware products that brings elements of nature into bathroom design.

Showcasing a beautiful selection of locally grown and sustainably sourced Tasmanian timbers, the collection is a lovingly crafted celebration of Australias natural environment, Di Michiel says.

The Elvire Collection pairs stylish thin edged enamelled steel with beautiful timber accents finished with a satin seal with no staining to accentuate the natural beauty. The complete collection includes basins, vanities, showers, tapware and a luxurious freestanding bath.

Homeowner Glenda Green recently had the Elvire Collection installed into her luxury Wahroonga home in Sydney as part of a larger major renovation. She chose to have the Elvire Collection across all five of her bathrooms, commenting that she was drawn to the collection specifically for its beautiful integration of Tasmanian timbers.

The collection seamlessly integrates with the house's high vaulted timber ceilings and dedicated outdoor spaces that again celebrate the stunning established gardens and extensive Australian native trees, Di Michiel says.

Composite material manufacturing company Liner Supply has also noticed a paradigm shift emerging in residential bathroom design.

Peoples perceptions and experiences of their bathrooms have become of increasing importance and value, sales manager for Liner Supplys Jackoboard product range, Debra Hofman says.

They have changed the way they view this space, seeing it now as more of a living space, she says.

Bathrooms are viewed as a space purposed for calmness and wellbeing, where they can relax and rejuvenate the mind and body, with the use and visual appeal of organic and smoother surfaces conducive to creating a soothing environment.

With this shift comes the demand for more open plan bathrooms, frameless shower screens, panels and shower trays without hobs, small feature walls and built-in niches for both functionality and aesthetics.

Hofman believes Liner Supplys Jackoboard range is the perfect solution to meet this challenge. Jackoboard is a new alternative to plasterboard but unlike plasterboard, plywood and other wood type boards it is water repellent.

This means any water penetration from the finished surface will not penetrate through to the structural elements of the building, she explains.

The construction boards have a robust core made of extruded polystyrene foam and are covered with an extra smooth non-woven coating on both sides.Theyre easily shaped and trimmed to desired dimensions and are compatible with virtually any type of wall finishing. This means they easily allow for attractive combinations of different materials on a single board such as wallpaper, paint, plaster, and tiles.

Within the range there are Jackoboard Plano and Flexo boards which both provide leak proof solutions for the bathroom and other wet areas such as laundries.

Because they are so simple and easy to work with, they are particularly suited to customised solutions for interior furnishings, Hofman says.

Jackoboards Plano and Flexo can be used to cover, seal and provide thermal insulation for the bathroom as well as other wet area walls and floors.They can be used to create shower enclosures, install washstands, other furnishings such as shower seats, as well as creating that feature wall and niche shelving for functionality and aesthetic appeal, she says.

Jackoboard Aqua and Aqua Flat, on the other hand, have been purposely designed for tile-over shower trays.

This means that the trades professional can very easily install a leak proof solution to meet their customers need, and because it is so simple to install, save plenty of time in the process saving both them and their customer time and money, she says.

The availability of the product in both standard and custom shapes and sizes makes it a convenient way to ensure functionality and visual appeal for those customers after a more designer looking bathroom.

And thanks to the lightweight properties they don't require heavy machinery and complex tools to install, yielding a quicker turnaround time without sacrificing the quality of your project.

United Kingdom- based tile and bathroom fitter Darryl Howarth was one of the first in the UK to start fitting extruded polystyrene tileable shower cases for wet rooms and walk-in showers.

The time and energy saved compared to traditional methods transformed the whole approach to wet rooms, especially on suspended timber floors, he says.

In a recent family bathroom refurbishment in Greater Manchester, England, Howarth installed a Jackoboard Aqua Flat 20mm thick shower base and Jackoboard construction boards on the walls and floors. He commented that it is a great surface to tile on, helping him to achieve elegant results for his clients.

Another bathroom and wetroom trend emerging is bringing the outdoor experience and nature inside.

This can translate into having plants and other organic elements such as timber in the bathroom, in particular in urban multi-residential environments, StormTechs managing director Troy Creighton says.

In residential single dwellings this can be translated into opening the bathroom onto an internal landscaped courtyard, he says.

To achieve this seamless look, Stormtechs range of threshold drains can be used to create a zero threshold for seamless indoor to outdoor integration. This style of drainage is available for sliding and hinged doors and bi-folds with a variety of grate designs. The low-profile design features a linear stainless steel drainage system with a concealed channel section for door tracks and thresholds. The external linear grate sits flush beside the door track, in precise alignment with the ground surface. By integrating drains into the door-track, threshold drains allow for an unbroken path between internal and external surfaces, dissolving the traditional barriers between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Additionally, this allows for universal access and mobility. This is a great benefit when designing bathrooms for those in wheelchairs, those needing mobility assistance or those who are vision impaired.

An integrated, concealed subsill collects water flows and condensation around the doorway, conveying it to the external drainage system, Creighton explains.

All our products are available in a variety of colours, including electroplating over stainless steel as a decorative finish, he says.

Stormtech drainage systems remove water along their length, which allows for narrower profiles to have greater intake of water than traditional drains.

Stormtechs zero threshold drains were used for the award-winning Guerilla Bay house by Peter Stutchbury Architecture on the South Coast of NSW. The home was to be built on a beautiful open woodland block so Stutchbury deliberately kept the building small. He also placed it in such a way that it engaged with the primary aspect of the site, a stunning view across the bay to the rocks that Guerilla Bay is well known for. The build incorporated the rocks from the site which have deep Aboriginal meaning.

I wanted to connect with those; the story of the rocks is now a part of the house, he said.

When it came to seamlessly connecting this outside beauty, including the rocks, into the propertys unique open plan bathroom spaces, Stormtechs zero threshold drains were the perfect choice.

In terms of providing answers to the problem of drainage in any situation, be this external or internal we always specify Stormtech, except in situations where for whatever reason thats inappropriate but thats very rare, Stutchbury says.

Aluminium distributor Danmac has also seen a rise in the clean line, open plan trend and commented that less is more right now when it comes to bathroom design. This comes in the form of stepless tiled floors with threshold-free sills on shower screens to give that continued seamless look. This look can be achieved through the companys Ultimate Sill-less Pivot Clamp Shower System.

The innovative glass clamp system doesn't require any glass cut outs. There is only a single hole at the top and bottom of the door glass and the pivot pin is incorporated in the clamp itself.

The pivot clamp is manufactured from forged brass, stainless steel screws and chrome plated, making it more durable with less parts. Its designed to suit 6mm glass and is available in sill-less or with sill. The result is a minimalist sleek design shower.

Minimised and decluttered areas, simple lines and increased functionality are trends that spill over into the homes other major wetroom, the laundry.

According to Everhard Industries, consumers are looking for solutions for smaller areas that dont compromise on storage, and thus many turn to custom cabinetry as the solution due to minimal market products.

The look of traditional spaces and colours are now becoming less prominent as rustic and industrial styles rise in popularity like utility sinks and matte colours, Everhard Industries, Brand & Communications manager Mel Smith says.

Homeowners, spending more money than ever before on areas such as the laundry to create a more appealing space.

For these reasons Everhard Industries Nugleam and Excellence laundry drawer system units have become increasingly popular. Both are available in 35L and 45L options, the units address the functionality requirements of small spaces and introduce a modern design into the once forgotten space.

These unit systems are a unique offering in a rather saturated market and cater to a large range of customers with the Nugleam laundry being a subtle redesign of the traditional white laundry unit and the Excellence Matte Black suitable for those wanting to branch out from the normal.

By introducing these products, we are bridging the gap between the traditional budget laundry unit and custom cabinetry - creating a cost effective solution for the homeowner that doesnt compromise on design aesthetics and allows them to maintain the functionality that comes with having cabinets.

Ultimately, todays consumers are wanting their bathrooms and laundries to be no-fuss and streamlined but without making them look clinical or boring. This means using intelligently designed products like Jackoboards, threshold drains, sill-less shower screens and smart storage systems paired with warm timber accents and biophilic design.

Suppliers

Caroma

Liner Supply

Stormtech

Danmac

Everhard Industries

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