Home Builder Developer - Interior Renovation and Design

Natasha Saroca, Houzz Contributor

If youve been thinking about giving your bathroom an overhaul but arent sure how, one way to start is to look to the latest design trends for inspiration. Weve made it our mission to find out what design ideas are expected to make a splash in 2015 to help make planning your bathroom makeover project a little bit easier. To compile our list, we enlisted the help of four award-winning designers, who share here their predictions for the looks, finishes and features they think will be on everyones radar next year. They also reveal how they would work these ideas into their own projects.

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1. Feature floor tiles. Statement-making floor tiles proved popular in 2014, and this striking look doesnt appear to be leaving in a hurry, says interior designer Jasmine McClelland. I have done a couple of feature floor bathrooms this year. They are stunning and provide a great design opportunity when working with challenging bathrooms that have no clear walls for a feature wall, she says.

In smaller bathrooms a feature floor tile adds style without overwhelming the space, and when used in a larger bathroom, the effect is elegant, McClelland says. I love the space when the freestanding bath hits the feature tile beautiful!

2. Natural beauty. Want a bathing area thats welcoming and serene? Then drawing design inspiration from nature is a great way to warm a typically very hard room of the house and infuse the space with a calming vibe. Its one of the key bathroom trends of 2015, according to designers Simona Castagna and Darren Genner of Minosa.

An easy way to incorporate this trend into a bathroom design, Castagna and Genner say, is to introduce earthy materials like natural stone or wood-look tiles. The luxe bath seen here features marble floors and an onyx countertop, as well as a walnut-plank feature wall.

3. Plant life. I know some of us have been scared off indoor plants but its time to reclaim the idea of indoor plants with cascading creepers that can dress any bathroom, McClelland says.

If youre eager to try this trend in your bathroom but want a more sophisticated and design-savvy alternative to potted plants (hanging or not), a vertical garden may be the way to go, McClelland says.

I love them for the interest and feel they bring to a bathroom and cant wait to use them more in my designs for 2015, the designer says.

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(BPT) - Whether committing to losing weight, improving your health or furthering your career, New Years resolutions create stress and require time and hard work. This year, along with those admirable but difficult-to-keep resolutions, why not set a goal thats easy to achieve and will leave you with long-lasting satisfaction? Start the new year with a new bathroom, and youll reap the rewards for years to come.

Creating an outstanding bathroom experience can be as easy as updating fixtures, freshening paint and adding some luxury touches. In fact, almost half of Americans (49 percent) who choose to remodel their bathrooms, do so in order to upgrade features and fixtures, according to a recent survey by Houzz. Focus your efforts on these key areas, and you can easily accomplish the uplifting resolution to improve your home this year.

Superior showering

Multiple surveys have shown that Americans view the shower as more than just a place to get clean. Its also where many go to de-stress and escape daily pressures. A shower can be soothing or stimulating, so you need a showerhead thats equally adept at creating both effects. And, since the Environmental Protection Agency says that nearly 17 percent of the water we use in our homes goes for showering, its important to choose a showerhead that conserves water without sacrificing the quality of your showering experience.

Handshowers like the Aero Handshower Classic Series by TOTO combine the eco-friendly qualities of a low-flow showerhead with the convenience and luxury of a handshower. AeroJet+ technology dramatically increases the waters volume while decreasing consumption. Plus, the handshower allows you to aim the jet where its needed most for cleanliness or to soothe sore muscles.

Finer fixtures

With the commode serving as both a practical item and a design element, upgrading the toilet is an easy, cost-effective addition to your bathroom remodeling plans.

Replace an older, dated and less efficient toilet with a modern low-flow option that conserves water without sacrificing flushing power. To elevate your new commode to a luxury experience, consider adding a personal cleansing unit. The Washlet B100 personal cleansing system installs on the toilet like any toilet seat and fits most elongated-bowl styles. An easy-to-read control panel allows users to set the temperature and pressure of the aerated water, and adjust the self-cleaning wand with dual-action spray. Additionally, a soft-seat closing feature ensures youll never again hear a toilet lid slam.

Fulfilling faucets

Faucets are another key design element of any bathroom, and they not only influence the rooms visual appeal, but its usability and environmental impact as well. Washing your hands can use about a gallon of water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Imagine how much more water gets wasted if your old faucet is leaky or difficult to maneuver.

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One of the most memorable stories of 2014 was a church collapse in Cumru Township.

The sanctuary of CrossWay Church on Chateau Drive collapsed around 11 a.m. on Sept. 25.

"Just boom. I did not know what had happened," said Dean Linsky, the church's senior pastor.

The ceiling buckled, causing irreparable damage. Crews then tore down the front-leaning wall. The pile of debris grew, but the staff's faith never altered.

"Wow! God really averted for us a catastrophe, but I think we look forward with a certain sense of hopefulness," said Linsky.

Now, nearly three months later, there is a concrete slab left. Crews cleared the pile of debris, winterized the building and started drawing up sketches of what a new sanctuary could look like.

In the meantime, the church has had to relocate to the Inn at Reading in Wyomissing for services, something pastors said has been an adjustment for the congregation and sometimes difficult for the children and volunteers.

"Our volunteers have been awesome. They have been helpful. They have been patient. They have been gracious, but they, too, are entering rooms and not always knowing where they are going to be, and that can make it difficult for them to serve well," said Jonathan Cosgrove, the church's youth pastor.

The pastors are now hoping to have the architectural drawings complete by the end of January, start construction and have a brand new sanctuary by the end of summer.

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