When you think of a calming environment, you may automatically jump to images of spa-like rooms, flooded in ambient light, pale colors and a touch of greenery. But why are so many spas designed like that? The answer is wrapped up in the theory of…

The residential bathroom is perhaps the latest frontier of luxury wellness, with more people adopting clean beauty products, aromatherapy practices, gua sha and more at home. While we often think about wellness in a bodily perspective—eating clean,…

Among architects, there’s plenty of reverence for the masters of Mid Century Modernism—the Mies van der Rohes, the Richard Neutras. But what does the future of residential modernism look like? It is a bridge that links classic mid-century design with…

Building a new home? Renovating? House hunting? More than likely, if you’re doing any of the above, you’re well aware that eco-friendly design has joined the ranks of square footage, school system, and natural light as a major priority for homeowners.…

Are you steam-shower curious? Admit it: You’ve been scrolling through bathroom-remodel websites. You’re chatting up people at home and bath shows. Teak benches have become the stuff of your fantasies. You even exchanged numbers with a licensed…

Do you remember the hot tub craze? It began in the ‘70s with wooden tubs reminiscent of California wine vats – which is where the idea actually originated - and was additionally inspired by Japanese bathing tubs. Hot tubs soared in popularity in the ‘80s…

Last week, we shared 29 tips about conserving energy and water, with MrSteam as part of the equation. This week, we add 51 more for a grand total of 80 tips, as we focus on how to reuse/reduce/recycle, transportation, chemicals, and ways to educate about…

We know, you’re doing your best to help preserve the planet—putting out that recycling bin every week or so. But there’s so much more we all can do. In this two-part series, MrSteam offers 80 tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint for the good of…

As you enter into the New Year, you may be making resolutions to refocus yourself and strive for greater balance in your life. There are many ways to achieve this, but did you know that color is one of them? And that green specifically can help you…