You’re probably thinking electronics and water can’t be friends, right? Well, in a world where the most unlikely friendships can be the most powerful, there are many ways to enhance your shower experience, including music, lights and pleasing fragrances—…
Mon, Sep 21, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
Color has the power to influence not only the look of a room but also the feel. Sage green can offer tranquility while orange may increase creativity, but research has shown color perception is also often personal and contextual, never meaning just one…
Mon, Aug 03, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
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…
Fri, Jul 24, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
We may not have flying cars or the casual space travel many imagined for 2020 during the middle of the last century, but we do have plenty of advanced health and home helpers, from watches that track your sleep to smartphone-connected dog treat…
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
Wellness-enhancing interior design is becoming increasingly popular, especially as homeowners seek respite from everyday life at home. While there are key factors of designing for wellness, there isn’t necessarily one interior design style that…
Fri, May 15, 2020 | Kathryn Drury Wagner
Working from home has a lot of advantages, especially at the end of the day. There’s no long, dreaded commute to contend with, for one. Yet, that commute serves a valuable purpose: It’s a clear demarcation between the workplace and home life. Without it,…
Thu, May 07, 2020 | Kathryn Drury Wagner
Working from home definitely has its perks—no commute, a more flexible schedule, and greater productivity. But without the clear transitions to and from work, the line between work life and rest-of-life can get blurred. Work-from-home employees may fall…
Thu, Apr 30, 2020 | Kathryn Drury Wagner
Remember when growing older translated to becoming Granny Clampett? Baby Boomers have sure flipped that stereotype. They’re active, image-conscious and more than willing to invest in their health and appearance.
Fri, Apr 17, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
Most houses are built with bathrooms for young, able-bodied families: for example, the common step-over bathtub shower combos installed with a plain shower head. The modern bathroom, however, should be flexible enough to offer a relaxing, practical and…
Thu, Apr 02, 2020 | Jim Schmaltz
While many rely on restaurants, vacations, spas and other service-based activities for rest and relaxation, practicing social-distancing and sheltering in place could illuminate just how important a home wellness routine is as well. If you’re looking for…
Thu, Nov 14, 2019 | Brett Wagner
Bravissimo! You’ve already made the smart decision to install a residential steam shower. It’s a solid health and wellness investment—and ups your home’s value. But why stop there? We’ve found some unique features, little tricks, and steam shower…