Creating a Great Bathroom

From air tubs to steam showers to metal sinks, here is the latest in bathroom design—including green ideas that save water and energy and area designers and showrooms that can build your dream bath.

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The Art of the Bathroom Sink

Metal, glass, porcelain. Oval, square, round. Sinks now come in hundreds of designs. Here’s what’s new. more

Bathed In Luxury

A century ago, many Americans didn’t have indoor plumbing. Since then, bathrooms have become grand, often with heated floors and double sinks. Here’s how bathroom design has changed—and where it’s going. more

Green and Clean

Designing a bathroom that saves on energy and water. more

Under the Stairs? Where to Add a New Bathroom

Want to add a bathroom to an older home—without a big renovation? Here are good ways to find space. more

They Know Bathrooms: Experts to Help You Design

Designing a bath requires attention to detail. Here is where to find great fixtures, tile, countertops, and more—plus the expertise to pull it all together. more

Wet and Wonderful: Tub and Shower Options

From soaking tubs to rain tiles to heated floors, here are cool options in today’s showers and tubs. more

Fabulous and Functional?

Is what’s hot in bathrooms also practical? We checked out the latest luxuries to see how well they work. more

Wake Up the Bathroom Walls With Color

Emerald Vapor. Gray Cashmere. Million Dollar Red. Interior designers share their favorite colors for bathrooms. more

Top Architects

Check out great photos of architectural work from some of the top architects featured in this month's Washingtonian. more

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more