Bathroom Trends 2019: Ask Our Experts

Bathroom trends

Planning a bathroom reno for a home or cottage in Muskoka starts at Knowles Plumbing. Our experts can walk you through the latest in bathroom trends 2019, from lit “halo” mirrors to barn-style shower doors, urban rustic bathroom faucets, and seamless, groutless shower stalls.  If your bathroom renovation is just in the planning stages, read … Read more

Plumbing Trends: Digital Showering in Spa Bathrooms

A recent survey conducted by The Bold Look of Kohler reveals that while 76 percent of homeowners are looking for a spa bathroom experience, only 14 percent actually achieve a spa-worthy atmosphere. Research shows owners crave a relaxed feel with neutral tones, calming colours, modern bathtubs, faucets, vanities, and toilets, plus high-tech, multi-jet showers. One … Read more

The Loo: A Book Review!

The Loo

Lavatories, loos, bogs, outhouses, thunderboxes, dunnies… whatever your word for toilets, there’s no doubt are “a window into the secret soul of a destination.” So says one of Lonely Planet’s latest guidebooks, A Spotter’s Guide to Toilets. This pictorial guide to the world’s most stunning toilets features more than 100 restrooms from the Antarctica to … Read more

Make your Kitchen POP!

Grohe Essence colours

Looking to add POP! to your Muskoka kitchen? Grohe Canada has released a fresh new line of kitchen faucets in a rainbow of fun colours, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. These high-performance Essence Semi-Pro kitchen faucets are now available at Knowles Plumbing in Bracebridge. They  come with a choice of interchangeable hoses … Read more

Choosing The Perfect Bathtub

Slik Mirrored tub

Drop-in. Walk-in. Whirlpool. Even wood. Your range of selections for bathtubs in 2017 is wider than it has ever been — choosing just one can be confusing at best. When planning a new dream bath, here’s a simple guide to selecting a tub. The Freestanding Tub At the top-end of the scale sits the freestanding tub. These … Read more