May 14 2007
A new home improvement product for the bathroom has been released by Décco Bath & Shower Works Corporation. “The Works,” as referred to by inventor Andrew Lethert, replaces shower doors and shower curtains with a unique and versatile architectural frame. The product has received high ratings from various focus groups used to test its appeal.
Some of the bathrooms are just so plain by today’s standards. I will buy the product and install it myself in some listings. It will certainly be a big improvement for such a small investment of time and money.
“The Works” is made up of two designer columns and a main header that adjusts to almost any inset bathtub. The elegant columns include shelves on the back for concealed storage and an ornate header, or top, molding instead of a traditional curtain or shower door. The product was developed to be easy to install with a patent pending adjustable design.
As a home designer and builder, Lethert says, “I often see bathrooms that are cramped and devoid of space and style. Customers are constantly looking for creative ways to give their bathroom a more upscale, spacious design. My goal with this product was to provide a solution.”
The product provides a decorative appeal while at the same time is easy to install and functional for anyone doing home improvement. In focus group testing, consumers rated “The Works” high for uniqueness, functionality, ease of installation and affordability. Lethert found that interior decorators like the product because it adds elegance and space to a bathroom.
Susan Shilling Huke a licensed, professional decorator from Ft. Myers calls “The Works” the most unique home improvement product she has seen in years. “I think the public will embrace it,” she says.
Lethert also discovered another group that appreciates the product. A Realtor friend, Bonnie Blair of Marco Island, Florida, saw the product and immediately thought of a few listings she had on the market.
“Many of the homes in Marco are dated,” Blair says. “Some of the bathrooms are just so plain by today’s standards. I will buy the product and install it myself in some listings. It will certainly be a big improvement for such a small investment of time and money.”
In a survey by the National Homebuilders Association, of the 2000 survey respondents 43% had taken on a bathroom home improvement project within the last two years. This makes it the most frequently remodeled room in a home and typically comes with a high price tag. The average cost for a bathroom renovation is $2,700. Lethert sees “The Works” as a very cost effective alternative. About $300 can quickly add elegance and flair to a bathroom.
Décco Bath & Shower Works home improvement bathroom product comes in several architectural styles and comes in a finished satin white. It can be installed immediately or customized to match any interior by painting or applying other applications like faux marbling and stone.