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Winter days are short, the nights long. A lack of light and fresh air can result in some of us experiencing a serious case of the winter blues. But there are various ways you can prevent this.

When the days start to get shorter and the weather deteriorates, it's time to treat yourself to some little time-outs. These tips will help you to enjoy the autumn.

Do you like sports and being active? With the right tips for relaxing your muscles, you can achieve the perfect combination of relaxation, well-being and regeneration.

Our lives are constantly getting faster, everyday life more hectic. We rush from one appointment to the next, and our minds are constantly occupied with things to do and worries that lie ahead of us. But with a little mindfulness and a few basic exercises, you can soon slow down and do something to counter the stress.

Most of us start our day with a morning shower. As part of a study, psychologist Alfred Gebert of the University of Münster divided showering behaviour into four types, each one of which tells us something about the particular personality.

By Claudia Simone Hoff Just to be somewhere else – that’s what you’ve often wished for in the last few months. Having a foam fight, dipping your toes in warm water or just daydreaming: about the comeback of the bathtub in times of crisis. Admittedly, the bath in the bathtub has always had a touch ... Read moreHome

For years, the bathroom specialist Bette has been collecting the world's most highly-regarded design awards for its bath. One recent example is the BettePond Silhouette, which was named "Best of Best", the highest accolade of the Iconic Awards. The secret of the owner-run family company's success is a sophisticated design management that is notable for its use of exceptional shapes, innovative colours and exclusive materials – that at the same time makes sure that every item is absolutely suitable for everyday use.

From a stylistic point of view, the modern is characterised by purist design, minimalist design language - and clear dominance of the colour white. Why? Because the effect of a product is decisively dependent upon the design and colour from a formal/aesthetic point of view. For many architects, interior designers, planners and end customers, the choice of colour is even one of the main tasks involved in the design process – and things are no different in the bathroom.

Eva from whatevaloves.de gives us a very private insight into her bed and bath combination and talks about the planning and furnishing as well as the challenges that the combination of bedroom and bathroom brings with it.

At the gateway to Rothenburg's old town, a former entrepreneur's villa dating back to the Gründerzeit in the 19th-century has been converted into a hotel.

Should the bathroom be more than just a spot for the necessary? Yes please! Today's bathroom is also a retreat, a feel-good oasis. In which case, it should also provide some entertainment. So in this article, we're going to be telling you about a few ways to upgrade your bathroom.

What exactly is a "Smart Home"? And where does sustainability fit in this concept? Eigenraum has a snappy overview for you.

One question that is often asked is, "Why does my bathroom have to be intelligent? And how would that benefit me?" Saving water, safety first and entertainment in the bathroom – now you can find all this and more at Eigenraum.

The bathroom as a wellness oasis has long be a standard request from many customers. However, much in the smart bathroom is automatic – and often on command.

A high quality of life and stay is becoming increasingly important in the bathroom. Bette has developed a free-standing bath and floor-standing washbasin in glazed titanium-steel in BetteLux Oval Couture, which are covered and upholstered in a woven fabric just like a cosy sofa. Four colour options and a high level of functionality bring sensuousness and comfort into the bathroom.

126 showers were installed quickly, safely and to industry standards at the Bielefeld Stayery boarding house thanks to Bette's clever combined solution. Thanks to the glazed titanium steel of BetteFloor, the new shower areas are also perfectly prepared for tough daily life in a boarding house with a high tenant turnover.

The Installation Box Easy Connect is the plug-and-play solution for safely connecting shower trays and baths.

Completely waterproof – even with dynamic loads.

BetteSolid is an entirely new waste fitting for the shower that has a high self-cleaning performance and that drains up to 36 l of water a minute. In doing so, Bette declares war on blocked and hard-to-clean drains under the shower.

BetteSensory eliminates the need for a visible overflow in baths. The technology and operating method of the innovative electronic overflow system have now been visualised in a video animation that explains the system clearly and succinctly.

Stylish combined kitchen/living rooms with an open-plan kitchen area that also contain the dining and living room have long been the standard in our homes. So why not create a flowing transition between the bathroom and bedroom as well?

Mini guide to bathing your dog.

Free-standing baths are eye-catchers and focal points. But how to find the perfect model for your home? And where's the best place to put it? No need to worry – here are the answers.

Goethe said, “There is strong shadow where there is much light” in the first act of the play, “Götz von Berlichingen”. But how much light do you actually need to feel good in the bathroom? And how do you manage to save energy? In this article, you will find a crash course on perfect bathroom lighting.

Anyone who is about to build a new bathroom or renovate an existing one often has to address the question whether the future shower areas is to be tiled and fitted with a shower channel or whether a floor-level shower tray or a shower area in glazed titanium steel would be better. So what are the advantages of the two solutions?