Tag: master suite

Say Goodbye to Master Bedrooms, Other Outdated Terms

For the same reasons we now say mail carrier or postal worker instead of mailman, words have social impact. Like many other fields, the real estate and home design industries have also moved to replace sexist, racist, and otherwise inappropriate language with more sensitive and inclusive terms. According to a New York Times article on… Continue reading Say Goodbye to Master Bedrooms, Other Outdated Terms

The New “Bath Math” Adds up the Pieces

What ever happened to the terms full- and half-bath? Seems like we are taking inventory today when we count the pieces. Yes, the terminology has changed over the years, but I can help you understand what I call the new “bath math.” A full bath includes four parts: toilet, sink, tub and shower while a… Continue reading The New “Bath Math” Adds up the Pieces