Category: bathroom
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From Blue Vanities to Green Tiles
In the world of home design, bathrooms are often relegated to a palette of predictable neutrals. But as more homeowners embrace personal style, a new trend is emerging: using the bathroom as a canvas for color. Whether it’s a bold accent or a full-blown theme, adding color can make a big impact. From calming blues…
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Basement Bathroom Remodel in an Arlington 1950s Home
When Nicole’s sister, Missy, decided to move from San Francisco to Virginia, it created the perfect opportunity for a home renovation. The house already had a great vibe, but a creepy, unused bathroom in the basement was anything but welcoming. It was dark, dated, and nobody wanted to use it. With her sister moving in,…
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A Softer Look for a 2005 Home
After moving into her home in Houston’s EaDo district, Lauren knew her primary bathroom needed a serious update. While she loved the industrial look, she wanted to soften the space with a more feminine feel. The room felt cluttered with its excessive storage and a walled-in bathtub that wasted space. With a clear vision for…
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Size, Style, Features & More
You probably don’t think much about your toilet. You should. Let’s be honest: The toilet is rarely the star of a dream bathroom Pinterest board. We swoon over clawfoot tubs, sleek vanities, and rainfall showers. But when it comes to daily function and long-term comfort, your toilet is surprisingly crucial. Skimping on this decision means…
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Bathroom Lighting Guide to Create a Bright and Functional Space
Don’t be left in the dark; bathroom lighting is an essential selection you shouldn’t get wrong As with kitchen lighting, bathroom lighting requires a plan to effectively illuminate all the action that takes place here. Yet often, lighting is an afterthought, “solved” with one ceiling light smack in the center of the room. The key to how to…
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Microcement bathrooms: the seamless surface finish you need
Although the thought of a microcement bathroom may feel hard and unforgiving, the reality is it’s far from the truth. Offering a smooth and seamless finish to…well…every single surface in your bathroom, fans of the finish say it’s the perfect solution to grimy grout and uneven tiles. Of course, when something seems too good to…
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A Modern Traditional Green Tiled Bathroom (With A Last Minute Sink Pivot)
Well, well, well…I do believe this is the last bathroom of my brother’s river house, and likely the one that gets seen the most by guests. I have an order of favorites, for sure, but this one seems to be the reigning #1 (I’m partial to the primary myself, but perhaps that’s because I’m middle-aged…
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13 wet wall bathroom ideas for a stylish alternative to tiles
Tiles may be the traditional go-to for bathroom walls and floors, but they’re no longer the only option worth considering. Sleek, fuss-free and available in a huge array of designs, wet wall panels are fast becoming the modern renovator’s secret weapon. Not only do they sidestep the fuss and maintenance of grout lines, but they…
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Bathroom Retile Cost: A Comprehensive Guide (2025)
For many homeowners, the dream of a refreshed bathroom often begins with the gleam of new tile, promising a cleaner aesthetic and renewed vitality for one of the home’s most essential spaces. Yet, the tangible vision quickly confronts the practical question of expense. Understanding the financial contours of a bathroom retiling project, from material selection…
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10 Signs Your Bathroom Needs a Renovation
The bathroom, often dismissed as a mere utility, holds an outsized role in the rhythm of daily life. It’s the quiet sanctuary for morning rituals, the brief reprieve after a long day, and a fundamental marker of a home’s overall well-being. Yet, unlike a living room or kitchen, which might announce their wear with fading…