Why a Good Contractor Can Actually Save you Money The best way to minimize average bathroom remodel costs is to do it once instead of trying to fix what's done wrong. I will never forget how one of my favorite clients turned down two contractors and pointed to the third one that, in my view, was rather expensive. "That guy knows what he is doing," she proclaimed. "I … [Read more...]
Creative Bathroom Tile Ideas
Who cares about bathroom tile trends and ideas that never stay? Pink, blush, subway, blue, green! The truth is that none of us rebuilds a bathroom in a year or two, right? So, why am I even writing this post and wasting your time? Here is why: The Difference Between a Fad and a Trend Apparently, every classic decorating style started with a humble trend. It's like … [Read more...]
Should Kitchen Faucet Match Cabinets’ Hardware: Mixing Metals
Should kitchen faucet match cabinet hardware in terms of the type of metal? For example, if my faucet is polished nickel should I select kitchen pulls in polished nickel as well? Or should I use mixed metals? Well, I am risking to be not in vogue, but I would still say, "Yes! Most of the time the kitchen faucet should match cabinet hardware!" But, sometimes strategically … [Read more...]
Avoid the Mess and Love Your Curbless Shower
Creating a curbless shower will help someone who struggles to get through the curb, for example a wheelchair user. In fact, almost any hotel room in Europe utilized the concept of a curbless shower or "wet room." So, what is exactly a cubless shower? A curbless shower is different than a traditional bathroom. A traditional bathroom has a small step- curb which you have … [Read more...]
Natural Stone Tiles with Subway and Other Patterns
Before spending thousands on expensive natural stone tiles think about all the elements as a whole. Perhaps, you won't need to spend as much if you plan ahead! In this post, I am sharing my real-life project where bathroom tile patterns were as important as an overall design. Subway Tile Pattern for Natural Stone Tiles If you plan to use natural stone, such as … [Read more...]
