It's not always the most glamorous part of a bathroom remodel, but choosing the right vanity can make or break your bathroom's design. If it's placed awkwardly in a traffic route, uses poor or mismatched materials, or doesn't have enough storage, the... more »
Bathrooms often come up last in remodeling considerations. Since these rooms tend to be tucked away out of public view, it's easy to let your budget go to the more visible parts of your house first. But a lack of remodeling funds doesn't mean you can't... more »
If there's one area homeowners overlook most often when doing a bathroom remodel, it's probably the shower floor. After all, the idea that our feet should stand on tile or fiberglass while we're showering is so ingrained in us — why would anyone assume... more »
I'd like to think I have a close family: husband, three kids, one dog — and we are always together. However, there is one thing I'd rather not share ... yup, the bathroom. I know it's TMI (too much information), but can we please talk about toilet time?... more »
When we're blessed with good weather, we view the sun's warm rays as bright white. On early winter mornings, the sky is almost pink, and in the summer, warmer colors like red and orange can be seen at sunset. The spectrum of white light is made up of... more »
Freestanding tubs have an air of luxury, but they are becoming more obtainable as manufacturers offer more options. With those options come many things to consider — shape, material, size, even plumbing. Here are some ideas to help you pick the right... more »
Air pollution, mold and moisture are all things you don't want in your home — especially in your bathroom. The quality of the air inside a home is often worse than the quality outside, and much of this is due to poor home ventilation.
If... more »
Although the bathroom isn't the first room you might think to put a fireplace in, adding a fireplace near your tub can create the ultimate relaxing refuge. Take a look at these amazing master bathrooms, complete with their own beautifully integrated fireplaces.... more »
Often found in commercial settings, the wall-mounted bathroom sink is slowly but surely emerging in residential applications, and I couldn't be happier about it. Supported solely by the wall, these sinks can be excellent space savers when undersink storage... more »
True confession: Sometimes when I need a break from work, I look up the most luxurious spas out there and fantasize that I have a trip planned. Reality means the trip would max out my credit cards, so instead I try to bring some of that spa style home.... more »
Before indoor plumbing existed, there were buckets and washbasins, so it's only fitting that an old-fashioned bucket still makes a great sink. Bucket sink basins come in a variety of patinas from galvanized tin to patinated copper; fixed or moveable handles... more »
Shower lighting generally gets little attention compared with lighting in the rest of the house. But don't make this mistake — even the simplest lights can add such enjoyment and sparkle to your daily routine. The right light can make or break a bathroom,... more »
“Rubber Duckie, you're the one," sang Ernie the Muppet to his beloved bath toy beginning back in 1970. Jim Henson's acclaimed TV show Sesame Street and its characters reached children all around the world, giving rise to the popularity of this... more »
Each of 2012's favorite bathrooms offers something different to Houzzers. Some inspire organizational ideas, others present creative tiling techniques, while still others make use of color and natural light. Were you one of the Houzz readers who saved... more »
Thirty or 40 years ago, most houses, even big ones, had a single, modest-size bathroom for the whole family. I've read somewhere that baths back then averaged around 5 by 10 feet — smaller than a lot of area rugs. I know for a fact that my mom and her... more »