When I bought my house in May 2014, there was one thing I really didn’t like about it – the 1950s bathroom complete with pink tile and mismatched gaudy fixtures was absolutely hideous. I knew redoing the bathroom would be a big, expensive project, so I vowed to just live with it while I fixed up parts of the house that were easier to update, such as putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls and updating the curtains (which I still haven’t done, by the way). Well my first winter in the new house turned out to be a bad one, and in February 2015, I noticed water stains on the walls and ceiling of the second bedroom that only got worse and worse each day. The water damage quickly spread to other rooms, and when contractors came to the house to access and fix the damage, they discovered moisture behind the pink tiled walls of my bathroom. And so started the bathroom remodel. Start to finish, this project took close to six months, due to going back and forth with insurance and difficulty finding a contractor I liked. I lived without a shower for at least four of those months, showering at the gym where I worked or in a pop-up tent in my backyard once it was warm enough out. My friend Eric and I demoed the bathroom and for the remodel, I picked out all of the design components and had a local contractor, Fred Haas do the work. I kept the original layout – as my bathroom was small to begin with and it was both impractical and expensive to start moving things around – but just about everything else about the bathroom is new, except for maybe the window and door. New tub, sink, and toilet, new tile floor and shower surround, new walls and ceiling, fresh paint, new fixtures and mirror, updated lighting, and a better ventilation system were all added. Tub – Sterling Vikrell Toilet – Kohler Wellworth® two-piece round-front dual-flush toilet Sink – Kohler Veer™ 21" pedestal bathroom sink Fixtures – Kohler Alteo® line Tile floor and shower surround – American Olean Laurel Heights ceramic tile in Summit Gray Lighting – I don't remember... will have to see if I can find it Ventilation system – NuTone Mirror – Ikea Paint – Behr Shower Curtain – eBay Here are photos of my project from start to finish. As you can see, I probably still need a thing or two (a toilet paper holder, mini storage shelf, and some art wouldn’t hurt, nor would replacing the door or painting it white), but overall I’m really happy with how my new bathroom came out. I LOVE it, which is the exact opposite of how I felt about the original bathroom. Photos © Kari Post

This project was created for a young couple. They like traditional interiors, but they also wanted their home to look young and "cool". The result was this unique collaboration that was inspired by a large glass mosaic with attitude! Since all of the glass tiles that together create the "in your face" woman in the mosaic, we decided to continue the pixellation theme throughout the room. The chairs are blue leather with fabric backs in a Robert Allen contract fabric. Their DR will handle some use and still look clean and fresh! The painting over the DR fireplace has a cheeky edge that "distorts" space. We selected a mosaic trim for the edges of the Holland and Sherry wool drapes. A oversized chandelier made up of many pieces continues the mosaic concept; small pieces add up to a fabulous big picture. The project was installed while the couple was out of the country. They came home to a fully furnished home that was exactly what they had hoped it would be. Fun!

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A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared full bathroom with two or more entrances. Jack and Jill bathrooms conserve space while providing direct en-suite bathroom access from one or more bedrooms. You’ll often find Jack and Jill bathrooms sandwiched between two secondary bedrooms, with access from each bedroom. Another, less common configuration provides direct access from one bedroom plus access from a hallway for guests or visitors. Want to learn more about Jack and Jill bathrooms? We’ll give an overview, examples, and tips below.

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A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared full bathroom with two or more entrances. Jack and Jill bathrooms conserve space while providing direct en-suite bathroom access from one or more bedrooms. You’ll often find Jack and Jill bathrooms sandwiched between two secondary bedrooms, with access from each bedroom. Another, less common configuration provides direct access from one bedroom plus access from a hallway for guests or visitors. Want to learn more about Jack and Jill bathrooms? We’ll give an overview, examples, and tips below.

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After: Serene and clean! White subway tile on the walls with a sea foam glass mosaic as the border. The tub platform is shared with the walk-in shower. The main flooring was a hex marble tile. Learn how to build this bathroom yourself by visiting www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn. These are the before and after pictures of a large master bathroom remodel that was done by Steve White (owner of Bathroom Remodeling Teacher and SRW Contracting, Inc). Steve has been a bathroom remodeling contractor in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. Steve has created easy-to-follow courses that enable YOU to build your own bathroom. He has compiled all of his industry knowledge and tips & tricks into several courses he offers online to pass his knowledge on to you. He makes it possible for you to BUILD a bathroom just like this traditional style master bathroom. Check out his courses by visiting the Bathroom Remodeling Teacher website at: https://www.bathroomremodelingteacher.com/learn.

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Nestled on 2.57 private acres in a highly sought-after neighborhood adjacent to Glastonbury line, this meticulously maintained custom home welcomes you through gracious double doors into a residence that emanates coastal charm. Richly toned floors contrast beautifully w/crisp neutral walls throughout, while the front-to-back living room serves as a stunning centerpiece w/its elegant gas-fireplace & French doors on either side opening to a screened porch-creating a delightful cross-breeze when open. No popcorn ceilings here! Open floor plan features a versatile home office with built-ins, flowing seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen showcasing a stylish island, custom cabinetry, & stainless-steel appliances adjacent to an expansive dining area w/stylish twin chandeliers. Practical luxury continues with a generous walk-in pantry & custom drop zone with shiplap detailing and shoe cubbies near the three-car garage with soaring ceilings. Upstairs, discover a sumptuous primary suite featuring a stylishly remodeled bathroom w/walk-in shower. Also complemented by a spacious walk-in closet & window flanked by custom built-ins, while two additional bedrooms share another beautifully updated bathroom & convenient 2nd-floor laundry. Additional space w/an unfinished walk-up attic & 880sf of finished extra living space in the walk-out lower level, complete with built in sauna, laminate flooring and ample storage-all crowned by the property's signature wrap-around porch. Roof '17

A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared full bathroom with two or more entrances. Jack and Jill bathrooms conserve space while providing direct en-suite bathroom access from one or more bedrooms. You’ll often find Jack and Jill bathrooms sandwiched between two secondary bedrooms, with access from each bedroom. Another, less common configuration provides direct access from one bedroom plus access from a hallway for guests or visitors. Want to learn more about Jack and Jill bathrooms? We’ll give an overview, examples, and tips below.