Did you know that Beyonce owns a bathtub completed caked in Swarovski pink crystals? Not everyone can afford—or wants—opulence to make their bathroom stand out. Fortunately, giving a bathroom that extra oomph can often be achieved with little and far less costly things: some wood detailing on a faucet, a strip of colorful glass mosaic…
Ever heard of daylighting? In simplest terms, it’s about bringing indirect natural light into the home to light up the space. It tends to involve a little art and a little science, but the result is a greener—as in more eco-friendly—means of lighting a home’s interior. It’s a great way to brighten up a bathroom,…
Bathroom improvements aren’t just about the big stuff: retiling, knocking out walls, replacing tubs, showers, and vanities. It’s also about the little stuff, attending to the pesky problems people gradually resign to having because they’re so used to them. Here are some small but important fixes to consider as you work to update your bathroom:…
Over the past decade or so, we’ve had droves of clients looking to have their cabinet vanities replaced with pedestal sinks. Pedestal sinks really have become an “it thing”, enough so that people are now beginning to ask us whether they’re just a passing fad that will make a home appear dated in no time.…
There was a time when automatic-flush toilets sounded as futuristic as flying cars. Now even the word high-tech has a less futuristic sound. High-tech has become the way most of us live our lives—using things like smart phones, GPS, and self-checkout kiosks. And as far as bathrooms go, automatic-flush toilets are far from the only…