So, here we go again! Not all of us have huge bathrooms; many are little more than powder rooms with a shower, but  that said, there is a lot you can do to make that undersized bath function like it’s big brothers! To begin, it is wise to only install fixtures – tub or shower,…

Adding a linen cabinet inside your primary bathroom is a convenient feature that homeowners love. It’s so nice to grab a fresh, fluffy towel without having to leave the room. An integrated linen cabinet can be built into the bathroom vanity, with the materials and style matching the vanity. Open shelving is an option as…

Bathrooms need consistent upgrading, due to the damage that excessive moisture will cause. Mold, possible rot in the floor due to water getting through cracks in the tile . . . you don’t always know exactly what is happening under the floor. We all want our bathrooms to be sanitary, and to look pristine as…

Have you seen the stylish free standing soaking tubs that are so popular in recent years? If you have the room for one, you should seriously consider getting one. Freestanding bathtubs are so beautiful, they are a piece of sculpture for your master bath! They’ve been really popular in recent years because not only are…

Homeowners across the country are tackling larger, more aesthetic and more expensive home improvement projects! Here are the projects: Refacing cabinets. Sure, you could replace them, but that is a gargantuan project, effecting the floor, walls, sink, etc. But even so, this is not small job. A basic refacing project consists of pulling the doors…

All homes come with one or more bathrooms, but are you happy with yours? How we use our washrooms is an individual thing. Some love a roomy soaking tub; others, and this is very popular now for many years, prefer to splurge on the biggest shower that will fit comfortably in their bathroom. Just starting…

Before you hire a contractor and have them tear out the old bathroom, be very sure you and your contractor have a well thought out plan for the new bathroom, with optimization of the space in mind. Not everyone has a huge bathroom that will accommodate everything you can think up! And in any case,…

There are so many reasons to love a walk in shower; one, they are easy to get into, no stepping over the side of a tub; and two, they look great! Some walk in showers have zero-curb, which is great for a wheelchair, and they look more like a high-end spa shower. However, a low-threshold…

If you are looking ideas on how to spruce up a small bathroom, we have some encouragement for you. A small bathroom can be stylish, practical and, with the right know-how, space-efficient. Just be assured, compact bathrooms can be just as gorgeous as those big luxury bathrooms. A small space doesn’t have to look cluttered…

Few places in the home are truly just for you, allowing for an expression of unique decor and bathroom ideas to turn your special area into an oasis away from daily stresses. Change out the shower head to a rain shower type – these produce a very relaxing, refreshing shower experience. Heated towel bars provide…

Bathrooms are typically much smaller than any other room in the house, so one might think they are inexpensive to do a make-over; not so, however! This little room is plagued by moisture, as everyone knows, and is chock full of water-using fixtures. So care has to be used to be sure the water stays…

A glass shower door lends a luxurious look to any bathroom, but the reason for installing one might just be about more than looks. A curbless shower has no ledge or lip to step over to enter the shower, making it a great choice for any mobility impaired family member. It’s not just for the…

While there are new features making their way into spa-style master baths, some constants remain, notably a continued emphasis on the shower. Multiple showerheads are popular, as are handhelds.  Bellingham homeowners are interested in rainhead showerheads as well, and shower niches for shampoo and other items, as well as barrier-free access and grab bars. When…

Who wouldn’t want a larger bathroom with walk-in shower? It seems to be the most popular bath remodel project that clients ask for in recent years. Increasing the size of the bathroom allows space for a freestanding tub and a large, walk-in shower. Expanding the size of the master bath provides space for those stand alone…

No matter what time of year it is, we all take showers, pretty much every day. So it’s important to have a shower that puts us in a good mood for the day, or has a calming effect at the end of day. There are practical elements that should be included in every bath/ shower…

Vertical, sliding shower wand bars are not designed as grab bars – for a sliding bar that you can trust to keep you from falling, you need an actual vertically mounted grab bar. They are a sturdier metal, and are attached to sturdy supports that are installed behind the wall. So when you are updating…

If your home sports a bathroom that is 60 square feet or less, then you know what I mean. Small can be beautiful, but it rarely is, unless someone has put a lot of thought and some red-design work into that tiny bath. Have light, bright colors on the walls and countertops. Small and dark…

Ok, so you want to know what type of luxurious tile you can have installed over that heated bathroom floor. Well, what is the primary purpose of a bathroom? Uh, huh, the unglamorous toilet. However, in today’s bath remodeling products, you can get glamorous toilets! Think of a toilet that is just the right height,…

While they are usually the smallest room in the house, bathrooms nevertheless can be thought of as being made up of several even smaller spaces. Shower space, toilet space, lav & sink space. I’ll stop there; one can go too far with divying up the room into even smaller spaces. The point is, each element…

There’s no better time than winter to turn a boring bathroom into a spa retreat. While replacing a faucet, re-grouting tile, or repainting are relatively easy for some people to do, more ambitious jobs like replacing the tub (or tearing it out and putting in a shower – that would be so nice. . .),…

Rainfall shower heads give you a luxurious spa-type experience. The relaxing flow of water allows for total body coverage and feels like bathing in the rain. Warm rain. The rainfall showerhead is usually in addition to a single wall mount showerhead, giving you two options, depending on your mood! There’s tile, and then there is…

Two sinks and two vanities eliminate waiting in the morning, and each person can have their own space in the bathroom. Locating the toilet in it’s own room is great for shared master baths. Privacy is the name of the game here. A walk in closet off the master bath allows homeowners to dress without…

There are many ways to upgrade a bathroom, here are some that you might like! Have your shower replaced, and include glass shower doors to open up the bathroom and make the shower itself brighter and lighter. If you like dark walls, go ahead and indulge but use light, contrasting trim to brighten the space,…

How in the world does a house shrink? Hmm . . . well, it may seem that way, if your family has grown, or if you have taken up some sports that require large gear items, such as kayaking, backpacking, skiing, or biking. Some of the space issues can be solved by having well-designed storage…

No problem! There are many options, but here is one you might not have seen, unless you have  friend already with a tiny bathroom. It’s a corner shower. These are a great solution for that guest bathroom that isn’t as large as you’d like it to be! There other solutions as well; tucking a shower…