When the nights start to get longer, we tend to turn inward into our homes, as we spend more time indoors. Number one is probably light! In Bellingham, it gets dark as early as 4:30 pm during the longest nights. So what your home needs is the ability to provide all the light you want,…
Yes, you still can have a tiled shower in a small bath. Only 40 square feet? That would be about 5 x 9? A half wall can be built with glass filling in up to the ceiling. This keeps an open feel, which is important is a small bath, plus brings more light into the…
We get many calls to remodel small kitchens; they may be in condos, older homes, or for some reason the original home layout only allowed a small footprint for the kitchen. While some may bemoan this situation, another way to look at it, is fewer steps to reach every part of the kitchen! A well-laid…
Thinking about remodeling your bathroom? To decide what kind of upgrade you need, think about how you use your bathroom and how many family members use it. If it’s just you in the house, there’s no need for multiple sinks that will take up counter space. However, if you share the bathroom with a few…
Many homeowners are ambivalent about bathtubs, but definitely want luxurious, large showers. The trend is for frameless glass shower surrounds or even a “wet room” shower – bathroom. If you are not familiar with the term, it is basically a shower room that does not have a shower screen and has an open, fully tiled…
A well designed remodel can use creativity to incorporate techniques and elements that make a space feel and function like it’s much bigger than it is. Here are some ideas: If your shower will have a floor pan, keep it the same color as the floor tile, unless someone who will be using it regularly…
What can you do if you have lived in your home for years, like where you are, but are just not satisfied with your home? Sit down and make a list of what you find annoying about the home; it could be a cramped, dark or poorly laid out kitchen; it could be that the…
You need a plan to guide you as you evaluate your needs, set goals, find inspiration and select products. Do you want a retreat, or an efficient bathroom to just get things done? Maybe one of each type would be ideal! The master bath should indulge your style, whether that’s spa-like and restful or contemporary…
If you need to upgrade a small bath that‘s long past it’s prime, and you want it to be both practical and visually pleasing, here are a few small bath remodeling ideas to create a bath that may be short on space but big on style. While working within the limits of a small area…
Maybe too many of us are “the glass is half-empty” types; in any case, there is a lot of information out there on how difficult it is to deal with a bath or kitchen remodel; DIY or hiring professionals, both have their pitfalls. But remodeling your bathroom can be fun! Yes, really. Yes, you need to…
Bathroom design – it’s fairly easy to know what you want in your bathroom, but figuring out how to fit it in there without moving a wall or window, or if you have budget restraints, without moving the plumbing outlets – these are the problems that require creativity and some skills. Kohler has a neat little article…
Kohler has an article on their website titled “Designing the Perfect Powder Room.” It very comprehensively lays out what should be considered when re-modeling or designing a new powder room. Some of the main points from the article are listed here, click on the link above to get the full article. The following is excerpted from…
I am always looking for ways to make a small (or even tiny) bathroom look good, and work! A small bath, no matter how small, still needs a place to put a few towels, a toothbrush, hair brushes, maybe a few band aids? Some are unbelievably small, but there really are solutions to all the…
The kitchen and bathroom, of course! Naylor’s Kitchen and Bath points out that “Kitchens continue to maintain their long-standing status as one of the two most frequently remodeled rooms in the house; the other is . . . the bathroom. They are known as “the rooms that sell the house”. tch The National Association of…
Warm tile colors run up some of the walls to give this bathroom a warm feeling. Simple, clean fixtures and patterns make this room work. This small bathroom had a make over that includes vertically installed subway tiles and pedestal sink along with wall mounted lav faucet. There is no crowded…
I’m always fascinated by a well-designed small space. Just because a room is tiny does not mean it has to look claustrophobic or low quality. Take a look at this awesome little bathroom: This next one is my favorite – I love the warm colors and textures of the tile. Choose colors carefully,…