Ugh! Even the most awesome bathroom has to deal with plumbing drains, water lines and vent stacks. And don’t forget electricity! These things don’t play well together, so having a professional advise you, either a designer, or experienced remodeler, is a wise idea. The reason most bathrooms line up the sink, toilet and shower along…

The traditional tub/ shower combination is as old as the indoor bathroom (well, almost!). Certainly none of us remembers a time before every home had one. But that is changing; more homeowners are having the tub/ shower combo pulled out and replaced with a luxurious shower. Especially is this true for homes with more than…

Is proper light fixtures what you think of when planning a remodel for your bathroom? You should! The bathroom is the first place people go after waking up in the morning, and it can set the mood for the day. The bathroom is where you wash and groom, and people take their morning medications there…

Are you the sort of person who hates clutter, and loves a pristine space? Designing your bathroom to hide everyday items will go a long way towards keeping the space clear. A wall mounted vanity floats, allowing flooring to extend completely underneath it and thereby making a bathroom feel large. It also provides the opportunity…

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…

Have you ever lived in a house where you walk into the bathroom in the morning and as your feet hit the bath tile, you are shocked awake by the cold floor?! Not a great way to start the day. If your master bath suffers from cold floor syndrome, then the best thing you can…

Kitchens can have several different types of tiles, in different applications, and each will enhance your kitchen beautifully. When selecting tile consider where it will be installed. Glossy tile that goes o a wall will not be the same as flooring tile. Flooring tile has to be safe to walk on, and glossy floor kitchen…

The most common bathroom size is 8 by 5 feet. Just because the internet is loaded with huge gorgeous bathrooms, don’t think that they are all that common. So don’t feel bad about your small bath – you are in the same situation as the majority of homeowners. You may think there isn’t much you…

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…

You don’t have to be “elderly” to love the features that professionals recommend for seniors. Too many homeowners wait until an elderly relative comes to live with them, or a spouse comes home from a rehab center after surgery or an accident to upgrade their bathroom with necessary features to ensure safety for their loved…

The bath lav faucet can be utilitarian, or it can be a work of art! When you upgrade your bathroom next time (or even sooner) think about the faucet as a focal point, rather than just the source of water! Match the shower hardware, towel bars and other bathroom hardware to the lav faucet. The…

Just as in all things, when it comes to bathroom, we all have individual tastes. Think back many years ago, when bathrooms were first introduced inside the home! That was so exciting, people weren’t as concerned about style and colors! That was then, now things are different. The internet says blue is a favorite bathroom color,…

The ultimate results of your bath remodel project will depend on the quality of the company you choose. Right from their industry experience, planning skills, expertise, knowledge, workers, the merits of the company will work to your benefit.  You can get a good idea of the quality of a company’s work by the amount of…

OK, enough complaining about the trials and tribulations of small, even tiny, bathrooms (although the difficulties are real). What if you have a humongous bathroom, but it looks awful? Now that’s a problem we can all get behind! Start with the floor; in a large bathroom, this covers a considerable part of the room; you…

So many homes have small bathrooms – either the main bath is small or there is a guest bath that just seems way too small. No matter who uses it, they can feel cramped and a little creeped out by a too small, dark bathroom. Lets think about some ways to improve that space. A…

Bathrooms put up with a lot of use and abuse – and all that moisture is hard on surfaces and finishes. At some point, it becomes difficult to properly clean the corners and cracks where tile, linoleum and fixtures meet. At that point, the bathroom can be depressing and even though you try not to…

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,…

Of course it does! The hardest working room in the house is the bathroom. Moisture, mildew, and germs combine to make it a difficult room to keep properly clean, and that moisture gets everywhere, causing damage to flooring, wall paint and cabinets. There’s nothing like a fresh new bathroom; shining walls, pristine flooring and faucets…

Bathrooms need more frequent refurbishing than most rooms because of the heavy use they get and the moisture issue. Hard to clean corners around the tub and shower can become encrusted with mildew, and it’s just a good idea to replace worn fittings and fixtures for cleanliness and appearance. Water can seep between flooring seams…

How does your bath support your busy life? Is there a place to sit and tie your shoes? Are the surfaces durable and easy to clean? How close is the laundry to the mater bath? Do the cabinets have the features that are important to you, such as an appliance garage for the hair dryer…

Heated floors, heated towel bars and toilet seats (hey! I love this idea!) are trending for many bath remodels. Homeowners love towel warmers; they can turn them on, jump in the shower and have warm, fluffy towels when they come out. Winters in Whatcom county are cold and damp, so walking on a heated floor…

What is your favorite bathroom style? If you go on the internet you will see everything from purely practical to sumptuous, elegant palaces to cleanliness. Well, most of us can’t quite aspire to a master bath created by a designer, embodying antique freestanding marble tubs, vintage Italian chandeliers and 18th century paintings gracing the walls,…

Have you kept up with the latest shower head technology? Shower heads have evolved way past the traditional spray head attached to the wall. Kohler has a new, advanced rain shower head that actually delivers the feel of rain. The Real Rain shower nozzle mimics rainfall by adjusting the size of water drops, as well…

Whether your bathroom is large or small, it can be made to be both practical and beautiful. It all starts with quality materials and well-laid out fixtures; after all, bathrooms are primarily about the fixtures! A good, experienced contractor can advise you on fixture locations for both comfort and code requirements. After incorporating that into…