If you’ve lived in your home for a long time, your bathrooms probably have a lot of  wear, and may be outdated. Updating a bathroom adds value to your home, but if you are on a budget, you may be looking for less expensive ways to upgrade. Granite countertops are popular, and since bathroom counters…

Lets face it, bathrooms take a lot of wear and tear . . . and moisture damage. They need to be upgraded more often than other rooms in the house. It’s the little details that make a bathroom unique. From the type of shower surround to the color of the tile, a bath remodel can…

Curved shower rods! Instantly upgrade your bathroom with a curved shower rod. It’s not only small bathrooms that benefit from having more space in the shower. Curved shower rods provide more room to maneuver while taking a shower without increasing the footprint of the shower. It’s amazing how much difference a curved rod makes. Single…

What style would you love to see in the bathrooms in your home? Do you like soothing colors, calming patterns, and a spa-like feel, or are you into splashy, bold colors and exciting patterns? Whatever your thing, bathrooms are the best place to indulge your desires! They typically are the smallest rooms in the house…

There should be a bathroom on the main floor. A bathroom located where the senior spends most of their time means they can avoid using the stairs. Bathrooms should be large enough to accommodate someone using a cane, a walker or even a wheelchair. Doorways should be at least 32 inches wide to allow a…

What makes a small bath workable? It can be difficult to determine what will make a small bath look good and how to fit all the necessities into it. After all, while you can store some things in another location, some things must be stored right where they are used. Mirrors and bright accent colors…

Whether your bathroom is large or small, there are numerous ways it can be improved. Large bathrooms are usually easy, as there is plenty of room to move things around, and room for large showers and tubs; but small bathrooms can be a challenge. Never fear though, small can be beautiful, efficient and well-appointed. Small…

What will your guests think? We don’t like to think too much about it, but it is the one room most of your guests will visit while in your home. Are you proud of it? Do all the fixtures look nice and are they in good working order? Hmmm . . . maybe it is…

Then you need, no you deserve, a bath remodel! Old fashioned bathrooms may have gigantic whirlpool tubs taking up space, paired up with cramped, dark showers. Studies have shown that most modern homeowners prefer larger showers with amenities like body sprays, steam devices, benches and rainfall showerheads. Showerheads with LED lighting and speakers are growing…

An awesome mirror. Cool light fixture. Flowers and plants? (Only if you promise to water them) Something nice to sit on. Awesome shower. Steam shower, massage jets, high tech shower head; and big. Big is great. Lots of tile and glass. Shower niches, glass shower door. Got it? Good. Nice sink. Style is the name…

Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes, and you may be shaking your head wondering what the last owner was thinking when they did “that” to the bathroom. No matter what needs fixing or replacing in your bathroom, be assured it can be turned into the bathroom of your dreams. Sometimes, it’s true, the only thing…

Miniscule bathrooms require special treatment. Tankless toilets, barn door hardware, cantilever sinks and small soaking tubs are the direction to go in for these spaces. One cheery thing is that clients an afford nicer finishes because of the small quantities required. Even when living in a small home, a bathroom should be a retreat and…

If the kitchen needs some work, decide just how much needs to be done. Replacing cabinet hardware can make a big difference; updating the sink and faucet have a large impact as well. In any case, stop and think about what needs replacing and what can be repainted or refinished. Bathrooms are next on the…

Bellingham is a popular city due to its proximity to the ocean, the mountains, and Western Washington University. Even those who like a “big city” fix now and then, can scoot up to Vancouver in Canada, or down to Seattle, so they are not deprived of their shopping and entertainment events. But the word is…

Well . . . they can be. An old, hard to clean shower, not so much. So what you need is to have that old shower torn out and a wonderful, mildew-free shower built-in, just the way you always imagined it. You can have a spa-like tiled shower installed with a curb free entry and…

If you are updating your bathroom purely to create the bathroom you’ve always wanted, you are free to focus on just that: your personal desires, unencumbered by what a future purchaser may want! Determine what types of changes you want to make to your bathroom. Select your preferred materials and fixture manufacturers; when you add…

Common problems with existing bathrooms are: too small, worn out surfaces and fixtures, and water damage. Too small bathrooms can be tackled with one or more of these options: Move a wall out to make the room larger. Re-design the room so that the space it has works better. Worn out surfaces can be remedied…

Remodeling outdated bathrooms can be a headache. Plumbing, layout and design can be overwhelming. But it can also be rewarding, both in enjoyment of your new bathroom, and in knowing you have increased the value of your home. Original bath fixtures can be simply basic, functional elements, selected more for price than desirability. By the…

Bathrooms “wear out”, in that they are prone to moisture damage and the wear and tear of high use. Finishes corrode and tiles and flooring may become chipped. In addition to usage, they seem to become outdated sooner than other spaces in the home. This may be due to their small size. The walls, flooring…

Freestanding tubs remind us of an era of more graceful furnishings. Whether sleek and sculptural or ornate and traditional, freestanding tubs always remind us of the original claw-foot soaking tubs. Minimalist design has it’s adherents in modern bathroom design. The move to simplicity emphasizes clean lines and geometric furnishings. No fussy moldings or printed wall…

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…

Now that it’s winter, we naturally spend more time indoors; after all, it gets dark here in Bellingham by 4:30! So, how is that going for you? Do you find yourself staring at the walls, wondering what is wrong with your life? Maybe you have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), or maybe your house could use…

It doesn’t have to be elaborate to be luxurious; simplicity and minimalist design can be soothing and elegant. A simple spa shower may feature a hand-held and wall mount shower heads, a tiled niche for toiletries. Built-in cabinets can be custom-designed to suit your master bath. Windows can be located to let in lots of…

It’s the smallest room in the house! This little gem of a space doesn’t have to be a utilitarian closet; with a little imagination and not a whole lot of money, it can be turned into the most glamorous room in the house. No, really. It has become popular to go all-out for this little…

What’s more important, style or storage? Why not have both? Vanities can provide much needed storage in the bath, but they are equally important for their contribution to the bath style. A clean design with some textured touches is popular in bathrooms today. Subdued colors and clean lines are being incorporated into vanity designs, whether…