Outhouses: Well, this is where it all started – after the “doing it in the woods” thing, which I confess, some of us still do when out backpacking the Mount Baker wilderness. This just serves

Case in point: Is your bathroom perfect? I suspect there are a few things you wouldn’t mind changing. Whether your home is fairly new, or has been around a long time, we all have different

There is an incredible variety of kitchen faucets these days, and it can be daunting to decide which is the best for your kitchen. Especially if you want to buy a quality faucet that will

In our bathroom remodel projects, we are often helping clients select bathroom faucets and then installing them. While appearance is very important, there is more to know! Knowledge can save you money and problems. Questions you

Some people have no problem making decisions on their bathroom remodel. But others struggle with this, fearful of selecting the wrong faucet or countertop material and only finding out after the fact that it just

The bathroom in this small,historic one-story home was gutted and completely remodeled to a more modern and sophisticated look, while paying homage to the original architecture. Custom cherry cabinetry, solid surface countertops, marmoleum, and  tile were integrated to

Are you desperate to the point of fantasizing about taking a sledgehammer to the room yourself? Then it is time to sit down and figure out how to make it happen. This really is not

It depends on your budget, the level of dissatisfaction you have with the current bathroom, as well as the workability of what is there now. Home Renovations has an excellent article on this topic that

Frameless shower doors provide a clean, modern look and open up the master bath. Houzz.com  has a great article giving the reader 12 reasons to consider installing them in your next bath remodel. To keep the space

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

So, what does kitchen and bath remodels have to do with Groundhog Day? Not much. But groundhogs are kinda cute and February 2 is their day. Arm yourself with the following facts so you can sound knowledgeable on

I found a website called “A Bathroom Guide” with some great bathroom designs. Pictures help a great deal – and they have a nice collection of bathrooms showing what works in combining colors and patterns

The National Kitchen and Bath Association provides a wealth of information for those thinking about remodeling their bathrooms or kitchens. This article focuses on material selection for the bathroom vanity top. Granite and marble are

With toilets, it’s not just the appearance that counts; nor even the gallons-per-flush rating. These things matter, of course, but there is much more to consider in the models of toilets available today.  Toilets are

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

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

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 

Remodelista has an article today on black tile in bathrooms. It must be the weather (Fall is coming soon), because I was just thinking about dark bathrooms. It seems that most home remodels go for the

  This photo is borrowed from http://remodelista.com their bath remodel section. Remodeling projects vary so tremendously from almost austere styles to ornate.   A nice detail of a  concrete vanity top and chrome, single lever

Ebuild.com has a great article on bathtubs, although I enjoyed the descriptions of each item in this traditional style bathroom. This bathroom features a reclaimed wood cabinet base for the lav, topped with countertop sinks.

Copper!  What else? www.coppersinksonline.com has a great website showing tons of gorgeous copper sinks, all shapes and sizes.     Is this bathroom lav cool or what?  It reminds me of a luxurious Roman bath.

  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

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

This contemporary tub with wood framed legs distinguishes this master bath.  Tub filler is the Kohler Symbol Roman tub filler, with handshower in polished chrome. The shower tile has 3 soft grey tile strips for contrast.  Kohler symbol

This has to be one of my all-time favorite baths. I love the colors, and the simple, yet elegant furnishings.   This bath is in Toronto; it features a center panel tub, onyx inlays, carved