Here’s a trick question for you, how do you flood your bathroom with natural light without taking up valuable wall space? Answer; look up, look way up as the friendly giant would say. The roof is for more than just shingles you know. The sky or skylight is really the limit. Skylights in your bathroom now allow you to augment lighting in your bathroom and reduce lighting costs. You can now bring natural light into that bathroom that traditionally didn’t have wall windows. Or you may choose to add a skylight to simply retain your privacy while enjoying the benefits of daylight with a beautiful view of the sky while soaking in your tub. Read the rest of this entry »

Well treated windows can add charm or drama to any bathroom. Windows not only offer you a beautiful scenic view, they also let in warm sunlight and open up the space of a small bathroom to help it look more expansive. The only stipulation is that the window treatments should complement the overall bathroom décor. The main elements of a bathroom window treatment are Read the rest of this entry »

Hello everyone, this is Eric Spurt here. I hope everybody is doing great! I just wanted to take the time to thank each one of you who has visited our site and still continues to come by our little blog on a regular basis for your patronage. We really do love bathrooms and I personally think it is the most underrated room in the whole entire house. When we first started this blog we were unsure if there were enough people out there who would be interested in the bathroom renovation and remodeling market. To our surprise and joy the response has been overwhelming. Read the rest of this entry »

This article is in response to a question posed by one of our readers about reducing slipping in the bathroom. The simplest answer would be to not install slick surfaces in your bathroom or purchase a rubber bath mat. If you already have slick stone or tile flooring in your bathroom using one of the following surface treatments may reduce the slickness of your stone surfaces. You can also install Saftey Tread over your slick tile (clear or black) $6 a sheet. The other alternative is to Read the rest of this entry »

Bathroom floor treatments usually serve as a type of backdrop to the various décor elements in your bathroom. This is generally done to compliment or offset your fixtures and other ornamental accessories. Aside from the decorative attributes, your bathroom floor should be water-resistant and easy to maintain in order for you to retain a comfortable and safe bathroom environment. Read the rest of this entry »

Vanities are regularly sold as a package with a countertop. You can buy a prefabricated one or you can get one custom made. The styles range from contemporary furniture to period specific chic. While most bathroom vanity countertops do not over hang the vanity, it is not unheard of to have countertops that extend out to form window sills or even to connect two adjoining vanities to increase useful counter space. Read the rest of this entry »

In its simplest terms the vanity is primarily a glorified piece of furniture used for storage. It is the essence of practicality and efficiency that not only houses your plumbing fittings and accessories but can also transform your bathroom into a unique and pleasant grooming area. If you have a vanity that takes up a whole wall Read the rest of this entry »

Can you handle the truth? The plain truth and nothing but the lucid truth reflected flawlessly right in front of your very own eyes. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then let me paint a clear picture for you, bathroom mirrors aren’t just another pretty facade in your bathroom. Not only do mirrors reflect Read the rest of this entry »

Psst…. do you want to know a secret? Faucets are making a big wave in bathroom design. If you want to make your bathroom look new again, then a quick way to do this is simply to replace your old faucets. There are so many new stylish designs that your friends may think you did a complete remodel the next time they Read the rest of this entry »

Washbasins are no longer simple round bowls with plumbing pipes attached to them. Custom and made to order sinks are now the new norm. There is an increasing demand for hand-crafted artisan sinks. From vessel mount, self rimming, under-counter mount, pedestal wall hung, consoles/vanity, glass, mosaic, wood, stone, ceramic, to metal washbasins, these sinks have become sophisticated pieces of art and function, to rival any sculptural masterpiece in your home. Read the rest of this entry »