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Bathroom Sinks in Review

Kohler vessel sink in powder room

Are you looking to change the sink in your guest or master bathroom or your entire house? Even if that's the only feature of the room that you plan to update, choosing the right style can make a big difference in appearance. You don't have to have the same sink in every bathroom. In fact our advice is to upgrade or do something different in your master bathroom and powder room.

Porcelanosa's Mondart Vanity Cabinets for small bathrooms

Ideas for configuring a Mondart vanity system in your bathroom

Porcelanosa's new Mondart System of bathroom cabinetry and associated sinks are an interesting choice for small bathrooms. This is especially true if you put a premium on function and space and like clean modern lines and no clutter in your bathroom.

Taking Granite Into the Bathroom

Are you starting a bathroom remodel? You've probably made a lot of decisions already and may have had more to think about than you initially realized. It can be tricky making choices about materials and doing so within budget. You want quality, especially in a main or master bathroom. You want functionality but you also want design.

Superb Ideas For Your Bathroom

Yes, the basic focus of your bathroom design should be granite bath vanity top. You will not receive information only from pictures in magazines or the Internet. Practically you have to choose marbles of your choice, for personal touch and from comfort point of view. Here are some ideas for the same. Below stated ideas will make your bath space a unique place of relaxation and joy.

Options in Sink Materials

Bathrooms can be a unique design challenge. They must function well and serve their intended purpose, but most of us would also like it to look beautiful. We may not have a lot of space; most bathrooms are relatively small.

Make Your Bathroom Beautiful Again With Granite Vanity Tops

Granite vanity tops have become extremely popular among homeowners. They present a fresh and luxurious approach to traditional bathroom countertops and sink arrangements. Though, normally complete with a sink and either drawers or storage units of some sort, granite vanity tops are now seen in thousands of varieties and colors.

How to Visualize Your Remodeling Floor Plans

Mock up of bathroom helps to visualize space

You are not alone if you can not visualize a floor plan or architectural drawings. Most people start to visualize a space only after construction is under way. We discuss three low cost ways of getting a better idea of your kitchen, bathroom or living room well before your architect finalizes drawings and construction begins.

Remodeling Contractor Shams

Does your contractor have the experience to do your project?

Choosing a general contractor or a plumber, electrician, mason, or HVAC specialist these days requires that you really do your homework and research. The economy has really hurt remodeling contractors across the board. Many companies are  striving to retain seasoned workers and meet payroll. We point out ten contractor scams and what you can do to protect yourself.

When the Architectural Design does not follow Function

Reviewing construction drawings

Architecture and web design have a lot in common. Both professions can produce dazzling designs, but in reality they may not be very usable. That's why you have an obligation to scrutinize construction drawings closely to make sure that the spaces are really livable. Don't have the time? Then have an interior designer look at the plans.
 

Do It Yourself Bathroom Remodeling Tips

Porcelanosa Jam Collection floating cabinet

Remodeling your bathroom yourself is a viable option for many home owners who are on a budget. Take your time and plan ahead and have everything you need on the job site before you begin. Also shop the Internet to compare prices and buy items.

The following tips will help you avoid common mistakes and make your friends think that you actually hired a bathroom designer.

Kitchen and Bathroom Design- the devil is in the details

Distances in a kitchen work triangle

 Have you ever tried to lay out a new kitchen or a bathroom or just remodel your old one? If you are about to for first time or again, you'll appreciate these handy guides that are used by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) certified designers.

Warm Paint Colors for Your Bathrooms

Bathroom painted with Ralph Lauren's Cottonwood RL-TH29

Renovating your existing bathrooms is challenge enough. Choosing a paint color that will go with the tiles and other features may push you over the edge. We show you nine colors that will please most tastes and one in particular that will play down  a 1960s blue bathroom.

Let the Bathroom Demolition begin!

After partially demolishing the pink bathroom

Demolishing your existing bathroom requires a strong back, high tolerance for dust and debris and perseverance. Having the right tools will make the job go easier and faster. Take some time to prepare and you'll minimize the dust and grit that seems to find its way to every part of your home.

Lessons learned from bathroom remodeling

Demolishing that pink bathroom

Despite a poor economy and housing market, you've decided to remodel that 1960's flamingo pink bathroom. Only this time, you're going to do some of the work yourself to stretch your hard earned money. This is doable provided you have the time to plan ahead and keep track of the 30+ items that go into a standard bathroom. Here are some tips and a check list.

Shower Doors and Glass Design

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Sinks for extremely small Powder Rooms

Porcelanosa's Tabas corner sink

Small, versatile sinks are a must for very small powder rooms. We show you several sinks that maximize these small spaces and pass the test with flying colors. They also make quite a statement.

Ceramic tiles imitate hardwood floors

Woodtec ceramic tiles in bathroom

If you love hardwood floors, but dread the maintenance, then consider Porcelanosa's Woodtec Porcelain Hardwood™ tiles. They can be used in your bathrooms, kitchen and even living room.

Woodtec tiles are a stunning imitation of hardwood. It shares the beauty of real hardwood floors, and the convenience of porcelain tile.

Protecting Bathroom Vanity Cabinets with Plexiglass

Bathroom vanity cabinets should last for years. However, your toilet bowl and the men in your family can wreak havoc on your vanities. Here's how:

Should you buy a faucet at the Home Depot or Lowes?

Pegasus bathroom faucet

The short answer is maybe. But based on some our users' comments, we would stay away from in house shower and tub kits like Pegasus that are installed in the wall.

Faucets 101- everything you wanted to know

Bathroom faucets in brushed chrome

There a literally hundreds of choices when it comes to kitchen and bathroom faucets. You can buy very cheap faucets for under $100 or pay as much as $1,000.

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