Tag: bathroom
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Bathroom Renovation Costs in New York: What to Expect?
The dream of a spa-like sanctuary or a sleek, modern bathroom escape within the bustling confines of New York City remains a powerful aspiration for homeowners. But as 2025 unfolds, transforming that vision into reality requires more than just design flair. Navigating the increasingly complex landscape of renovation costs, particularly in the face of new…
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How to plan bathroom lighting to create a blissful sanctuary
The ideal bathroom lighting can be many things to many people. It can be designed to create a relaxing sanctuary, a bathtime play area, a make up or shaving station, or a bright, start-the-day space for the whole family. Having multiple functions means when designing your bathroom, it’s important to get the right lighting for…
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How to choose the best type of shower for your bathroom
Whether it’s hot, steamy and relaxing or ice cold and invigorating, there is nothing quite like a shower for awakening the senses. The benefits of a daily shower go beyond cleanliness, though that’s a distinct advantage not just to yourself but to anyone living in close proximity, particularly after a hard day at work or…
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A Quick River House Guest Bathroom Reveal
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Welcome to a quick reveal of my brother’s guest bath which is small, cute, blue and right next to that new pink bedroom that we are obsessed with. Max Humphrey and I designed this together – starting almost 3 years ago when I was still in Arrowhead! He has the same tile in his bathroom,…
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New Wallpaper In The Farmhouse Primary Bathroom Water Closet (And How I Feel About It(!!))
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Like the kids’ bath, this bathroom was “done enough” but I always knew that I wanted to add wallpaper to the water closet (i.e. the toilet room). But life had other priorities and I didn’t feel like rushing any more decisions. The room didn’t need it and I have to be careful because I like…
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Unearthing the Beauty of a Prewar Bathroom in NYC
In the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, one homeowner dared to reclaim the elegance of her building’s past. Leah’s bathroom, once a beige and cramped afterthought, underwent a stunning transformation, revealing hidden architectural treasures and a touch of golden warmth. We take you inside this meticulous remodel, where subway tile meets custom craftsmanship, and…
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Should I add a double or single sink in a bathroom?
Choosing between a double or single sink in a bathroom can often define the entire layout of your design. Single basins have been seen in bathroom designs up and down the country for years, but installing a double inset sink or twin basins side-by-side is increasingly becoming a firm favourite in family bathrooms or luxurious…
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Key Tips for Finishing Your Basement & Adding a Bathroom
Transforming an unfinished basement into a functional living space with a bathroom represents one of the most valuable home improvement projects you can undertake. This comprehensive renovation not only expands your home’s usable square footage but also enhances convenience, increases property value, and creates new possibilities for how you use your lower level. However, adding…
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Vintage Meets Modern Flair in a Brooklyn Bath Reno
In the tight confines of an East Flatbush, Brooklyn, bathroom, Allyson, an attorney, has conjured a jewel box of global inspiration, a space where salvaged 19th-century doors meet meticulously laid marble and brass inlays. But it’s the floor—a geometric tapestry of cool marble and warm brass, painstakingly assembled—that whispers of a homeowner’s audacious vision, a…
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Women GC & Mid-Century Bath Reno in Los Angeles
First-time homeowners Liz and Kevin, tackling a 1923 Spanish Revival in South L.A., discovered a hidden challenge: significant water damage beneath their primary bathroom. What began as a necessary gut renovation quickly blossomed into a dream project, fueled by their passion for Mid-Century design and a desire for a spa-like retreat. Teaming up with a…