A lot of things go into making a bathroom beautiful, but not all of it has to be big. If you're in the middle of a major remodel, forgetting about the little things can be a huge mistake - as is assuming you can't give an outdated bathroom a facelift without a huge investment. The truth is, sometimes the smallest changes can have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your bathroom, whether...
A few days ago, my kitchen faucet started to drip. For most people, this would probably be a minor annoyance at worst. But it was dripping pretty steadily, and, in my stainless steel sink, none too quietly. Being the environmentally minded adult that I am, I put a big dutch oven under the faucet to catch the water to use for... something (I didn't really think that far). The result was an even lou...
By definition novelty items are shiny, new, unique, and unusual; by reputation, they're short-lived and pretty junky. Once the thrill of that new cupcake-baker wears off, for example, it's probably going to spend a lot of time gathering dust in the back of your cabinets. But while beer hats and bikini aprons fit nicely into the throw-away definition of novelty, there are plenty of items that are u...
Here on the Homethangs blog, we spend a lot of time talking how to update the look of your bathroom - how to build a dream bathroom that you'll love. But renovation and remodeling aren't just about style. In fact, an important consideration in any bathroom update is the impact any work you do will have on the overall value of your home, and how it compares with the expense you put into it...
Adding a wall mounted faucet is a great way to add a designer flair to a bathroom of any size or shape. Unfortunately, doing so isn't exactly easy: you'll need to tear out part of your wall, reroute your plumbing, and work around any existing studs, to say nothing of retiling the wall when you're done. The good news is, there's a great new way to get this look without all the heavy remodeling. Bat...
Last week I talked a little about the basics of
French country bathroom design - all the elements that go into making a bathroom that's historical, sophisticated, and comfortable. But for a design that's so heavily based on tradition and cultural n...
Really nice looking bathrooms can be a major selling point in any home, and are one of the main features that buyers will look for. But if you're getting ready to sell and one or more of your bathrooms is only so-so, an extensive bathroom renovation probably isn't worth the rate of returns you'd get on the time, effort, and expense that would go into the project. While some trends are holding stea...
Bathroom remodels are full of devilish details - things that are important, but all too easy to overlook until it's too late. It's easy to get caught up in the big things - like designing your
custom shower<...Seasons come and go and design trends change right along with them. So even if you're in the habit of updating your home regularly, last year's words of wisdom usually don't still apply. And if it's been even longer since you've updated your bathroom, it can be even harder to figure out what's hot and what's not. As we chug along towards the new year, I wanted to give you a quick cheat sheet for 2...
Most standard bathtubs have a wall mounted faucet - but if you're upgrading to a big inset tub like a whirlpool - or especially a freestanding tub - it can be d...
