Far and away the vast majority of bathroom faucets look pretty similar – one or two handles, a standard spigot, and nothing really remarkable. Sure, some faucets are more beautiful and unique than others, but if you want to get something that will really stand out, you need to step a little ways out of the ordinary. Many modern bathroom faucets and vessel sink faucets are specifically design

Choosing a vessel sink faucet is a little more complicated than choosing any other kind of faucet. After all, the vast majority of bathroom faucets fit into a standard 4-inch, 3-hole spread, protrude a more or less standard distance forward, and pump water directly into your sink. But upgrading to a vessel sink presents a few unique problems: your faucet needs to accommodate the height and depth o

Yesterday I mentioned that home improvement projects are making a big comeback in 2013. It’s going to be a good year to remodel, renovate, fix up, or update your home, but the common thread between all the most common projects is eco friendliness and sustainability. If you’re looking to green your home this year but aren’t quite sure where to start, here are a few types of “

There’s all kinds of advice out there about how to update the look and feel of your bathroom on a limited budget. From “repaint your walls” and “replace your shower curtain” to more innovative ideas like adding a tile backsplash, there are plenty of little ways to freshen up your bathroom to keep it looking on trend, even if you don’t have the budget for a major

Upgrading to a vessel sink is fast becoming a popular choice for luxury and modern bathroom renovations. But installing a new vessel sink, while not more complicated that installing any other type of sink is more involved. While swapping out your sink is a great way to give your bathroom a fast facelift, upgrading to a vessel sink means you’re also going to have to replace your vanity top an

Not everyone is a designer, and no matter how many hours you spend plastered to your favorite home remodel show, making great bathroom design choices and pairings might never come naturally. Getting the perfect look for your bathroom vanity takes hard work, time, searching, and a little bit of a natural eye. So if you aren’t super confident in your own design skills, or if you just want to s

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 wa

In the last two hundred years, the concept of the indoor bathroom has evolved from not existing at all to being one of the most popular places in the home to do a luxury remodel. These days, many homeowners are looking back to the opulence of the past to help create a relaxing, decadent getaway. The Victorian Era is one that most people think fondly of, and the one that people most often turn to f

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

Unless you’re planning on staying the same home for life, any major remodeling or renovating you do should have an eye not only to your own tastes, but also toward increasing the value of your home. Especially if you move fairly often, making sure that you get most (if not all) of your investment back should be a serious consideration in not only the budget and scope of your project, but als