Lighting is one of the most important elements of bathroom decor – decadent, layered bathroom lighting can really make the difference between a so-so design and something really stunning, purely by virtue of the warm, inviting feeling of lots of lighting. That said, once you’ve figured out what kind of functional lighting you need, there’s still plenty of room left to find fun, s

When people talk about “decor,” they usually mean those finishing touches – big and small – that you use to perfect the look and feel of your living room. Sometimes it comes up in the context of a kitchen or bedroom as well, but more often than not the bathroom is hugely overlooked. Now, that isn’t to say that it’s totally unheard of in a bathroom – far fr

White is a clean, bright color, and black is sleek and bold, but together they make a killer style combination. The very essence of contrast, light and dark, a black and white decor is just about the boldest design choice you can make, and a bathroom is the perfect place to try the style on for size. Since many bathroom elements come in black and white already, it isn’t a big leap, and typic

When it comes to designing a truly peerless bathroom, you really have to go all the way.  You see, a designer bath isn’t just one thing – not your bathtub, not your shower, not your vanity, but the way all the parts interplay. For a modern style bathroom, this is pretty easy to do – all sleek lines and minimal decor in a matching color scheme, and you’ll have something uni

Modern styled bathrooms can be chronically chilly. For all their sleek, minimal chic and elegance, the bare-bones style and often industrial palette can end up feeling cold and inhospitable.  But pairing the simple lines and geometric designs of modern decor with a subtle Asian influence can dramatically change the vibe for a much warmer, more inviting space. Trading out concrete, steel, and glas

Your kids might not like brushing their teeth, but I’ve never met a small child that didn’t see the bathroom – especially the bathtub – as a place of adventure, and just another room to play in. And, of course, we all want to encourage those feelings to help promote good hygiene. But little ones are also notoriously fickle, and they grow up fast – so before you go pai

There are plenty of freestanding tubs out there that make excellent centerpieces for a big bathroom remodel. But if you’re looking for a real show stopper, you can’t beat vintage copper tubs. These huge, burnished beauties make an incredibly bold statement in any bathroom and add a little Victorian (or better yet, Old West!) flair to your decor. Don’t be intimidated by the metal,

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

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 difficult to line up your new fixtures with traditional style hardware. Not only that, but keeping your tub stuck to a wall can really limit the layout of your bathroom remodel. If you don’t like the idea of big

Major remodels can be prohibitively expensive no matter what room you’re doing them in. When you’re looking to update a whole area, the price and scope of a project can get out of hand pretty quickly. But sometimes you’ve gotta do something to keep your home looking fresh – and little details really can go a long way towards transforming the look and feel of a room. In a ba