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...

Bathrooms are becoming more relaxed, casual spaces, and with that trend, bathroom vanities have become a little less formal, too. Open shelf bathroom vanities are an especially popular option, as they offer both a breezy, spa like appearance and more efficient storage. If you're looking to create a luxu...

Everyone knows that one of the fastest ways to update your bathroom is to swap out your cabinet hardware. It's a subtle but effective change that can make a surprisingly big difference in the look and feel of a bathroom vanity. Even so, it might surprise you to know that one of the biggest trends in bathroom vanities right now is to use big, bold cabinet hardware - and lots of it - as a defining f...

Spa style bathrooms have become more and more popular in recent years as homeowners attempt to recreate the open, airy, relaxed look and feel of bathrooms found in high-end hotels. But this design certainly isn't a cookie cutter one: while there are similar features you can point to (like the prevalence of open shelf bathroom vanities, stone tile, or steam showers), the real point of a spa style b...

Shaker style vanities have been a huge staple of the design world over the last year, but in 2016 you can expect shuttered bathroom vanities to start stealing some of the spotlight. Like shaker style cabinets, shuttered cabinets are simple yet classic, with a humble, streamlined appearance and a subtle old world feel that make them an ideal fit for a transitional space. But while shaker style cabi...

I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about how to build a bathroom design that's beautiful. But I think it's equally important to think about the more practical side - how to build a bathroom that's functional. Unfortunately, the keystone piece of every bathroom - the bathroom vanity - is also often the most poorly designed. Between accommodating for plumbing and putting a greater emphasis o...

A new bathroom vanity is a big investment, and one that should last you for years to come. Well made bathroom vanities are designed to stand up to the harsh conditions of a bathroom, and can handle routine exposure to fluctuating levels of heat and humidity. But even the best made vanities won't stay looking good for very long if they aren't properly cared for. To keep a vanity looking its best, h...