The kitchen and bathroom, of course! Naylor’s Kitchen and Bath points out that “Kitchens continue to maintain their long-standing status as one of the two most frequently remodeled rooms in the house; the other is 

I know when I am thinking about how to remodel my master bath, I search out all the design bathroom sites I can find. It’s not that I don’t know what I want, but there

Remodelista has an article today on black tile in bathrooms. It must be the weather (Fall is coming soon), because I was just thinking about dark bathrooms. It seems that most home remodels go for the

  This photo is borrowed from http://remodelista.com their bath remodel section. Remodeling projects vary so tremendously from almost austere styles to ornate.   A nice detail of a  concrete vanity top and chrome, single lever

Ebuild.com has a great article on bathtubs, although I enjoyed the descriptions of each item in this traditional style bathroom. This bathroom features a reclaimed wood cabinet base for the lav, topped with countertop sinks.

  Warm tile colors run up some of the walls to give this bathroom a warm feeling. Simple, clean fixtures and patterns make this room work.       This small bathroom had a make

I’m always fascinated by a well-designed small space.  Just because a room is tiny does not mean it has to look claustrophobic or low quality. Take a look at this awesome little bathroom:   This

Well, besides everything working properly and no dripping faucets, that is.  Just kidding. Some research has shown that today’s bathrooms are trending toward larger, airy showers with hinged glass doors, like a spa.  Another trend

This contemporary tub with wood framed legs distinguishes this master bath.  Tub filler is the Kohler Symbol Roman tub filler, with handshower in polished chrome. The shower tile has 3 soft grey tile strips for contrast.  Kohler symbol

This has to be one of my all-time favorite baths. I love the colors, and the simple, yet elegant furnishings.   This bath is in Toronto; it features a center panel tub, onyx inlays, carved

The following is from Diamond Spas, it is a copper whirlpool tub: There are many of these curved free-standing tubs with very graceful lines. This one is from Kohler:  Here is a little blurb from

This bathroom remodel replaced a typical tub/shower combo with a glass shower. A new marble-topped lav was installed with open storage below. This bath is a now an elegant small bath! The next photo shows a brightly

Willow Creek vanity in shaker style. There are a nearly endless number of styles and colors to choose from, which is wonderful, but may make it hard to come to a decision when making your selection! The

Here are some amazing bath tubs! Copper – yes its pricey, but unique and beautiful! If you are tired of the same old white porcelain or common, fiberglass tubs, check out the variety of sizes

Black tile floor retro style   I’m intrigued by this dramatic retro-style tile flooring, done in black with white trim.  We’ve renovated many bathrooms all over Whatcom County. Here are a few of our recent

Ok, I admit it – I pirated this article and title from Kathy’s Remodeling blog, who borrowed it from a new DIY Network television show called “I Hate My Bath”. They feature remodeled bathrooms, using

The NAHB has a comprehensive article outlining aging-in-place issues. It is titled “Aging-in-place checklists for home remodeling”. The sections are: Exterior Overall floor plan Hallways Entry Thresholds Interior doors Windows Garage or Carport Faucets Kitchen and

Bathrooms can be big or small, but they never have to be ordinary! Creative solutions can be applied to every part of the bathroom. This wonderful sink is found on the Kitchen Design Concepts website,

Cool new bath fixtures: This is like a neat combination of the hot tub and a bathtub! Kohlers website states: “The deep bathing wells allow users to sit almost totally immersed in water. Available in

Things to consider when making bathroom flooring decisions: Will it stand up to kids? Is it durable? How does it look? How does it feel with bare feet? How does it stand up to moisture?

Housing zone.com has a great article that lists what is important in today’s tight economy when it comes to remodeling your kitchen or bath: 1. Color 2. Tactile appeal through textures – “Lines, colors, and patterns

Most older bathrooms have some version of the typical tank-type toilet – the top of the tank at or above the countertop. The relatively new low-profile toilets are a great  option for that new look in your

  The shower shown above is from a Texas remodeling company, Remodel Now.  We have installed some showers that are similar to this beautiful tiled shower.    This is a very elegant tiled shower, coordinated

This remodel won for the residential bath $25,000 – $75,000 category for Whatcom County, Washington.   The bathroom in this small, historic one-story home was gutted and completely remodeled to a more modern and sophisticated look,

The National Association of Home Builders and Remodelers and the Builders Industry Association of Whatcom County awarded Rose Construction Inc. three REX  awards. The awards recognize excellence in home remodeling. The company won Residential Remodel – Best