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Choosing The Best Shower Tile For A Master Bath Design and Remodel
What is the best shower tile for a master bath design? A major element in any master bath renovation is choosing your tub and shower surround tile. In fact, it can be a defining element in your master bath design. Today, your choices are no longer limited to simple 4 x 4 glazed tiles. You can choose from a wide variety of materials, sizes, colors, patterns, and finishes to meet your aesthetic needs. While your master bath design relies on many elements from your vanity and va
Oct 203 min read


How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Ann Arbor?
Are you musing over a bathroom remodel to breathe new life into your home and change an ordinary bathroom into one custom-designed to your needs? If you're considering a bathroom remodel in Ann Arbor, it's crucial to understand the costs and factors involved before diving into this exciting project. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the key aspects of bathroom remodeling costs in Ann Arbor, answering common questions and providing insights to help you budget your tim
Aug 244 min read
3 Bathroom Remodeling Tips for Senior Citizens That Don't Forget About Aesthetics
As you grow older, you may be considering remodeling your bathroom to ensure it’s more functional for a senior. You shouldn’t forget about the aesthetics of your home while improving the functionality of your bathroom. A glance at a bathroom's color scheme, structure, and accessories can send positive vibes and impressions to anyone in your home, including yourself. Aesthetics may be the reason why individuals between the ages of 35 and 54 are most inclined to make home impro
Mar 202 min read
How to Make Your Bathroom More Functional
Your bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your home, so it's important that it reflects your personal style and meets your needs. If your bathroom is feeling a little dated or cramped, you can do a few things to make it more functional and stylish. With a few simple changes, you can turn your bathroom into a spa-like retreat you'll never want to leave. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1. Upgrade Your Storage If your bathroom is lacking in storage, it can feel
Feb 162 min read
How to Choose the Right Style for Your Bathroom Renovation
When it comes to bathroom renovations, there are a lot of factors to consider. But one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right style for your new space. Do you want a sleek and modern bathroom with all the latest bells and whistles? Or are you going for a more traditional look? Maybe you're somewhere in between. No matter what your taste is, there's a style out there that's perfect for you. Let's look at the factors you should consider when choosing
Feb 22 min read


3 Bathroom Design Trends You Won't Want to Miss
There are three bathroom design trends you can incorporate into any size bathroom remodel that you do not want to miss out on. These three bathroom design trends are hot and they apply to any size bathroom. Learn about these three trends and how easy it can be to incorporate them into your bathroom remodel. Bathrooms are Getting Smarter You may think that you must spend a lot of money to get that spa-like bathroom. That is a myth. There are quite a few myths about bathroom re
Sep 25, 20252 min read


5 Benefits Of Remodeling Your Bathroom
Home remodeling is hot right now. Among the most popular remodeling projects is bathroom remodeling, and this isn't a surprise. As one of the most used rooms in a home, many homeowners want to make their bathrooms as comfortable and stylish as possible. If you are thinking about remodeling your home, here are five benefits of remodeling your bathroom. 1. Increasing Home Value Bathroom remodeling is one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. By updating outdated
Jun 13, 20252 min read


Create More Space With These Bathroom Remodeling Tips
Bathroom remodels have been gaining popularity over the past few years. Homeowners no longer see their bathrooms as another basic necessity — they instead want to bring a spa-like feeling to their home with some sense of style and taste. A functional bathroom should be ideally serene and practical. Apart from making it more luxurious, remodeling your bathroom with your impeccable taste will add value to your home when you sell it with a return on investment of 70%, according
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Must-Have Luxury Upgrades For Your Master Bathroom
So, you've worked hard to achieve the good life and purchase your dream home, but does a basic bathroom layout truly live up to your standards? To make the most out of your forever home, you're going to need full-on luxury bathroom remodeling. Money magazine recommends spending up to 10% of your home's value on remodeling your master bathroom (5% for a standard bathroom or powder room). If you're not convinced yet, after you read about these must-have bathroom designs, you wi
Feb 10, 20252 min read
4 Bathroom Remodeling Trends for 2022
Bathroom remodeling trends are constantly changing as new technologies become available and homeowners discover ways to make their bathrooms more efficient. In 2021, 70% of homeowners considered upgrading their homes and planning a remodel of their bathrooms. If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom soon, here are some bathroom remodeling trends for 2022. Use of Smart Technology Smart technology has been infiltrating homes for years, but it's only recently that innovat
Jun 15, 20222 min read


5 Reasons a Master Bathroom Remodel Should Be Your First Project of 2022
According to research by Kitchen Infinity, internet searches for home remodeling have doubled from 2020 to 2021. In 2022, the searches are expected to increase. One common remodeling project many homeowners partake in is a master bathroom remodel. The master bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your home because it is one of the most used rooms, provides privacy, and increases property value. The following are five reasons a master bathroom remodel should be your fi
Jan 20, 20222 min read


5 Signs It's Time to Remodel Your Bathroom
If you're a homeowner, you're probably well-aware that there's always some project that could improve the way your property looks and functions. And while kitchen renovations are popular, the same can be said for bathroom remodeling. In fact, these two types of home improvements are the most popular requests that home remodeling contractors receive. That's for good reason. If your home's main bathroom isn't meeting your family's needs, it can be a real source of stress. Wonde
Aug 27, 20203 min read


Ways to Modernize Your Historical Ann Arbor Home
Was your Ann Arbor home built years before the days of spa bathrooms, smart home features, and open floor plans? How can you upgrade the design to meet your modern-day needs without compromising its historical character? It all starts by approaching your historical home remodel with the right balance of modern function and vintage charm to ensure one doesn’t cancel out the other. Keep reading to learn some of the best ways to pull this off. Create opportunities for natural li
Aug 16, 20184 min read


Choosing A Bathroom Vanity and Sink For A Bath Remodeling
Selecting Bathroom Vanity and Sink Combinations When it comes to bathroom remodeling, one of the key decisions you'll need to make-in fact, probably the most important decision-will be your choice of the bathroom vanity and sink. Your bathroom vanity serves as both form and function within the space. First, it is generally a source of storage for accessories like makeup, toothpaste, and more. It is also a major design element that can set the tone and style of the space. When
Jun 5, 20184 min read


Bathroom Flooring Materials For a Master Suite Bath Remodel
Bathroom Flooring Materials For a Master Suite When remodeling your bathroom, you'll have a myriad of decisions to make about everything from the vanity to the fixtures, lighting, tile, and flooring. Many designers work from the floor up when creating a bathroom design and choosing the perfect bathroom flooring can be a challenging decision. Today, you have many different choices regarding materials, but that is just one element of your decision. The bathroom is probably the
May 26, 20184 min read


Why You Should Work With A Bathroom Designer When Remodeling
The Role of a Bathroom Designer When Remodeling Thanks to the prevalence of DIY shows, homeowners are taking on more projects around the house. While that's a positive thing, some projects are absolutely best left to the professionals. A bathroom remodeling being at the top of the list! The typical bathroom remodeling consists of elements that touch on almost every area of construction, and for a professional result, it's important to have a talented contractor, or design bui
May 8, 20184 min read


Advice on Master Bath Remodeling With a Doorless Shower Design
Doorless Showers in the Master Bath For homeowners, one of the most exciting projects they can undertake is creating their dream master bathroom. Remodeling a master bath is the number two most popular home improvement project - light behind remodeling the kitchen. It makes sense! The kitchen and the bathroom are the most personal spaces in your home. Putting your stamp on your master bathroom can be a fun and exciting project. Today, you have more choices than ever before fr
Apr 24, 20184 min read


Home Design Trends For Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
Kitchen and Bath Home Design Trends As design-build professionals, we stay on top of the latest trends in home remodeling. Our designers attend conferences, we go to trade shows... and to stay current for our discerning clients, we're constantly educating ourselves to the latest in home design trends and technology. At this year's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Orlando, manufacturers debuted exciting new products and technology. The conference also featured discussions about
Apr 21, 20184 min read


How To Select Bathroom Vanity Lighting When Renovating
Getting Bathroom Vanity Lighting Right When Renovating a Master Bath Today, a luxurious bathroom is one of the top remodeling requests among homeowners. The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in every home. It's the central hub for many of our most important self-care rituals and a part of our daily routine. It's where we prepare in the morning for work, where we relax in the tub after a long day, and is often the last room we visit at night before bed. When you think of
Apr 10, 20183 min read


A Design Guide For Planning A Master Bath Renovation
Design Considerations To Consider When Undertaking A Bath Renovation Designing your dream master bathroom can be an exciting project that can be both challenging and a little stressful! For most homeowners, the dream of giving their home a personal touch and having the perfect relaxing spa-like oasis is well worth the effort. However, it can be an expensive undertaking if you don't take the time to plan your project and budget appropriately. Before you start vetting contracto
Apr 6, 20185 min read
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