Style Guide: Contemporary, Modern, and Mid-Century Bathroom Vanities

If you’re just starting to explore your sense of style, the lingo used by designers can be confusing or off-putting. People often use the words “modern” and “contemporary” interchangeably. That’s hard enough to navigate without the many modifiers you’re likely to find on the way. “Organic modern”? “Contemporary Scandinavian”? “Mid-century modern”? If you’re feeling off-balance, […]

Bathroom Lighting That Wows: Replacing Over-Vanity Lights With Sconces

When you think of bathroom lighting, you probably imagine one thing: a bar of lights above the vanity. But while there’s nothing wrong with these familiar glass-shaded lights (and some newer ones can even be quite attractive), it’s a crime to think they’re the only option. Any light can be a bathroom light if you’re […]

Get The Look: Using Unique Tile To Build A Chic, Updated Farmhouse Bathroom

Cottage and farmhouse style bathrooms are a big go-to for homeowners looking to make the most of a smaller bathroom, but for a long time now that’s mostly meant making spaces that are wall-to-wall white: white tile, white vanities, and white porcelain just-about-everything. The good news is, it’s entirely possible to get that same homey […]

Hot Trends: Framing the Argument for Frameless Showers

A little while ago I talked about the benefits of steam showers, and a before that I went through some tips and tricks for giving your bathroom decor a more traditional vibe. Continuing the trend of bathroom spruce-ups, I wanted to bring the conversation around to frameless shower enclosures, and why you really, really want […]

An Introduction To Modern Freestanding Bathtubs – And Why You Want One!

Upgrading to a luxury bathtub is often more about features than style. Many high end bathtubs are drop-ins, which means they’re only as attractive as the mounts you put them in, so the focus tends to be on the size and capacity of the tub and any add-on features it has rather than the way […]

Five Things You Need To Know Before You Buy A Bathroom Vanity Online

It’s easier than ever to buy just about anything online, and I don’t just mean books and movies. More than ever, a whole world of design elements and decor are just a click away. It’s entirely possible, these days, to buy everything you need for a bathroom remodel without venturing farther than your computer. But […]

Having Trouble Finding A Vanity To Fit Your Bathroom? A White Vanity Might Be Just What You Need

Bathroom vanities come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and styles – from antique to modern, plain wood and just about any paint color, there are so many options out there it can be a little difficult to choose. That said, I’d like to take a moment to stand in defense of the white vanity: simple, […]

Need A New Bathroom Vanity? Why Not A Dresser! How Repurposed Furniture Can Make Your Bathroom Shine

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I’m going to let you in on a little secret – I love buying furniture second hand. It’s like the pieces you find at a thrift shot, flea market, or just on the side of the road come pre-installed with a heaping helping of personality and potential. After all, if you only paid $5 for […]