Bathroom Renovation: Sink Faucets, Theirs and Ours

We drooled over some of these, but ultimately had to be on budget and practical.  

Over $9.6k

not too shabby for $200

by Murano -- for $1500 (on sale!)

Signature Hardware: Monroe

Delta faucet

Glacier Bay LED-light faucet

And God said, Let there be light: 
and there was light.
Genesis 1:3

15 Bath Remodel Ideas

Delta Faucet: Porter 4 inch Faucet

Glacier Bay Faucets: Mandouri LED Faucet




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Bathroom Renovation: Shower Niche Trumps Shower Caddy

pc: getclever

Best decision ever to have 5 wall niches put in during our  recent home renovation projects. They're clever, modern, discreet, safe, practical, and of minimal cost. 

So You Want to Install a Shower Niche

by Domino Magazine

Hypothesis: A shower niche (aka a tiny carved-out shelf for shampoo bottles and other toiletries) is the height of bathroom luxury. Whether one is covered in shimmering tiles or coated in Mediterranean-inspired plaster, the tiny nook just feels utterly chic. For one, it also gives you a place to display your pretty products—so long, shower caddy. Plus, building one into your bathing space can make you feel like you’re living in a hotel (housekeeping not included). Convinced yet?

If you’re renovating, it’s a pretty easy add that’ll make even the most cramped showers sing. The challenge isn’t how to implement it; it’s narrowing down the styling options out there to just one look. We pulled a few bathrooms currently inspiring us. 

Try a Two-Toned Look

pc: L Joliet

Go Big or Go Home

pc: CP Summers

Play Up a Retro Vibe

pc: U Gunerkan

Make It Monochrome

pc: Studio DIY

Contrast the Tiles

pc: D Piassik

Pull Inspo From the Greek Islands

pc: M Pilkington

Pay Homage to Your Geometry Class

pc: A Forsey

Don’t Be Afraid to Go Bold

pc: S Busken

Read the full Domino Magazine article H E R E

Raise your hand if your morning routine involves navigating around shampoo bottles perched precariously on the tub ledge, body wash and conditioner piled in a corner, or the sad caddy hanging from the shower head. It's as annoying as it gets, and it's ugly, too. The thing is, when you're renovating your bathroom, it's easy to let this predicament slip your mind as you peruse pretty new tiles and fixtures. But we're here to tell you: Don't get distracted. Ask your contractor to incorporate a shower niche for storage—it will be the best decision you ever made.  - Architectural Digest

Luxe Shower Niches

Shower Niche Trumps Shower Caddy

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DreamLine Shower Door with Grid @ Home Depot

56 x 72 inches, 2 panels

I like this a lot.  It began with a post by someone building their house, and I was on the hunt from that moment on. I had a choice of a "real" grid, or the painted-on-glass variety.

We went for the latter. Cheaper. Still captures the look I want. Discounted at Home Depot, plus free shipping.  Two panels needed 'coz we had no desire for puddles of water on the floor from splashes.

 It's now sitting in our garage.  God willing, it will be installed come April. Praying for our so very busy handy-Man.

Below is a 36 x 76-inch real-grid version (stock photo). More expensive. Only one panel.  Very cute, but we have kids and pets who splash a lot.

Another one-panel cutie!  Hubby and I agree that it's still a "NO". 

1 panel, 34 inches wide

Photo by Robert Nebolon Architects 

Unidoor Toulon

True Grid

French Linea Avignon

9.05.23.18

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Bathroom Renovation: Black Framed Shower Doors are Hot!

We had been living with opaque, boring, plain glass sliding shower doors for over 25 years. They look awful. Time for a show-stopper! We wanted a sleek, minimalist look with neutral colours for our bathroom re-do.

These designs will do the trick. Several options are available, but so far I prefer the frame in black.

10 Reasons to Go for Black-Framed Shower Doors

Marazul Hotel, Mexico

Photo by Aiden's Quality Painting 

Photo by CABALLERO Fotografia Arquitectura e Interiores

Industrial Good Looks

16.05.05.18

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