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This bathroom renovation from interior designer Lori Pepe -Lunché is the most dramatic transformation to come our way in a long time. The dark, heavy, cavelike “before” is my idea of a bathroom nightmare . Even if this room were spic n’ span, it would feel unpleasant. Now that doesn’t mean a bathroom needs to be white and light to be appealing, but there’s just no denying that this is a vast improvement. I love the open layout and the exposed, seamless shower design ; not only does it make the room feel spacious and airy, but it also prevents any chance for clutter (which is my biggest obstacle in the bathroom). Make no mistake: a large renovation with marble tile is an investment. But results like these seem well worth it. Amazing work, Lori! —  Kate Have a Before & After you’d like to share? Shoot me an email with your images rig ht he re! (Low res, under 500k per image , please.) More images and basic steps after the jump . . . Time: The renovation took about five weeks from ...

ARTICLE OPTIONS DIY Network expert and licensed contractor Matt Muenster joined Post staff writer Jura Koncius for an online chat. On DIY Network’s “ Bath Crashers ” and “BATHtastic!,” Muenster transforms boring bathrooms into fantastic ones. Here is an edited excerpt. What color bathrooms are trending? Neutral cool gray is my color of choice. I try to create calming spaces in the bathroom, and an attack of color isn’t really the best way to do that. Plus, a neutral color for the walls lets the material selections stand out. I’d rather see my tile pop than my $30 bucket of paint. I’m choosing between laminate and concrete counters. Which would be the better choice? Concrete ... But if you can afford concrete, you can afford almost anything available for countertops. I’d recommend quartz. What about chrome or nickel for countertops? Shiny or brushed. That’s the answer. Personal preference breaks the tie. I think chrome is a bit more timeless, but brushed nickel is a little warmer...

Integral in some way to every bathroom, tile does more than simply cover surfaces in the room. From protecting your home against water damage to laying the foundation for the style and design of the space, your bathroom tile has a more important job than you may realize. There are many different types of tile out there, many of which are more than suitable for use in the bathroom; learning about their differences will help ensure that you make the perfect selection for your home each and every time. Beautiful Marrakech Bahia Tiles When you enter a tile showroom, one of the first things that you may be struck by is how many different types of tile there are. From rustic to contemporary, tile can take on a number of different forms. You break these down into four broad categories to help make your search a little easier. Image: Styled by Marisa Daly; photographed by Simon Bevan. Homes & Gardens, August 2014. Ceramic Tile Ceramic tile is one of the oldest and most well-known typ...

Copernico Alberto Meda / Luce di Carrara £210 Designed by Alberto Meda for Florence- based marble manufacturer Luce Di Carrara , Copernico was inspired by Renaissance mathematician and astronomer Nikolaus Copernicus . The circular robust forms arrive in three different types of marble, Grey Evia, Green Mediterranean and Pietra di Stazzema , Copernicus was known as the man who placed the sun, instead of the earth, at the centre of the universe, nodding to the slightly galactic patterns and gues in the coasters. Available from WallpaperSTORE* www.store.wallpaper.com

Design May 31, 2017   Share To create a winning master bath with limited square footage , assess the space, identify the client’s functional, aesthetic and stylistic preferences, and focus on incorporating unique and spectacular design details . authors Ellen Cheever   All too often, designers across the country tell me that, when offered a master bathroom project , the clients’ dream of an adult oasis is limited by the existing bathroom space and their unrealistic budget. While this may be the reality we all face with our “post Great Recession” clientele, let me suggest you not spend your energy complaining…but be energized by the challenge presented to you. Several strategies can help you create an exciting solution for a master bath space that must be completed within the confines of the available square footage . And, while they may not all fit within the client’s budget, these strategies will at least help you justify a recommendation to increase the initial budget! While the...