Installing granite in your kitchen or bathroom is one of the best investments you can make for your home. However, it's anything but easy. The... more »

It's not always the most glamorous part of a bathroom remodel, but choosing the right vanity can make or break your bathroom's design. If it's placed awkwardly in a traffic route, uses poor or mismatched materials, or doesn't have enough storage, the... more »

I'm often turned on to new design trends or products through recommendations from my clients or the designer on the project. One of my latest loves is a light-up electric mirror — yup, it's as fancy as it sounds! This mirror with built-in lighting... more »

Mottled, monochromatic or veined; beige or bold blue; affordable or budget breaking — granite defies nearly all typecasting, save for being... more »

After professing my love for a kitchen with mixed-metal finishes, it got me wondering if the mixing of metal finishes is acceptable elsewhere, upon which... more »

Do you think wood counters in the bathroom or kitchen and kids don't mix? Well, it ain't necessarily so. I decided to do some research on what people with wood countertops really think about their care and maintenance. I went to several discussion threads... more »

Chemistry class might've been your first experience with soapstone, where it was the countertop material of choice due to its chemically inert composition (meaning chemicals won't mar it) and high density, making it impervious to stains and bacteria.... more »

This roundup of sensational vanities is giving me an unhealthy level of vanity envy. Is that a thing? If you long for a bathroom vanity that is truly unique, then these will get you thinking creatively about your space. All but two of these are custom... more »

For countertops subjected to splashes and steamy shower moisture, durability is the name of the game — and recycled content adds to their green credibility. Thankfully, neither of these features mean having to compromise... more »

Wouldn't it be so nice not to have to share bathroom counter space or wait for a turn at the sink to brush your teeth? If your bathroom is spacious enough for a double vanity, you're in luck. Here are some ideas to get you started in picking the one that's... more »

Cabinetry can make a major statement in a bathroom — especially a large master bath. Many of the newest, strongest design trends still come from Europe, and American manufacturers bring innovation to the category with smart solutions for your bath. more »

We get many questions from Houzz users asking us where they can get this or that bathroom vanity, and often the answer is that the vanity is a custom or semi-custom piece, not a standalone readymade piece. But even when vanities are assembled... more »

The open storage trend started with kitchen cabinets exposing stylishly organized dish and glassware. This trend has now moved to the bathroom. After all, bathrooms can always use another way to make an added style statement since they tend to be more... more »

A mirror tends to be one of those bathroom givens, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it doesn’t deserve extra thought. Bathroom mirrors can do much more than provide a spot to check your reflection: They can enhance the space, be a design... more »