If you’re still on the fence about a floating toilet, these renovations make one thing pretty clear: it’s rarely the toilet alone that sells the look. It’s what surrounds it. When the wall behind it feels finished and intentional, the whole bathroom suddenly looks more polished. A pattern you’ll notice across these before-and-afters is that…
(Above) Julie’s kitchen with quartzite backsplash, brass faucets, white Shaker cabinets, and range hood with stove In terms of both aesthetics and practicality, quartzite delivers the best of both worlds. It’s resistant to heat, scratches, and stains, making it ideal for kitchen countertops and other high-traffic areas. Its natural appearance, with swirls and veins, allows…
Tile and surface decisions still carry a lot of weight in bathroom remodel planning. The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study found horizontally stacked shower wall tile at 18%, with rectangular (29%), hexagonal (26%), and square (22%) leading shower floor tile shapes. Trade sentiment points the same way, with the NKBA 2026 Bath Trends Report…
A man-cave dream doesn’t have to be confined to a basement. When designer Bennett Gale helped his friend Dan with a living room renovation in a 1960s New York City one-bedroom apartment, he knew the potential for a unique and stylish space. With a passion for entertainment, Dan’s vision was to create a living space…
(Above) Janet’s home showing electrical work being done during her home renovation project System work often includes an electrical panel upgrade, circuit additions, outlet protection upgrades, a repipe, a water heater swap, or fixture relocations that require new supply and drain lines. These projects may sit behind walls, yet they change how the home operates…