In 2021, bathroom trends are breaking traditional rules about materials, style, and function In 2020, we looked for a respite from the outside world. We needed to focus on self-care to help us navigate the stress of the pandemic. Enter the bathroom! It was a key spot to take time to ourselves, to relax with […]
A bathroom remodel gets blue tile and a coat of blue paint Project: Overhaul a very beige bathroom in Jackson Heights, Queens Before: Owners Rachel and Michael didn’t want to go super modern with their bathroom update, so they went with a classic look that complemented their apartment’s prewar roots. The original space was dark and in […]
These 6 smart solutions for bathroom storage help decrease clutter and increase space Even a small bathroom can be home to a large amount of storage space. The key is to get creative and use every nook and cranny you have to help store your essentials. Carefully plotting the layout and layering in key features […]
A duo with design backgrounds create the perfect spa bath Project: Brighten up an old bathroom and make the space feel spa-like Before: Kate and Jason thought they would eventually be priced out of the city until an apartment listing jumped out to them. It was a one-bedroom co-op in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. […]
An outdated hall bathroom gets an upgrade with simple renovation ideas Project: A makeover of an old hall bathroom on the Upper West Side Before: Mary Ann and Frank dreamed of a new guest bath in the hallway since they bought their Upper West Side three-bedroom apartment in 1992. The space was almost all original from […]
An outdated master bath becomes a sanctuary, complete with double vanity, walk-in shower, and strategically placed tile Project: Turn an old, run-down bathroom into something elegant and calming Before: Mary Ann and Frank’s three-bedroom Upper West Side apartment had done its job since they had bought it in 1992. But now, with their two kids grown […]
Map out your bathroom storage strategy, using a vanity, shelves, custom built-ins and secret niches Laura and Matthew’s double drawer wall-hung vanity With all the fixtures taking up space in the bathroom—sinks, toilet, plus tub or shower—it can be hard to also fit sufficient storage. The vanity alone is rarely enough. And if your space is […]
Project: Renovate an outdated brown and beige bathroom Before: Meredith and Jason knew when they bought their Chelsea home in 2015 that a bathroom renovation was in order. “Everything about it was old and ugly,” Meredith said. The plumbing was malfunctioning, the tub was worn, and the original designer hadn’t configured the layout to maximize the room. […]
A Clinton Hill renovation brings upgrades from the kitchen to a tough wood flooring decision British expat Sam and her American husband, Sean, had been living in Park Slope for several years when they made the decision to find a place to buy. While they casually searched in Park Slope and its surrounding neighborhoods, they […]
Glossy IKEA cabinets, parquet floors, and smart material swaps led the way in this Prospect Heights renovation. First-time homeowners Jill and Aaron landed a sunlit co-op (with parking!) in Prospect Heights. The downside seemed daunting: a faux-wood-and-laminate-counter combo in the 1960s kitchen and thick gray tile throughout the small bathroom. With no idea where to […]
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