Master baths top most homeowners’ lists and four in ten will be skipping the tub (43 percent), according to the Winter Houzz Bathroom Remodeling Survey of more than 7,500 Houzz users who are in the midst of, or are planning, a bathroom remodel. Houzz, the world’s leading platform for home remodeling and design, also found that more than half of homeowners are leaving their new master toilet expose...
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Every year The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) surveys their members of kitchen and bath designers across the United States and Canada. Their responses provide insight into design trends that will take hold in the kitchen and bath market in 2014. While broad trends won't be evident in every local market, the following are some overall trends for kitchens and baths. Contemporary Chall...
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Gray Color Schemes Gray color schemes in both kitchens and baths have witnessed a dramatic escalation since 2010, particularly over the past year. Used currently in 55% of kitchens and 56% of bathrooms, shades of gray are growing in appeal, creating chic, sophisticated spaces that many consumers desire. White Cabinetry This year, transitional-style kitchens and baths have clearly surpassed tr...
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Do you know the difference between marble and granite? Unless you've specifically shopped for natural stone for your project, you may not know the answer. Both are beautiful, natural stones used for countertops, tiles & many other surfaces. But which should you choose for your project? Let's take a look. Both are quarried from the earth, but granite and marble (and marble’s relatives:...
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By in Bath, Kitchen, Natural Stone Cleaning & Care, Stone

When you use natural stone for your project, you are in good company.  Let's take a look at some ancient masterpieces from around the world. The Duomo in Florence, Italy The Taj Mahal in India Petra in Jordan Ancient Ruins of Anjar The Parthenon in Greece Stone is forever.  There is not a more beautiful nor a more durable choice. To learn more about the natural stone options for your home co...
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Those who enjoy the design process will agree: choosing a backsplash can be the fun part. After you've finished all the big decisions in a kitchen renovation: layout, wood species & door style for cabinetry,  color & type of granite or countertop, it's time to really express yourself. The backsplash can be the focal point of your kitchen if you choose.  It can set the tone: an arabes...
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People are indeed looking online for remodeling & building inspiration. Graniterra has posted many  photos on Houzz &  they are being seen.  We have posted most of the pictures over a year ago & many are added to thousands of ideabooks.  Every few hours someone is adding one of our  photos to their idea books (the site gives us this info).  We recently got an "award  for being "The Bes...
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Wow, have things changed in the last 5 years.  Being a design junkie,  I have loads of folders with hundreds of tear outs.  Any beautiful design photo I came upon, I had to rip it out and save it.  I can't even say I restrained myself  in our dentist's waiting room.  But that's our secret.   Even if I knew I'd never build an outdoor shower or put in a slide next to my staircase- I just couldn't he...
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Why hire a designer?  If you are like me, you like the challenge of a project big or small & hey, who doesn't like to save a bit of money?  That philosophy may work with other rooms where there is less focus on function and more focus on decor . However, the kitchen or bath is only as good as it's functionality.  It goes beyond choosing a style, color, & the materials. Only training & ...
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Is your wine collection growing?  Do you need a better place than the pantry to store it?  I know I do.  The bottles are standing on end and it's hard to see what I have.  Besides, my wine deserves better than neighboring the Froot Loops & Cheez-its.  I'm not sure if I'll go all out & put in a dedicated wine area or if I'll just get a wine cabinet, nevertheless,  I've done a little homewor...
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