Monday, May 11, 2009

 

BHG's Tips for Hidden Bathroom Storage Ideas

Better Homes and Gardens has a fully-loaded site in terms of tips and galleries to inspire you for pretty much any home improvement of redesign project you could think of.

There is a special feature on the site today that highlights hidden storage ideas for your bathroom that's definitely worth a look, and many of the ideas are remarkably simple and relatively inexpensive to pull off.

The feature show you how to carve out a tiled niche in the shower, add turntables to the inside of cabinets, add gliding drawers or a vanity iron board and disguise medicine chests.

New York is filled with great bathroom remodeling pro's who can help you get that extra storage advantage in the bathroom. For a list of these service providers in your town or borough, click here.

To check out BHG's bathroom storage feature, visit BHG.com.

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Monday, November 10, 2008

 

Tips for Remodeling a Bathroom in New York

You can probably leave the Korean novelty sign out of your remodel plans

Your house or apartment has two types of bathrooms, the ones that are just for you and your own relaxation, like a master bath, and the ones for guests and visitors, like powder rooms. In either case, renovating one of these bathrooms is not only a great way to get more enjoyment and serenity out of your time at home, it can also make a big difference in the value of your real estate if and when you choose to sell.

With that in mind, Staff Writer Mitch Mayer has written a great article with 8 ideas that can serve as your New York bathroom Renovation Checklist and its currently featured over on cityhammer.com, New York's #1 Remodeling Directory. There are ideas that involve some construction for those who own their house or apartment, and there there are some simpler ideas for renters to make improvements.

Read the article here: Better Bathrooms in New York

Below are some helpful links for finding a professional bathroom remodeling pro in your area:

Manhattan Bathroom Renovation

Brooklyn Bathroom Renovation

Nassau County Bathroom Renovation

Suffolk County Bathroom Renovation

Westchester County Bathroom Renovation

New Jersey Bathroom Renovation

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Friday, September 12, 2008

 

The Hottest Trends in Kitchen and Bath Design are Modern and Intelligent

The Dining Desk by Poggenpohl/Draenert

What are the hottest trends in Kitchen and Bath design right now?

Judging by the trade shows this past spring, Modern, with a dose of intelligent design is definitely what's happening right now. Think minimalist cabinets, accessories made of glass and unframed appliances. Also of note were the light-as-air retractable fixtures as well as the fixtures that were finished with gold or even black.

For New York, New Jersey or Connecticut Kitchen and Bath Pro's, Visit cityhammer: New York Kitchen and Bath Contractors

For a look at the best kitchen and bath fixtures, sinks, light fixtures, appliances, finishes, materials and looks for 2008 into 2009, we found a great slideshow on PointClickHome, the online site for Elle Decor, Metropolitan Home and Home Magazine.

PointClickHome.com has just posted their Kitchen and Bath Sourcebook: Fall 2008 on their site. 49 slides of full-color kitchen and bath hotness to show you what the best-dressed rooms will be wearing this winter. Enjoy!

Kitchen and Bath Sourcebook: Fall 2008

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Monday, May 5, 2008

 

NY Home Improvement Blog Patrol

Photo by srboisvert

Blending in new subway tiles with older tile work is never easy, but the black and white-tiled bathroom for the South Stuy Reno Project over at Brownstoner seems to have pulled it off. Great pictures and description of the project.
South Stuy Black and White Bathroom

Looks like the new owners of a townhouse in New York could use some help...They're looking for suggestions for a "dramatic, dark, arty space", but the canvas itself is the polar opposite. If you can help, check out the discussion on Apartment Therapy.
Ideas for Decorating Wanted at AT

And speaking of subway tile, if yopu're put off by the shiny or glossy finish that comes with the territory, Remodelista just posted a solution today. They've got a "matte" version of the classic subway tile in 2 inch by 12 inch made by Heath Ceramics of Sausalito, CA.
Matte Subway Tiles

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