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Artistic Inspiration at its Best

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Have you ever stepped into a home and thought to yourself ‘WOW, how did they ever come up with this design?’ It happens quite a bit to me, as I just can’t seem to think as creatively as some of my artistically adept friends. No matter; I get to gander at their designs all I want, knowing that I didn’t have to shell out the cost to produce it. So in a weird, unsatisfied way I get the last laugh (sort of)! Maybe I just don’t receive the inspiration necessary to plan out such beautiful interior design arrangements. That’s why I hope these wonderfully creative bathroom designs serve as some sort of creative muse for you and yours.

Don’t want to lose even one iota of comfort when you schlep your body from the couch to the bathtub? Well in this home, the bathroom is so plush it may even exceed the comforts of the living room. Does an upholstered, overstuffed bathtub sound like you’re kind of relaxation? It certainly doesn’t seem stressful.

How cozy, no?

How cozy, no?


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More Like the MOMA than Your Bathroom

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Oh the joys of remodeling! We all seem to want to spice up our home from time to time, but much of the time we fall prey to the conformed look. Let’s all get glossy countertops, new cabinets, a big, stylish mirror, and have a technically sound, yet roomy and luxurious shower/tub. Yes, this is what we want, but where is there room for imagination and creativity? Sure, you can pick color schemes and plant arrangements, but will sparks fly, or will it become stagnant? Thanks to mosaic slabs you can now treat your bathroom, or any room you choose, like your own canvas.

Custom mosaic shower surround.

Custom mosaic shower surround.

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The Ballad of the Ruined Tub Liner

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

We’ve all moved into new homes and apartments expecting, at the very least, a dollop of work to be done here or there. Whether it be some slight repairs or a full remodel, the inclination to better a new home certainly exists in many of us. Though, as some of you know all too well, often times we move in expecting whatever ills the new home may hold to have been eradicated prior to the move in date, only to find that nothing has been done. Blasphemy! It’s an undesirable, yet sometimes ultimately helpless situation. If only acrylic bath resurfacing had factored into the equation before the move-in date, then maybe you wouldn’t be in such a pickle as to what to do or how to attack this problem. Whether it’s in the shower or bathtub, acrylic resurfacing won’t lead to these horrific, move-in-day urban legends.  Allow me to weave you a tale on the subject.

Not the house of your dreams...yet.

Not the house of your dreams...yet.

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5 Bathroom Trends for 2010

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Color

Color brings fun and drama to the bathroom. You can be as bold or as subtle as you wish. Painting one accent wall is a great way to bring add splash of color to the room without overwhelming the space. Highlighting the bathroom through cleverly chosen color schemes can make for a very aesthetically pleasing space, not just a plain, wall-papered nook.

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Blue Themed Bathroom

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Beach House Striped Theme

Pinkbathroom

Hot Pink Design

(Photos via Better Homes and Gardens)

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Granite Countertop Colors: Making A Beautiful Home

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Some Granite Countertop Colors
Some Granite Countertop Colors

Choosing the right color is a crucial step in granite countertop installation. While having a granite countertop installed will inevitably add beauty to your home, the perfect color will help tie the room together. A good rule of thumb is to go with a color that contrasts well with the colors of the room in which the countertop is being installed.

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Services Spotlight: Bath Transformations

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

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You probably already know that our engineered glass and stone overlay products can be used to transform your bathroom and vanity counters too, but it doesn’t end there. Granite Transformations brings the same consistent and elegant design solutions to bathroom refacing, whether it’s granite overlay or Trend Mosaic wall coverings, shower base and bathtub liners, and, of course, sink and vanity countertops and back splashes.

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