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It doesn't actually cost that much money to revamp your bath. For less than the cost of a good bedspread, you can increase the value of your property by several thousand dollars by doing a remodel, assuming you do it properly. You will also have to find a vanity for your sink to rest on. There are several options available to you. If you opt for marble or some other...Read more

Custom House Numbers allows you to select virtually any font and they will create outdoor lettering for your address. It also allows you to select height, width and finish options, whether you want your numbers to be hollow or solid, etc. They have a pricing calculator so you can weigh your options without having to email someone everytime you change your mind. That's a nice option....Read more

This fireplace support is so simple and beautiful it takes my breath away....Read more

I have fantasies about buying a large space and dividing it up to suit my needs. I think I just found my first piece that I could design the whole apartment around. I would definitely use privacy glass for the walls so the tub would be on display when not in use....Read more

I just found a great resource for modern plumbing fixtures that are not too expensive. Usually when you buy plumbing (unless you buy it all in a vanity), you have to purchase the drains and everything in an a la carte fashion. So I went though and picked what I would want to buy if I were remodeling my bath. Which I just might. Far left is the Luka Vessel...Read more

Speaking of Apartment Therapy, they're currently running their "smallest coolest apartments 2006" contest right now, and I've fallen in love with many of the entries but I thought this apartment has the most innovative use of the Ikea Pax wardrobe doors I've ever seen. Vince (the resident) used it in his tiny apartment as a movable wall that let's light in but also provides privacy and dividing the space for...Read more

I'm speechless. Built in integrated tub, sink, toilet (not shown in detail) and shower (not shown in this version). Pricing depends on configuration....Read more

Miss Lady Grace from Design*Sponge has once again found some amazing wallpaper. Although they were hit pretty hard by Hurricane Katrina and are currently without water, gas, or electricity, they don't anticipate any problem in being able to fulfill any orders. "Flavor Paper will resume printing as soon as possible, most likely in early November. We are now taking orders in exile and prioritizing them by date placed. An investment...Read more

I've been drafting "the house I want to build" probably ever since I was a child. It changes slightly with each new drawing, but in the last 10 years, it has always featured a knoll-like credenza for the bath. It's nice to know reality is finally catching up with my fantasy. Available in walnut, teak, maple, birch, fir, and cherry. Materials: Top structured for sink cut-out. Solid veneer construction throughout....Read more

I love the way minimal fireplaces look, but they often require a fancy architect. Here's a solution that doesn't require an architect, and as an added benefit, it's being touted as an environmentally friendly open fireplace. It's Flue less, easily transportable, does not require any installation or utility connection for fuel supply. It's fuelled by a renewable energy (Denatured Ethanol), it burns clean and is virtually maintenance free. The best...Read more

I really love one unit designs, especially for the bath. This lovely piece is solid surface Corian and it includes a chromed open waste plug, soap holder, toothbrush holder and stainless steel towel ring. (Tap set and drain not included). I feel like I slightly have to justify the price on this, because it is high. But if you were doing a regular bathroom, you would spend at least $5,000...Read more

I found this today at Design*Sponge. I know there are lots of wall panel options today, but frankly, some of them are kinda cheesy and will look really funky in an "avocado green appliance" sort of way soon. But I believe that the pop wall panels are classic in the 60's design sense and I think it would look great and textural on one wall perhaps in the living room...Read more

If you're looking for an alternative to the terrible wicker patterned ceiling fans that come in most apartments, try the ball fan from y lighting....Read more

Roll-in showers are great for the wheel-chair bound, assuming there is a full 60 inches diameter of turning space inside. This roll-in shower would work for anyone with discerning eye and a desire to break-up the vast expanse of tilework. Justification: Agreed, this is not entirely affordable, but this isn't a labor intensive install, and labor costs can really add up if you're not careful. Scrimp a little by buying...Read more

I was in the amazing Herzog & De Meuron designed Prada store in Tokyo last year, design-gawking. The dressing room was just off to the side with the only walls made of transparent glass. I went in, and unable to easily ask for assistance, fumbled around for a bit until I saw a button on the floor, which I stepped on, causing the glass to appear to immediately fog-up. I...Read more