Author Archives: Julia Ritzenthaler
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How to Create a Bathroom Remodel Budget
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom EssentialsThere’s nothing like remodeling a bathroom to get your creative juices flowing. You immediately start tearing through home decor magazines, pouring over Pinterest boards, and looking for any reason to scope out your friends’ bathrooms. Next thing you know, you have a detailed idea of what you want and how to get it. You’ve picked […]
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Master Bathroom Remodeling Trends
Posted on May 29, 2020 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Current TrendsWhat would you make of the following headline: “Transitional becomes the No. 1 style as farmhouse loses steam, according to the U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study”? If you are like other homeowners, you’d think that it was a valuable little tip from a major home design and decor website, and something to consider if you […]
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Bathroom Remodel Planning Guide: Standard Fixture Dimensions
Posted on May 22, 2020 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom Remodeling InformationYour home is an original and you don’t want it to have a stock or standardized appearance. Most of us would feel the same and say our homes are a reflection of ourselves. However, all homes are built with standard measurements or other fixed and specific sizing. Doors, for example, must meet certain codes. The […]
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How to Remodel a Bathroom on a Budget
Posted on May 14, 2020 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom Remodeling InformationWhen thinking about remodeling, there are two rooms that can be a real challenge to the budget – the kitchen and the bathroom. Both have lots of plumbing and electrical needs, and the bathroom may have such costly issues as tile work and more. It can feel like a no-win situation if you are eager […]
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6 Most Common Bathroom Vanity Styles
Posted on February 27, 2020 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom Remodeling InformationWe all know that interior design and décor trends come and go, and that there are certain rooms in the house that have a high ROI (return on investment) when even basic improvements are done. The kitchen is one, but so too is the bathroom. An easy and affordable way to almost immediately improve the […]
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11 Steps to Remodeling Your Bathroom
Posted on February 20, 2020 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom Essentials90 Inch Traditional Double Bathroom Vanity It does not matter in the least precisely why you are doing a bathroom remodel, the simple truth is that almost all such projects feature a similar set of steps from start to finish. Just “how” to go about remodeling the bathroom does not vary widely from the enormous […]
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The Pros and Cons of Common Bathroom Vanity Materials
Posted on January 28, 2020 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Buying GuidesThere are many utility items in our homes that we take for granted, and sometimes we forget that we also chose them for their esthetics. In other words, a lot of the materials and major items chosen for our homes are selected for both their good looks and their ability to withstand years of wear […]
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6 Space Saving Vanities for Small Bathrooms
Posted on November 11, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom EssentialsSmall Bathroom Vanity Buying Guide Are you in the process of remodeling a small bathroom and need a vanity that’s not going to: A.) Take up so much room you have to suck it in to squeeze around it, just to get to the toilet? B.) Exist as just a sink, so you have toilet […]
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Small Bathroom Storage Solutions
Posted on November 11, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Current TrendsHow to Add More Storage Space to a Small Bathroom When looking at the size of your bathroom, for many the first thing that always comes to mind is – that’s all the storage? Whether your bathroom is small, or you just have a small bathroom vanity, there are always unique ways to improve the […]
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12 Designer Tips Make a Small Bathroom Bigger
Posted on November 11, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the DesignerYou cannot make a room bigger without adding physical space to it…or can you? Ask any design professional about visually and literally making a small room, including a bathroom, bigger and they’ll tell you it is entirely possible. Below are 12 of the top designer and decorator tips and tricks to making even the tiniest […]
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Bathroom Design Tips: Upgrade Your Bathroom Mirror
Posted on October 31, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom EssentialsFarista Unique Antiqued Silver Mirror A New Vanity Mirror Can Make All the Difference We all want to find those helpful little tips and tricks that let us get a lot of bang for our buck. Nowhere is this truer than in the area of home improvements. We want to find simple ways of making […]
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The Beauty of a Vessel Sink: Why You Need this in Your Bathroom
Posted on September 18, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom EssentialsDo you ever look through Pinterest or home improvement sites and see sinks that make you long to wash your hands in them? There are some stunning sinks out there, and among the most beautiful are vessel sinks. These unique sinks sit on top of the bathroom counter, looking like a washbasin set there on […]
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Bathroom Countertop Buying Guide
Posted on May 8, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom Remodeling InformationWhen it comes to customizing your bathroom, nothing quite compares to changing your countertop. The right bathroom countertop can lend elegance, tie in with an existing theme, bring the beauty of nature indoors and much more. In fact, it’s the single most important fixture in your bathroom. As such, it’s important to know more about […]
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Bathroom Faucets Buying Guide
Posted on April 29, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Buying GuidesHow to Choose the Right Faucet for Your Bathroom Sink If you view your bathroom vanity as many people do, as the centerpiece of your entire bathroom, then the faucets that adorn your vanity should be chosen with just as much care. Additionally, if you’re just doing an easy upgrade and changing out your existing faucets, adding […]
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Pros & Cons of Vessel Sinks
Posted on April 4, 2019 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Bathroom EssentialsHistory of Vessel Sinks One of the must have bathroom trends these days is vessel bowl sinks. All the rage in bathroom remodel and new construction, these sinks have a misconception of being more suitable for modern and contemporary design. This assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. A quick history lesson for those that […]
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Why You Should Get An Inspection When Remodeling
Posted on March 16, 2015 by Julia Ritzenthaler in VideosGetting a home inspection may cost less in the long run. Here, Randy goes over the importance of getting an inspection done before your remodel project.
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Vessel Sinks: Form or Function in the Bathroom?
Posted on November 25, 2014 by Julia Ritzenthaler in VideosAre vessel sinks for form or function? Well, to be totally honest, Julia tells us they are more for a particular look. You want to keep in mind the amount of use a vessel sink will get. There will be splashing so you want to be prepared to be wiping down the counter tops. If […]
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Trending: Unique Bathroom Wall Design Ideas
Posted on October 15, 2014 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the DesignerWith so many materials to cover our walls with these days, why choose just one? Learn the techniques on mixing materials in your bathroom.
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What’s Your Style? Asian Bathroom Elements
Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julia Ritzenthaler in Ask the DesignerAsian style design is restful, peaceful and serene. Learn the basics so you can start transforming your own bathroom today!
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