Bathroom Countertops Lower prices are moving limestone, marble, and other natural materials into the bathroom. You’ll also see more concrete, granite, and–yes–stainless steel as kitchen preferences migrate. Engineered-stone, solid-surface, and stainless counters are waterproof. Granite and engineered stone should also… View Post

Bathroom Faucets Faucets are available in a wide range of prices and styles. They range from very inexpensive, mostly plastic models, to high quality brass units. Types of Bathroom Faucets Not all faucet types work with every sink basin. Standard… View Post

Kitchen Cabinets The starting point for every kitchen — the bone structure of the room — is its cabinetry. Kitchen cabinets can be arranged to meet specific needs, whether you’re a wine collector, a pastry chef or a family of… View Post

Bathroom Showerheads For a quick rinse, any old showerhead will do the job. But if you want a pounding stream of water to jump-start your morning or a gentle spray to help you unwind at day’s end, the right showerhead… View Post

Kitchen Countertops How to Choose a Kitchen Countertop Start with the kitchen sink. Most counters work with most sinks. But if you want an undermount sink, you’ll need a waterproof material like solid surfacing, engineered stone, granite, or concrete. If… View Post

Bathroom Sinks Move over, porcelain: Glass and even stainless steel are among the new materials that are changing the style and shape of bathroom sinks. Vessel sinks like the one at right are the latest option. Unlike undermount sinks, these… View Post

Kitchen Faucets Most kitchen faucets are now guaranteed for life against leaks, thanks to better valves that eliminate those infamous rubber washers and the midnight drips that occur when they fail. The lifetime warranties also cover a faucet’s finish, be… View Post

Toilets Even the utilitarian commode is getting a revamp as toilet manufacturers strive to make this most basic of bathroom elements more accommodating. Trends include more comfort-height models, which raise the rim from the usual 14 inches to as much… View Post

Kitchen Range Hoods A range hood can become a major design statement–and a major expense–in a remodeled kitchen. Custom-crafted hoods can cost thousands. Even ready-made hoods can be pricey models that work with hot design trends. Stainless-steel hoods, which tend… View Post

Whirlpool Tubs The ability to turn a bath into a massage has given whirlpool tubs a starring role in new and renovated bathrooms. Roughly 25 percent of high-end bath remodels include one, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association,… View Post