| p>People spend a lot of time and money on their | | | | of looks and functionality. You want something the |
| homes. Whether you are building a new home, or | | | | looks good and easy to clean, since as porcelain or |
| remodeling an existing home, it is important to plan | | | | ceramic tile. |
| carefully. Any real estate agent will tell you that the | | | | Speaking of floor tile, the other tiled floor in your |
| rooms which actually increase the value of your | | | | house is most likely your bathroom. You can either |
| house when you remodel are the kitchen and | | | | go with functional or luxurious with bathrooms. |
| bathroom. They also seem to be the most used | | | | Luxury might include heated tile floors, a glass block |
| rooms, so they get more than their fair share of | | | | shower enclosure, or simply a beautiful cast iron |
| wear and tear. So let's take a look at these rooms | | | | bathtub, although you will have to go with acrylic if |
| and what kinds of products and projects you might | | | | you want a whirlpool type tub. It's amazing how you |
| want to consider. | | | | can totally transform a functional yet boring |
| For many homes, the kitchen is the center of | | | | bathroom into your personal sanctuary with the |
| activity. In addition to family meals and family | | | | proper choices and planning (and work doing the |
| projects, the kitchen tends to be where people | | | | installation). Even a relatively small addition, like a |
| congregate at any gathering. Who knows what this | | | | heated towel rack can do wonders for your mood. |
| is, but don't you want your kitchen to be a place | | | | Another inexpensive change is a new bathroom |
| where friends and family feel welcome and | | | | vanity cabinet which can really change the feel of the |
| comfortable? So, what is your overall vision for your | | | | room. |
| kitchen and how do the various products fit in? Take, | | | | Like many other things in life, it pays to take the |
| for example, countertops, do you see marble, quartz, | | | | time and do your homework with considering |
| or even glass countertops? How about a tile | | | | remodeling or designing you kitchen and bathroom. A |
| countertop or backsplash. How about sinks, do you | | | | little time an effort before your start will pay off in |
| like the clean look of a shiny stainless steel kitchen | | | | huge dividends down the road, both financially in you |
| sink or something softer, like engineered stone or | | | | house value and in sheer enjoyment of your home. |
| porcelain? Kitchen floors are also important in terms | | | | |