
Above: paint (Nickel P2231-4), Para Paint; artwork, Grace Gallery; and accessories, Ginger's.
Sconces make us look beautiful, but their light levels are not sufficient for bathroom purposes (e.g. makeup application, shaving, etc.) unless combined with a high-powered magnifying mirror. The best bathroom lighting is a surface-mount fixture that uses a few 60-watt bulbs placed directly over the mirror for even light distribution.
They are not coming back in style, and if you hear otherwise, don't believe it.
This isn't a style thing. Practically speaking, water and laminate just don't mix. If you want the look of hardwood without the maintenance, look for porcelain tiles that resemble wood.
And Lisa doesn't care if you have a really cute patterned one. Cleaning supplies belong in the closet.
Special thanks to Olympia Tile for supplying the porcelain tile samples in our studio.
Lisa's picks for the most "worthy" bathtubs!