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jeff47

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15. Go ahead and look at the $20k remodels in magazines and TV shows

Wed Oct 10, 2012, 10:16 AM

Oct 2012

But try to figure out why something works instead of spending $20k.

Bathroom seem bigger? Well, that's because they used lighter color paint on the walls.

Really like the tile wainscoting with fancy imported Italian marble? Well, you can do pretty similar with basic white tiles.

And so on. Get the ideas from the expensive remodels, but take a bit to figure out why those expensive remodels work. That'll give you insight into how to do similar on a reasonable budget.

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Where can I get ideas ... [View all] Myrina Oct 2012 OP

I do not remember the names of websites or magazines Alenne Oct 2012 #1

If you have more than one bathroom in your house Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2012 #2

We bought a book at Lowe's to help with the plumbing part of this... Phentex Oct 2012 #3

check out pinterest. LaydeeBug Oct 2012 #4

Sometimes simple can bring about dramatic change Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2012 #5

Thanks for the tips ... Myrina Oct 2012 #6

Are you doing a pedestal sink or vanity? Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2012 #8

Thanks --- glad I'm not alone. Myrina Oct 2012 #11

Yeah, I'm having this argument with a friend right now - and I'm losing. Hassin Bin Sober Oct 2012 #14

perhaps I wasn't clear -some people in my opinion go too far Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2012 #9

what color tile did you put on the floor? LaydeeBug Oct 2012 #10

Hello Laydeebug Wash. state Desk Jet Oct 2012 #13

that is so awesome. I will have to keep my eyes open. nt LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #17

Totally not offended .... Myrina Oct 2012 #12

i googled 'small bathroom' then starting scrolling through the 'images' tab NMDemDist2 Oct 2012 #7

Go ahead and look at the $20k remodels in magazines and TV shows jeff47 Oct 2012 #15

Someone just recommended the website "houzz" to me. {Planning a new house). northoftheborder Nov 2012 #16