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Bathrooms

Bathrooms are arguably one of the most important rooms in the house. This essential space gets a lot of traffic, and usually showcases the personal style of its owner. At the same time, bathrooms are inevitably about function, so successful designs are the right blend of what you see and how well it works.

Bathrooms offer designers a rich palette of possibilities — everything from the varied colors and textures of natural wood to sleek sprayed finishes.

Whether a bathroom is a remodel or new construction, and no matter what the style, Fine Homebuilding’s deep library of articles cover what you need to know.

Moisture- and Mold-Resistant Drywall

Specially treated gypsum panels are a good choice for bathroom walls and other damp areas–but don't use them in shower enclosures or other very wet spaces.
Mystery Plumbing Find

Many drum traps are still in use today, but technically are not up to current code standards.
The Future of Tile is Big

Full-wall porcelain panels offer the seamless look of stone with less cost and maintenance.
Installing Large-Format Tile

In this episode of Job-Site Diaries, watch remodeler Josh Oduin prep and place giant tiles for a custom curbless shower.
Easy-Sipping Faucet

Nasoni's award-winning Fountain Faucet is an elegant way to avoid craning your neck for a sip of water.
Dead-Flat Bathroom Floor

When the floor has to look perfect, but existing conditions are anything but, a dry-pack mortar bed can save the job.
Modular Bathroom Fixtures

Stone Forest combines stone, metal, and wood into industrial-chic vanities and storage units in their Elemental bathroom collection.
Stainless-Steel Shower Shelves

Schluter Systems sleek metal shower shelves come in a variety of shapes and styles to fit any tile shower enclosure.
Structure Dictates Design

New framing added to reinforce an aging structure inspired a creative use of space in the remodel of this 1950s home.
On-Point En Suite

Creating a cozy new master bathroom in a compact home in Portland, Oregon.