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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.

Site-Built Shower Pans

Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains the details required by code and modern plumbing standards when fabricating a shower pan, including the two-part drain assembly, the subbase material and slope, the…
Modular Modern Faucet Handles

The Watermark Designs Elements plumbing-fixture collection features sleek, cylindrical knobs available in multiple polished-stone, metal, and wood-grain finishes.
Preparing for Tile

Schluter membranes work for waterproofing and uncoupling.
Keep Water in the Shower

Self-stick weatherstripping stops drips in a frameless-glass enclosure.
Bathroom Renovation

A great cast iron sink with two faucets anchors this bright and sunny bathroom. Designed for a family with three small children, this bathroom is functional and playful at the…
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Designer Inspiration for the Bathroom

Intelligent products for beautiful, functional, comfortable, and sustainable bathrooms that ensure well-being for years to come.
Thoughtful Bath Design

Careful planning and design contribute to a relaxing bath. Graphic tile design, on the walls and floor, clear the visual space. Mounting the faucet in the center (under the window)…
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Kerdi-Board Building Panels

Better Tile Substrates, Faster Installations
Photographing a Small Bathroom

This bath, located off a stair landing, was carved out of quite a small space. It’s no bigger than a coat closet. Using thoughtful design, and a smaller sink with…
Creating Two Beautiful Bathrooms Out of One

A builder cleverly borrows space from adjoining rooms to fit an efficient and stylish master bath into a tight floor plan.