BEFORE & AFTER: BATHROOM GETS A MUCH NEEDED RENO

This bathroom got a much needed makeover. Here's a BEFORE picture:

The plans were to replace everything in this bathroom.The room was opened right to the studs to do the proper wiring for the fan and lighting. The updates included: a new white hex tile floor, new drywall/paint/trim, new tub/shower, new toilet, new sink/faucet, new light fixture, new medicine cabinet inset into the wall and all the other small accessories like towel bar and a bit of artwork.

Here are a couple more before pictures.

Here is the AFTER!

BATHROOM ROUND UP: 3 STYLISH & AFFORDABLE SINKS

Over the years when designing bathrooms, I've looked at many different sinks and vanities. Each bathroom is unique in the style and the size you can fit. In my bathroom above I was fortunate to have the original pedestal sink to use and I love how it looks. The only draw back to a pedestal sink is the lack of storage. I've had lovely vanities custom made for several clients, and lean towards a white vanity with marble tops and nickel faucets – a classic, timeless look for any bathroom. These vanities (shown below) are some store bought options, and two even come with marble tops. All you have to do is make sure it fits, buy a faucet and get the plumbing hooked up. Retailers seem to have a better selection to buy off the floor, and there are a variety of styles and sizes. These are 3 I think are stylish and affordable:

1.  Pedro 60" vanity with double sink and marble top/backsplash for less than $800, doesn't include the faucets but comes with everything else, for a double vanity this is a great price. From costco.ca

2.  Malaga 27" vanity – comes with everything except faucet $519 marble top and backsplash.  From rona.ca

3.  Hemnes white sink, 31-1/2" – this doesn't have a marble top or faucet, but comes with white sink for $299. I'd personally add on two back legs.  From ikea.ca