Fresh Classic Bathroom Reveal

Janet Lorusso October 7, 2023

How this ugly duckling bathroom turned into a graceful swan…see the before and after transformation from dark and dated to light, bright, and elegant

Farmhouse Primary Bath and Powder Room Reveal

Janet Lorusso May 14, 2023

A reveal of the remarkable transformation of two farmhouse bathrooms…totally different with one in black and white and one in a riot of color, but equally dramatic and chic….

how much does it cost to renovate a bathroom?

How much does it REALLY cost to remodel a bathroom?

Janet Lorusso August 10, 2022

How much does it REALLY cost to renovate a bathroom? Here is a look at the current costs for the elements in a typical bathroom remodel…

custom bathroom vanity with light sconces

How to choose the right bathroom vanity light

Janet Lorusso August 4, 2022

Choosing vanity lighting is an important consideration in a bathroom - here are the options and the pros and cons of each

A Master Bathroom Renovation before and after

Janet Lorusso August 29, 2020

Bathroom renovations are one of the smartest updates to make to your home and we were delighted to be a part of this update. Our clients reached out wisely knowing they would need to update their bathroom for eventual resale, but wanting to enjoy it for the intervening years…

Master Bath Makeover

Janet Lorusso August 4, 2019

Next to the kitchen, the master bath is one of the most important rooms to upgrade for the best return on investment. In this case, the master bath was not only dated - and I’m not sure it was even all that attractive in it’s heyday - it was also not functional as the shower tile had failed and was leaking.

What's New in Bathroom Design from JRL Interiors 01720

Trends in Bathroom Design

Janet Lorusso March 17, 2019

So, I’ve run into several , let’s just say, unusual bathtubs in the last few weeks doing some research, and it got me thinking that perhaps it was time to devote a whole post to the subject of bathroom fixtures.

As I have trumpeted many times, choosing your bathroom fixtures and finishes wisely is important because

Luxury Bathroom Remodeling

Janet Lorusso April 12, 2018

Create your perfect bathroom while avoiding the

"design fad" trap

You might renovate your bathrooms once in the time you live in your house…maybe twice if you stay there for more than 30 years, but in any case, whatever you do will need to have staying power. Having worked on dozens of bathrooms with clients over the last 25 years, we have the benefit of much experience. We have seen many trends come and go and have learned to discern which are fads and which are new classics.

Here are some things to consider when creating your perfect bathroom:

Project in Progress: A Renovation Tale, Chapter Two

Janet Lorusso June 23, 2016

Our hero has weathered the demolition phase ... dumpsters full of old cabinets and tile and TONS of brick and the supporting cinderblocks were carted away, and the framing of the new spaces is complete! Plumbing is being roughed in, and electrical and HVAC are all underway ... nothing that inspiring to photograph on the site at this point, but a lot of pretty finish selections to see!

Meanwhile, back at the studio, the homeowners are busy making the millions of decisions that will eventually add up to a beautiful space. Appliances and fixtures have been specified, cabinet styles selected and stone and tile selections are underway. Just this week, we are finalizing the stone choices so we can confirm the cabinet finishes. A recent stoneyard visit yielded the response of "I LOVE this" from the client and we knew we had the winning direction for the finish plans.

While I adore the space planning and problem solving phase at the beginning stages of a renovation, selecting the finishes is so rewarding because it is usually the part that clients get most excited about ... they can see and feel the materials and start to imagine the finished spaces better. And so begins the "fun" part of this renovation tale!

The powder room is just off the kitchen and laundry room - the kitchen will have white perimeter cabinets, a charcoal island, and grey stone countertops and the powder room will have similar finishes.

Here is the quartzite we are lusting after for the countertops:

and here is the charcoal finish for the powder room cabinets, a possibility for the sconces to flank the mirror, and the Carrera basketweave tile for the powder room floor (to be installed on the diagonal).

traditional wall sconce with narrow backplate

The Master bathroom will have countertops, tub deck, and shower seat in this amazing quartzite with wonderful movement in shades of gray and greige and even hints of a blue-green.

Some 'supporting cast' tiles to go with this standout stone have yet to be selected, but the shower walls will definitely feature this herringbone Carrera, and the cabinetry will be in this warm dark brown-black stain:

For the third bathroom, we are looking for a remnant of, most likely, brown fantasy granite for the countertops - this being an extremely popular stone at the moment, that should be a fairly simple acquisition!