Clear glass is queen, and matte black, brushed nickel, satin brass, and polished chrome are favorite shower hardware finishes in our Northern Virginia region. I recently asked shower door professionals in a Facebook group which finishes are trending in their areas. With input from various countries and states, the answers could provide clues to emerging […]
READ MOREEdge options are one more way that a vanity mirror can be customized to your preferences. Although a frame might be considered a form of edgework, we’ll focus on the two possibilities for the glass edge itself: polished and beveled. Your choice between these two will impact the style of not only your mirror, but […]
Details >Clips and track (also referred to as channel) are two common choices for mirror installation. Both are valid methods used by glass and mirror professionals, but certain circumstances indicate the use of one over the other. Understanding your options and the reasons glaziers use each technique is helpful in selecting the best mirror and installation […]
Details >Bathroom makeovers are popular because modern homeowners want rooms that are more than outhouses with plumbing. Today’s standards call for spa-like spaces that foster relaxation and renewal. Is the focal point of your master bathroom a dated vanity? Do its amenities consist of a shower head, commode, and sink? Even if you don’t have the […]
Details >Understanding what makes a frameless shower different from a framed unit is vital to determining whether this style is right for your bathroom renovation project. Let’s take a look at what makes frameless showers stand out from among their framed counterparts. The most obvious difference is that frameless units are built without aluminum framing. These […]
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