Ultimate Whirlpool Experience

You can have the ultimate in relaxation whirlpool experience custom built for your home.  Hydro Systems Air and Whirlpool bathtubs can be built to your specifications with dozens of options like mood lighting. So, you can be sure to get exactly what you are looking for.

And, these amazing tubs come in a variety of styles and finishes so they can be customized to match any design. Imagine coming home from a long day at the office and submerging yourself in peace and tranquility – well with the Silent Air controls, you can!  And, the best part is you will have all of the control right at your fingertips with the “Soft Touch” electronic control panel.

View our great selection of Hydro Systems Air and Whirlpool products to learn more.

Style Flows from the Faucet

A faucet can either be plain and go un-noticed in a rooms decor, or it can stand out and be the focal point of the space.  Plumbtile offeres hundreds of faucet options to choose your ideal style and finish.  Whether you are looking to upgrade your bathroom or kitchen faucet, you can be sure to get exactly what you want.

Check out these beautiful options from California Faucets:

California Faucets also allows you to customize your faucet to your preferred style.

Stylish Kitchen Sinks

When you think of a kitchen sink, your first though is not likely style.  Quite often, the sink simply blends in with the rest of the architecture and decor.  But your can set aside your bland stainless steal or ceramic sink and make way for more stylish kitchen sinks from Plumbtile.

Check out these great options:

   

   

   

 

8 Great Bathroom Designs

When beginning a bathroom model, there are hundreds of designs and styles to choose from.  You may choose to select fixtures and accessories that create a serene and peaceful environment, or ones that create a sleek and modern style.  Check out the photos below of some of our favorite bathroom designs.

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Design Software Gives You a Planning Edge

It is fun to shop for new plumbtile products for your home.  But many people have a hard time making a decision on the right product because they can’t envision exactly what it will look like in their home.  This means they may not happy with their choice once they actually see it in the space.

But using design software can be a big help when it comes to making product choices for your remodel project.  The software allows you to put in your dimensions and choose from many different styles and patterns to give you a sneak peek at possible designs and outcomes.  So whether you’re wondering if your current space can accommodate a sleek custom made tub from Ameritech, or if your floor would look better with some Walker Zanger tiles, design software can put some ease into the project planning. Continue reading →

Kitchen Transformation on a Tight Budget

It doesn’t have to break the bank to bring new life to an outdated, dreary kitchen.  Bright colors, fresh paint and jazzy latches and pulls paired with the willingness to jump in and do it yourself is an economical way to create a space that draws friends and family in to a warm, welcoming focal point of your home.  Plumbtile carries a lot of great products to help you revamp your space and stay in budget.

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Bathroom Remodel Made Simple

Home renovations can be very daunting.  This is because any home remodel project has the potential to become a stress filled, overwhelming, money sucking task.  But, if you carefully plan your remodel from start to finish, you will be better prepared to handle any issues that may come up.  So take a moment to plan your project and you will soon be enjoying your transformed space with a sense of self satisfaction and pride. Plumbtile offers some great products to help make your renovation project go smoothly.  Continue reading →

How to Set a Kitchen Remodel Budget and Get Design Ideas

In the last post of  this series, 4 Signs that You Need a Kitchen Remodel, we talked about some sure-fire signs that it’s time to upgrade the kitchen in a home. Now, the second most important step in the process is deciding exactly how to spend on that remodel. How much will it cost to create that dream kitchen? How much is actually available to you?

Gather Kitchen Remodel Ideas

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When deciding on a kitchen remodel budget, it is often helpful to know where you are going with the project itself. What things need to be replaced, and how much will those replacements cost? Is there major construction involved (such as tearing down walls or building in all-new pipes), or it is simply a matter of hauling that old dishware out and hauling in the new one?

If you are completely at a loss, start by making a list of everything that is broken, stained, or otherwise undesirable right now. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

  • The fridge that gobbles electricity and/or no longer works properly.
  • The sink that is scratched, cracked, broken, growing mold, or otherwise unsightly.
  • That laminate flooring that is yellowing.
  • Those broken tiles…or all of the tile.
  • That old stove that is a huge pain to clean (trade up with a sleek glass-topped one).

If you aren’t remodeling out of necessity, you are free to make changes based on “because I want to.” Either way, getting ideas for sexy new layouts, color, textures, and more is a great way to start building a kitchen remodel budget. Try magazines, TV shows, or even the Internet to get more ideas than you can handle.

As you go, make note of items you want and their “average” prices. This will help you build a “want” budget. I.e., the budget required to have everything you want.

Determine How to Pay For the Kitchen Remodel

Finally, it is time to go through what is available to you. Contractors and designers have it easy because they will simply get the budget from their clients, but the client may have some difficulty deciding what they can actually afford. The two most common options to look into are:

  • Current savings (if they are not deemed as emergency savings).
  • Equity. You might be surprised to find out just how much is waiting for you in an equity line or loan.

Discovering what is available to you will give you a “have” budget. Quite often, you will find yourself with a gap between the “want” and “have” budgets. If this is the case, it is time to close that gap by shopping for better deals on quality kitchen remodel supplies. If you still see a gap after hunting down the best deals on what you need, you may need to put off some of those things on the “want” budget. Add them to your holiday or birthday wish list instead!

Following these steps will help you better understand and envision what is truly possible for that kitchen. Once you’re there, it is easy to start Planning a Kitchen Remodel, which just happens to be what the next blog in this series is about!