Bath Shower Home Design

Built in the late 1980s, this Vermont house was burdened by drafts and energy-guzzling appliances. The only "green" was growing on the surrounding 180 acres of countryside. To reach the green expectations of its homeowners, the farmhouse underwent a three-phase renovation while keeping its original footprint. This created a subtle exterior transformation . New galvanized metal roofing in two colors and a cool color palette freshen the look. Airtight insulation, efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and the new metal roofing altered the structure. Additions of efficient metal-clad windows and insulated doors had equal influence on the home's style. Eco-Friendly Remodeling Mudroom Makeover Just inside the front door, the mudroom's mix of open shelving and pullouts manages the gear and mess that accompany country living . Family and guests have a bench to sit on while lacing up their shoes. Throw pillows keep the sunny seat a welcoming scene. Hooks opposite of t...

As far as I know, all of the bathrooms in our new house are original to the house, which was built in 1991.  Most of them were done in pretty neutral colors , so while the tub and sink fixtures look dated, the tile is all in pretty good condition and we’re planning to live with the bathrooms as they are for at least a few years before making major updates . The guest bath has white tile on the shower walls and floor and the tile and grout are both in great shape.  But when I first laid eyes on this bathroom I barely even noticed the tile because my eyes immediately went to the black along the edge between the shower walls and the bathtub. Ew, right?  It made the whole bathroom look old and dirty and gross. It wasn’t until I looked at the rest of the bathroom a little more closely that I realized it was just the black nastiness that was giving the bathroom that old, dirty feel.  And I knew I could take 20 years off the bathroom’s appearance just by re-caulking. If you have a similar si...