this was the first time that remodeler mark daniels had illuminated a sink. the homeowners chose an onyx countertop in a honey tone and matching pre-made sinks for the two master bath vanities. daniels wanted the sinks to sit inside the counter. “then you don’t have them perched up high with a dust-collecting area underneath,” he says. he looped a 12-foot length of rope lighting around each sink base and used clips and clear silicone to prevent them from shifting.

Light Accents for Kitchen and Bath

Subtle lighting ideas for kitchen and bath projects, including lit onyx sinks and glass block details.


Universal Design

 

Design and Designers

  • The clients, owners of a Raleigh, N.C., townhouse, wanted to open the kitchen to the living room and dining room to improve traffic flow and to create a more cohesive space. The homeowners showed remodelers David and Peggy Mackowski of Quality Design and Construction a photo of an arched opening they liked, and they wanted to use that as the design inspiration for delineating the dining room and kitchen spaces.

    Design Element: Arched Cabinetry Wall

    The arched cabinetry wall in this kitchen design helps to delineate this home's kitchen and dining spaces.

     
  • The Basics of Color Selection

    Consultant Katherine Morris, of Inspired Settings, offers to help clients select paint colors for their remodeling projects.

     
  • Helping Clients Select Granite

    There are many factors--cost, color, finish, edge detail--in selecting granite. Helping clients choose granite for their remodeling project...

     

In-House Design

 

Design Fees

  • SecondLook: David Heaney

    This Delaware remodeler has diversified his business by providing customized space plans and estimating services for health facilities..

     
  • Developing a design process starting with sales

    Todd Jackson of Jackson Design & Remodeling, in San Diego, developed a design process that starts with sales. “If you just turn a client...

     
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    Fee (Not So) Simple

    For some remodeling clients, the concept of a volume discount extends to remodeling projects. They argue that there are efficiencies of...