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Bathroom Remodeling Guide

Get the most out of this hardworking room with advice on efficient bathroom layouts, quality material choices, and top-notch construction techniques.

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Whether you’re building a simple powder room or upgrading your master suite, you will have to make a lot of careful choices to get the look and functionality you want. This collection of Fine Homebuilding bathroom remodeling articles should help make those choices a lot easier. From layout ideas for small bathrooms, to tips on how to design a bathroom for accessibility, to a look at the most common pitfalls of bathroom remodels, we have all the resources you need to ensure your next bathroom project is a success.

  • How-To 1
    The Future of Tile Is Big

    Full-wall porcelain panels offer the seamless look of stone with less cost and maintenance.

  • Design 2
    sunny bathroom
    Bathroom Layouts That Work

    Scott Gibson explains why a good layout is key to a successful bath remodel in this excerpt from his book, Bathroom Ideas That Work.

  • How-To 3
    Tile Setting
    Installing Large-Format Tile

    Watch remodeler Josh Oduin prep and place giant tiles for a custom curbless shower.

  • How-To 4
    Dead-Flat Bathroom Floor

    When the floor has to look perfect, but existing conditions are anything but, a dry-pack mortar bed can save the job.

  • Design 5
    One Bathroom, Three Ways

    Three architects reimagine the same space to suit different needs.

  • Design 6
    Bathroom Remodel Reality Check
    Bathroom Remodel Reality Check

    A no-nonsense look at the complications of common bathroom upgrades.

  • Design 7
    Healthy Kitchens (and Baths)

    A comprehensive guide to materials for flooring, countertops, cabinetry, and more that benefit people and are better for the environment.

  • Design 8
    Kallista P50062-00-0 Bathtub
    Bathtub Buyer’s Guide

    Learn the pros and cons of all common tub materials–including acrylic, cultured stone, fiberglass, and enameled cast iron, and steel–so you can choose the perfect tub for any bathroom.

  • How-To 9
    Site-Built Shower Pans

    Code expert Glenn Mathewson explains the details required by code and modern plumbing standards when fabricating a shower pan.

  • How-To 10
    Installing a Wall-Hung Toilet

    These fixtures save space and make your bathroom easier to clean, but installation demands a different workflow.

  • Design 11
    Revamping a 60-Year-Old Bath

    Interior designer John Kelsey describes the decision-making process behind a six-week gut remodel of an old bathroom in a Dutch colonial home.

  • Design 12
    Bathroom Remodeling on Any Budget
    Bathroom Remodeling on Any Budget

    Keeping your budget in check requires a balance of good design and thoughtful material selection.

  • How-To 13
    installing frameless shower glass
    Flawless Frameless Shower Glass

    Learn how to order, fit, and install glass panels and doors for a truly custom shower.

  • Design 14
    bathroom lighting
    Bathroom Lighting with Purpose

    Consider style and function when deciding on illumination for your bathroom.

  • How-To 15
    tile shower niche
    How to Build a Better Shower Niche

    A tile and stone pro offers detailed instructions for designing and installing a beautiful, custom niche with any type of tile.

  • Design 16
    Beautiful Small Bathrooms
    Beautiful Small Bathrooms

    These 5 bathrooms prove that good things do indeed come in small packages.

  • Design 17
    Bath Sinks with Style and Sense

    Don’t let choices overwhelm your quest for a great lav.

  • Design 18
    Designing Showers for Small Bathrooms
    Designing Showers for Small Bathrooms

    Choose the best materials, fixtures, and layout to create the most luxurious and private shower possible in a compact space.

  • How-To 19
    tile shower
    Tile a Shower: Introduction

    Learn how to install a custom tile shower with professional tilesetter Tom Meehan.

  • Design 20
    Understanding Bathroom Tile Options

    Choosing the best materials and format for showers, walls, and floors takes focus.

  • Design 21
    three-quarter bath
    A Three-Quarter Bath in Half the Space

    Clever layout and fixture choices help a bathroom under a narrow staircase make the most of its 25-sq.ft. footprint.

  • Design 22
    How to Remodel a Bath for Accessibility
    How to Remodel a Bath for Accessibility

    Even if you don’t require accessible spaces today, you can design bathrooms that are functional, comfortable, and flexible for long-term living.

  • Design 23
    A Suite Bathroom Carved Out of Closet Space

    Reorganizing an awkward floor plan shows how function and comfort can be achieved in small spaces.

  • How-To 24
    installing frameless shower glass
    Flawless Frameless Shower Glass

    Learn how to order, fit, and install glass panels and doors for a truly custom shower.

  • Design 25
    Tile and barn style. The horizontal wall tile accentuates the bath’s broad, rectangular shape. A sliding barn-style door adds style without cluttering up the sparse bath design.
    This Suite Bath Remodel Is a Family Affair

    Siblings and spouses pool their skills to take a dated bath from cramped to contemporary.

  • Design 26
    Six Bathroom Design Tips

    An architect's advice on turning a good master bath into a great bath -- without breaking the bank

  • Design 27
    How to Avoid the Seven Sins of Bathroom Design

    Get the details right the first time when remodeling or building a new bathroom, because making changes later can be costly and difficult.

  • Design 28
    updated full bathroom
    Tailoring a Full Bath for Empty Nesters

    This family bathroom was remodeled into a luxury en-suite retreat.

  • Design 29
    Small Baths That Live Large

    Two remodeled bathrooms showcase strategies that make small spaces feel roomy, without big changes.

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