The ensuite bathroom may be one of the most functional spaces in your home but homeowners realize it can also make a design statement. As they worry less about decorating and renovating with the next buyer in mind, they’re letting their personal likes and dislikes guide them. “We’re redecorating the idea of what a bathroom is,” says Benjamin John Ouellette of BJOID in Waterloo. That could mean forgoing traditional white subway tiles in favour of patterned French- or Spanish-i

Following a year of growth, kitchen cabinet demand in the United States is projected to increase 5.9% per year to $17.1 billion in 2021, according to the recent Cabinets Market in the U.S. study by The Freedonia Group. Tall kitchen cabinets are projected to reach a value of $3.2 billion in 2021 on annual advances of 7.7%, with base cabinets projected at 5.2% annual growth. Meanwhile, U.S. demand for countertops is forecast to rise just over 2% annually through 2022 to 803 mil

A recent report from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) shows homeowners are increasingly using technology in their kitchen, causing potential ripple effects impacting kitchen design. The report tallied responses from homeowners aged 25-65 planning a kitchen remodel in the next two years. According to the report, the top three areas where consumers seek knowledge from their designers are in smart appliances, Wi-Fi connectivity, and centralized lighting controls.

Despite the growing popularity of bathroom designs promoting aging in place through walk-in showers and accessible tubs, freestanding bathtubs still provide elegance for homeowners and retain popularity as well. A free-standing tub can become a statement piece, making bathrooms feel larger, and promoting a sculptural feel in a master bathroom. Mansion Global spoke with interior designers from across the globe about what designers can to accent and highlight a freestanding tub

As with kitchens, designing a new master bathroom — or renovating one that's seen a few years of service — can be among the most challenging and expensive of home projects. Which is why homeowners are often inclined to embrace master bath trends more slowly than they might follow hot home design movements in other parts of the house. The goal is to find a balance that will make a bathroom feel up to date, but also timeless. Here are four current style swings that seem to have

Give homeowners the marble space they desire with superior-performing Cambria quartz. Cambria Torquay featured with black lacquered cabinets and gold hardware pairs perfectly to create a sophisticated luxe look. There’s no denying the old-world beauty of marble. However, while many love it as an aesthetic for home decor, it’s far from ideal for the spaces and surfaces that are used every day. Whether it’s a remodel or a new build, it’s important to ask yourself: “How do homeo