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The best flooring materials last three decades or more and retain their good looks throughout their lifespan.Tri County Design Center in Petaluma, California, offers a large variety of trendy, high-quality carpets, engineered wood, laminate, and luxury vinyl floor coverings. Our family-owned ...

Sheet vinyl flooring is a perfect option for kitchens, offering complete waterproof protection and plenty of other benefits that will serve this space well. In addition, you'll find gorgeous visuals, excellent durability, and a lifespan that helps each homeowner based on your specific need, and you ...

Toilets, formerly called water closets doesn’t always get the attention they deserve. There are variations that now allow for more comfort, higher quality and more powerful flush designs.Considerations:Things to look for - Toilets with a deep, rich glaze insure an even, easy to clean surface.The ...

Considerations:Faucet holes - When remodeling, be sure to match the number of faucet holes to the number of holes in the sink. Proportion of the faucet size and sink size is critical. You don’t want a tiny faucet on an oversized bowl or vice-versa.When buying a prefabricated sink or designing a ...

Bath basicsSpending some extra time planning your bathroom layout can pay off in the end. Maximizing space, and proper placement of fixtures can make a bathroom more than just a place to bathe. Much like a kitchen, several aspects need to be taken into consideration: space layout, plumbing, ...

The reason we have shower doors is to keep water inside. This can be accomplished with a shower door or a curtain. Shower curtains are less expensive that shower doors, can be changed often and can help compliment the décor of a bathroom. However, showers let in more light, are more sanitary, are ...

ConsiderationsParts included - Different manufacturers include different parts when selling faucets. Some manufacturers like to give the customer the freedom to mix and match options for a custom look. When price shopping, be sure to know what’s included before thinking you are getting a special ...

Considerations:Parts includedDifferent manufacturers include different parts when selling faucets. Some manufacturers like to give the customer the freedom to mix and match options for a custom look. When price shopping, be sure to know what’s included before thinking you are getting a special deal ...

Considerations: Kitchen sink 1Depth – you can purchase a kitchen sink for less money, but beware that it may only be 6” or 7” deep. The first time you try to put water in a pasta pot or wash a large pan and find that it doesn’t fit, you will be disappointed! 8” is standard, but most people find 10” ...

Kitchen basics: Planning (NKBA guidelines)Space planning in a kitchen requires a significant amount of pre-planning. So many aspects have to be taken into consideration: work space layout, plumbing and appliances, countertops, safety, seating and storage. These guidelines have been provided by the ...

To determine how much your new kitchen or bath remodel will cost, there are a few key factors to keep in mind.You can have a very simple plan or a very elaborate plan with multiple ranges in between.Items that can affect your budget include:Where you make your purchase – what type of store and what ...

Designing your kitchen and bath is no small undertaking. After all, there are so many elements to these spaces to consider such as cabinets, countertops, plumbing, flooring, lighting to name just a few. The details are many and more choices become available everyday in turn, making decisions ...