The most remodeled room in the house? Tie score: The two workhorses, the kitchen and the bath, share the honor. We recently devoted an issue to kitchen design around the world; this week we're delving into the possibilities for making over the bathroom—and tackling (most of) the work yourself. Do try this at home.
Above: In her Brooklyn bath, French designer Corinne Gilbert uses a ribbon and painted wooden knob as a tp dispenser. Tour her apartment and its many homemade solutions in Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home. Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista.
Monday
Above: Stay tuned later today for seven space-saving, storage-minded DIY Ideas to steal from maritime design.
Tuesday
Above: Read the story of Thomas Crapper and his "sanitary fittings" in this week's Object Lesson: The Old-Fashioned Loo. (And, on Wednesday, watch for Janet's 5 Favorites post on low-flow toilets.)
Wednesday
Above: We're eternally on the lookout for the best toilet-paper holder. In Wednesday's 10 Easy Pieces, Alexa presents our latest favorites (including these ceramic and wood designs from Japan).
Thursday
Above: Who knew an electrical outlet could change the look of a room? In the latest edition of our Remodeling 101 series on Outlet Placement, Janet explores smart places in the bathroom to plant some power (shown here, Julie's medicine cabinet with a built-in niche for an electric toothbrush).
Friday
Above: A rental bath is its own beast, but not one that's untameable. In Expert Advice, Sarah details ways she has upgraded her own family bath—and without breaking any tenant rules.
Get more home improvement ideas at Gardenista, where the DIY Mudroom is the theme this week.
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