Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

If you’ve ever tuned in to a home improvement show and gotten inspired to completely rip out your bathtub and replace it with a spacious walk-in shower, you wouldn’t be alone. “It's a very popular ...

Bathrooms are routinely an area of the home that rises to the top of renovation wish lists. For current home owners, giving your bathroom a facelift is the opportunity to craft your perfect spa oasis ...

Small bathrooms have charm but aren't always the easiest layout to design. Optimizing space is key, which is why walk-in ...

A shower bench, far from wasting space, adds function to a small shower. Having a space to sit makes shaving and exfoliating easier, and it makes the shower more accessible. Niches save space in a ...

A few essentials are nonnegotiable in any bathroom: a toilet, a sink, and, in a full bath, a bathtub or shower. Because of these must-haves, many homeowners assume their design options are limited.

When Amanda Welch meets with new clients, 7 times out of 10 they’ll ask, “Do we take out the bathtub?” “People say that a lot. A lot,” says Welch, owner of Brooks Vale Design in Woodinville. “It’s one ...