I've been looking at the possibility of turning a large laundry room into a second bath, which means basically starting from scratch when it comes to all the fixtures. As you know, it can add up really quickly and the next thing you know, you've spent $15,000. One way to reduce costs is by searching at discount plumbing supply stores, as long as you have time to search.

Here's a great shower entry that's 1/3 the cost of what I've seen at other design stores. It was listed at $2,500 and now it's only $799!

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It's refreshing to see a beautiful bath space that doesn't require tiles everywhere. The nice simple wooden sink (although I think I would worry too much about the upkeep) and the horizontal-mount mirror and the wall-mount faucet brings it all together. It's perfect how the alignment is slightly askew.

To create this look in your own bath remodel, you can get the faucet for under $300 here. The mirror is pretty much a no-brainer. Start at Ikea and work your way up as your budget allows. The sink is more difficult to locate but since I have a problem with the idea of wood, I would probably use something like the Omvivo washplane or the erosion sink, which can be custom made to any length.

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We originally posted the Omvivo Washplane over three years ago, but I thought it was time for a revisit since they've come out with more color and material options.



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I probably played Tetris for hours on end in 6th grade. I have been reacquainted with Tetris recently while at a friend's house who still has her old Nintendo, so it's great to see it being used here in a home application. I'm not quite sure it would be a match in my home, but I do really love the idea. Perfect for a kids bath perhaps?

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This slim line drain is pretty amazing.

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Here's a nice modern vanity which used to be $3000 and now it's less than a grand. I'm not sure I'm a big fan of the giant portion above the counter surface, but that part is optional. The vanity itself is perfect for tight spaces.

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I love the perfect edges on this sink.

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I love the Ace Hotel. I've stayed at the one in Seattle, and they've really done a great job of taking a rough, existing space and making it comfortable. There is also a sense that it can be done on a limited budget because the treatments aren't complicated. They start with spartan digs and work smartly with space and paint to create 'zones' and then add a few decorative elements.

I especially like how they've chosen this dark color to separate the bath space from the rest of the room. In a residential situation, a sink in the bedroom isn't ideal, but the use of paint to create zones can be utilized in any multi-function situation.

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There's something about wall mount faucets that just seem to make the vanity area much tidier. This one from Ann Sachs is perfectly simple and well designed.

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I love the curved tile in this shower seat of the Norrviken house.

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