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Couple Replaced the Dated Tiled Vanity With a Double Sink and the Bathroom Looks Twice as Big

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Small square tiles covered the vanity countertop and backsplash in this 1962 home’s primary bathroom, surrounding a single sink with rows of dark grout lines. A mirrored medicine cabinet filled the wall above, while patterned vinyl flooring and a beige tub liner added finishes from later renovations. @The Bond House Jess Bond of The Bond House and her husband wanted two sinks, more storage, and a cleaner bathroom without expanding the footprint. The couple completed the $2,200 remodel themselves with help from Jess’s father-in-law, replacing the one-sink vanity while finding ways to keep parts of the original 1962 bathroom. Apartment Therapy reported that the project took about a week and a half. Small Tiles Covered the Counter, Backsplash, and Vanity Edge @The Bond House White square tiles ran across the countertop, up the backsplash, and over the front edge of the vanity. Dark grout divided the surface into a tight grid around a single drop-in sink, while the wide mi...

Bathroom Sinks Don’t Have to Be Built Into the Vanity: These Designs Put Them Right on Top

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Built-in and undermount sinks make the basin part of the countertop, leaving much of its form hidden below the surface. Vessel sinks reverse that arrangement. The entire basin remains above the vanity, turning a plumbing fixture into one of the first elements you notice in the bathroom. These bathroom designs show how much that shift can change the vanity itself. Some pair vessel sinks with drawers and enclosed storage, while others use wood slabs, open frames, floating counters, or furniture-style bases. Round, oval, rectangular, and sculpted basins also show that the idea is not tied to one bathroom style. Twin Oval Basins Sit Above a Floating Wood Vanity Two oval vessel sinks sit across a long wood vanity with drawers tucked beneath the counter. Keeping both basins above the wood leaves the front of the vanity free for broad drawer faces instead of breaking the composition with visible sink bowls. Wall-mounted faucets rise behind each basin, so no faucet deck takes up space b...

They Painted the Orange Oak Cabinets White and the Dark Floor Suddenly Made Sense

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Orange oak covered almost every cabinet front in this Maidstone kitchen, from the drawer stacks and tall storage to the unusual curved cabinets at the end of the sink run. White countertops sat above the wood, while large charcoal tiles covered the floor below. @renewingdecorating Instagram creator @renewingdecorating kept all of that cabinetry and painted the oak white rather than replacing it. The change did more than brighten the cabinets. Once the orange wood disappeared, a floor that once competed with the cabinetry became one of the strongest features in the room. Even the existing stainless steel pulls, curved doors, island, appliances, and black window frames stayed in place, making the difference between the two versions come down to one major change: cabinet color. Orange Oak Met Charcoal Tile Across the Original Kitchen @renewingdecorating Oak framed doors and drawer fronts ran beneath the white countertop, with prominent wood grain across the recessed panels. Brushed...

Forget Ribbon, This Fall Wreath Uses Something You May Already Have at Home

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A plain wire wreath frame does not need ribbon or mesh to become fall decor. Three orange-and-black checked scarves can cover the metal while adding a bold pattern suited to the season. Debbie from Debbiedoo’s used the scarves as the main material for the wreath, wrapping them around the frame and leaving part of one scarf hanging below. The loose end becomes part of the design rather than getting tucked behind the frame. Berry stems and a metal “Welcome” sign add the last details without hiding the checked fabric. The idea offers another use for scarves already in a closet or inexpensive ones found at a discount store. Scarves Replace the Usual Ribbon Three checked scarves provide enough fabric to cover the wire frame. Orange and black bring in fall color, while the large check pattern stays visible once the fabric gathers around the metal rings. Berry stems, a metal “Welcome” sign, and the wreath form complete the main supply list. No separate roll of decorative ribbon is need...

Before You Start Scrubbing Your Microwave, Give This Cleaning Trick 8 Minutes

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Food splatters can dry onto a microwave door, turntable, walls, and ceiling, making scrubbing seem like the first move. Homedit writer Brittney Smart tested a different order: use heat and trapped steam before reaching for a towel. The method starts with half a cup of water and one lemon. No soap or spray cleaner goes into the microwave. Three minutes of heat create steam, followed by five minutes with the door left shut. Those last five minutes are the part worth waiting for. Once the door opens, the first wipe across the turntable shows what happened while the microwave sat untouched. One lemon and half a cup of water replace the cleaning spray The setup contains four items: one fresh lemon, half a cup of water, a microwave-safe bowl, and a clean dish towel. No scrub brush or chemical cleaner is needed for the process. Most of the work happens before the towel gets used. Water and lemon go into the microwave first, where heat prepares the stuck-on mess for removal. Water goes...