Carrara renovation ideas

The mortgage and new construction market is making home improvement and remodeling top of the list for consumers this year. Quite simply if homeowners cannot move then they improve because the next best thing to owning a brand new house is turning their own house into a brand new house.



Remodeling has become the new driving force of many builders this decade, previous new construction builders that spent ten percent of their time remodeling and 90 percent new construction find themselves 90 percent remodeling and 10 percent new construction. The remodeling boom has exploded in magazines as well; you cannot open a magazine these days without seeing a plethora of before and after pictures.



Remodeling has also become a way for consumers to add value back into their homes, property prices have reduced significantly so finding a way to improve the value is on the top of this list of most home owner’s minds. The bathroom is on the top of the list for remodeling projects it is up there with the Kitchen and for those with, the basement.



Today white Carrara marble is used extensively in decorating bathrooms; it is a product that adds value to the home. A decade ago Carrara was generally only available in a couple of mosaics and 12x12" tiles. Homeowners had to hire professionals to cut the tiles into subways to create a popular brick effect on the wall. More recently there has been an increase in the number of sizes of Carrara tiles available, 3x6", 6x12" and 9x18" are some of the most popular formats.



Mosaics have become more creative with a greater and more varied selection. Hexagon in a 2" format over a bathroom floor can create a retro but classic look additionally the grout within the 2" Hexagon creates an anti-slip effect adding to the traction on the bathroom floor when wet. Combine the 2" Hexagon on the bathroom floor with a 1" Hexagon on the shower floor and 6x12" subway tile on the wall and you have an extremely regal looking bathroom retreat.



You could also consider a Basketweave insert or motif to break up the white appearance of the marble. The objective is to use the Basketweave as almost a rug, the insert six feet by 3 feet or something representative to the size of the bathroom should used. The effect is stunning and with the selection, choice and price offered online it is



To finish the look off you can add a standalone mahogany effect vanity with a matching Carrara tops or even consider a simple Carrara sink. When selecting a finish for your bathroom consider a honed surface for a more subtle look. Honed finishes help in giving an informal touch whereas a polished finish gives a formal and glossy appearance to the bathroom.





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