Renovations seek space, custom mosaic tiles and a few getaways
From adding space and storage to creating elegant European-style retreats, homeowners are relying on stone and tile to create their ultimate kitchen and bath areas
It has been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Finding truth in this statement is not difficult, as the frequency of kitchen renovations shows how important it is to homeowners to improve and possibly perfect one of the most essential rooms of their living space. Over and over again, it seems that designers and architects are being called in to rework a kitchen to be more functional. And this emphasis on enhancing a home beyond the living spaces does not exclude the bathroom.
The quest for a more functional space seems to become apparent with the awareness of the inhabitants of the home. Most times, before a renovation is started, homeowners begin to feel cramped in their living spaces — whether they are a growing family or a couple sharing a master bath. The beauty of a renovation is that the homeowner can take a room such as their kitchen or bathroom, where they know all its flaws and malfunctions, and rework it so that it meets all their needs.