Once you’ve come up with project budget its time to start dreaming of what you want your space to look like. Its easy to hop online and start looking for ideas. The internet can be helpful in giving great inspiration, but just because something looks great like online doesn’t mean it will be functional in your house. Marble looks lovely, but can stain easily and likely wouldn’t be the best choice in a busy home where messes are common. Similarly tile can be visually striking, but it requires routine scrubbing of the grout to stay clean. If you’re planning to stay in your home for the next few years, picking finishes that work for you and your family is the best idea. You could get beautiful quartz countertops and a shower surround that mimics the look of tile or select large format tiles to minimize the grout that needs cleaning. Its also a good idea to think about paint finishes that are more durable and easier to clean. Even the calmest of homes can have dirt build up on walls around a light switch, in the kitchen around the sink and stove, or door frames. There are a lot of fantastic options that can provide the look you want while still staying practical for your day to day living.
