Considering a kitchen or bathroom remodel? You’re not alone: they’re by far the most popular rooms to renovate. Lucky for you, Remodelista has some ideas—including how to do it economically.
Bathrooms
Above: A humdrum bathroom transforms into a chic Japanese-inspired spa thanks to smart, simple interventions. Photography by Lisa Cohen, courtesy of Kim Kneipp (@kim.kneipp ), from Bathroom of the Week: A Spa-Style Refresh for a Modest Bath in Melbourne, Before and After .
Above: When you remodel an extra-tiny space, like this micro bathroom, you can splurge on the materials. Photograph by Stephan Julliard, courtesy of Marianne Evennou , from 269 Square Feet in Paris: Design Ideas from a Shoebox Apartment Reinvented By Marianne Evennou .
Kitchens
Above: Birch plywood was chosen for the custom cabinets in this bright modern kitchen because it’s cost-efficient. Photography by Megan Taylor , courtesy of Nimtim Architects , from Kitchen of the Week: Playfulness and Plywood in a London Kitchen by Nimtim Architects .
Above: Choosing Ikea base cabinets with Semihandmade cabinet fronts meant the homeowners could splurge on other details, including these stools. Photograph by Jason Varney, from Remodelista Reconnaissance: Two-Tone Counter Stools in a Photographer’s Kitchen .
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