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A nice compromise between the two, if you can afford it, is to get one of each with a diverter. It is more expensive, unwieldy to work with and stinks. But epoxy grout has a big benefit over its sanded and nonsanded cousins: It makes it difficult for mildew to grow, and liquids have a hard time penetrating it.
Large-format porcelain tiles. Marble slabs are probably one of the most luxurious — and costly — finishes out there. With today’s technology, you can buy 5-by-10-foot porcelain slabs that look exactly like the most expensive marbles and quartzes for about half the price. The tiles come with multiple prints so they appear natural when installed. The tiles aren’t cheap, but when you compare them with the price of actual marble and the cost of engineering a space that can hold the weight of real stone, they’re a bargain.
Duckboard flooring. “Timber duckboard flooring has been used in boat building for years, and I think it’s making a comeback in bathrooms,” says interior designer Alexandra Donohoe, director of Decus Interiors. “I think clients are moving towards more tactile finishes in bathroom spaces and generally seeking more warmth.” Another advantage of wood duckboard is that it’s “lovely to stand on barefoot, and feels very natural,” Donohoe adds.
Vanita and Casa Lighted Vanity Mirror with Magnification
Vanita and Casa Lighted Vanity Mirror 8060-701S
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