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PlumbTile Perspectives is your go-to design blog and resource for kitchen and bath—
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From Floor to Ceiling: Coordinating Tile and Fixtures for a Seamless Look

This blog explores how to create a cohesive, luxury look by coordinating tile and fixtures from floor to ceiling. From selecting complementary colors and finishes to aligning tile layouts with faucets, lighting, and hardware, it offers practical design strategies and...

Gather Here: Fall Kitchen Design Ideas for Entertaining Season

This blog explores fall-ready kitchen design ideas that make hosting seamless and sophisticated, highlighting high-performance products like Brizo’s SmartTouch® touch-activated faucets, Waterstone’s Ultimate Under Sink water filtration, Mountain Plumbing’s ultra-quiet Stealth garbage disposal, Nantucket Sinks’ Pro Series workstations, and versatile...

Jewelry for the Home: Comparing Cabinet Hardware from Emtek and Top Knobs

This blog post explores the transformative power of cabinet hardware by comparing the elevated offerings from Emtek and Top Knobs. Focusing solely on cabinet knobs and pulls—not door hardware—it highlights each brand’s craftsmanship, style personas, and finish variety. From Emtek’s...

Mixing Metals in the Kitchen and Bath: Do's and Don'ts

This blog post explores how to artfully mix metal finishes in kitchen and bath design for a rich, layered look. It covers the do’s and don’ts of combining finishes like brass, chrome, polished nickel, and matte black across faucets, pot...

Planning a Remodel? Here’s What to Prioritize in Your Kitchen and Bath

Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom? This guide breaks down what to prioritize for the biggest impact—functionally and visually. From layout logic and smart storage to materials, lighting, and fixtures that actually perform, we’re cutting through the fluff to help you...

Spa-Like Serenity: How to Design a Bathroom That Promotes Wellness

This blog explores how to transform your bathroom into a personal sanctuary that supports wellness through thoughtful design and innovative products. From steam therapy systems by Mr. Steam and cold plunge tubs by Hydro Systems to MTI’s therapeutic bathtubs and...

Summer Renovation Guide: How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without a Full Remodel

Give your kitchen a summer glow-up—no remodel required. This post dives into easy, impactful upgrades like swapping in statement hardware from Emtek and Linnea, bold faucets from Waterstone and GRAFF, and lighting that sets the mood from Brizo. We’ll show...

Timeless vs. Trendy: Designing a Kitchen & Bath That Stays Stylish for Decades

Designing a kitchen or bath that feels stylish for decades means striking the right balance between timeless foundations and trendy touches. Classic elements like natural stone, neutral palettes, and high-quality fixtures create a lasting base, while statement tile, hardware, and...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Bathtub

Choosing the perfect bathtub for your remodel goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about functionality, space, materials, and installation considerations. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, from freestanding and soaking tubs to whirlpool and alcove options. Learn how to...

8 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Kitchen Remodel

This blog post explores eight common mistakes to avoid during a kitchen remodel, from neglecting proper layout planning to underestimating the budget. It provides practical tips on optimizing storage, choosing the right materials, and incorporating adequate lighting, helping you create...

From Floor to Ceiling: Coordinating Tile and Fixtures for a Seamless Look

This blog explores how to create a cohesive, luxury look by coordinating tile and fixtures from floor to ceiling. From selecting complementary colors and finishes to aligning tile layouts with faucets, lighting, and hardware, it offers practical design strategies and...

Gather Here: Fall Kitchen Design Ideas for Entertaining Season

This blog explores fall-ready kitchen design ideas that make hosting seamless and sophisticated, highlighting high-performance products like Brizo’s SmartTouch® touch-activated faucets, Waterstone’s Ultimate Under Sink water filtration, Mountain Plumbing’s ultra-quiet Stealth garbage disposal, Nantucket Sinks’ Pro Series workstations, and versatile...

Jewelry for the Home: Comparing Cabinet Hardware from Emtek and Top Knobs

This blog post explores the transformative power of cabinet hardware by comparing the elevated offerings from Emtek and Top Knobs. Focusing solely on cabinet knobs and pulls—not door hardware—it highlights each brand’s craftsmanship, style personas, and finish variety. From Emtek’s...

Mixing Metals in the Kitchen and Bath: Do's and Don'ts

This blog post explores how to artfully mix metal finishes in kitchen and bath design for a rich, layered look. It covers the do’s and don’ts of combining finishes like brass, chrome, polished nickel, and matte black across faucets, pot...

Planning a Remodel? Here’s What to Prioritize in Your Kitchen and Bath

Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom? This guide breaks down what to prioritize for the biggest impact—functionally and visually. From layout logic and smart storage to materials, lighting, and fixtures that actually perform, we’re cutting through the fluff to help you...

Spa-Like Serenity: How to Design a Bathroom That Promotes Wellness

This blog explores how to transform your bathroom into a personal sanctuary that supports wellness through thoughtful design and innovative products. From steam therapy systems by Mr. Steam and cold plunge tubs by Hydro Systems to MTI’s therapeutic bathtubs and...

Summer Renovation Guide: How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without a Full Remodel

Give your kitchen a summer glow-up—no remodel required. This post dives into easy, impactful upgrades like swapping in statement hardware from Emtek and Linnea, bold faucets from Waterstone and GRAFF, and lighting that sets the mood from Brizo. We’ll show...

Timeless vs. Trendy: Designing a Kitchen & Bath That Stays Stylish for Decades

Designing a kitchen or bath that feels stylish for decades means striking the right balance between timeless foundations and trendy touches. Classic elements like natural stone, neutral palettes, and high-quality fixtures create a lasting base, while statement tile, hardware, and...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Bathtub

Choosing the perfect bathtub for your remodel goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about functionality, space, materials, and installation considerations. This guide walks you through everything you need to know, from freestanding and soaking tubs to whirlpool and alcove options. Learn how to...

8 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Kitchen Remodel

This blog post explores eight common mistakes to avoid during a kitchen remodel, from neglecting proper layout planning to underestimating the budget. It provides practical tips on optimizing storage, choosing the right materials, and incorporating adequate lighting, helping you create...