by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 20, 2024 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Interior Design
When designing and building a shower you have generally two options to go with: a Shower Curb or a Curbless Shower. What is a Curbless Shower? A curbless shower is a shower where the bathroom floor is continuous to the shower without a curb or any other...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 31, 2023 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Kitchen Design
Marble can be a very beautiful material but is expensive and has some shortcomings. Marble look porcelain can be one way to achieve a marble look without using marble. Porcelain is a manufactured material that comes in tiles or large format slabs, which can look like...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 10, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Gray is a timeless color for a bathroom design that many consider easy to match with their home aesthetic. Gray bathrooms tend to have a modern and sophisticated feel that you can easily style with accessories, especially white, black, and metal. At Fontan...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 1, 2023 | Bathroom Design, Construction Practices, Renovations
Do You Need a GFCI in Your Bathroom? You need to install GFCI / GFI outlets in your bathroom because bathrooms are wet areas, and GFCI outlets will automatically shut off if water comes in contact with the electrical current. Building and Electrical Codes typically...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 17, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Bathroom remodeling is one of the most important parts of a home renovation. There are many different directions you can go when redoing your bathrooms. I am Jorge Fontan an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture an NYC-based architecture and design...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 26, 2024 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design
Material selection is critical for a modern bathroom design. Before embarking on a bathroom renovation, many different materials, patterns, and considerations must be taken into account. I am Jorge Fontan, an architect in New York and owner of Fontan Architecture, an...