by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 14, 2026 | Interior Design, Bathroom Design
Bathrooms occupy a unique place in residential design. Though often among the smallest rooms in a home, they carry an outsized influence on how a space feels and functions. Layout, materials, light, proportion, and detailing all converge within a compact footprint,...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 15, 2026 | Bathroom Design, Apartment Renovations, NYC DOB
Bathroom renovations in NYC are far more regulated than most homeowners realize — and accessibility requirements can significantly influence layout, fixture placement, and overall design. New York City building codes are complex, even for seemingly straightforward...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 25, 2026 | Apartment Renovations, Bathroom Design, Renovating
Adding a bathroom to an apartment in New York City is often possible — but it is rarely simple. The feasibility of a bathroom addition depends less on design preference and more on plumbing stack location, building governance, structural constraints, and regulatory...