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Volume IX · 2026

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Regional·April 2026·14 min read

10 Trendiest Maryland Bathroom Remodels of 2026

From Chesapeake-inspired palettes to reclaimed-oak vanities in Bethesda townhomes, our regional report follows ten projects that quietly redefine what a bathroom can be.

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Cedar home sauna adjoining a spa bathroom in the DMV

Regional·May 2026·9 min read

Saunas & Spa Bathrooms in DC, Maryland & Virginia

The 2026 DMV guide to home saunas — costs, contractors, plumbing, and the design choices behind the region's wellness bathroom boom.

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Coming Soon Hand-thrown ceramic vessel sink

Vanities·Summer 2026

The Return of the Vessel Sink

Why hand-thrown ceramics are quietly displacing the under-mount.

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