The designer always chooses 4 by 4 tiles or smaller because there are more grout joints, which leads to more foot grip. She uses Power Grout from a company called Tec because it has a builtin, stain-resistant quality. The smaller tiles, which are in a black hue in this shower, also come on a mesh-mounted sheet, which the designer says makes it easier for the tile setter to bend and get the proper slope during installation. CRAFTING THE STORAGE SOLUTIONS The former vanity layout was dysfunctional, and the sinks on either side were not in the same location. Underwood and her team installed counter cabinets on each vanity to make up for the lost storage of the former linen cabinet. She likes to add a drawer - and in this case two - to the bottom of the counter cabinets for easier access. Underwood chose brushed brass for the plumbing fixtures and cabinet hardware because of its popularity over the last few years and because it complements the overall color palette in the primary bath. ABOVE AND LEFT The " carwash of showers " features multiple showerheads and thermostatic controls. The designer also included a builtin bench, and the curved walls provide a place to hide the various valves. KBBONLINE.COM 75http://www.KBBONLINE.COM