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Random Notes

This is an informal page where we jot down ideas and things we want to remember.

Recessed LED shower lights

The only place we expect to use recessed downlights is above the shower and bathtub. LED cans are dropping in price, so hopefully we can just install them from the start. My online search led me to Cooper Lighting's Halo series:

  • Halo LED downlight
  • Halo LED housing
  • Shower-approved trim

Directional LED spotlights

  • Dedicated LED fixture
  • Or possibly put this bulb into a conventional fixture

Tile inspiration

Dark backsplash in a light bathroom (by Upscale Construction):

Something like this for the master shower. I think these might be the wall tiles, which we could also use for the counter (and some alternatives from Daltile, Refin, Northeastern Tile, and Crossville):

And something like this in the guest bathroom (I found the green tiles at The Tile Shop):

Tile countertop:

Random Bits

Get a compass!

If you don't know what "passive solar" means, immediately read this post explaining it. If you have a short attention span, feel free to skip the first few paragraphs.

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