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big is really just a tiny part of the picture. The real kicker is the ever-growing array of choices.

Fifteen to 20 years ago, shopping for a kitchen and/or a bathroom was a fairly simple process, mostly because the choices were fairly limited. For example, in a typical showroom, there was usually one manufacturer who offered four or five cabinet styles. Today there is more likely to be four or five manufacturers, who may offer 100 or more styles.

So after enduring the dizzying process of choosing your cabinetry, you can relax, right? Sorry. You have definitely jumped a significant hurdle but the process has only begun.

What about counter tops, sinks, faucets, appliances, ventilation, tubs, saunas, showers, vanities, bidets, toilets, mirrors, molding and more? And

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