Insiders’ Guide to Home Décor Websites

Renovation Projects

• designerplumbing.com: Check it out for a huge selection of bathroom staples, including sinks, tubs, and faucets. Need help? Go to Live Chat; experts will answer questions you would otherwise have to ask a plumber.
• lahardware.com: Looking for cabinet pulls and the like? Whether your taste leans toward traditional, modern, or somewhere in between, this source has got you covered. A recent search found a cast-iron mail slot, a Victorian iron doorknob from 1905, an Art Deco cast-aluminum switchplate, emerald green reproduction glass knobs, and an aluminum doorstop in the shape of a hand.
• ebonyandco.com: This online resource features handcrafted solid-wood wide-plank flooring in more than 60 different species, from good old pine to exotic zebrawood. “Click on the Gallery to see pictures of the wood installed in different homes,” says Ashe. The company will send you free flooring samples upon request.