The NY Times interviewed high end Manhattan contractor Stephen Fanuka. His average job is $350k and he has quite a few going at once.

He spoke about materials and their practical uses. I’m kind of liking this glossy ceiling, although I wouldn’t use it in my Victorian homes.

What’s hot right now? Glass, especially in bathrooms. But you’ll need a good installer because the glue shows through if not done properly. I installed some glass mosaic I nabbed from craigslist and lemme tell you, it was a bitch to do! He also mentions white milk glass laminate on walls. Ooh, that sounds suh-weet!

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