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mahogany sideboard made into a double sink master bath vanity For the Love of a House blog

Sideboard Turned Vanity

by on March 20, 2012 in Cottage Bath

Repurpose an antique sideboard into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for the bath. DD2′s master bathroom remodel has been put on hold while we play the waiting game – the vanity is on backorder until mid-April.  Although I keep revisiting the option of repurposing a vintage piece, I don’t think it’s the right choice for her house.  [...]

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1940s white console sink with modern wallpaper plus period lighting and floor

Console Charm

by on March 16, 2012 in Powder Room

When space is an issue in small baths – particularly powder rooms — consoles are sinks of choice. The very good reason has to do with scale, or proportional size. Consoles rest on legs rather than a cabinet, which reduces visual bulk. Even when they are as large as this hunky, 30-inch Kohler Memoirs basin, [...]

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modern master bathroom bedroom combination by Zecc Architecten Utrecht

Chapel Dwelling Bath

by on March 14, 2012 in Modern Bath

A converted church features a combination master bedroom bathroom. This dramatic all-in-one master suite is a stark contrast to the rest of this Netherlands dwelling which is pure white. The charcoal flooring, wall and ceiling color creates a floating effect with the bath fixtures, and the frameless mirrors virtually disappear.  A pair of sleek wall [...]

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Drummond's silver finish Usk slipper tub

Silver Slippers

by on March 2, 2012 in Traditional Bath

Freestanding tubs are putting on the glitz. Silvery metallic finishes, such as nickel and chrome, are not just for faucets any more. These cool tones are being applied to the exteriors of stand-alone tubs and turning them into glamorous focal points for master baths with ever more luxurious  surfaces. Slipper tubs are favored for their [...]

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attic alcove bath with purple double slipper Chariot tub by Chadder & Co UK

Violet Slipper Bath

by on February 28, 2012 in Eclectic Bath

An attic alcove bath provides the perfect retreat when life gets busy. This majestic violet slipper tub gives a new meaning to the old phrase “slip into something more comfortable.”  Larger and deeper than many freestanding soakers, there’s plenty of room to relax.  No fancy whirlpool gizmos mean no noise interrupting the moment.  The Chariot [...]

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