I suffer from a serious case of bathtub-love.
But it’s definitely and eccentrically ultra-modern. Conventional tubs are great, but my wish list has a distinct point of view: special features that, along with great design, really make tubs chic. Every tub on the list is Italian-designed.
It started with this image clipped from a German magazine. I [...]
A passion for violet continues in every variation of crayola hues, from periwinkle to plum.
One of my favorite purple rooms was the eggplant-colored morning room in the PBS classic TV series Upstairs Downstairs, which aired so long ago many people might not remember it. I mention it because purple was in vogue during the first [...]
In these spa-style bathrooms the unexpected centers on the sinks.
In an ultra-modern “wet room” master bath, the sink is flat! Essentially it has no basin – water flowing from the Danze Parma wall-mounted faucet hits the Kohler Purist “wet surface” and runs off into the channel-drain around it.
Because the sink is mounted against a stainless-steel-clad [...]
The custom tub surround is reminiscent of a French wall fountain.
A master bath retreat featuring wood salvaged from a North Carolina barn is rustic, yet romantic. A Waterworks Cambridge tub nestles underneath an expanse of windows. Its custom surround is washed in an oyster shell palette, with a backsplash detail and a wall mounted faucet [...]
The delicate profile of the modern egg-shaped tub creates a sanctuary perfect for a long soak.
Washed horizontal wooden planks wrap the tub alcove and continue beyond in this luxurious master bath. The sensuous curves of the freestanding Waterworks .25 tub is said by the homeowner to be remarkably comfortable; a tub everyone should experience [...]
Guest baths are often the most decorative and fanciful rooms in the house.
Colors, textures and surfaces that might seem over the top for everyday use can feel just right for the powder room. Home owners seeking drama often opt for vessel sinks, which are available in an enormous range of [...]
I’m partial to ultra-modern bathrooms where transparency rules.
The ultimate expression of the spa bathroom is to eliminate solid walls so that the space feels unobstructed, airy and luxurious – even with the essential partitions. Perhaps that’s why I’m partial to ultra-modern bathrooms where transparency rules.
Here alterstudio, the Texas architect who designed the stunning Eucalyptus kitchen, [...]
Two bathrooms, built 80 years and about 7000 miles apart, share an austerity which I find very cool. Some might call them cold — in one case that might be viewed as a blessing (you’ll see why) — but, for me, that’s not the point. What drew my attention is the way each architect/designer pared [...]
A solid bronze tub was the inspiration for this bather’s retreat. Devoid of standard furniture and fixtures, the room is reserved for indulging in the pure pleasure of relaxation and daydreaming.
The tub (made from virgin copper and tin) was cast in an historic mold, then polished by a fabricator in Turkey. Each is an authentic [...]
We spend a good amount of time here at Atticmag searching out well designed and stylish kitchens and bathrooms to feature each week. When it comes to bath and powder rooms, paying attention to what may seem like small details can have a significant effect on the mood of your space.
The sinks featured here are [...]
The other night on one of those TV makeover shows, I watched the guest genius install floor-to-ceiling tile in a bathroom so minimalist I could almost hear the potential buyers whine “there’s no place for the hai-i-ir dryer.”
It was a look clearly taken from the contemporary Italian bathroom tile companies, like Bottega d’Arte, in Modena, [...]
Christmas green, white and pewter comprise the stunning color scheme in this lavishly tiled New York penthouse bath with a pair of doors opening onto a terrace overlooking Central Park. It’s hard to imagine a bathroom as movie-set-worthy.
But when would you say it was built?
The look is strictly early 20th Century Arts and Crafts, both [...]
