Peony pink ranges from blush to intense with its own subtle spectrum in each blossom. Bubblegum — not peony pink — was the mid-20th century pink hue I remember in bathrooms and kitchens. In those days that shade of pink suggested a room used by women or children. It also was popular for nail polish. My mother had two pink living rooms of memory and, perhaps, that’s why some of … [Read more...]
Attic Guest Rooms
Pattern can be key to creating a charming attic guest rooms in old or new houses. Full-story attics, in old houses, often housed storage rooms or servants’ quarters where slanting ceilings and small windows weren’t considerations. Those bedrooms were principally occupied at night. Over the last fifty years, many top-floor spaces have been modernized and converted into usable … [Read more...]
Formal Banquettes
Built-in formal banquettes are an old-school stye to create an intimate dining or seating area Jane and I rarely know what subject matter the other is working on, so imagine my surprise when I sneaked a peak at her draft a few weeks ago on Informal Banquettes. I had been gathering examples of formal for awhile and recently scanned them onto my computer. Great minds aside, … [Read more...]
Manor House Bathroom
In a Mediterranean manor house bathroom, designer Barry Dixon channels Italian style. Opulent and highly detailed, this manor house bathroom by a top Washington, D.C. designer lavishly uses Walker Zanger mosaic tile to create a grand home spa. From the stone fireplace to the freestanding claw-foot bathtub, this is a grand Roman bath updated. First, there is an acre of … [Read more...]