I could go for one of these exotic bathroom sinks — there’s no other way to describe them. Exotic bathroom sinks can qualify as design-around features. They can kick off a color palette, suggest textures and materials, or even convey particular styles. Sure, you can go with generic white sanitary fixtures. But investing in an exotic bathroom sink fits the aesthetic of our … [Read more...]
Bathroom Sink Stories
A fabulous bathroom sink tells a design story and provides instant personality. My first renovation experience was a town house in Chicago, a project done in conjunction with a very capable architect. At the time I was focused primarily on the kitchen and, as a result, I wound up with a bathroom sink that were too small, too low, too splashy and too plain – even in a lovely … [Read more...]
Whimsical Bicycle Vanity
Tossed and found items are repurposed into novel ideas like a bicycle vanity for a bathroom. New Orleans artist Benjamin Bullins gives the old saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure" an entirely new meaning. Taking inspiration from a single object, he then uses other materials to build a sculpture. Often his work is functional art -- like this whimsical discarded … [Read more...]
Wood Plank Master Bath
A tropical wood plank master bath goes for sustainable modernity in a beach house. In a beach house, it makes sense to create a tropical wood plank master bath -- one that stands up well to water. In this Mr.-and-Mrs. bath, the planks take on the added role of a motif worked in several ways. Wood slats, installed on aluminum supports like fencing, help screen off to a … [Read more...]
Powder Room Think
Today, the traditional powder room focuses on a trio of key decorative elements. Traditional powder room design is becoming as easy as one, two, three: 1. Convert a piece of furniture — preferably vintage or antique into a vanity. 2. Add a decorative mirror and a pair of sconces over it. 3. Plan a tile or wall treatment to add surface interest. Even top pros like … [Read more...]
Powder Room Sink Drama
A vessel sink is popular and decorative to use in powder rooms and guest baths. Colors, textures and surfaces for vessel sinks that might seem over the top for everyday use can feel just right in the powder room. Home owners seeking drama often opt for a vessel sink which are available in an enormous range of styles, shapes and materials. Since vessel sinks are mounted on top … [Read more...]
Mid-Century Ranch Bath
A mid century bath in a ranch-style house gets an update with modern vanities and easy to reach storage. A house built with windows tucked just under the roof line offers uninterrupted walls. That's useful for updating a mid century bath. The western U.S., and especially Arizona, has an abundance of ranch style houses many with authentic 1950s elements like clerestory windows. … [Read more...]