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...]
Mosaic Stripe Bathroom
Color blocks of Waterworks mosaic tiles create high bathroom drama. One of the more dramatic uses of Waterworks mosaic bath tile appears in this beautiful and distinctive bathroom in a renovated California "chateau." California designer Jay Jeffers is credited with the overall design executed with tile from the iconic brand associated with high end bathrooms, especially in … [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...]
Atomic Ranch Bathroom
A mid-century atomic ranch style bathroom maximizes color and minimizes fixtures. Cantilevered on a loft partition wall, a double glass sink nearly disappears against the colorful 1950s atomic ranch style mosaic tile. Atomic Ranch is a term that was used as the title for a home design book, by Michelle Gringeri-Brown, which details the look of ranch style, mid-century modern … [Read more...]
Floating Vanity Bath
A minimalist spa bath has a unique floating vanity with a transparent sink and counter. Aesthetics of contemporary baths are often based on flat planes and floating elements. But this master bath, with its double floating vanity takes things one step further. What's wonderful, unique and quite rare is the transparent plate-glass vanity top inset with a his and hers round glass … [Read more...]