Instead of fighting the architecture, a suspended mirror goes with the flow. We are coming to the end of my daughter's master bath remodel and facing the slight dilemma of how to hang the mirrors. So when I came across this suspended mirror in a small bath, I thought it might be a good solution for her. In her bath, there is wainscot on the wall where the mirrors must go. In … [Read more...]
Spanish Island Kitchens
Spanish kitchens on the Balearic Island of Formentera use rustic natural materials for unique kitchen look. Sandy white beaches and clear turquoise seas call most people to an island, but the architectural beauty of the homes cannot be dismissed. In these Spanish kitchens, concrete cabinet shells with rustic wood plank doors and drawer fronts offer a fitted look that still … [Read more...]
Luxe-d Up Master Baths
Features in some luxurious master baths include antiques, upholstery and spots for displaying collections. Looking at these luxurious master baths with special features I regret my caution six years ago when we we renovated our master bathroom. I thought about eliminating a closet to enlarge the bath even further. I didn't and I regret the decision. How great it would be to … [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...]
Seaglass Kitchen
The colors of sand, the ocean and old seaglass blue is a striking scheme for a Massachusetts kitchen. High-gloss seaglass blue kitchen cabinets say vintage beach house without being specifically retro. That's how a 1940s to 60s look was partially achieved in an interesting contemporary kitchen which also has jade green stone counters -- an offbeat choice. Mixing pale blue and … [Read more...]
