Repurposing a sideboard vanity shows how to create a one-of-a-kind antique piece for the bath. My daughter's master bathroom remodeling project has been put on hold while we play the waiting game -- the vanity is on backorder for a month. Meanwhile, I keep revisiting the option of repurposing a vintage piece, even though I don't think it's the right choice for her house. … [Read more...]
Red White and Blue Bath
A blue bathtub adds personality to a sophisticated bath with a patriotic color scheme. An especially large bath, with a freestanding blue bathtub in the center of a large window, has me searching for my Mr Bubble. This Fourth of July baby usually shies away from red, white and blue interiors, but this master bath, by designer Mary Watkins Woods, is an exception. The deep … [Read more...]
Oriental Rugs in Bathrooms
Handmade rugs in bathrooms add a luxurious finishing touch and warmth under foot. Atticmag’s bathrooms are packed with inspiration. While the sinks, fixtures, tubs and taps may catch most people’s attention, we rug-obsessed folks naturally zero in on the floors. If you haven’t ventured past the standard fare bath mat then take a gander at the these rugs in bathrooms to see how … [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...]
Master Bath Khotan Carpet
Large bath retreats are ideal display spots for pictorial rugs like this elegant khotan carpet. My personal criterion for choosing a bathroom to feature is one that includes a beautiful handmade rug like this unusual pictorial khotan carpet. Bathrooms are one of our primary categories here on Atticmag and in the master bath of designer Kristen Buckingham’s home, this antique … [Read more...]
Small Rugs Go Everywhere
Small rugs are adaptable for multi-room use and often add a final touch to a room's decor. On occasion I notice the stylist for the photo shoot has used the same small rugs in more than one setting. Such was the case with the rug in a home by Coburn Architecture. I instantly zeroed in on the earthy reds and mustard yellows in an antique prayer rug. I have seen prayer rugs … [Read more...]
Tile Bathroom Rug
A master bath retreat enhanced with a tile bathroom rug and other elegant details. A tile bathroom rug in this bathroom-dressing room area is an elaborate floor treatment with two variations. Both have the same center medallion, but the field and borders are different. Both add style without the maintenance required of a traditional rug. Tile rugs like this are made of … [Read more...]
Turkish Rugs in Moorish Baths
Turkish rugs are well known and their oushak rugs are prized -- especially for an exotic bath. Turkish rugs have been produced since the 15th century. These antique carpets can be found at auctions and new reproductions are readily available on the retail market. Designs are predominantly geometric, with an allover pattern. The beauty of Turkish rugs is enhanced by a … [Read more...]