Large and elegant but utterly simple, this Belgian country combines a warm blend of natural surfaces. White stucco walls, unvarnished wood, neutral stone and touches of wrought iron come together in a perfect Belgian country kitchen old-house created by Brigitte and Alain Garnier, the well known Belgian antique dealer-designers. While the architecture of the room lends itself … [Read more...]
Timeless Modern Master Bath
The modern egg-shaped tub in a master bath creates a perfect sanctuary for a long soak. In this luxurious master bath, washed horizontal wooden planks wrap the tub alcove and continue beyond. Set against that background is a freestanding Waterworks .25 tub, with sensuous curves said by the homeowner to be remarkably comfortable -- a tub everyone should experience at least … [Read more...]
Cool Bathrooms
These cool bathrooms are worlds apart yet connected through common materials. Two very cool bathrooms, built 80 years and almost 7,000 miles apart, share an austerity which I find very hip. Some might call them cold — in one case that might be viewed as a blessing (you’ll see why) — but, for me, that’s not the point. What drew my attention is the way each architect/designer … [Read more...]
Marble Sink Powder Room
Pairing a vintage marble sink with an unconventional modern wash stand creates a unique bathroom look. A soft spot in my heart goes to salvaged house fixtures like this vintage marble sink. The look in this powder room shows the totally unique result vintage pieces can provide. Sinks like this French 18th century brown marble basin are being copied in other materials today, so … [Read more...]
