Blue and white Portuguese tile is the focus in this master bath retreat. Los Angeles interior designer Joe Nye based this luxurious master bath design on the lavish use of hand-painted Portuguese tile installed by the former owner's decorator. The wainscoting consists of glazed tile from Lascaux. The wall treatment is finished with a solid blue border tile added to the top … [Read more...]
Art of the Drapery
Drapery fabrics are used to soften big windows in monochromatic spaces. Some designers have a knack for creating interesting and beautifully crafted drapery treatments that add ideas to a room. Then there are rare occasions when fabrics take on a life of their own as interior art forms. For me, this Long Island house by Jose Solis Betancourt, who practices in Washington, D.C., … [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...]
Moorish Tub Bathroom
Custom woodwork and exotic tiles create an exotic Moorish tub. Elaborate, unique and as cozy as a canopy bed, the tub in this bathroom has a unique and unforgettable style. The late Paris-based designer Alberto Pinto created it for a villa in Tunisia. Placing the tub in an elaborate niche, Pinto wrapped Moroccan tiles, with a small geometric, pattern around three walls. … [Read more...]
